Judy K. Bruening
Dec 15, 2025
Bruening, Judy K.
2/20/1943 - 12/15/2025
Preceded in death by parents: Mildred and Alfred Cass; brother-in-law: Milton Slama; several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Survived by husband: Ron Bruening; son: Greg Bruening (Sue); daughter: Angie Champion; grandsons: Alex Bruening (Sammy), Erik Bruening (McKenzie), Brendan Van Roy, Daniel Champion; granddaughter: Anna Champion; great-granddaughters: Margot Bruening and Adelyn Bruening; sisters: Gail (Larry) Peterson, Terry Slama, Jo...
Travis B. Mayer
Dec 13, 2025
Travis Mayer was born on January 2, 1942, in Montgomery, Alabama. His father’s military service led the family to relocate to Offutt Air Force Base before eventually settling in Bellevue, Nebraska. Travis attended Bellevue High School, where he met his high school sweetheart, Janice West. Their love story blossomed, and in 1962 they were married, beginning a lifelong partnership built...
Dolores L. Stenberg
Dec 12, 2025
Dolores Lucille Stenberg was born on May 8th, 1932 to Lewis Elden Hamata and Lucille Suchy in Beatrice, NE.
She passed away in Omaha, NE on December 12, 2025.
She is preceded in death by her parents, and her cats Felix and Tiki.
There will be services at a later date.
John H. Sedlacek
Dec 12, 2025
Springfield - John Sedlacek was born on November 29, 1937 to Vac and Elsie Sedlacek on their farm southwest of Gretna NE. He attended district 37 county school south of Gretna and later graduated from Gretna High School in 1955. He attended St. Patrick Cathoilc Church in Gretna. John worked on the family farm while growing up. He worked with...
Tom Hines
Dec 10, 2025
Thomas “Tom” Allen Hines was born in Papillion, NE on December 5th, 1959 to Percy “Dean” and Joanne Hines.
Tom’s first son, Jesse Allen, was born on February 10th, 1986.
In 1994, Tom married Tracy Perchal at St. Columbkille Catholic Church on November 26th.
Tom and Tracy welcomed their son, Justin Thomas, on October 5th, 1997. They moved from Papillion to Gretna, NE...
Gary B. Burr
Dec 8, 2025
Gary Brent Burr passed from this life December 8, 2025 to be with the Lord. He was born November 9, 1942 in Los Angeles, California to Stelina and Clement Burr. Gary was raised in Sioux City, Iowa where he lived until being transferred with Northwestern Bell Company. Gary retired from there after working as a Yellow Page Advertising Consultant for...
Roger L. Hadan Sr.
Dec 8, 2025
Roger was born August 11, 1941, and married Helen Liesche on Dec 1, 1961. They had 4 fabulous children, 6 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren. Roger worked for the MAT Bus company for 20 years before retiring to start his own engine shop (Roger's Engines).
Roger's hobby during his younger years was racing. He became interested in the sport when his...
Keith C. Orduna, Sr.
Dec 6, 2025
Keith “Keke” Orduña was a man with a heart of gold. He loved meeting people, and everyone he encountered instantly became his “Fam.” His loyalty to family ran deep, and there was nothing he wouldn’t do for those he loved. Keke was especially proud of his Orduña heritage, carrying it with joy and honor. He will be truly missed by...
John H. "Joe" Verbeek
Dec 4, 2025
John H. "Joe" Verbeek of Gretna, Nebraska, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the age of 91. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, teacher, and friend, Joe lived a life marked by service, humility, and a steadfast commitment to the people and community he loved.
Born in 1934 on a farm near Firth, Nebraska, the long summer days in...