All Obituaries

Our Kevin lost his courageous battle with ALS on Tuesday, November 9th, 5 days after his 59th birthday. Kevin was born in Lincoln, Nebraska to Donna (Peterson) Swanson and Robert Swanson. He was the third of four children born with sisters Cynthia Swanson Allen, Susan (Keith) Urbom and brother Greg Swanson. He was baptized October 1963 at the Ceresco Covenant church. The family moved to Dallas, Texas in 1967. Kevin became a great soccer player, his team played in the Cotton Bowl several...

Lorene Leary October 29, 1938 - November 22, 2021 Lorene Leary, 83, of Lincoln passed away peacefully November 22, 2021. Born in Utica, Mississippi to Percy & Rosie Myles on October 29, 1938. Lorene was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Roosevelt McKinley, Amos Lee Myles, Percy Lee Myles, Charlie Myles, McArther Myles and Johnnie Myles; sister, Sophia Ann Trimble. She is survived by her husband, Clarence Leary; 4 children, Janet Evans of Lincoln, NE, Sharon (Steven) Deshazer...

Daniel was born August 14th 1982 in New Mexico at the Kirkland AFB Hospital. He died of COVID after battling the virus for 3 days. Daniel is survived by his father David Sears, mother Pat Uncapher, brother Michael Sears, sister Samantha Sears, step-mother Cyndi Sears, aunts Sue Czuchra, Carol Lawton and uncles Pete Czuchra and David Moore. Taken way too soon, we rejoice knowing that he is in Heaven with his grandparents and guinea pig and watching God’s trains (Isaiah 6:1 KJV)....

Beloved son, brother, and father. Survived by Sarah; children Gavin and Lauren; parents James and Christine; brother Matt, sisters Stephanie (Chad) Wagner, Jamie (Tony) Keitges. Many extended family and friends. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation/volunteer with Community Alliance. 

Tesloach Kek Yiel, 28 of Grand Island, NE. Tesloach Kek Yiel lost his life to gun violence on November 04, 2021.  He left a huge hole in the hearts of his family and friends who were entertained by his stories and hilarious sense of humor. Tesloach (Swagg to some) was born January 01, 1993, to Kek Yoel Kalaam and Martha Nyachan Jock in Sudan. After graduating from Southwest high school in 2012. He left the state of Nebraska and went to Cleveland, Ohio. Tesloach moved back to Lincoln,...

Merilyn A. Olsen, 58, of Lincoln, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021. She was born on February 24, 1963 to Merle and Dolores (Falsone) Reiling in Lincoln, Nebraska. She graduated from Lincoln Southeast High-school class of 1981. Merilyn enjoyed gambling and traveling to the beach. Merilyn loved to spend time with her grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Merilyn was an exceptional mother, friend, sister, daughter and aunt. She is survived by her daughter, Alexis; grandchildren,...

Jeremy J. Pesek, 42, of Lincoln, passed away November 8, 2021. Born July 31, 1979 in Gregory, South Dakota to Christine (Kayl) Christensen and Ricky Pesek.  Jeremy was preceded in life by his son, Samuel James; grandparents, Kenneth J. Kayl, James Pesek and Joyce (Wynia) Scott and Aunt, Charlene Mentzer. He is survived by his beautiful wife, Katy; children, Maddox, Hope and Rosie; parents, Chris (Karl) Christensen and Rick (Carrie) Pesek; Siblings, Christy (Justin) Young-Tiangco,...

Clarence "CP" Bangert, 98, of Lincoln, passed away Friday, November 12, 2021. He was born in Guide Rock, Nebraska. CP is survived by his daughter Karen Carman (John) of Aiken, South Carolina, son Randy (Terri) of Lincoln, Nebraska, son Tim (Brenda) of Shawnee, Kansas, and son Brian (Randa) of Wichita, Kansas; 8 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and their extended families. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Loretta Bangert, his three sisters Agnes Seaman, Hilda...

LeRoy Inhofe, 70, passed away Friday, October 15, 2021, at Bryan Medical Center West in Lincoln, Nebraska. Memorial service will be 3:00 pm, Saturday, November 13, 2021, at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home, 5200 R Street. No viewing or visitation, cremation took place. Memorials may be directed to his family for a later designation. LeRoy was born July 20, 1951, in Omaha, Nebraska, the son of Lorence and Virginia (Curtis) Inhofe. He graduated from Omaha North High School with the class of...

Steve Lee Erickson, 70, of Lincoln, passed away at home November 10, 2021. Born November 26, 1950 in East Saint Louis, Illinois to Retired Lieutenant Colonel LeRoy & Virginia Erickson. Steve was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his children, Kipp Erickson, Kelly Morris and Craig Erickson; grandchildren, Jace, Katie, Reid, and Raegan; sister, Bente (Joe) Martucci; brother, Ron Erickson; former spouse, Cheri Erickson; many other relatives &...