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Eleanor "Lannie" McNichols

1934 - 2025

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1934

DIED

2025

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Eleanor McNichols Obituary

Eleanor "Lannie" (Burritt) McNichols

July 30, 1934 - April 24, 2025

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Saturday, May 17, 2025, 11 a.m., at All Saints Episcopal Church, 9302 Blondo St., Omaha.

PRIVATE INTERMENT: Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to Douglas County Historical Society, Dundee Memorial Park Association, Joslyn Castle, or Prospect Hill Cemetery

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

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West Center Chapel, 7805 West Center Rd.

402-391-3900 | www.heafeyheafey.com

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Published by Omaha World-Herald from May 15 to May 16, 2025.

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Chip Maxwell

May 16, 2025

Eli, thank you for alerting me to this earlier in the week. One of Omaha's grande dames now belongs to history, which she loved. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her.

Mike Kratville

May 13, 2025

Truly great lady for Dundee and all of Omaha.

Elaine Heath

May 12, 2025

Eli -
I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother. Bless you Eli in ALL you do. . . "Precious in the Eyes of the Lord is the death of His faithful ones. . ." Biblical reference.

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