Karen Gonyea Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Karen Gonyea in Omaha, Nebraska, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 7, 2025 at the age of 79. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Erik Torring and Clara Torring of Ruskin, Nebraska.. She is survived by: her husband Wayne Gonyea; her sisters, Sherrill Torring of Rapid City and Sharon Jensen of Wamego, Kansas.; her great grandchildren, Brian Svoboda and Sheila Smith of Arlington, Virginia; and her grandchildren, John Svoboda, Katie, Henry, John Henry Summers, Wendy Svoboda of Stephenville, Aaron, Brittany Svoboda of New Orleans, Angie, Jon Jorgensen of Omaha, Alexis, Dalton, Donna Diane DuRee, Garrett Streeks, Josh Jorgensen, Justin Jorgensen, Wendy Gonyea of Kansas City, Wayne Gonyea III, Tammy, Mike Hetherington of Omaha, Clara Hetherington, Emma Hetherington, Joe, Becca Gonyea of Lincoln, Mattison, Turner Tinant and Noah Gonyea.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
John A. Gentleman Mortuaries & Crematory

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January 12, 2025

Lawrence Wray wrote a sympathy message

“So sorry to learn of the loss of Karen, a very nice lady we met through our membership at Platteview Country Club. I enjoyed many rounds of golf with her husband Wayne, and wish him well through this difficult time. Patrick and Katie Wray”

January 11, 2025

Carol Rath wrote a sympathy message

“We were so sorry to hear about Karen’s passing. Bart and I knew Karen and Wayne when they were members at Platteview Country Club. We had a lot of good times with them. May she rest in peace Carol and Bart Rath”