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Local obituaries for Omaha, & Douglas County, NE.

Nathanial Mickles Sr

Nathanial Mickles Sr

Apr 5, 2025

Nathanial Mickles Sr (Butch) 

Nathanial Mickles Sr was born on June 5th, 1946, in Omaha, Nebraska to James Larcel Mickles and Pearlee. His parents worked at Armour Packing Plant in South Omaha, Occupation, Butcher. Hence the name given, Butch Mickles. In 1963, at the age of 17, Butch enlisted in the United States Navy Reserve, he served one year. Butch had...

Bridget Alice Peterson

Bridget Alice Peterson

Apr 1, 2025

Bridget Alice Peterson known to many as Granny, was born February 28, 1931, in Ottumwa, South Dakota to James Gillaspie and Margaret Ball Gillaspie. She passed away peacefully on April 1, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Alice spent her childhood in South Dakota before moving to Omaha in her high school years where she graduated from Omaha Technical High in 1949....

Clarice Goodell

Clarice Goodell

Mar 9, 2025

Clarice Mary Goodell

May 1,1954 — March 9, 2025

Clarice Mary Goodell passed away on March 9, 2025, at Methodist Hospital in Omaha. She was 70 years old. Born in 1954 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, she was the daughter of Clarence Carstens and Helen Carstens (Irwin).Clarice's grew up in Omaha and eventually moved to Norfolk where she Graduated from Norfolk Catholic High...

Robert J Brisby Jr

Robert J Brisby Jr

Mar 5, 2025

Robert J. Brisby Jr. (Robbie) June 24, 1970-March 5, 2025

Rob is preceded in death by his father Robert Brisby Sr and mother Mary Bowen.

He is survived by his sons Robert Brisby III and Geno Brisby. Sister Nikki Eldred, brother Patrick Lerdahl. Grandson Joey and niece Cadence Lerdahl. He is also survived by his best friend and cousin Dave Fitzgerald. Aunts,...

Joann Donegan

Joann Donegan

Feb 28, 2025

Jo Ann Dies Walters Donegan passed away peacefully on February 28th, 2025 at her home. She was 95 years old. 

She was a psychologist specializing in family therapy and substance abuse Born in 1929 in Palisade, Nebraska, she was the daughter of Dr. D.B. "Sandy" Walters, a dentist and Christina Southard Walters, an educator.

Jo Ann's journey led her to Omaha in...

Sheree J Pelton

Sheree J Pelton

Feb 26, 2025

Sheree Pelton February 26, 2025

There she goes—in her black boots, jeans, and Harley shirt from somewhere in America. Her blonde hair blows from the edges of her doo-rag as she rides toward the glow of the Rainbow Bridge just up ahead.

Here they come—a pack of her dogs who recently passed, with Mushu leading, followed closely by Kasey and Jackson. Of...

Cynthia Kay Bayless

Cynthia Kay Bayless

Feb 21, 2025

Cynthia "Cindy" Bayless, 79, of Louisville, NE, passed away February 21, 2025. She was born March 20, 1945, in Greeley, Colorado. Cindy was raised in Roswell, New Mexico, where she graduated from Roswell High School in 1963. Cindy married in 1964 and moved away from Roswell soon after, eventually ending up in Las Vegas, Nevada where she raised her three...

Marie Catherine (Barkei) Eisele

Marie Catherine (Barkei) Eisele

Feb 21, 2025

Marie Catherine (Barkei) Eisele, 76, of Omaha, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2025. Marie was born on June 10, 1948, and was blessed to be adopted as an infant and raised by Edward and Frances Barkei in Naperville, Illinois. She was married to William (Bill) Eisele on October 11, 1969.

Marie was a nurse much of her life, working...

Loretta Ann Field

Loretta Ann Field

Feb 20, 2025

Loretta Ann Field (Horton), age 75, of Omaha, NE, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2025. Loretta was a devoted mother and grandmother whose love for her family was clear in all she did. Her ability to charm with both her wit and sense of humor made her a joy to be around. Loretta, was a force of nature; a...

Barbara Bruce

Barbara Bruce

Feb 17, 2025

                                Bruce, Barbara Burns

                          Jan 11, 1923 – Feb 17, 2025

Barbara grew up in Omaha, NE. She graduated from Central High School before receiving her BS degree in Home Economics from Iowa State...

Steven Robert Wiemeyer

Steven Robert Wiemeyer

Feb 16, 2025

Steven R. Wiemeyer, 74, of Papillion, NE, went to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 16, 2025. He passed peacefully and painlessly from pancreatic cancer.

Steven was born to Howard and Ruth Wiemeyer in San Diego, California, and was the older brother to his sister Maureen.

He is survived by his wife, Debra Wiemeyer; his son, Mark Wiemeyer,...

Mary A Shaffer

Mary A Shaffer

Feb 3, 2025

Mary Agatha Shaffer was born on July14,1929. She died on February 3, 2025 at the Josie Harper Hospice House leaving warm and loving memories in the hearts of her family, friends and the assisted living caregivers here at Immanuel.

Mary was born in Nettie, West Virginia to Rucker Granvillle Chapman and Emma Mae Hinkle. She was the fourth oldest child amongst...

Dennis N. Mihelich

Dennis N. Mihelich

Feb 3, 2025

Dennis N. Mihelich, Ph.D., age 83, was born in Cleveland, OH, on May 19, 1941. He died peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, February 3, 2025.

 Dennis graduated from Kent State University with his bachelor’s in 1966. He received his Master’s degree (1968) and Doctorate (1972) from Case Western Reserve in Cleveland. Dennis moved to Omaha in 1975 where he was...

David J. Lofdahl

David J. Lofdahl

Feb 1, 2025

David John Lofdahl

Born March 31st 1950 - February 1st 2025

Died in Omaha NE at age 74

Born in Scottsbluff NE

Survived by wife Karen Lofdahl, children Matthew Lofdahl, Christopher Lofdahl, Connie Lofdahl and Kimberly Yelick and 11 grandchildren. 

Preceded in Death by his adoptive parents John and Irene Lofdahl, sister Linda 

Service information: St Timothy's Lutheran Church

Date: Saturday, March 22nd 

Time: 11:00 am - 11:30...

Barbara Christine Smith

Barbara Christine Smith

Jan 30, 2025

Barb passed away peacefully at the age of 73.  She is survived by her brothers Steven (Terri) Smith and Gregg (Janice ) Smith, and her loving friend Gary Goodwin. Brother in law Larry Becker; nephews and nieces Bryan(Terri) Becker, Mary (Neal) Brandt, Catie (Dan) Ehlert, Richard (Kris) Becker, Jacob Smith, Gabriel (Amy) Smith, Patrick (Adrienne) Cleasby and many great nieces...

Jerry Dell Harris

Jerry Dell Harris

Jan 23, 2025

Jerry Dell Harris, February 6, 1940 – January 23, 2025

Jerry was born in Kearney, Nebraska on February 6, 1940. He graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1961 with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He married his Kearney High School sweetheart, Patricia (Patty) Foster, on August 14, 1960. They moved to Omaha after graduation where Jerry was employed by Northwestern...

Arlene J Wright-Hall

Arlene J Wright-Hall

Jan 17, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Arlene J. Wright-Hall, who left this world on January 17, 2025, at the age of 85, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on July 10, 1939, in Pontiac, Michigan, 

Arlene lived a life defined by love, dedication, and compassion. Arlene was the cherished daughter of William and Donna...

Laureen Ann Canarsky

Laureen Ann Canarsky

Jan 14, 2025

Laureen Ann (Bundy) Canarsky was born on May 25, 1947 in Oakland, Ne to Loren & Helen (Jensen) Bundy. She peacefully entered into eternal rest on January 14, 2025 at Franciscan Healthcare in West Point after a long, courageous battle with cancer.Lauri grew up on the family farm. Her family moved from Uehling to a farm west of Tekamah when...

Bertha Mary Schultz

Bertha Mary Schultz

Jan 8, 2025

Bertha Babutzke Schultz went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 8th, 2025. This loving woman left many cherished memories with her friends and family. She leaves behind her husband, Lowell Schultz, her children, Kimberly (Mike)Lacey, Jeff (Debbie) Jacob and Denia (Dallas) Wimer. Her beautiful grandchildren, whom she loved to the moon and back, Dustin (Beth) Pennington,...

Betty Toews

Betty Toews

Jan 7, 2025

On Tuesday, January 7, 2025, Betty Toews of Omaha passed away peacefully at 93 years of age. 

Betty will be dearly missed and remembered by her children Julie (Mark), Martin (Stephen), Katherine (Mick), and Mary (Gene); grandchildren, Veronica (Neal), Elizabeth (Tyler), Kristine (Steven), Cecilia, Glenn (Simi), Emily, Ronald (Jessica), Charlotte (Ellyse), and Ryan (Stephanie); great grandchildren, Danica, Ezra, Atticus, Waverly, Mickey...

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