Obituaries
Monday, March 09, 2026
Sister M. Angeline Hakel known for commitment to education, Holy Name Parish
Servant of Mary Sister M. Angeline Hakel didn’t seem to know how to retire, actively serving others throughout her nearly 80 years of religious life – as a longtime member… Read More
Monday, February 16, 2026
Sister Mary Peter Caito graced students, Servants of Mary community
Sister Mary Peter Caito of the Servants of Mary loved teaching “the little ones,” her religious community said. The Detroit native and longtime educator and religious sister died Feb. 11.… Read More
Thursday, February 05, 2026
Sister Marietta Hanus taught in her home state and elsewhere
School Sister of St. Francis Marietta Hanus served as a teacher, administrator and pastoral care minister in her 77 years of religious life. The Archdiocese of Omaha was one of… Read More
Thursday, February 05, 2026
Sister Elizabeth Heese served three archdiocese schools
Sister Elizabeth Heese, a member of the School Sisters of St. Francis, impacted Catholic schools in the archdiocese for decades as a teacher and administrator. She also served as leader… Read More
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Dominican Sister Duchesne Maxwell returned home to minister at hospitals
As her Nov. 27 birthday nears, the late Dominican Sister Duchesne Maxwell will be remembered by her Omaha family and friends – as well as those she served in pastoral… Read More
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Dominican Sister of Peace Rita Carr served as educator and more
Dominican Sister of Peace Rita Carr dedicated much of her life to Catholic education, serving as a teacher or principal at schools in the Archdiocese of Omaha and elsewhere in… Read More
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Father Schmitz served God and country
Father Michael D. Schmitz was distinguished in his commitment to God and the United States. After a career in the Air Force, he turned to the priesthood. “I served our… Read More
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Emily Ryan brought sign language and joy to her parish
If you are unfamiliar with St. Gerald Parish in Ralston and happen to be at a Sunday Mass there, you might notice something out of the ordinary. When the congregation… Read More
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Dedicated Catholic Cemeteries gravedigger Goetzinger quietly, meticulously carried the mantle
Dave Goetzinger could thank a grave at Calvary Cemetery for keeping him alive. He and his father, Marvin, were part of a crew who had dug two graves the morning… Read More
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
School Sister of St. Francis Bernice Gall ministered in music and education
School Sister of St. Francis Bernice Gall spent her nearly 70 years of consecrated life as a musician and a teacher. She died July 30 at the Harper Hospice House… Read More
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Deacon Park was devoted to 2 parishes and 3 beloved organizations
After converting to the Catholic faith, Deacon Loren Randall “Randy” Park went all in. The committed husband, father and law enforcement officer felt called to serve the Church, his family… Read More
Thursday, April 03, 2025
Sister of Mercy Johanna Burnell boosted Mercy, struggling school families
Sister of Mercy Johanna Burnell gave Mercy High School a needed boost at a critical point for the all-girl school in Omaha. When Sister Johanna became the school’s first president… Read More