Obituaries

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

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

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

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

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

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

School Sister of St. Francis Jesse Marie Mortimer served students at two Archdiocese of Omaha high schools during her 71 years in religious life. She taught at Archbishop Bergan Catholic… Read More

For 57 years Jesuit Brother James F. Heidrick cared for phones, locks and an array of equipment and properties at Creighton University. But he also cared for the people there.… Read More

Notre Dame Sister Marlene Bakken taught in schools in Nebraska and Iowa – including the former St. Adalbert School in Omaha.  She was known for her generosity and compassion, working… Read More

Father James Novotny once wrote that life as a priest, serving the Archdiocese of Omaha for 60 years, was “a magnificent journey.” Indeed, life seemed to be an adventure for… Read More

As a theologian, liturgist, teacher, writer, spiritual director, pastoral minister and musician, Dr. Eileen C. Burke-Sullivan had numerous talents, degrees and titles. They were all driven by one thing, though:… Read More

Rooted in prayer and finding blessings wherever she was assigned, Missionary Benedictine Sister M. Frances Betz “was a true missionary at heart,” who “loved to teach others about Christ and… Read More