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William D. Coffey, Jr.

William D. Coffey, Jr.

COFFEY, William D., Jr., Nov 26, 1927 – Feb 3, 2011. Born in Cody, NE and raised in Rushville, NE. Served in Japan with the Army 11th Airborne, Post WWII. He attended Kemper Military School and University of Nebraska at Lincoln, earning a degree...

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Norma Wanda Mayor

Norma Wanda Mayor

‘BETTER HALF’ OF DYNAMIC AKSARBEN COUPLE Norma Wanda Mayor, the ‘better half’ of one of Aksarben’s dynamic couples, died on January 12, 2011 .Sonny and Norma were elected to the Nebraska Racing Hall of Fame in 1994. Norma and Sonny Mayor, whose...

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John Joseph Grady

John Joseph Grady

GRADY, John Joseph, Jan 31, 1926 – Feb 3, 2011. A lifelong Cubs fan, ardent Irishmen and longtime Omaha resident, John died surrounded by his wife of 60 years and his eight children. Formerly of Parnell, Cedar Rapids and Fontanelle, Iowa, John...

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Richard S. Mahowald

Richard S. Mahowald

MAHOWALD, Richard S. “Dick,” Dec 22, 1927 – Feb 1, 2011. Preceded in death by parents, John and Louise; two brothers; one sister. Survived by wife, Darlene Mahowald; children: LuAnn Aldredge, Linda (Kelly) Geisler, Ken (Mary) Mahowald, Lisa (Tom)...

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Arthur D. Snavely

Arthur D. Snavely

SNAVELY, Arthur D. “Art,” Feb 3, 1935 – Feb 1, 2011. Preceded in death by son, Tim Snavely; parents, Harold and Pauline Snavely. Survived by daughter, Debra Bird and husband Ray; son, Michael Snavely; brother, Robert Snavely and wife Evelyn...

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Helen E. Sinos

Helen E. Sinos

SINOS, Helen E. Sep 29, 1926 – Feb 2, 2011 Survived by husband, Constantine “Gus” Sinos; children and spouses: Lou and Helen Sinos, Mary and Harry Zaharis, Lynn and Paun Peters; 9 grandchildren; several brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews in...

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Alice M. Baker

Alice M. Baker

BAKER, Alice M., Jul 5, 1917 – Feb 1, 2011. Preceded in death by parents, John and Margaret Urbanski; brother, Louis Urbanski; sisters, Julia Urbanski and Joann Wilcoxson. Survived by loving husband of 61 years, Sylvester Baker; sons: James...

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Aristides Abariotes

Aristides Abariotes

ABARIOTES, Aristides “Artie,” Jan 11, 1929 – Jan 30, 2011. Preceded in death by wife, Anne Abariotes. Survived by children: Stephen Abariotes, Joyce Abariotes, Tim (Sue) Abariotes, Ted (Julie) Abariotes, Liz (Rob) Walker; seven grandchildren...

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David H. Shonk

David H. Shonk

SHONK, David H., Sep 6, 1935 – Jan 31, 2011. Age 75 of Omaha, NE; lifelong Conservationist for Department of the Interior; passed away at Bergan Mercy Medical Center in Omaha after a brief, courageous battle with primary CNS lymphoma. David was...

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Eleanor M. Wells

Eleanor M. Wells

WELLS, Eleanor M., Feb 17, 1916 – Jan 31, 2011. Survived by husband, Donald J. Wells; daughters, Katherine M. Johnson and Barbara A. Wells; son and daughter-in-law, Donald J. Wells, Jr. and Angie Wells; 6 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren...

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Donna A. Bianchi

Donna A. Bianchi

BIANCHI, Donna A., Apr 29, 1963 – Jan 30, 2011. Preceded in death by brother, Frank Bianchi. Survived by parents, Frank and Beverly Bianchi; brother, Ronald Bianchi and wife Colleen; sister, Ellen Bianchi; nephews: Lee and Joseph Bianchi...

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Theresa L. Bartu

Theresa L. Bartu

BARTU, Theresa L., Oct 18, 1968 – Jan 30, 2011. Survived by father, Tony Bartu and wife Judy; mother, Donna Gosetti and husband Tom; stepsisters: Michelle Sagar and husband Scott, Melissa Rutherford and husband Jeremy, Tabitha Gosetti...

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Carolyn R. Peters

Carolyn R. Peters

PETERS, Carolyn R., Jun 5, 1949 – Jan 30, 2011. Preceded in death by parents, Harvey and Rose McDonald; brothers, Harvey McDonald II and Timothy McDonald. Survived by husband, Dennis D. Peters; sons: Dennis D. Peters Jr. and wife Marsha, Jerry L...

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Doreen Elsie Rector

Doreen Elsie Rector

RECTOR, Doreen Elsie, Jul 25, 1923 – Jan 28, 2011. She died peacefully surrounded by her family. The daughter of Atlee and Matilda Graul, she was born in Goehner, NE. She married Robert Ross Rector on Dec. 2, 1951. They moved from Lincoln...

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Joseph J. Kresnik, Sr.

Joseph J. Kresnik, Sr.

KRESNIK, Joseph J., Sr., Dec 28, 1916 – Jan 28, 2011. Preceded in death by wife, Frances Kresnik. Survived by sons and daughters-in-law: Joe Kresnik Jr. and Sharon, Robert Kresnik and Pat, Richard Kresnik and Mary Ann; 9 grandchildren; 17...

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Ray L. Hatfield

Ray L. Hatfield

HATFIELD, Ray L., May 13, 1946 – Jan 28, 2011. Survived by wife, Laurie Hatfield; children: Dan (Wendi), Eric, Brian and Shawna; mother, Jerdie Taylor; grandchildren: Jeremiah, Clayton, Kyleigh and Savana; brothers, James and Scott Taylor...

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Richard R. Murray

Richard R. Murray

MURRAY, Richard R., Feb 26, 1932 – Jan 28, 2011. Preceded in death by parents, Raymond and Clara Murray. Survived by his wife of 53 years, Dorothy J. Murray; children and spouses: Dennis and Karen Murray, Debbie and Russell Moore, Sharon...

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Harry Hahn

Harry Hahn

HAHN, Harry. Age 87, of Omaha; passed away Jan 27, 2011. Preceded in death by wife, Liesbeth Hahn, and brother, Helmut Hahn. Survived by 3 sons and daughters-in-law: Gerhard and Lorraine, Wolfgang and Mary, Siegfried and Vicki; 2 daughters and...

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Winona J. Lynch

Winona J. Lynch

LYNCH, Winona J. “Nonie,” Oct 11, 1941 – Jan 26, 2011. Survived by husband, John G. Lynch; daughters, Kyra Ewer (James) and Kristen Lynch (Jeff Scavio);4 grandchildren; sisters, Muriel Sorensen and Shirley Kokenge. SERVICES Monday...

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Robert C. Caudill

Robert C. Caudill

CAUDILL, Robert C., Jun 14, 1977 – Jan 26, 2011. Preceded in death by mother, Linda Rainwater. Survived by father, Robert S. Peters; sisters: Robin Keller, Tammie Sonterre, Kari Robertson; grandparents, Jimmy and Shirley Peters; nieces and...

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Charles A. Weiss

Charles A. Weiss

WEISS, Charles A., Mar 29, 1920 – Jan 25, 2011. Preceded in death by wife, Catherine Mary (Bogacz) Weiss; son, Charles H. Weiss; grandchildren: Benjamin, Joshua and Kimberly; parents, Charles and Anna Weiss; brother, Richard. Survived by children...

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Francis L. Lynam

Francis L. Lynam

LYNAM, Francis L. “Link,” Sep 23, 1922 – Jan 25, 2011. Age 88; Papillion, NE. Survived by wife of 61 years, Margaret Lynam; children: Mark (friend Walton) of Edisto Beach, SC, Patty Schultz (David) of Sheridan, WY, Mary Margaret Faylor of Omaha...

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Walter J. Gibbs

Walter J. Gibbs

GIBBS, Walter J., Jun 18, 1933 – Jan 25, 2011. Survived by wife, Marion Gibbs; daughter, Linda Ann Gibbs; son, Steven Michael Gibbs (Margaret Rose), all of Omaha; grandchildren, Kevin Michael and Robert Matthew Gibbs. The family will receive...

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