Sherri J. Cox
Jun 25, 2024
Sherri Jean Cox, age 65, passed away on June 25, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Rome, New York on May 19, 1959 to Dorthy and Reginalo Leutz. Sherri lived in Omaha and Plattsmouth. Graduated from Plattsmouth High School. Married Dale Cox on September 5, 1980 and lived in Omaha and settled down in...
Jean Marie Vachal
Jun 25, 2024
Jean Vachal, age 69, passed away on June 25, 2024 after a long struggle with cancer. She was born July 23, 1954 to Charles and Letha (Nabity) Jisa in Wichita Falls, TX. Jean lived in Omaha, NE the majority of her life until moving to La Vista in 1987. Jean loved spending time with her children (Sonja, Tony and...
Sally Ann Stanek
Jun 19, 2024
Sally was preceded in death by her parents William and Pearl Schwab; husband Frank Stanek.
She is survived by her children Cindy Stanek and Greg Stanek; grandchildren Edward, Nicole, Alexus and Jamie; 10 great grandchildren; and many loving nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Memorials may be directed to "Susan G. Komen for the Cure".
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Shirley Des Rosiers
Jun 16, 2024
Shirley June (Hunnell) DesRosiers was born on June 6, 1931, in Runnells, Iowa to Jesse Roscoe and Anna Gladys (Vaughn) Hunnell. She was the fourth of five children, joining her brothers Dwight and Halford, and sister Barbara. Her younger sister Linda came along a few years later. Shirley spoke fondly of a poor, but happy childhood. She was born...
Ramon Baquero-Cruz
Jun 13, 2024
Ramon ‘Ray’ Baquero-Cruz passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his life and wife of 47 years, Jolee Baquero-Cruz after a 2-year battle with cancer, where he fought furiously and courageously. Born in Bogota, Columbia he immigrated to Manhattan, NY living in various cities/states over the years until he joined the U.S. Air Force during the Viet Nam era....
Mary Anna Baji
Jun 12, 2024
Mary was preceded in death by her husband Mark Baji; parents John and Ida Wisnieski.
She is survived by her children Cammie Baltz, Joe Peters, Sonja Dirkse and Tonja Garinger; 5 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; sisters Emily and Georgine; and too many other siblings to count; nieces, nephews, and other family.
Yano William Jones
Jun 10, 2024
Yano “Big” Jones, born December 5, 1976, died suddenly on Monday, June 10th, 2024. Yano's life was defined by his unwavering commitment to serving and inspiring others especially his devotion to his family. Yano was simply a difference maker, fighter, survivor, motivational speaker, the one and only, Coach, Dad, Husband, and Principal Mr. Yano Jones!
Yano leaves...
Dr. Jean Durley Deupree
Jun 10, 2024
Dr. Deupree spent her career as a teaching and research neuropharmacologist at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Her research focused on life enhancing medications for epilepsy, ADHD, and other neurological disorders and resulted in numerous patents. She was twice recognized as one of the outstanding young women of America. As a pioneering female neuroscientist she...
Diane M. Bishop
Jun 5, 2024
Diane Marie Ingram was born August 22, 1948 in Omaha, NE to the late James and Kathleen (McBride) Ingram. Diane attended Sarpy Center NE, and graduated Springfield-Platteview NE high school class of 1966 where she was the Drum Majorette. Diane attended St. Catherine School of Nursing.
Diane Married Joe Bishop in June of 1968. To this union...
Eugene "Doc" Watson
Jun 4, 2024
Eugene "Doc" Watson was born on May 11, 1935, in Omaha, Nebraska to parents Clinton and Blanche (nee Francine) Watson. He passed away peacefully at Brookstone Meadows in Elkhorn, Nebraska, on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at the age of 89 years.
Doc was preceded in death by his wife Sandra; daughter Marlene; siblings Delores, Gary, and Leroy....
Thomas Francis Martin
May 29, 2024
Thomas was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years Joyce Lorraine Martin; parents Francis and Anna Martin; son Thomas Eckermann; brother Donald Martin; sister Kathleen Olsen; and former wife Ida Mary (McGill) Martin.
He is survived by his children Debra (Gerry) Hilde, Brian Martin, Susan Martin, Kelly Martin, and Terri Greer; grandchildren Cori (Dave), Chad...
Robert L. Rasmussen
May 27, 2024
Robert Louis Rasmussen was born September 25, 1964, to Lawrence and Jeannette Rasmussen. The fifth child of eleven, he tragically passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024, while innocently enjoying, unknown to him, what would be his final ride in life with us.
Bob attended Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary School. He then attended and graduated from...
Marynola Halgard
May 20, 2024
Marynola Halgard, beloved wife, mother, educator, and Catholic, entered eternal life on May 20, 2024. She will be sorely missed by her children and her friends, particularly those in her parish, Immaculate Conception. We, her children, were shaped by her strength and her incredibly strong spirit that carried her through her 90 years.
Marynola was born on...
Mary Lyn Wagner (Rawlings)
May 17, 2024
Mary Lyn Wagner (Rawlings) was born and raised in Nebraska City, Nebraska.
She had a love of horses at an early age and participated in local equine events growing up in Nebraska City. She later moved to the Omaha, Nebraska area and continued with her local horse shows with both Nebraska Pinto and Paint Associations, the Pony...
Donald C. Smith
May 10, 2024
Donald C. Smith passed away peacefully on the afternoon of May 10, 2024, at the age of 81 years, 8 months, 9 days.
Donald was preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years, Nancy; Parents Elmer and Loretta Smith; Brothers Walter and Robert Smith; Sister Beverly Oltman; their infant son Douglas and many dear sisters...
Bradley Alan Little
May 1, 2024
Bradley Alan Little, age 57, of Papillion, Nebraska, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, lovingly surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Robyn for 37 years; proud father of Andrew Alan (Amanda Simpson), Alicia Ann, and Zachary Earl (Sierra); loving grandfather to June Elizabeth, Samantha Jane, and Ellie Simpson; also survived by his parents Larry...
James Angus Spargo, Sr.
Apr 28, 2024
James “Jay” Angus Spargo was born October 18, 1945 in Boston, MA to Frederick and Maybelle (Beaton) Spargo. Although his father died early in Jay’s childhood, he later recounted to family a happy childhood with his mother and older brother Teddy. Jay fondly recalled as a child taking care of neighborhood pets, including dogs, cats, hens, a rooster, and...
Marjorie Ann Gowan
Apr 24, 2024
Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband Jerome D. Gowan; mother Marjorie Smoot and step father James Smoot; brother Don Scholle.
She is survived by her children Tony (Karen) Gowan, Troy (Staci) Gowan and Jennifer (Eric) Schlapia; grandchildren Tyler (Christine) Gowan, Kassie (Peter) Franco, Jarryd (Brooke) Gowan, Hayden (Jenny) Gowan, Tanner (Chae Miller) Schlapia, Sophie (Easton...
Yolanda R. Mcdade
Apr 18, 2024
Yolanda Rachel McDade was born December 16, 1967 in Omaha, Nebraska to Sam and Lee Esther McDade. She was the first of three children. At an early age she was often tasked with one assignment - to look after her little brothers. No matter how hard she tried, it seemed like mission impossible - because she was always double...
Albert "Abe" Goblirsch
Apr 16, 2024
Albert (Abe) N. Goblirsch was born May 24, 1932, in Woodstock, MN to Albert and Stella Goblirsch. He grew up in Dunlap, IA, joined the Army and was a Korean War Veteran. Abe married Mildred (Clare) Sullivan on November 22, 1954, at St. Cecilia Cathedral in Omaha, NE. He was a 4th degree Knight of Columbus and was a member...