In Memoriam

Friends Leave Empty Chair at Barrett’s for Morrison

Published by admin on Fri, 02/21/2020 - 12:00am

Timothy Michael Morrison

Dec. 15, 1969 – Jan. 19, 2020

A somber celebration took place inside Barrett’s Bar and Grill on Jan. 23 – an empty chair as the centerpiece.

The chair was reserved for Timothy Morrison, and the celebration was organized by his long-time friends and colleagues.

O’Hare Became Race Car Driver After Helping to Build McGrath | North

Published by admin on Fri, 01/31/2020 - 12:00am

Terrence O’Hare

Nov. 16, 1946 – Jan. 22, 2020

 

When Terrence O’Hare reached about 50 years old, like so many men, he decided it was time for something new.

Former Lancaster County Prosecutor Spearheaded Child Victim Care Center

Published by admin on Fri, 01/10/2020 - 12:00am

Gary E. Lacey
Oct. 2, 1942 – Jan. 2, 2020

A longtime prosecutor who helped create a care center for child victims of assault and violence in Lincoln and Lancaster County has died.

Gardner Taught at Nebraska Law For Over Four Decades

Published by admin on Thu, 12/05/2019 - 8:04am

Martin Ralph Gardner
Nov. 3, 1944 – Nov. 27, 2019

Law professor Martin Ralph Gardner, 75, of Lincoln, died Nov. 27 following a brief illness.

Gardner served 42 years in the University of Nebraska’s College of Law, teaching family law, juvenile law, criminal law and criminal procedure.

Iowa Judicial Branch Mourns Passing of Chief Justice

Published by admin on Mon, 11/18/2019 - 9:39am

Mark Cady

July 12, 1953 – Nov. 15, 2019

The Iowa Judicial Branch is saddened to report that Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Cady has passed away.

A ‘Terrific Mentor,’ ‘Teddy Roosevelt’ Democrat, Friend to All

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Mon, 10/28/2019 - 12:00am

Frank J. Barrett

March 2, 1932 – Oct. 13, 2019

Frank Barrett was an Irishman from Nebraska.

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.

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