Roger Palmer
Dec 10, 2024
Roger Sherman Palmer was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin, on September 4, 1942, to Charles Aaron and Cora Viola (Henderson) Palmer. Nearing the age of 44, Cora followed her doctor’s orders and went to the hospital in La Crosse even though the family resided in nearby Waukon, Iowa. Birth in Wisconsin was probably the beginning of Roger’s life-long love of...
Cheryl E. Evans
Dec 8, 2024
Cheryl E. Evans Tuesday, October 1st, 1946 ~ Sunday, December 8th, 2024 Cheryl Elaine Holm was born October 1, 1946, in Wakefield, NE to Harold and Elaine Holm. Cheryl was raised in Wakefield and attended high school there. After high school, she attended Wayne State College for 2 years. During high school, Cheryl worked in the Wakefield hospital as an...
Herman C Mathews
Dec 5, 2024
Herman “Hank” Mathews, a man whose life embodied love, resilience, and kindness, passed away peacefully on December 5th, 2024, at the age of 104, in Papillion, Nebraska. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Irene; his parents, Morris and Rebecca Mathews; brothers Ray, Martin, and Joseph Mathews; children Larry Mathews, Alan Mathews, and Sandi Thrasher; and grandson Larry...
Judy K Johnston
Dec 4, 2024
Judy K. Johnston August 17, 1943 - December 4, 2024 Judy K Johnston, 81, of Omaha, Nebraska, passed away on December 04, 2024, from complications from Parkinsons disease. Judy is survived by her brother, Kenneth Pleake; her son, Lyle Johnston and his wife, Jamie Johnston; her grandchildren, Chris Dawson and his wife Becky Dawson, Kim Smith, and Kathryn Dawson; her...
Large King
Dec 4, 2024
Large King Jr. 11/29/1991 - 12/4/2024 Large King 33 of Omaha passed away on Dec 4, 2024 at CUMC Bergan Mercy. He was born 11/29/1991 in Liberal, Ks to Large and Stacy King. He and his family moved to Omaha in 2003. He attended Omaha Public Schools then Millard High School, graduating in 2010. He loved football and wresting and...
Diane Marie Bierbaum
Dec 1, 2024
Diane Marie Bierbaum, 66, of Kansas City, MO, formerly of Griswold, IA, died Sunday, December 1, 2024, at Liberty Hospital in Liberty, MO. Diane was born August 5, 1958 at Red Oak, IA hospital to the late Duane E. and Dorothy D. (Davis) Bierbaum. Diane attended Griswold Community Schools and was active in basketball and softball. Following High School, she...
Stella Bell Scaife
Nov 30, 2024
Stella B. Scaife (Bob) was born in Marvell, Arkansas on July 12, 1935 to Willie and Emma McGhee. She was the fifth of eight children. Stella was the namesake of her grandmother Stella. Stella met and married Curtis W. Scaife and from that union thirteen children were birthed. Stella and Curtis relocated to Omaha, Nebraska where she worked as a...
Mary Lucretia Semroska
Nov 29, 2024
Mary Lucretia Semroska "Mary Lou" November 10, 1936 - November 29, 2024 Preceded in death by husband, Edward; son, Darold; parents, Paul and Margaret Engle; brothers, Court and Charles; sisters, Patricia and Dianah Survived by daughters, Debbie Wagaman (Kevin), Doreena Thomas (Larry); eight grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, other family members and friends Celebration of Mary Lou's Life: Wednesday, December 4...
Steven Thomas Karasek
Nov 27, 2024
Steven Thomas Karasek (1961–2024) Steven Thomas Karasek, lovingly known as Steve, passed away on November 27, 2024, at the age of 63. Born on June 28, 1961, in Omaha, Nebraska, Steve grew up at the Karasek family home on South 15th Street, surrounded by the love of his three sisters and the lively camaraderie of his cousins, especially Mike. Steve...
George E. Hardage
Nov 25, 2024
George E. Hardage Saturday, April 29th, 1944 ~ Monday, November 25th, 2024 Monday, November 25, 2024, George Hardage went to be with our Savior! What do you say about someone who was your hero your whole life? Pops, you were awesome in so many ways! Thank you for the phenomenal example of life that you modeled for me since childhood!...
Sandra L Peer
Nov 25, 2024
PEER, Sandy L. March 18, 1959 ~ November 25, 2024 In loving memory of Sandy Peer and her courageous life. To call her an incredible human being would be an absolute understatement. A devoted wife, mother of two, grandmother of three, and sibling to four, she was attuned to putting the needs of others above her own, consistently supporting her...
Daphne Jean Cooper
Nov 25, 2024
COOPER, Daphne 'Jean" September 13, 1935 ~ November 25, 2024 Daphne passed away at the age of 89. Born in London, England and lived the last 55 years of her life in the Bellevue/Omaha area. She lived through the Battle of Britain in London during WW2 and was later moved to the rural areas of England for a portion of...
Edward Frank Palczynski
Nov 23, 2024
Palczynski, Edward Frank "Ed" (age 94) August 25, 1930 ~ November 23, 2024 Ed was preceded in death by his parents Frank (1932) and Helen (1955): brother Ted Palter (2013), sister-in-law Josephine Palter and nephew John Palter (2022) and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He is survived by wife of 56 years Charlotte Y (Mumm) Palczynski. Together they had 2...
Phyllis J. Walton
Nov 22, 2024
Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend Phyllis Jean Walton (Klocke) sadly passed away on Nov. 22 at the age of 84. Phyllis was born in her family home near Waterville, Kansas, on October 9, 1940. After graduating high school in Barnes, she attended nursing school in Topeka, Kansas, where she met the love of her life, William “Bill” Walton,...
Mildred "Mindy" Meyer
Nov 21, 2024
In Loving Memory of Mindy Meyer Mindy, beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on November 21st, 2024. She leaves behind a legacy of love, resilience, and humor, treasured by her three children and eight grandchildren. She shared her home with kids, grandkids, and fur kids. Horses were her lifelong passion, and her beloved wiener dogs often...
Elias Joshua Brandt
Nov 20, 2024
Elias Joshua Brandt June 17, 2003 ~ November 20, 2024 Elias was born June 17, 2003 in Omaha, NE to his parents Joshua and Erin Brandt. By the age of two, Elias’ love for mechanics was apparent. This was especially clear in the way he was drawn to trucks, cars & motorcycles. He would sit on his parents’ bed and...
Delores Ann Iske
Nov 20, 2024
Delores A. Iske 11/12/1946 – 11/20/2024 Dee was born to parents Louie and Edith Kantor on November 12, 1946, in Stromsburg, NE, and lived near Silver Creek. She grew up in a close family of Polish descent and even spoke Polish when she was a young child. The family moved to the Ralston area to live on the feedlot where...
Orlo Steven Mundorf
Nov 20, 2024
In Loving Memory of Orlo Steven Mundorf. Orlo Steven Mundorf, 61, of Griswold, IA, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, leaving behind a lifetime of stories, laughter, and unforgettable memories. Known for his outlandish tales that often left you thinking, “No way!”— but his stories were likely 99% true, making them all the more unforgettable. His boisterous laugh was...
Sally Ann Nelson
Nov 19, 2024
Sally Ann Nelson July 17, 1928 - November 19, 2024 Sally is preceded in death by husband Donald Nelson; parents Art and Agnes Skone; sister Janice Dahl. She is survived by daughter Kathy White; son David Nelson; grandchildren Kristy White, Brian White (Jaime Meyer); great grandson Brendan Sagitteh; many other relatives and friends. Celebration of Sally's Life: Tuesday, November 26,...
Marcia Ann Renner
Nov 18, 2024
RENNER, Marcia Ann May 3, 1950 ~ November 18, 2024 Marcia was born May 3, 1950 in Council Bluffs, IA to her parents Bernard Renner and Phyllis Riepe. In 1968, she graduated from Westside High School in Omaha, NE. After working as a nurse, Marcia balanced the challenges of raising her two sons to further her education. In 1987,...
