Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Plattsmouth Nebraska & Surrounding Areas
Pauline "Kate" Rieke
Jul 4, 2015
Pauline Catherine “Kate” Rieke was born on May 1, 1940 in Norborne, Missouri to James H. and Alice E. (Waters) Workman. She passed away surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, July 4, 2015 at her home in Plattsmouth, Nebraska at the age of 75 years, 2 months and 3 days. Kate’s family made their home in Louisville, Nebraska where...
Vera Solomon
Jul 4, 2015
Vera Solomon June 21, 1927—July 4, 2015 Preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Elizabeth (David) Solomon of Plattsmouth, NE; brother Tom Solomon of Plattsmouth; sisters Lillian Schmitt of Little Sioux IA, Edith Lytle of Anaheim CA, Mary Parmelee of Lusby MD, as well as Martha Williams and Frances Jochimsen of Plattsmouth. Survived by sister, Dee Danzig of Ponte Vedra FL, as well as loving nieces and nephews living coast‐to‐coast. Born in Tyron, NE, Vera spent her early years in Plattsmouth. Sheworked first in the family business, Solomon’s Market, which was ahometown favorite for almost 20 years. When her sister, Fran, and brother‐in-law, Merlin, continued the family business as Jochimsen’s Market, she was Chief Cashier in charge of greeting every customer with a smile and a story. Vera moved to Omaha in the early 1970s where she worked at Tip Top Beauty Supply, consistently exceeding all production requirements with ease. She and mother, Elizabeth, split their time between Nebraska and California, over the next 20 years until they chose Anaheim, CA, as their home. Although small in stature, Vera was blessed with a big heart, personality and spirit. She loved her family and to sing, so birthdays and Christmas gave her particular joy. There will be a celebration of her life with a graveside memorial service at Plattsmouth's Oak Hill Cemetery at 11:00am on Friday, October 23, 2015.Arrangements by Brian P. Harvey Funeral Home, Plattsmouth, NE 402-296-4445.
Meredith A Grove
Jun 25, 2015
Meredith Ann Grove was born on July 14, 1930 in Auburn, Nebraska to Melvin and Estele (Green) Shroyer. She passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 25, 2015 at her home in Plattsmouth, Nebraska at the age of 84 yrs, 11 months, 11 days. Meredith was raised in the Auburn area and graduated from Bratton-Union School near Humbolt. She later attended...
Kay E Cunningham
Jun 16, 2015
Kay Elnora Cunningham age 78, was born on April 24, 1937 in Bayard, Nebraska to Marion and Elnora (Hennings) Barnard. She passed away on June 16, 2015 at the Bellevue Medical Center in Bellevue, Nebraska. Kay graduated from Plattsmouth High School with the Class of 1955. She was later united in marriage to James W. Cunningham in August of 1957...
Jason M Newman
Jun 8, 2015
Jason M. Newman age 27, was born on July 15, 1987 in Omaha, Nebraska to Susan M. (Mead) and Robert L. Newman. He passed away on Monday, June 8, 2015 near Rockport, Missouri. He is survived by his mother, Susan Newman and fiance Robert Sanderholm, father, Robert Newman, wife, Rebecca Newman, sons, Matthew Newman and Malachi Newman, siblings, Jennifer Newman,...
Delores "Betty" Campbell
May 13, 2015
Delores “Betty” M. Campbell was born on May 6, 1920 in Murray, NE to Dee & Pearl (Bailor) Hostetter. She passed away on Wednesday May 13, 2015 at the Louisville Care Center, Louisville, NE at the age of 95 years and 7 days. She worked for Forbes and Office Supply in Newton, Iowa, but enjoyed being a homemaker the most....
Charlene Meisinger
May 9, 2015
Charlene Meisinger was born on August 1, 1935 in Newkirk, Oklahoma to Loynel and Mabel (Lane) Haney. She passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at the Bellevue Medical Center in Bellevue, Nebraska at the age of 79 years, 9 months and 8 days. Charlene moved to Plattsmouth at a young age and graduated from Plattsmouth High School in 1953....
Dorothy E Freeze
May 2, 2015
Dorothy E. Freeze born on September 27, 1914 in Phillipsville, Pennsylvania to Harrison and Hazel Longstreet. She passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at the Waterford at Woodbridge Assisted Living Center in Plattsmouth, Nebraska at the age of 100 years, 7 months and 5 days. She primarily grew up in Arizona where she assisted her parents in running the...
Roy L. Henderson
Apr 29, 2015
Roy L. Henderson age 86, was born on April 14, 1929 in Harrison County, Iowa to Otis and Martha Anna (Loeffler) Henderson. He passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at the Nebraska Masonic Home in Plattsmouth, Nebraska. Roy graduated from Whiting High School in 1947. After graduating from high school, Roy went into the US Navy during the Korean...
Bonita L Wilkerson
Apr 5, 2015
Bonita “Bonnie” Louise Rabbass Wilkerson Bonita “Bonnie” Louise Rabbass Wilkerson, born Apr 3, 1953, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 5, 2015 (Easter) at the Bellevue Medical Center ICU. She had fought a long battle against Pulmonary Fibrosis before succumbing to it and complications. She was the wife of Walter “Doug” Wilkerson for 23 years. She was preceded in death by...
Betsy B. Shera
Apr 1, 2015
Betsy B. Shera was born January 8, 1932 in Omaha, NE to Carl and Ruby (Blair) Cole. She passed away on April 1, 2015 at the Louisville Care Center. She spent her young life in Brule, NE. She moved to Plattsmouth, where she attended Plattsmouth High School. On April 17, 1949 she wed Charles R. (Bob) Shera in Plattsmouth, NE....
D. Pauline Wilson
Feb 4, 2015
D. Pauline Wilson age 93 of Murray, Nebraska was born on July 22, 1921 in Weeping Water, Nebraska to Harry D. and Stella E. (Sea) Wilson. She passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at her residence in Nebraska City, Nebraska. She lived the majority of her life in Murray, Nebraska graduating from Plattsmouth High School in 1941. She worked...
John D Hoschar
Jan 24, 2015
John D. Hoschar, age 90 of Plattsmouth, NE passed peacefully in his sleep January 24, 2015 into the arms of Jesus with family by his side. He was one of 9 children born to Wilford and Pearl (Addelman) Hoschar on April 13, 1924 in Gretna, Nebraska John was raised in Plattsmouth and graduated from Plattsmouth High School. After High School,...
Madelynne Grace Hughes
Jan 19, 2015
Madelynne G. Hughes age 7 of Plattsmouth, Nebraska was born on February 20, 2007 at Lakeside Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska to Gregory and Virginia (Robbins) Hughes. She passed away on Monday, January 19, 2015 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Madelynne attended Plattsmouth Elementary School where she was in the 2nd Grade. She was active both...
Donna "Ditty" L Alm
Jan 15, 2015
Donna L. (Ditty) Alm age 84 – Plattsmouth, NE. 12/11/1930 – 1/15/2015 Survived by daughter Bobbi Alm of Omaha, Grandson Andrew Alm and wife Michaela of Omaha, sister-in-law Daisy Richards of Plattsmouth, many other relatives and special friends. Rosary will be held Tues (1/20/15) at 10:00 A.M. with the Funeral Mass following at 10:30 A.M. at the Church of the...
Brian W. Prince
Jan 13, 2015
Brian W. Prince of Plattsmouth, NE. was born April 5, 1980 in Papillion, NE and passed away in Omaha, NE January 13, 2015. He grew up in Plattsmouth and attended school there graduating with the class of 1998. He attended trade school and used his knowledge to make a living in the construction business and working as a small engine...
Clara Miriam Dennis
Jan 12, 2015
Clara Miriam Dennis was born June13, 1924 in Sylvania, GA to Claude and Debbie Peavy and passed away January 12, 2015 at the Josie Harper Hospice House in Omaha, NE. On November 14, 1942 she wed Arlen E. Dennis in Ridgeland, South Carolina. To this marriage 4 children were born Barbara, Sandra, Marlen and Marvin. Before retiring in Plattsmouth they...
Dorothy L. Carper
Jan 11, 2015
Dorothy Lou (Mackling) Carper born May 18, 1931 and died at the Nebraska Masonic Home, Plattsmouth, NE on Jan. 11, 2015. She was married for 58 years to Earl Carper, until his passing in 2007, and raised her family on the family farm in Emerson, Nebraska. She is survived by her loving children: Doug (Mary) Carper of Lincoln, NE, Steve...
Mary M. Cowles
Jan 9, 2015
Mary M. Cowles was born on November 3, 1923 in Columbus, Nebraska to Louis J. and Lorena R. (Prieb) Marohn. She passed away on Friday, January 9, 2015 at the Nebraska Masonic Home in Plattsmouth, Nebraska at the age of 91 years, 2 months and 6 days. Mary grew up in Columbus, Nebraska and graduated from High School there. She...
Lavonne F Mcculloch
Jan 9, 2015
Lavonne F. McCulloch age 84 of Plattsmouth was born September 9, 1930 to Edwin and Flora (Crider) Redden in Lincoln, NE. She passed away January 9, 2015 at Josie Harper Hospice House in Omaha, NE. She grew up in the Murray area and attended high school in Plattsmouth, NE. On November 10, 1995 she married LeRoy W. McCulloch. They enjoyed...
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