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Dawn Alter Obituary
Aug 25, 1934 - Oct 15, 2012
Survived by wife Mary; daughters, Cheri (Mike) Partusch and Denise Moore; son, Terry (Judy); grandchildren and great grandson; sister, Betty (Dick) Hammond; nieces and nephews.
VISITATION begins Thursday 4pm with a Wake Service at 6:30pm at the mortuary. FUNERAL Friday 10am St. Gerald's West Catholic Church. (96 & Q St). Interment Calvary Cemetery. Memorials to the charity of your choice. HEAFEY-HEAFEY-HOFFMANN
DWORAK-CUTLER
WEST CENTER CHAPEL
78th & West Center 402-391-3900
www.heafeyheafey.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Dawn Alter
Kathy Tocco
October 18, 2012
Mary and family: Know that you have been and will continue to be in my prayers during this difficult journey.
Kathy Tocco Omaha, NE
Lesia Nordell, & Tangier Shrine Ladies Provost
October 18, 2012
Denise & Family,
On behalf of myself and the Tangier Shrine Ladies Provost
Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family.
May you cherish your memories for a lifetime.
Kathy Urzendowski
October 18, 2012
Denise,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Don't ever forget those special talks and moments you had with your dad.
Michele Dempsey
October 18, 2012
On behalf of the staff of Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Omaha, we offer our prayers and condolences. May the Lord hold you in the palm of His hand.
Sincerely,
Tim Hammond
October 18, 2012
Mary,Cheri,Terry & Denise,
I too am sorry to hear of Uncle Dawn's passing and I regret being unable to attend the services in his honor and memory. I will always remember Dawn's playfulness, gentleness and sense of humor.
All my love,
Tim
Kim & Dan Deichmann
October 18, 2012
Mary and family, You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Dawn was a real gem. He would do anything for anyone. Keep in touch,
Chuck and Teresa Miller
October 18, 2012
Aunt Mary, Cheri, Terry and Denise; Teresa and I would like to send our condolences. We are going to miss Dawn so very much. God Bless You all and lets Thank God he is no longer suffering. See you tomorrow.
Enjoying great-grandson's b-day last December
Mandy Kubicek (granddaughter)
October 17, 2012
I want to take a moment to thank everyone for their support of my family, especially for Grandma Mary - his wife of 57 years, and for the support I know we'll continue to receive in the coming months. Your kindness is not going unnoticed.
Teresa Garro kopietz
October 16, 2012
Denise
I'm so sorry about your dad. What a great guy! I'll never forget how patient he was when teaching me how to water ski! He's in the best place now and has no suffering. Hang in there.
Bob Kotan
October 16, 2012
I am very sorry to hear of Dawn's passing. I have very fond memories of his very special outlook on life and living. He will be missed by family and friends alike.
Kate Domayer
October 16, 2012
Dear Mary,Cheri,Terry&Judy,Denice and all of the families,
I was so sorry to learn of Dawn's passing.He fought the good fight.No longer is he in pain or suffering but with our Lord.I will never forget his wonderful sense of humor nor his vibrance for life.He always had a Polish joke to share with us!He did so with pizazz knowing we shared the same nationality!May the Lord give you strength,healing and peace thorought these next few days and weeks ahead.
We will be praying for Dawn and all the family. I will see you soon.
In Friendship and with Prayers,
Kate,James,Jacob and Marissa Domayer
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