Papillion, NE Obituaries

Geri Lynn Wyatt passed on September 12, 2026, at the age of 65. She was a resident of Bellevue, Nebraska. VISITATION Monday, September 21, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. FUNERAL SERVICE begins at 12:00...

Lori Ann Mahoney, 67, died September 11, 2026. Born August 29, 1959, Lori was the daughter of Arthur and Shirley Hayes, and one of four children—sharing her early life with brothers Terry and Tom and ...

Daniel Read, 44, was born March 15, 1982, and passed away September 6, 2026. He grew up in Louisville, NE and finished high school in Greeley, CO. From the start, Daniel carried a steady mix of coura...

Catherine "Cathy" Sue Lewis, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and steadfast friend, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of generosity, warmth, and devotion to family. Cathy was born...

Ruth Jeannette (Corby) Schuessler, age 94, of Bellevue, Nebraska peacefully departed this life on September 7, 2026, at Richmont Terrace Senior Living. Ruth was born on August 19, 1932, to William an...

Thomas “Tom” Berg, 73, of Papillion, Nebraska, was born June 3, 1953, and passed away September 7, 2026. Tom passed peacefully Monday morning with his love Debbie by his side. Though hearts are brok...

Kandis Lee Jones, age 77, passed away on September 5, 2026. Born May 7, 1949, Kandis made her home in Louisville, Nebraska, and left behind a life remembered for its warmth, laughter, and the kind of ...

Anna was born in Perryville, Maryland, in 1945, the youngest child of Jeanette and Hubert Burke and baby sister to Charles and Harold. She graduated from the University of Delaware with high honors an...

Dennis Kile, 75, of Omaha, Nebraska, passed away August 29, 2026. Born April 24, 1951, in the Panama Canal Zone to Delton and Cleo Kile, Dennis lived a life defined by steady work, generous service ...

Eugene Thomas Atkinson, born October 27, 1926, in Omaha, Nebraska, passed away on August 29, 2026, at the age of 99. He leaves behind a life that was richly lived—marked by steady devotion, quiet cour...

James “Jim” Kenneth Priefert, 75, passed away on August 28, 2026. Jim was born on August 18, 1951, in Fairbury, Nebraska, to Kenneth Burdette Priefert and Louise Wheatly (Dugger) Priefert. The young...

Evelyn “Lynn” Svoboda-Danahy, age 105, passed away on August 24, 2026. Lynn was born June 30, 1921, in Omaha, the daughter of Joseph and Anna Vopolka. She was raised in Omaha’s “Little Italy,” where ...

Julia Eva Carroll, 68, was born March 21, 1958, in Provo, and died August 14, 2026. She lived in Bellevue, Nebraska. Julia’s life was one of quiet goodness and steady generosity—marked by a gentle way...

Trey Thompson, 57, was born January 31, 1969, and passed away August 14, 2026. Trey’s life was marked by steady courage, a gentle kind of strength, and loyalty that made people feel safe, seen, and t...

LTC Johnnie Mack NeSmith, 70, of Papillion, Nebraska, passed away on August 9, 2026, following unexpected medical complications.  A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and Army veteran, Johnnie leav...

Margaret Hart, 92, died August 9, 2026. She was born June 2, 1934, and was a resident of Papillion, Nebraska. Margaret is preceded in death by her loving husband, Francis Hart. She is survived by h...

Ronn James Jungers, 72, was born June 14, 1954, in Omaha, and died August 4, 2026. He resided in Papillion, Nebraska. A proud Monarch, Ronn graduated from Papillion-La Vista High, carrying forward ...

Shirley M. (Lutz) Schuessler quietly and peacefully departed this life on August 1, 2026 at Cedarhurst Senior Living. Shirley was born on July 24, 1930 and lived in Sarpy County all 96 years of her l...

Mary June Ward, born October 6, 1927, passed away on July 25, 2026, at the age of 98. Mary June lived with a bright, searching mind and a steady sense of grace. Widely regarded as the smartest per...

Lucy Kay Penney passed on July 16, 2026, at the age of 73. SERVICES PENDING

Gerald L. Kritenbrink ("Jerry"), 82, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2026, after courageously battling stage IV pancreatic cancer. Jerry was born on December 13, 1943, to Robert and Laurine (Schau...

Dean Bradley Nielsen Jr. July 11, 1977 – July 12, 2026 Born and raised in Audubon IA, graduating in 1996 from Audubon High School. Survived by Dean and Jane (Mountain) Nielsen, Christen (Ken) Auge,...

Pete Carosella, 52, passed away unexpectedly on June 28, 2026. Pete was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Carosella; his cherished niece, Addisen; and his faithful best buddy, Willy. He is s...

Elizabeth Jean Rudolph, age 89, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2026. She was born on March 17, 1937, in Spokane, Washington, to Everett and Pearl Bursell. Elizabeth's childhood was shaped by her ...

Jonathan Paul Galardi was born on January 13, 1968 in Ridgewood, New Jersey, to Thomas E. and Erna C. Galardi, and passed away on June 18, 2026 in Papillion, Nebraska. He is preceded in death by his p...

Dan was born Oct. 14, 1955, in Omaha, Nebraska, the youngest son of the late Joseph and Alice (Vail) Craney. As the family's "bonus baby," Dan was deeply loved by his older sister and brother, Barb an...

Michael Allen Wilkinson, 71, died June 15, 2026. He was born September 21, 1954 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Michael’s early years were shaped by service and sacrifice. His father, an Air Force member...

Ronald James Cork, 80, died June 12, 2026. Ron lived a life marked by steady devotion, genuine warmth, and a kind-hearted way of making people feel seen and valued. Ron will be remembered with deep l...

Thomas Allison Weston, 84, died June 10, 2026. Born September 19, 1941, Thomas was the youngest of four children of Julian & Harriet Weston and grew up in Mount Pleasant, SC, where devotion to family ...

Kathlyn Helen Meeves, 94, of Omaha, Nebraska, was born June 23, 1931, in Hemingford, Nebraska, and passed away June 9, 2026. From the beginning, Kathlyn’s life was shaped by close ties and steady l...

Shirley Joyce Herzinger passed on June 9, 2026, at the age of 89. Shirley is preceded in death by her Husband, Donald Herzinger; Son, Ronald Herzinger; Parents, John and Winnifred (Parker) Chapman; S...

Eugene Edward Byrne, known to family and friends as Gene, passed away on June 8, 2026, in Omaha, Nebraska, at the age of 87. Born on September 14, 1938, in Tracy, Minnesota, he was the son of Owen Mar...

Sharron Eloise Bailey, 84, passed away on June 8, 2026. Born on December 19, 1941, in Blair, Nebraska, Sharron later lived in Elkhorn, Nebraska, and was a longtime resident of Papillion, Nebraska. Sh...

"Well done, good and faithful servant." Matthew 25:23 These words captured the life of a man with a servant heart whose faith was not merely spoken but lived each day. Rev. Dell Bert Tschudin, 71, en...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lt. Col. William “Bill” Joseph Bima Jr., USAF (Ret.), who peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on Au...

Betty Jo Light, 87, passed away on May 31, 2026. Born October 20, 1938, in Nebraska City, Betty Jo carried Nebraska in her heart throughout a life defined by steady faith, open handed generosity, and ...

JoEllen "Jodie" Reeve Gillespie, 65, of Bellevue, Nebraska, passed away peacefully at her home on May 27, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Jodie was born ...

Seturnino “Nino” Franco, 85, passed away on May 21, 2026. Born on April 7, 1941, Nino was raised in Minatare, Nebraska, where the values that shaped his life—steady devotion, deep faith, honest charac...

Wayne Michael Heine, 78, passed away on May 23, 2026. He was born in Alton, IL on Sept. 5, 1947, to Roland and Mary Heine. Wayne graduated from East Alton/Woodriver High School and later from Peru St...

Aaron M Riggle, 37, of La Vista, Nebraska, died May 14, 2026. Born July 1, 1988, Aaron’s life was marked from the very beginning by perseverance and quiet strength. Born 10 weeks early at just 2 lbs....

Elizabeth “Betsy” Jean (Strawn) Wilson entered into eternal life peacefully after a courageous fight with cancer on May 7, 2026. She was born on February 3, 1964 to Mary and Jerry Strawn, and grew ...

Paul Richard Smith, age 86, of Springfield, Nebraska, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026 at Fountain View Senior Living. Paul was born on July 22, 1939, in Omaha, Nebraska to Elmer Arthur and Lorett...

Ronald Steven Christenham passed on May 6, 2026, at the age of 80. GRAVESIDE SERVICE Tuesday, MAy 12, 2026 at the Omaha National Cemetery.

Luvern Marvin Knutson, 93, of Springfield, Nebraska, passed away on April 29, 2026. Born October 14, 1932, Luvern lived a life defined by steady work, steadfast loyalty, and a generous, kind-hearted w...

Toni passed away Tuesday afternoon, April 28, at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska, at age 90. She was born in Franklin, Ohio, to Delbert L. and Florine (Purcell) Jones. She lived with her par...

Margaret (Mulherin) Fahey, of Papillion, NE for the last 20 years, died April 24, 2026, after a long and valiant struggle with her illness. Beloved wife of Lieutenant Commander (retired) Stephen Fahe...

Alec Joseph Chevalier, 29, passed away on April 25, 2026. Born on December 17, 1996, Alec lived in Omaha, Nebraska. Alec graduated from Millard West High School and later attended coding school, brin...

Cindy Lou Dodd (Turner), age 67, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2026, at Bergan Mercy Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born to Wendell Turner and Joyce Turner (Wagner), Cindy lived a l...

Martin (Marty) D. Sigg, age 87, passed away peacefully at home in Papillion, NE on April 22, 2026 after a brave battle with kidney disease. Born in Ehrenfeld, PA on October 24, 1938 to the late Rober...

Thomas A. Powell passed on April 19, 2026, at the age of 68. Celebration of Life will take place on May 30th 1:00 pm at Freedom Village in the Community Room 1821 Hillcrest Drive, Bellevue Nebraska 6...