Obituaries

Deacon John Mines was described by a former pastor as a positive man with a passion for preaching and a servant’s heart. “He had a great love of the Church… Read More

Father Patrick O’Kane, a priest of the Diocese of Sioux City, Iowa, made a lasting mark in Omaha through his contributions to the Institute for Priestly Formation and the archdiocese’s… Read More

As an educator for much of her 61 years of religious life, Sister Marilyn Skluzacek was committed to helping her students learn to live their faith. She once said: “The… Read More

Longtime Deacon Michael Placzek is being remembered as a faithful Catholic and a man who was always willing to help his parish in any way that was needed. Deacon Placzek… Read More

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