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Kathleen Nielsen Obituary

Nielsen, Kathleen R. (Seminara)
Mar 24, 1952 - May 6, 2010
Preceded in death by father Louis A. Seminara. Survived by husband Chris Nielsen; daughter Lindsay Nielsen and special friend Shawn Hayes; mother Camilla Seminara; brothers, Rev. Ron Seminara, S.J., Dr. John Seminara and wife Teresa; nieces and nephews; cousins, other relatives; many friends.
Vigil Service Tuesday 7pm, St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church. MASS of Christian Burial Wednesday 10am, St. Robert Bellarmine Church. Interment Calvary. Memorials to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. VISITATION Tuesday, 2-4 pm at West Center Chapel, and after 6:30pm, St. Robert Bellarmine Church. HEAFEY-HEAFEY-HOFFMANN
DWORAK-CUTLER
WEST CENTER CHAPEL
78th & West Center 391-3900

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Published by Omaha World-Herald from May 7 to May 12, 2010.

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MOM, Sis, and me.

John Seminara

June 4, 2010

Hurley's First Christmas..........

BroJohn

June 4, 2010

Frankie Bonacorso

May 18, 2010

Dear Chris, I am so sorry to hear about Kathy,I have such fond memories of your 4th of July parties and all the fireworks,but Kathy was the brightest roman candle. All my thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

Steve Caniglia

May 16, 2010

Dear Chris, Kathy was a wonderful person and will truely be missed. My prayers go out to your family.

Julie Garlow-Holley

May 13, 2010

I met Kathy in 1968 when John was a lifeguard at Deeridge pool and everyday we would walk up past the Seminara house to go to the pool. Kathy was very nice and funny then and I remember thinking "what a great family they were" my thoughts and prayers are with the Nielson and Seminara families.

Kathleen Nanfito

May 12, 2010

Dear Chris,Lindsey,and Seminara Family,I went to Mercy High School with Kathy,I remember her beautiful smile and laughter she was alot of fun.I was looking forward to seeing her at our 40 year class reunion.She will be deeply missed.My thoughts and prayers are with you all.Kathy Cherek Nanfito

John Seminara

May 11, 2010

Dance, my sweet, sweet sister, Kathy. I miss you.

Greg Cavalieri

May 11, 2010

Chris and Family,
My prayers are with you. Kathy will be missed terribly.

Salvador (Tony) Vega

May 11, 2010

Dear Chris & Family We our so sorry to hear about the passing of Kathy. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Tony and Chris Vega

Mutual 1st Federal

May 11, 2010

Chris - Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers here at Mutual 1st Federal!

Steve and Kathie Skidmore

May 11, 2010

Chris,
Steve and I feel so very fortunate to have had the opportunity to get to know and love your Kathy. We have many great memories at the lake of laughing, singing, dancing, sailing etc. Kathy was definitely one of a kind. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

May 11, 2010

Dear Chris, Lindsey, and Kathy's family,

My heartfelt condolences to all who have been touched so closely by Kathy's light, bright, and beautiful presence. I feel very blessed to have gotten to know Kathy in recent years, and will always cherish very fond memories of her fun and cheerful spirit.

Peace and blessings to you all,

Vicki Orey

Nancy Evon

May 10, 2010

Words can't express how much Kathy will be missed, as she blessed this earth with her joyous presence. I love her and miss her and my thoughts and prayers and love are with all of you during this difficult and sad time.

May the memories you have of her bring a smile to your heart.

She was the best friend; so fun to be with and so silly.

Sue Shramek Hensley

May 10, 2010

Dear Chris, Lindsey and Seminara Family,
I am so saddened to hear of the passing of Kathy. She was a dear friend for over 40 years. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Kathy will be in my heart in the days ahead. My deepest sympathy to all the family.

Dale & Vickie Iburg

May 10, 2010

Dear Chris & Lindsey,
We are so sorry to hear of the sudden and unexpected passing of Kathy. We went through similar circumstances 20 years ago with the passing of Leonard. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Kathy was a wonderful & fun person, she will be missed by everyone who knew her. We wish we could be in Omaha for the service on Wednesday. Again, out thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Dale & Vickie Iburg

Sharon (Urzendowski)Sklenar

May 10, 2010

I am so sorry to hear of Kathy's passing. I went to Mercy High School with Kathy - and was looking forward to seeing her at our 40th reunion. You have my deepest condolences. God Bless

Joe & Linda Sheppard

May 10, 2010

Chris, Lindsay and family,

Our prayer for you and your family is one of celebration of her life and peace and serenity to the family.

We were so blessed to have Kathy in our lives for awhile. She was a special gift … just thinking of her brings on a smile.

Kathy’s home in Heaven and it is comforting to know we will see her again.

Debbie Lippert

May 10, 2010

Dear Chris:

I am so sorry for the loss of your wife Kathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Sincerely,


Debbie Milder-:Lippert

Margaret/Mike Grzywa

May 9, 2010

Dear Chris and Lindsey,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Kathy. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Margaret(Mundt)/Mike Grzywa

May 9, 2010

It is with deep sadness that we learn of the sudden and unexpected passing of our dear Kathleen. The loss of one so loved and full of life is a great heartache for all in her immediate and extended family.

Dear Chris and Lindsay, we can only say that Kathy was a precious gift of life to you and to us all.

As your soul mate, Chris, God's hand gave you love and harmony and faith in Evermore. In your separation, her memory and love remain a precious gift knowing she waits for you at Heaven's door.

God bless you Chris, Lindsay and Kathy's family.

With Love,
Dick and Joyce Orey

John Norton

May 9, 2010

Chris and family.My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.Kathy will be missed by all.

Larry& Connie Osburn

May 8, 2010

Dear Chris, Lindsey and Seminara Family,
Words cannot begin to convey the the
sadness in our hearts. Kathy was a one
of a kind. Special in every way. She
will always be in our hearts. She was
an angel on earth and now she is with all of the angels in heaven. Our deepest sympathies to you Chris and Lindsey, as well as Kathy's Mother and
Brothers. She will be missed.

Love, Larry & Connie Osburn

Chris Taylor

May 8, 2010

Chris and family. My deepest condolences on your tragic loss. Kathy was a wonderful and caring person. Her friendship is something that I have treasured for more than 40 years and will be a loss that is hard to imagine. I will miss her.

May 8, 2010

My Dear Sister Camilla, Chris, Lindsay, Brothers Ron, John and the
sorrowful Nielsen Seminara Family,
Kathy will be in my prayers for evermore.
God Bless us all and keep Kathy in His loving Hands.
with love and prayers...
Aunt Virginia and the McKay Family

Scott / Michele Nielsen

May 7, 2010

Dear Chris and family, we are so sorry to hear about the passing of Kathy. Our thoughts are with you and the entire family during this time. May the days ahead be filed with the lives she touched.

Gale Nielsen

May 7, 2010

Dear Chris and family,
I was sorry to learn of the passing of your wife, Kathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. Please take comfort knowing she is without pain.

Catherine Haas

May 7, 2010

Dearest Chris,Lindsey and Seminara Family, Our most sincere condolences to each and every one of you. We are deeply saddened by the news of Kathy's passing. She was a wonderful woman who touched the lives of so many. She will be missed by all who knew her but never, ever forgotten. Our most sincere sympathies. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Mike and Cathy Haas

Paul Wilson

May 7, 2010

Joshua 1: 9 ..be strong and brave.. don't be scared, because the Lord will be with you wherever you go.
1 Corin 13: 8 "Love never ends."

May 7, 2010

John, Teresa and all the Seminara and Nielsen family - Please except our sympathy at this trying time - Kathy will be in all our prayers as will you all.
We love you,
The Ono's

Sheri Cackin

May 7, 2010

Dear Chris & Lindsey:
Words are not enough to express my deep condolences to you and the rest of Kathy's family over her very untimely passing. She fought so many battles in her life, and met each day with a smile and a positive outlook. We who knew her will miss her greatly. God bless her and God bless her family.
Sheri Cackin

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