Dorothy O’Kane, 91, of Columbus, Nebraska, died on October 21, 2026, at Brookstone of David City.

Private services of Mass and Christian Burial were held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026, at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church. Interment at the parish cemetery. Father Jacob Chindo officiated.

Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association .

Dorothy was born August 25, 1935, to Alex and Martha (Dischner) Mielak. She grew up in Columbus and graduated from St. Bonaventure High School in 1953. She married Kenneth O’Kane on September 17, 1955. Dorothy worked several jobs including Gary’s TV and Appliance, Becton-Dickenson, Modern Cleaners and One Hour Martinizing.

She was a lifetime member of St. Bonaventure Church, Catholic Daughters, Disabled American Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary, Eagles Auxiliary, B-D’s Retirees, and the Platte County Historical Society. She volunteered at Simon House, Columbus Community Hospital and at church.

She enjoyed playing cards, coffee groups, the Senior Center, and watching Husker football. She also loved working crossword puzzles, reading, and getting together with her family, which brought her much joy. Dorothy’s son-in-law Maurice (Mort) would often refer to her as “The Angel Among Us”.

Dorothy is survived by her children:

Patricia (Maurice) Bivens of Lincoln

Ken Jr. (Nancy) O’Kane of Platte Center

Michael O’Kane of Columbus

Connie Fajman of Columbus

Grandchildren:

Collin Bivens, Nolan Bivens, Kerry O’Kane, Bridgett Sanne, Jim Kelley, Jeremy Fajman, Crystal Fajman, Elizabeth Fajman and A.J. Fajman. 19 great-grandchildren and 14 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by:

Her parents.

Husband Kenneth, In-laws Bernard and Elizabeth O’Kane