Obituaries

In 67 years of religious life, Sister of Mercy Mary Corice Evans carried the word of God to numerous students, parishioners and the broader communities she served. Especially in her… Read More

Religious Sister of the Sacred Heart Josephine (JoEllen) Sumpter served 25 of her 58 years of religious life at her alma mater, Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart in Omaha,… Read More

Mother Theresina of Jesus Santiago seemed perfectly suited for her mission with the Poor Clare Nuns of Omaha Multiple college degrees, her previous leadership experience and 47 years as an… Read More

“Perfect joy.” When asked about her unflappable, happy disposition, a Poor Clare Nun would willingly share her secret, the hallmark of a deep, prayerful life in Christ. Sister Mary Clare… Read More

Deacon Charles Weskirchen, who served at two Omaha parishes, died July 23 at Angela Care Home in Moreno Valley, California. He was 92. A memorial service was held Aug. 16… Read More

It would seem fitting that Deacon Ray Lukowski died on a day honoring Our Lady of the Rosary. The Rosary drew him deeper into his Catholic faith and he prayed… Read More

During his 49 years as a priest, retired Father Frank Lordemann wore many hats, including that of a U.S. Air Force colonel and military chaplain. Other assignments included parish priest,… Read More

Deacon Bernard Burbach, whose ministry focused on serving the sick and elderly, died Sept. 29 in Osmond. He was 86. A funeral Mass was held Oct. 4 at St. Francis… Read More

Sister Donna Quinn of the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa was an advocate for justice and equal rights, especially for women, for more than half of her 63 years of religious… Read More

Msgr. Melvern Wiese, an archdiocesan priest for 64 years, has been lauded as a man who was as big of heart as he was in stature, a true gentleman. Msgr.… Read More

Benedictine Father Eugene McReynolds helped change lives – as a priest who offered grace and healing through the sacraments, as an educator, a certified alcohol and drug counselor, a retreat… Read More

Msgr. Thomas Furlong is being remembered as a great parish priest and promoter of religious vocations, said one product of the monsignor’s influence. Father Ralph O’Donnell, pastor of St. Margaret… Read More