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Leonard W. Kruse

1940 - 2023

Leonard W. Kruse obituary, 1940-2023, Omaha, NE

BORN

1940

DIED

2023

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Leonard Kruse Obituary

Kruse, Leonard W.

January 23, 1940 - November 26, 2023

Survived by his wife of 60 years, Alice; daughters, Lenal Bottoms (Tom), Jackie Chamberlain (Mike); and granddaughter, Allison Bottoms.

VISITATION: Sunday, December 3, 2023, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church, 16701 S St., followed by a VIGIL SERVICE at 3:30 p.m. MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Monday, December 4, 2023, 10:30 a.m. at church. INTERMENT: Omaha National Cemetery with Military Honors: 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family who will distribute them to various organizations. To view a live broadcast of the Vigil, Mass, and Burial, please visit www.heafeyheafey.com and click the "Live Cast" button at the top of the home page.

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Published by Omaha World-Herald on Nov. 29, 2023.

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VFW DISTRICT 10 /FRA BRANCH 276 CHAPLAIN,AMERICAN LEGION POST 331 CHAPLAIN

December 3, 2023

Thank you for your Service May you be Granted an Honorable and Restful Peace

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November 29, 2023

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Memorial Events
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Dec

3

Visitation

1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church

16701 S St., NE

Dec

3

Vigil

3:30 p.m.

St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church

16701 S St., NE

Dec

4

Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church

16701 S St., NE

Dec

4

Interment

2:30 p.m.

Omaha National Cemetery

NE

Funeral services provided by:

Heafey Hoffmann Dworak Cutler Mortuaries - West Center Chapel

7805 W. Center Road, Omaha, NE 68124

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