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1950
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2023
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Mary Sweaney Obituary
June 26, 1950 - December 6, 2023
Proceeded in death by parents, Glen and Oleta Robertson (Riley). Survived by husband Patrick J. Sweaney; sister, Virginia and husband, Olan Knight; daughter, Elizabeth and husband, Clint Bailey; grandchildren, Olivia, Kai, and Adrian; Stepson, Ian Sweaney and wife, Katy; grandchildren, Layla, Evelynn, Jake, Kadan, Zeke, and Riker.
A celebration of Mary's life will be held at Barrett's Castle, 4330 Leavenworth St. on Tuesday, December 19th. Cocktail hour is at 6 p.m. and a memorial commencing at 7 p.m. Suggested donation to: omahalibraryfoundation.org/donate/general.
Good Shepherd Funeral Home
4712 South 82nd Street, Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 505-9260 | www.gsfuneral.com
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Jim Tranisi
June 26, 2025
I noticed Mary's passing late, so I wrote this on her birthday. Mary and I first met at the old Lifticket Lounge. We agreed to get together after her first treatments. We had great times together biking, seeing bands, dinners out, and more. She was brave, smart, funny, and engaged in life! I miss the thought of her in this world. Blessings to her loved ones.
Susan Kurtz
January 17, 2024
Like many others, I worked with Mary at UNO and remember her fondly. My deepest sympathy to her family.
Susan Kurtz
Stella Watts
January 4, 2024
Mary and I worked together for 11 years in the UNO HR department. She was smart, funny, kind and very dedicated to her work. I always enjoyed her stories about her family & gardening. My sincere sympathies to all of your family.
Sharon Ulmar
December 21, 2023
Mary and I worked together at UNO Human Resources for over 15 years. The closeness we shared while working together allowed me to see she was a caring and loving individual. So sorry to hear that her life on this earth was short. Prayers to Patrick and the entire family.
Deborah Derrick
December 20, 2023
Mary was a kind, dedicated, and knowledgeable professional who was a mainstay of UNO's Human Resources department for years. She cared about UNO and her job, and the university was a better place due to her efforts. I am very sorry to read that her life was cut way too short, and my thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Susan Mininni
December 20, 2023
I loved knowing and working with Mary at UNO. So kind and helpful she was and so knowledgeable in her profession. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
Tom Gouttierre
December 17, 2023
Mary was a knowledgeable, sensitive, generous, instinctive Human Resources professional. Many individuals and offices at UNO benefitted from her considered and timely counsel and advice. Oftentimes, she used a wry sense of humor to punctuate her message or suggestion. UNO was a better place because of her service. I valued her as a colleague and associate.
Rita M Harris
December 17, 2023
Patrick,
Sorry to learn about your loss of Mary. She will be
missed in your life.
All of my prayers are with you and your family.
Rita M Harris
Karen and Dave Ashby
December 15, 2023
Pat, Thank you for leaving the phone message. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. She was always so friendly to us. You´re in our thoughts and prayers. Phil. 4:13
Tina DeVries
December 13, 2023
Blessed to have been friends for the past 6 years. She live life to the fullest. I envied all of her hobbies and talents...gardening, hardscaping, painting. Her kindness will always be remembered and she is greatly missed. My heart goes out to Pat, Elizabeth and her family.
J. Bonacci
December 9, 2023
A wondeful and kind woman. Endulged in education, the arts and many, many other things. Will miss her presence greatly.
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