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In memory of
Stephen Kraaz
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Obituary
If Steve had it his way, his obituary would say "Steve Kraaz died." and then we would "put him out on an iceberg with a bag of Oreos" and call it a day.
We have decided to write out something a little nicer below:
Stephen Kraaz, 80, of Omaha, Nebraska, passed away on March 25, 2026. He was born January 2, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois.
Steve graduated from Eisenhower High School and earned a degree …
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Memories & condolences
I'm so grateful to have known Steve and called him a friend through Christ. What a gentle, kind soul. What a true gent…
I'm so grateful to have known Steve and called him a friend through Christ. What a gentle, kind so…
I'm so grateful to have known Steve and called him a friend thro…
Community Involvement
Church
Attendee of
First Covenant Church
Volunteered for
Volunteer of
Habitat for Humanity International
Charity
Favorites
What were Stephen's favorite tv shows?
Nascar Races and Blue Bloods
Nascar Races and Blue Bloods
Nascar Races and Blue Bloods
What were Stephen's favorite artists or styles of art?
The Beach Boys
The Beach Boys
The Beach Boys
Timeline
Born
January 2nd, 1946
Passed away
March 25th, 2026
Omaha, NE
Survived by
Karen Kraaz
Wife
Heather Latch
Daughter
Todd Kraaz
Son
Theresa Latch
Granddaughter
Jessica Wickman
Granddaughter
Anna Latch
Granddaughter
Grace Latch
Granddaughter
Natalie Kraaz
Granddaughter
Landon Kraaz
Grandson
Daniel Latch
Son-in-law
Julie Kraaz
Daughter-in-law
Jude McDaniel
Sister
Mary Cederstrand
Sister
Jack Kraaz
Brother
Wayne McDaniel
Son-in-law
Sarah Kraaz
Sister-in-law
Predeceased by
Mary Cordaro
Mother
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Other key details
Cause of death
Parkinson's disease
Method of disposition
Body donation
Donated to
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Hospice care provided by
Legato Living at Five Fountains
Lasting impact
Stephen donated organs
In lieu of flowers
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Raised by 1 person
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Jessica Wickman (Stephen's granddaughter).
