Obituaries

Nov 1, 2023

Thomas J Krueger passed away on November 1st, 2023 at the age of 69 years old. He enjoyed woodworking and mechanical projects. Tom liked to attend car shows with his brother, Tim. He loved the outdoors and playing with his dog, Ruby. Tom also enjoyed visiting antique malls and flea markets with his wife, Kathy. He worked at several construction...

Oct 30, 2023

Peterson, Eleanor M. 9/15/1933 - 10/30/2023 Eleanor Marie Peterson, 90, of Omaha, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter Linda Rohmiller in Omaha, on October 30, 2023. Born September 15, 1933, Eleanor was the daughter of Benjamin Freil Purcell and Geneva Marie Smithson of Missouri Valley, Iowa. She attended school in Missouri Valley and graduated in 1952. On...

Oct 29, 2023

Edward S. Krupinski III, age 80, of Scottsdale, Arizona, passed away at his home on October 29, 2023. He was born in New Britian, CT. on May 22, 1943 to the late Edward S. and Florence Krupinski. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Edward Krupinski IV; brother, Fred Krupinski.

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Oct 27, 2023

Johns, Richard H. 6/20/1951 - 10/27/2023 Richard Harold Johns, 72, of Omaha, Nebraska passed away peacefully at home on October 27th, 2023. Services for Richard will be held at St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church, 16701 S Street, Omaha, Nebraska. Visitation will be on Monday, November 6th, 2023, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with rosary service to follow. Funeral...

Oct 26, 2023

RIES, Jeff A. 1/13/1971 - 10/26/2023 Survived by his wife Nancy; parents Merle & Shirley Ries; sister Maria Hein; many other relatives and friends. VISITATION: Wednesday, November 1, 2023 from 5-7:00pm at Braman Mortuary (Southwest Chapel) CELEBRATION OF JEFF'S LIFE: Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 10:30am at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church (7706 S. 96 St. LaVista, NE 68128) INTERMENT: Bethesda...

Oct 26, 2023

SCHUMAN, William D. "Bill" 11/1/1933 - 10/26/2023 Preceded in death by his wife Shirley VISITATION: Monday, Oct. 30, 2023 from 11:00am - 1:00pm at Braman Mortuary (Southwest Chapel) GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Monday, Oct. 30, 2023 at 2:00pm at Springfield Cemetery Braman Mortuary and Cremation Services 6505 S. 144 St. / Omaha, NE 68114 / 402-391-2171

Oct 26, 2023

VAN SURKSUM, Terry L. 7/22/1948 - 10/26/2023 Terry Lee was born in Orange City, Iowa on July 22, 1948, to John William and LaVonne Ruth (Vande Berg) Van Surksum. He attended Western Christian High School in Hull Iowa and later joined the Army National Guard. He married Mary Jean Bouma on November 6, 1970, in Boyden Iowa. They made their...

Oct 25, 2023

RIDPATH, Guy Darren 8/20/1974 - 10/25/2023 Guy was born August 20th, 1974 in Salt Lake City, UT, to Lon and Millie Ridpath. He is survived by son, Mason Seymour; father, Lon (Terrie) Ridpath; sisters, Melanie (Ed) Scott, Laurie Owen, and Tiffany Ridpath (Rob Wise); step-brother Doug (Kelly) Garton; step-sister Lori (Chris) Rewczuk; fiancé, Julie Henning and numerous nieces and nephews....

Oct 24, 2023

Ezra D. Woods 88 passed away October 24,2023 from a stroke. Even though he was taken from this world, his true and faithful belief in our lord God allows us to know that he is with our heavenly father. He no longer has to suffer in pain. Ezra is survived by his loving wife of 32 years Joyce Woods. He...

Oct 23, 2023

ARIZA, Alex 4/7/1940 - 10/23/2023 Alex was preceded in death by brothers Manuel Ariza & Frank Mata; He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Margaret "Peg"; children: Lisa Blair, Angela Ariza (Gerard Bascle), Greg (Carol) Ariza, Daniel (Sara) Ariza, Dean Ariza; brother Jesse Ariza; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, other relatives and friends. VISITATION: Tuesday, November 7, 2023 from...

Oct 22, 2023

Mejia, Marcos P. Jr. 4/16/1990 - 10/22/2023 Marcos Mejia Jr 33, an Omaha resident of Omaha Nebraska went home to be with the Lord on october22, 2023. He was a Navy Corpsman Veteran. He joined the military in 2008, right after graduation from Bryan High School in Omaha. A Christian burial service is scheduled at Braman Mortuary at 6505 South...

Oct 21, 2023

Ramstad, Bernita M. 6/16/1934 - 10/21/2023 Bernita passed away peacefully at Brookestone Village in Omaha, NE on October 21, 2023 with loving care from Brookestone staff and Angels Care Hospice. Bernita was born on June 16,1934 in Rowley, Iowa, the daughter of Perry and Josephine (Miller) Sloan. Bernita married Stanley (Stan) Ramstad at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Waterloo, Iowa on...

Oct 19, 2023

Gerdes, Eugene L. 3/26/1943 – 10/19/2023 (81) While Gene left us too soon, the impact he made will continue to live on. Gene died peacefully at home surrounded by family. Gene adored spending time with family and friends. His sense of humor always kept everyone laughing. Gene proudly served in the United States Navy from 1960-1964. He was a member...

Oct 19, 2023

Fitch, Joel D. 12/14/1946 - 10/19/2023 Graveside service: Thursday, October 26 at 12:30 pm at Omaha National Cemetery, 14250 Schram Rd, Omaha, NE., with full military honors For more details visit: bramanmortuary.com

Oct 18, 2023

Roger Alan Zeeb October 1, 1941 ~ October 18, 2023 Roger Zeeb, born October 1st, 1941, in rural Sarpy County, Nebraska to Louis and Margaret Zeeb. The oldest of 6 siblings growing up in Papillion; Russ, Ken, Shirley, Ron and Patty. He graduating from Papillion High School in 1959. He married Jeannine Honaker on June 2nd, 1962 in Papillion where...

Oct 18, 2023

Black, Joyce M. 6/24/1924 - 10/18/2023 Joyce Black was born in Omaha, Nebraska on June 24th, 1924. She passed away in Omaha, Nebraska on October 18th, 2023. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, John Black Jr., her brother Don Mears and sister Lynn Thomas. Joyce was also preceded in death by her twin sister, June Irvin. Joyce and...

Oct 17, 2023

Braun, Gary R. February 27, 1952 - October 17, 2023 Gary Braun, 71, passed away at his home in Omaha. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beccie; parents, Edwin and Lorene Braun; brothers, Wayne and Dale Braun. Survived by his sister, Connie (Kent) Bogardus; brother, Jim (Kim) Braun; step-daughters, Mendy (JT) Peterson, Sarah (Kirk) Waible, Kelli (Simon) Hjelm...

Oct 16, 2023

It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our dad, grandpa, husband, Roy A Pollock. Roy died peacefully in his sleep on Monday, October 16, 2023. Roy was an only child to Fay and Harry Pollock. Roy went to school at Tech High. He also worked at a bakery as a young man, where he would later...

Oct 16, 2023

MOORE, Kathleen S. “Kathy” 6/24/1949 – 10/16/2023 Kathleen Sue Moore or “Kathy” as she was known, was born June 24, 1949 in Lincoln, NE to her parents Warfield Mattson and Nancy Moore. She passed away on October 16, 2023 at her home in Omaha, NE. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents Warfield Mattson and Nancy Bouma; She...

Oct 14, 2023

Jirkovsky, Thomas Jeffrey "Tom" 7/21/1964 - 10/14/2023 Thomas Jeffrey Jirkovsky was born in Omaha, Nebraska on July 21, 1964. He is the youngest of four children born to Mae (Moser) and Charles Jirkovsky. He attended grade school at St. Thomas More in Omaha, and later, Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Tom also attended the Motorcycle Mechanics Institute in...