Papillion, NE Obituaries

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...

Waldemar Hoppe, 94, of Omaha, Nebraska, passed away on April 10, 2026. Born on August 30, 1931, Wally lived a long life marked by perseverance, faith, and deep devotion to the people he loved. His fri...

Arlyne Weichel was born November 14, 1937, and grew up on a farm west of Murdock, Nebraska, the second child of William and Mary Streich. She grew up alongside her older brother, Dayel, and younger si...

Arnold “Drew” Pierson passed away peacefully surrounded by his immediate family on April 4, 2026. He was born May 5, 1943, to Arthur and Genevieve Pierson. He attended country school at Balsora until ...

CUMMINGS, Richard G., CPP, SMSgt, USAF (Ret), age 83, Papillion, NE. Preceded in death by parents: Francis R. Cummings and Josephine M. Kaminsky; brother Joseph E. Cummings; sister Elizabeth A. Kami...

Jim KinKennon, 71, passed away on March 30, 2026. He was deeply loved—known for his humor, steady presence, and the way he made people feel seen and cared for. Jim never missed a chance to share a qui...

Nancy Ann Jasper passed on March 29, 2026, at the age of 84. Nancy was a resident of Bellevue, Nebraska.

Christine M. Fladby, a woman of profound kindness, intelligence, and selflessness, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family. Born on Christmas Day in 1959 to Anna Marie and Luis DeL...

Richard “Rick” Erdman, 69, passed away on March 21, 2026. Born February 2, 1957, Rick was hard-working, honest, loyal and resilient - someone who lived life on his own terms and left an impression on ...

Mary Godin, formerly of Papillion, entered eternal rest peacefully surrounded by family on March 22nd 2026 at Nye Legacy in Fremont. She was 93. Mary was born on June 3rd 1932 in Gary, Indiana to Jes...

Charles Wellington Swesey, 76 of Papillion, NE passed away peacefully on March 18, 2026, due to complications of lung cancer leaving behind a life formed by hard work, humor, and the love of simple p...

Harold E. “Gene” Portis 5/10/1945 —3/10/2026 Preceded in death by parents Harold D. and Muriel M. (Hamer), brothers John L. , Raymond P., sisters Cheryl A. Kavan, and Sharon K. Baasch. Survived by...

George “Ron” Flock, 83, died March 7, 2026. Ron never met a stranger. His life was defined by hard work, service, song and an unwavering curiosity about how and why things worked. Ron was born in G...

Gary was born in Ogden, Utah. Soon after, his Dad enlisted in the Air Force, and they moved frequently. Gary especially enjoyed living in Sembach, Germany, where he spent most of his high school years...

Emiko Maria Atkinson was born November 23, 1931, in Japan, and passed away on March 4, 2026, at the age of 94. Emiko was a beloved, faithful, gentle, hard-working, kind-hearted, and loyal presence in ...

Gary Lee Morris passed on March 2, 2026, at the age of 73; he was born on December 6, 1952, and was a resident of Papillion, Nebraska.

William Edmund Tomek Jr. passed away on February 24, 2026, at the age of 76. Born on August 28, 1949, William was a resident of Papillion, Nebraska. A Memorial Visitation will be held at Kahler-Dol...

Becky Grant passed away on February 27, 2026, at the age of 76. She will be remembered as a devoted, proud, and wise woman whose life was defined by service to others, steadfast love for family, and...

Donald Allison Sliffe was born on November 26, 1931, and passed away on February 24, 2026, at the age of 94. A beloved, brave, devoted, generous, hard-working, honest, kind-hearted, selfless, thoughtf...

Lorraine Adeline Williams passed away on February 21, 2026, at the age of 97. Born February 12, 1929, in Kramer, North Dakota, Lorraine was a spirited, devoted, active, and loving presence in the live...

James Howard “Jake” White, 60, of Bellevue, Nebraska, died at home on February 19, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born June 23, 1965, and raised in Omaha, Jake was known for being stea...

Louis "Lou" Hernandez Jr, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on February 16, 2026, at the age of 76. Lou was known for his funny, dry sense of humor and hard-working natur...

Shirley Ann Sopcich, age 70, of Omaha, NE, passed away on February 13, 2026. Born on February 14, 1955 in Ord, NE to Harlan and Pauline Jorgensen. Travel was one of Shirley's greatest joys. She toure...

Beverly Jean Murphy—a devoted, compassionate and selfless mother, grandmother and teacher —passed away in February 2026, at the age of 89. She lived a life defined by love, service, laughter, and an u...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of JoAnne (Jo) Mildred Braegelman, age 91, a beloved wife, mother and grandmother, who passed away peacefully on February 1, 2026, in Papillion...

Lawrence "Larry" M. Smith, a beloved and kind-hearted man, passed away on January 29, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on May 25, 1939, in Cedar Rapids, NE, Larry was raised by his parents, Matt and Mary ...

Richard Lee Krambeck was born to Etta (Truelsen) Krambeck and William Krambeck on January 14, 1936, in Omaha, Nebraska. He was the youngest of three children. Richard spent his childhood growing u...

Geraldine Kay Addleman, a beloved, patient, and kind-hearted soul, passed away on January 27, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on January 19, 1943, in Omaha, Nebraska, she was the cherished daughter of He...

Charles E. Splonskowski, CMSgt, USAF (Ret.) Charles E. Splonskowski (Chuck) passed away on January 19, 2026, with his two daughters by his side. He lived a life centered on caring for others—his pati...

Phillip Gene Gottlob, 76, of Cook, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 16, 2026, surrounded by his family. Phil was born on March 31,1949 in Denver, Colorado, the son of Freeda and W....

Pat Hastings, 72, passed away on January 16 in Papillion, Nebraska. Her greatest wish was to leave with a smile on her face – and man, she did that. On any given day, you could find Pat laughing, ...

Elaine Irene Hanna was born on June 10th, 1941 in Omaha, Nebraska. She graduated from North High School. Elaine Irene Hanna was widely known for her love of nature, gardening, and ceramics. She open...

Robert Ryko, a resident of La Vista, Nebraska, passed away on January 12, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on December 30, 1936, Robert was known for his generous, faithful, humorous, and helpful nature. ...

Becky was a bright and loving presence in the lives of everyone who knew her. At 54 years old, she left this world having filled it with laughter, warmth, and an abundance of love. To her family and ...

Christina "Kay" Campbell, a beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 85. Born along with her twin sister on December 25, 1940 to parents Ivan and Agnes Myer...

Royce Sheibal, a devoted and loving individual, passed away on January 6, 2026, at the age of 41. Royce was a resident of Papillion, Nebraska, and will be remembered for his hard-working, humorous, ...

Michael Allen Kreifels, or Mick to all of his friends, was born the oldest of six in Omaha, Nebraska to Allen and Delores (Lorenz) Kreifels on July 24, 1951. He entered his heavenly home on January 6,...

Theodore Fred Matteson, born on September 2, 1941, in Roseville, Illinois, passed away on January 5, 2026, at the age of 84. Known for being hard-working, resilient, faithful, and wise, Theodore's lif...

Carolyn Louise Winstryg, a gentle and loving soul, passed away on January 3, 2026, at the age of 84. Born on March 19, 1941, Carolyn's life was a testament to her nurturing and empathetic nature, leav...

Sue Ann Peterson passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025, at the age of 86. She was born on October 4, 1939, in Burlington, Iowa, to Ralph and Anna Platt. The youngest of six children, she spent ...