of Omaha. Former owner of the Brown Derby Bar. Preceded in death by parents George and Florence Casey, sister Eunice McCormick. Survived by husband of 42 years John "Jack"; children Kathy Ward, Jack Thompson (Cindy Rose), Lori Prine (John Prince), Julie Hanel, Kristy (Chris) Juracek, Lisa Phillips, Jeniffer (Paul) Higgins; 6 step-children; 22 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; brother Pat (Carol) Casey; numerous nieces and nephews Visitation Monday, December 16th, after 4:00 p.m. with Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral Service Tuesday, December 17th, 1:00 p.m. Bethany Funeral Home Chapel. Memorials requested to The Henry Doorly Zoo for the new elephant complex.