If Omaha has a “Bright Eyes,” an individual whose eyes literally twinkled with laughter, care and curiosity, it was Kali Baker. Born in Wakefield, NE, Kali attended UNL before starting a marketing career in Omaha that led to strong, new leadership in Omaha’s philanthropic community, culminating in her role as VP of Community Investment […]
Marilyn Bennett grew up in Latrobe, PA and graduated from Latrobe High School just five years after the great Fred Rogers. Marilyn may not have had a show on PBS, but the love and positive influence she had on countless lives speaks for itself. A woman with an inexhaustible passion for people, she […]
Omaha’s comedy scene lost one of its most beloved performers when Omaha standup Carlos Tibbs died from COVID-19 at age 34. His mother Lydia, 50, died two days earlier, also from COVID-19. Tibbs was a rising star, winning the OEA Award for Outstanding Comedian in 2019. Besides performing on local stages, Tibbs also performed […]
The heart of Sofía Barragán de la Luz stopped beating at 5 a.m. in an Omaha hospital, stopped by COVID-19. Ms. Sofía, a woman who never tired of learning, was born in Chietethlan, a Mexican town in Guerrero. There she married Agustín Vargas Ayala and they had four sons and one daughter, now adults. In […]
José David Gaytán was born in Nueva Rosita, Coahuila, Mexico. He came to the U.S. seeking a better future, settling in Omaha. He opened La Michoacana on 24th and F Streets, selling Mexican snacks, paletas and ice cream. Despite a rocky start, he and his wife Vaneza Ramos worked hard and built up a successful business. […]
Larry Lee Stephens was born in Malvern, Iowa and graduated Malvern High School in May, 1960. From 1964-1970 Larry served as 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army National Guard. Andrea Crampton (only daughter): I will miss his hugs, kisses, support, advice, laughter and true genuine love. His wit and sense of humor was top notch. […]
Colleen Ann (Connie) Hannum Bartel, died July 16, 2020 in her apartment in Hopkins, Minnesota, surrounded by her family. Connie and her twin sister Barbara were born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on September 14, 1925. A proud fourth-generation resident of Council Bluffs, she was married for 60 years to George Arthur (Art) Bartel, who […]
On July 18, 2020, I was privileged to be the master of ceremonies at the Celebration of Life honoring the passage to the heavens for Marshall Taylor. So many people came forth to speak of this man, his life’s works and his contributions to the African-American people of North Omaha, one of the smallest populations […]
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