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KOHANEK-Thomas A., age 82. He was a retired officer and Vice President of Mutual of Omaha for 44 years and a WWII veteran. Preceded in death by parents, Nick and Irene Kohanek, brother, James Kohanek and niece Kathleen Kohanek. Survived by his wife Theresa (Lukowski) Kohanek; Daughters and sons in law, Mary and Chris Lunde, Julie and Ken Stopak, Jennie and Mark Quinlan all of Omaha. Grandchildren, Bridget, Joe, Andrew, Kelsie, Thomas, Kyle, Benjamin and Ryan. Sister in law, Zita Kohanek, nephews James Kohanek of Miami, FL., John Kohanek of Bethlehem, PA. and niece Mary Ostronic of Omaha, NE.
Services Wednesday 10:30 A.M. at the St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Interment in the Catholic Cemeteries. Visitation begins Tuesday at 4:00 P.M. with a Wake Service at 7:00 P.M. in the St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Memorials are suggested to Mt. Michael Abbey or the Serra Club for the Mass for the shut ins. JOHN A. GENTLEMAN MORTUARIES
72nd STREET CHAPEL
1010 North 72nd St., 391-1664
Published by Omaha World-Herald from Aug. 28 to Aug. 29, 2006.

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Tina Cunningham

September 1, 2006

Dear Theresa and family,

We were saddened to hear the news about Tom. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Mary Lukowski

August 30, 2006

I will miss Uncle Tom greatly and take heart that he is no longer in pain but in peace.

He was one of those special souls that really touched everyone that he met.

TERRI HENNIG

August 30, 2006

MY SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

Peggy (Knight) Johnson

August 29, 2006

Dear Theresa and family,





I was very saddened to learn of Tom's passing. He was such a wonderful person and meant so much to the Knight family. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you all.

Irene Troshynski

August 29, 2006

I have some wonderful memories of Tom playing the organ and singing. He brought so much joy to everyone. He was a truly remarkable and talented guy.

Alice Lukowski

August 28, 2006

Uncle Tom was a wonderful person. My sister and I have many fond memories of going to visit him and our Aunt and cousins. He always had a smile on his face and always asked how you were doing. We will miss him terribly.

Bill Fead

August 28, 2006

Thanks for your Military Service in W.W.II.

Past Commander V.F.W.

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