Local obituaries for Omaha, & Douglas County, NE.

Apr 16, 2024

Apr 15, 2024

Jo-Ann Alice Suter was born on December 12, 1945, in Buffalo, NY, to Joseph and Alice Morris. She passed away surrounded by her family on April 15, 2024, in Omaha, Nebraska, at the age of 78. Jo-Ann, known for her love of gardening, bowling, and baseball, was a devoted Husker Football and K-State Soccer fan.  She cherished hosting Thanksgiving gatherings,...

Apr 4, 2024

Charles Willard Brigham, Jr., was born on November 23, 1960 to Charles and Ramona(Brown)Brigham, Sr.,in Omaha, Nebraska. He died on April 4,2024 in Springfield. Nebraska. Charles is survived by 2 daughters; Carol Brigham; Tara Brigham; 2 grandchildren; Haley Holmquest; Devon Rasmussen; 2 sister Catherine Hatfield; Carol (Jerry) Hassett; 2 brothers; Richard Brigham; John Brigham and several nieces and nephews. He...

Apr 3, 2024

Breanna was born on July 31, 1992, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to Heather Lee and Brandon Moore.She was preceded in death by her mother, Heather Lee.  She is survived by her children, Alex, Ally and Avery; father, Brandon Moore; grandparents, Linda and Roger Meyers; a large extended family of aunts, uncles, and cousins; and a hosts of friends who loved...

Mar 29, 2024

Seth Louis Amundson, 55, of Elkhorn, Nebraska, passed away on March 29, 2024.

Seth was born on July 2, 1968 in San Bernardino, CA to Louise and Merle Amundson. He was raised for a short time in California then moved to Arlington, NE where he attended elementary through high school. He graduated Arlington High School before earning his A.A.S. degree in...

Mar 22, 2024

Kim Andrea (Shedeed) Ford, 58, of Omaha, Neb. passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024following a long battle with Pancreatic cancer. Kim was born on May 16, 1965 to Fred and Lois(Connell) Shedeed in Gordon, Nebraska. She attended Gordon Elementary School then GordonHigh School. Kim spent many years in the insurance industry and was a great asset to each of...

Mar 22, 2024

Catherine B Harris, age 85, of Council Bluffs, passed away on March 22nd at Care Initiative in Avoca, Iowa.

Catherine was born March 24, 1938 in Villisca, Iowa to the late Vernon and Catherine (Williams) Sunken.  She graduated high school from St. Joseph Academy in Des Moines.  She married Robert Harris.  They were blessed with four children, James, Roberta, Carole and...

Mar 19, 2024

Bobby was born on October 31,1956 in Wabash, Indiana and passed away in Omaha, Nebraska on March 19,2024.

He was proceeded in death by his parents, Jessie Roy Fruge and Betty Jane Bloxson; brother,

Douglas Fruge.  He is survived by his children, Jessica Fruge, Josh Fruge and Cheyenne Fruge; grandchildren, Kyla and Azari; brothers, Richard (Renee), DeWayne (Betty); sister, Roedonnia; 8...

Mar 15, 2024

Pat was born on March 15, 1944 in Stanford, CA and passed away March 15, 2024 in Omaha, NE.

He was preceded in death by his immigrant parents John (Jack) McCahill and Margaret Nelis McCahill.

Also preceded by his first wife Ann McCahill in 2005.

Pat is survived by his wife Sidney Steele McCahill;  his daughter Molly Gibbons (Mark);  and son Matthew (Max)...

Mar 14, 2024

Mel was born and grew up in Manhattan KS.  After high school, he attended Kansas State University before enlisting in the US Navy, where he served during the Vietnam War.  After the Navy, he worked in Los Angeles CA as a photographer. He graduated from California State University Long Beach with a BA and an MA in English.

In 1969, Mel...

Mar 12, 2024

Brenda Zier, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2024, at the age of 76. Preceded in death by her husband, Michael Zier. Born and adopted out of Seattle in 1947 - many places were home; Walla Walla, Depoe Bay, Yakima, Ogden, Okoboji and Omaha..

Still around, son Larry - his wife Peggy, and daughter Amy - grandchildren Zoe, India, Maya, Leyla,...

Feb 23, 2024

Jon D. Hershey - Loving husband, father and papa, passed peacefully in his home on February 23rd, 2024, surrounded by his adoring family. He was loved beyond measure, will be missed beyond comprehension, but will always, always be with us in our hearts.

Celebration of life, TBA at a later date.

Feb 17, 2024

Terrence Richard Haugse was born August 27, 1951 in Omaha NE to Gordon Derwin Haugse and Laura Ann (Ward) Haugse.  He passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at 72 years, 4 months, and 21 days old.  He lived his entire life in Omaha graduating from Omaha Central High School with the Class of 1969 and continuing...

Feb 16, 2024

Kelly Jean Arbuckle, born May 26th 1968 in Omaha, NE to Janet Anholt and Theodore Swantek. Married to Jimmie Arbuckle December 13th 1991. She was a loving mother to her daughters, Jenna and Fallon and sons, Chad and Chris. Kelly spent her life working to educate and empower all both in the classrooms and in everyday life. She was well...

Feb 14, 2024

 Beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother. 



Mike is survived by his wife, Mari Anne; sons Jeremy, Kyle (Amy) and Eric (Brooke); grandchildren Jayden, Patrick, Brycen, Aubrey and Avery; sister Kathy Ohrt (Gene); and many other family and friends.



Mike was a kind and gentle soul. There were no limits to the love he had for his family and friends.



Mike worked at many...

Feb 3, 2024

Donald E. Baker, age 83, of Omaha passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024. Don was born in Omaha, Nebraska, on March 4, 1940.Survived by wife, Monica; son Russ (Dianne) Baker and daughter Donna (Tim) Hyde, grandchildren Nick Baker, Alex (Kayla) Baker, Aimee (Kyle) Poljanac; four great grandchildren; sister-in-law Janice Baker; sister-in-law Pat Shukis; and many nieces, nephews and friends;...

Feb 1, 2024

Born November 12, 1964. Preceded in Death by her parents, Darold and Phyllis Wichman, and brother-in-law Joel Waldo. Survived by Sister, Cynthia Waldo; Brother, Mark Wichman (April); nephews, Connor (Rachel) and Seth (Kaylie), many beloved extended family members.  

Lisa graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in Council Bluffs, Iowa in 1983. Lisa went to Creighton University for a brief time,...

Jan 26, 2024

Kent J. Lavene passed away January 26, 2024, in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 69 years. He was born February 28, 1954, in Lexington, Nebraska to Paul and Dorothy (Bonser) Lavene. He grew up on the family farm just outside of the Village of Bertrand. 

Kent attended Bertrand High School, then attended Central Community College in Hastings, earning an associate...

Jan 26, 2024

Gordon Gerard Kline, also known as Gordy, passed away on January 26, 2024, in Omaha, Nebraska, at the age of 70. He was born on July 20, 1953, in Omaha. Gordy was a beloved individual who will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

Gordy was a jokester at heart, always bringing laughter and joy to those around him. He...

Jan 21, 2024

Pat was fiercely independent and strongly opinionated. She also had a huge heart and an inquisitive mind that she shared with her family, friends, and students. Growing up in Omaha, NE she attended St. Bernard’s Grade School and Marian High School constantly active in different groups and sharing her musical talents. She became a Servant of Mary and taught in...