Nov 21, 2025

Lloyd Edwin Johnson passed away November 21, 2025, in Council Bluffs, Iowa at the age of 73 years. He was born September 25, 1952, in Bellevue, Nebraska.

A lifelong lover of music, Lloyd found comfort and excitement in the sounds that shaped his life. He especially loved rock from the 60's and 70's, and Elton John remained a lifelong favorite. His...

Nov 20, 2025

Tom Vincent (Vinnie), 69, of Omaha, passed away peacefully at home from ALS.

Tom took pride in being from South Omaha, where he attended St. Adalberts grade school. He graduated from South High School in 1974.

Vinnie was a proud retiree of OPPD, where he worked for over 32 years, much of the time in the underground department. He was also the...

Nov 19, 2025

Linda Kotan, age 74, passed away on November 19, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska.

There will be a private family burial at a later date.

Nov 17, 2025

Celebrating the Life of Sheryl Lynn Stennis "Lynnie"

Sheryl Lynn Stennis, affectionately known as “Lynnie” or “Sheryl Lynn”, was called home to glory on Monday, November 17, 2025. Although this was unexpected for us, we know this was God’s timing. Lynnie was born in Omaha, Nebraska on July 9, 1959, to James and Phyllis McGary.

She was the baby of the bunch...

Nov 16, 2025

Rosa Ofelia Ramirez lived her life with an open heart. She loved to dance, and every time music played, she brought energy into the room. Rosa loved being around family. She never missed a chance to meet someone new. No matter where she went, she made friends easily - not because she tried, but because her warmth and friendliness drew...

Nov 16, 2025

Tevfik ‘Demir’ Ozcandarli, 87, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2025, in Omaha, NE

He was preceded in death by his father Adnan, mother Mukerrem, brother Metin and nephew Altan.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years Hatice ‘Oya’ Ozcandarli; his son, John Ozcandarli; and his daughter, Esin Ozcandarli with her husband James Wahle, and their son, Otto Wahle.

Demir enjoyed...

Nov 16, 2025

Pastor Dennis J. Gibson, Jr., age 79, passed away on November 16, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska.

Visitation: Sunday (11/30/2025) 3:00 - 5:00 PM at Good Shepherd Funeral Home - 90th Street Chapel. Funeral Service: Monday (12/1/2025) 11:00 AM at Good Shepherd Funeral Home - 90th Street Chapel. Burial at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Omaha, NE. Repass to follow at Good...

Nov 16, 2025

Karen Janssen, age 72, passed away on November 16, 2025, in Blair, NE.

No services at this time.

Nov 15, 2025

Ajith Sanjeev “Sam” Ganarajah (1964-2025) Passed away on November 15, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska, at the age of 61. Sanjeev was the beloved husband of Deborah; loving father of Josh and Alec; and caring stepfather of Stephanie and Aaron. He was the cherished son of the late Thiyagarajah and Moon Ganarajah, devoted big brother of Anusha, and the late Shashi,...

Nov 14, 2025

Alfred "Freddy" Jefferson Bradley Sr. , 80, of Rising City Nebraska passed away on November 14, 2025. He was born July 17, 1945 in Lincoln Nebraska to Alfred Jefferson Bradley and Stella Faye Downing Bradley. Freddy was a dad to Alfred Bradley Jr., Donna Jagger, Loreta Thompson, Catherine Collier, Karie Ferguson, and Russ Ferguson.

Dad was hard-working and dedicated. He worked...

Nov 14, 2025

Sharon L. Williams, age 73, passed away on November 14, 2025, in Omaha, NE.

Services will be held on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at Good Shepherd Funeral Home, 3809 N 90th Street, Omaha, NE 68134. Visitation from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM with Funeral Service at 12:00 PM. Livestream link is below.

Nov 14, 2025

James Edward Washington, 80, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Born on October 24, 1945, in Omaha, James spent his life deeply rooted in the community where he was born and raised.A proud graduate of Omaha Nebraska Technical High School, James completed his studies on June 11, 1965. He later pursued his passion for communication and...

Nov 13, 2025

Charles was surrounded with love by his family when he passed away on Thursday, November 13th, 2025. He leaves to cherish his many loving memories to his children: Trina Nelson, Terrence Nelson, Charia Jones & Miracle Pyles. 



Service: Friday, December 5th, 2025, at 11AM

 New Rising Star Baptist Church

 6118 Ames Ave, Omaha, NE 68104

Repass: Following Service at 1PM

 Lothrop Social Hall - 3232 N. 24th...

Nov 13, 2025

Sheree Bessey, 70, passed away on November 13, 2025 in Nebraska City, NE

She was born on June 6, 1955 in Omaha, NE, to Lloyd Mackey and Joyce Mackey. Sheree graduated from Bryan High School.

She worked at Mutual of Omaha for numerous years before becoming a Homemaker in 1993. 

Sheree married Gary Bessey on Halloween 10-31-1979 in Omaha, NE. The couple had...

Nov 11, 2025

Joshua Seth Perrin, 34, passed away on November 11th, 2025. A native of Omaha, Nebraska, and a graduate of Westside High School, he spent many years working in the service industry and in the trades, making (and keeping) friends everywhere he went.

Josh was a lifelong avid and skilled gamer, creating and fostering a large community of PC gamers. He hosted...

Nov 9, 2025

Laura Estella Virginia Clark was born in Battlecreek, Michigan on January 22, 1943. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on November 9, 2025.

Laura grew up in Michigan. After retiring from the Bilingual Department for the State of Michigan, she moved to Mesilla, New Mexico. There she made and sold authentic, handmade porcelain dolls. She was so...

Nov 9, 2025

John Bowen, age 81, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2025, in Council Bluffs, IA.

John is survived by his 7 daughters, Crystal Carsley, Chryl Vidales, Cryschell Bowen, Tammy Bowen, Annette Desantiago, Crystal Barnett, Stacey Sosa; 28 grandchildren (everyone knows he was closest to Presley ), many many great grandchildren, siblings, Laura (Jim) Tate, Linda (Charles) Teeters, Larry Bowen and a...

Nov 8, 2025

James "Royce" Spratlen, Sr passed away November 8, 2025 in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 83 years. He was born April 19, 1942 in Odessa, Texas.

Royce is preceded in death by his wife, Susan Spratlen.

He is survived by his children James "Royce" Spratlen, II and John "Scott" (Kim) Spratlen; grandchildren Joshua Spratlen and Jasmine Spratlen; and other...

Nov 8, 2025

Stacey Anine Hansen, 54, passed away surrounded by love. Stacey was one of a kind — strong-willed, fiercely independent, and full of heart. She wasn’t someone you could tell what to do, but she’d give you the shirt off her back if you needed it.

She was a loving mother, sister, and grandmother, and she shared her life with her family...

Nov 8, 2025