In Memoriam

Attorney, Husker Fan Left His Mark as Wide as Prairie

Published by admin on Mon, 09/30/2019 - 12:00am

Dean G. Kratz

June 26, 1924 – July 30, 2019

If there is such a thing as a life well lived, that term must apply to Dean G. Kratz.

The longtime Omaha attorney died in late July at Josie Harper Hospice House at the age of 95. A memorial service was held Monday, Sept. 30, at Countryside Community Church.

Ron Parsonage Among Omaha’s Most Distinguished Business Lawyers

Published by admin on Mon, 08/26/2019 - 12:00am

Ronald Keith Parsonage

Nov. 12, 1938 – Aug. 3, 2019

Ronald Parsonage spent time in his final days working to ensure his client’s peace of mind as he worked out of a hospital bed.

Parsonage, 80, died Aug. 3 after a six-year fight against cancer.

Tom Dowd Represented Laborers, Served on Utilities Board

Published by admin on Fri, 08/23/2019 - 12:00am

An Omaha attorney with more than 40 years in private practice and service to the Metropolitan Utilities District, Tom Dowd’s legacy in Omaha will be felt for generations.

Dowd died Aug. 7 at age 81.

He was first elected to the MUD board at age 35 in 1974, the same year he went into private practice.

Remembering Justice John Paul Stevens

Published by admin on Fri, 07/26/2019 - 12:00am

Flags across Nebraska and the country, including those at the Roman L. Hruska Federal Courthouse, 111 S. 18th Plaza, were flown at half-staff on Tuesday, July 23, in honor of U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens.

Stevens died July 16 at age 99 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, after suffering a stroke. He laid in repose at the Supreme Court on Monday.

Former ABA President Remembered As Open Government Advocate

Published by admin on Tue, 05/28/2019 - 12:00am

The American Bar Association announced Tuesday that former as­sociation president Talbot “Sandy” D’Alemberte passed away Monday at age 85.

D’Alemberte served as ABA president in 1991-92. He was con­sidered one of the leading advocates for human and civil rights around the world, a pioneer of dispute res­olution, a constitutional expert and a champion of open government, according to an ABA news release.

Michael J. Mooney: Mooney Admired for Golf Swing, Legacy As Gifted Trial Attorney

Published by admin on Tue, 05/21/2019 - 12:00am

The smoothness of attorney Mike Mooney’s golf swing won admirers when he hit the links.

His smooth demeanor won him admir­ers when he appeared before judges in the courtroom.

His by-the-book approach to the prac­tice of law also smoothed out complex cas­es with hazards that might have ensnared more laissez faire trial attorneys. 

Michael J. Mooney died at his home on May 10. He was 82. He left behind many friends in the Omaha legal com­munity.

Memorial Day Program: OBA Reflects, Says Goodbye to Colleagues

Published by admin on Wed, 05/15/2019 - 12:00am

Twenty-six red roses were care­fully laid upon a table covered with the names of attorneys and judges who passed on over the course of the past 16 months.

The Omaha Bar Association held its annual Memorial Day Program on Friday in the legislative cham­bers of the Omaha-Douglas Civic Center. The event recognizes de­parted members of the bar associa­tion and presents a rose to a family member or friend in their recogni­tion.

William Goodman Campbell IV: Campbell Remembered as a Mentor

Published by admin on Fri, 05/10/2019 - 12:00am

One of the three founding partners of the Kutak Rock law firm is remembered for mentoring young partners and associates as they developed their own styles for trial practice.

William “Bill” G. Campbell IV died in Ely, Minnesota, on April 13. He was 84.

David L. Herzog: ‘He Was Never Too Busy to Teach’

Published by admin on Wed, 05/08/2019 - 12:00am

Omaha attorney David L. Herzog was a kind man who took the time to maintain re­lationships by writing notes, sharing articles and leaving a lasting impression on many in the local community.

As an attorney, Herzog was intense and didn’t like leaving anything to chance. He had an inquisitive mind and sought to under­stand the law, even when that meant pouring over the small nuisance of shades of mean­ing.

After a long battle with lung disease, Herzog died April 16 at age 81. He was practicing law up until the day of his death.

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