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Michael J. Millea Ph.D.

1935 - 2026

Michael J. Millea Ph.D. obituary, 1935-2026

BORN

1935

DIED

2026

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Michael Millea Obituary

Michael J. Millea, Ph.D.

February 1, 1935 - January 25, 2026

We celebrate the life of Mike Millea, who passed on January 25, 2026, a week shy of his 91st birthday.

Mike is survived by his cherished wife of 65 years, Diane (DuPuis) Millea; his children, Matthew (Ronda), Thomas, Sheila (Jim) Mair, and Margaret (Ben) Ochoa; sisters, Julie Winkel, Joan Belda, Geri Zilm and Susan Rooney; multiple beloved grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, multiple brothers and sisters; and daughter-in-law, Desirei Millea.

VIGIL: Friday, January 30, 2026, at 6 p.m., with VISITATION beginning at 4 p.m., at West Center Chapel.

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Saturday, January 31, 2026, 11:30 a.m., at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 18602 W. Maple Road, Elkhorn.

To view a live Broadcast of the Service, please visit www.heafeyheafey.com and click on the "Live Cast" button at the top of the home page.

For additional information, please visit: heafeyheafey.com.

Heafey-Hoffmann-Dworak-Cutler

West Center Chapel, 7805 West Center Road

402-391-3900 | www.heafeyheafey.com

Published by Omaha World-Herald from Jan. 28 to Jan. 29, 2026.

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Jim and Wanda Nagao

February 1, 2026

Sincerest condolences to Diane and entire ohana, prayers be with you. We all miss Mike and his insights on life and often humorous interpretations. Be strong and see you again some day.

Marlene mailahn chirnside

January 30, 2026

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.we thank you for your years of serving our country in the service as well as your dedication to our community
May God bless your beloved wife and family and friends and the community during this Time of grieving process
Marlene Mailahn Chirnside MA National and local veterans peer supporters and family

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The Ziegler Family

Sent Sympathy Gifts including Trees

Pat Casey

January 29, 2026

Matt, Tom and family - Sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers to all of you!

Pat

Bruce Madara

January 28, 2026

So sorry to hear. My thoughts and prayers are with you Diane and your entire family.
Bruce Madara

Jerry Sievers

January 28, 2026

We will miss that smile with a joke! Sorry we are out of town and can't celebrate the gift his life was to us. Hugs to our old friend Diane.
Love, Jerry and Nancy Sievers

M S

January 28, 2026

Thank you for your military service

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Memorial Events
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Jan

30

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Heafey-Hoffmann-Dworak-Cutler

7805 West Center Road, Elkhorn, NE

Jan

30

Vigil

6:00 p.m.

Heafey Hoffmann Dworak Cutler Mortuaries - West Center Chapel

7805 W. Center Road, Omaha, NE

Jan

31

Mass of Christian Burial

11:30 a.m.

St. Patrick Catholic Church

18602 W. Maple Road, Elkhorn, NE

Funeral services provided by:

Heafey Hoffmann Dworak Cutler Mortuaries - West Center Chapel

7805 W. Center Road, Omaha, NE 68124

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