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Bernard J. "Bernie" Merwald

Bernard J. "Bernie" Merwald

Jan 2, 2015

age 90, Omaha, NE.Preceded in death by parents and brother JackSurvived by beloved wife of 66 years Ardinesons and daughters-in-law Bernie, Jr. and Barbara of Oro Valley, AZMark and Ruth of PlattsmouthDave and Kris of Beaver LakePat and Nancy of Omaha6 grandchildren4 great-grandchildrensisters Lucille Benson of OmahaMarguerite Robinson of Pomona, MObrother Louis Merwald of OmahaLifetime Member of VFW Post 2704Member...

Michael R. Yager

Michael R. Yager

Jan 2, 2015

age 57, La Vista, NE.Preceded in death by father Edgargrandparents Floyd and Eliseniece Andreaaunt DanaSurvived by mother Ellenbrothers George (Sue), Alan (Marilyn), Larry (Doris), Roger (Beverly)sister Kathy Yagernumerous nieces and nephewsVisitation Wednesday, January 7th, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral Thursday, January 8th, 10:00 a.m. Bethany Funeral Home Chapel. Interment Cedar Dale Cemetery.

Floy Mae Mcfarland

Floy Mae Mcfarland

Jan 2, 2015

age 85, Bellevue, NE.Preceded in death by husband of 68 years ErnestSurvived by children Gordon (Bonnie), Kathy (Dave), Pam (Steve)grandchildren Laura, Tina, Sean (Jenna), Megan and Alyxgreat grandchildren Taylor, Michael and MilesVisitation begins Monday, January 5th, at 10:00 a.m. followed by Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. Bethany Funeral Home Chapel. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park. Memorials requested to the Eastern Nebraska...

Joseph F. "Big Joe" Siedlik

Joseph F. "Big Joe" Siedlik

Jan 1, 2015

age 80 years, of Omaha, NE.Preceded in death by granddaughter Amanda; parents Joseph and Rose SiedlikSurvived by wife Marty; children Michael J. (Barbara) Siedlik, Steve (Angie) Siedlik, Jeanne (Marvin) Sidel, Sue (Mark) Spohn, Janie (Vinnie) Romero; grandchildren Amy, Lyndy, Shelby Joseph (Hannah), Chelsea, Sarah, Alex, and Kayla; sister Mary (Mike) Purnell; brother Leonard (Sue) Siedlik; many nieces and nephews.Visitation Monday,...

Geraldine P. "Gerry" Wyzenski

Geraldine P. "Gerry" Wyzenski

Dec 30, 2014

age 79 years, of La Vista, NEPreceded in death by husband Joseph.Survived by children Cindy (Brian) Longie, Steve Wyzenski, Don Wyzenski, Kathy (John) Kuhn, Jerry Wyzenski; 8 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren 2 great-great grandchildren; sisters Jan Sukman, Ginny Crai, Susan Boatright, Peggy Broxtermann, Kathy CutrightVisitation Sunday, January 4th, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. with Vigil Service 2:00 p.m. at the funeral...

Buddie J. Marion

Buddie J. Marion

Dec 28, 2014

age 64 years, of Papillion, NE.Preceded in death by parents Javands Sr. and Lucille Marion.Survived by wife Lynn; brothers Larry, Javands Jr., and Roy Allen Marion; sister Deborah McKnight, of South Carolina; many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews; aunts Josephine Joseph and Theresa Grisby, both of Gary, IN; uncles Freeman and Sammikay Marion; mother-in-law Klao Hughes; brother-in-law Curtis...

Jean A. "Mickie" Hildebrandt

Jean A. "Mickie" Hildebrandt

Dec 27, 2014

age 67 years, of Omaha.Survived by husband James; children Michelle (William) Saluk, Matthew (Rashmi) Wiksell, Shannon (Robert) Holtzman, Julie Ann Hildebrandt; grandchildren Kathryn, Charlotte, Alexander, Elizabeth, and Henry.Memorial Mass Saturday, January 3rd, 10:00 a.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church (654 S. 86th Street - Omaha). Entombment Resurrection Cemetery Mausoleum.

Patricia A. Turpen

Patricia A. Turpen

Dec 21, 2014

age 71 years, of Omaha.Survived by son Ray (Sherri) Turpen; grandsons Matthew, David, and Mark; sisters Marcella Dunbar and Margie Lubash; nieces and nephews.Visitation begins Friday, December 26th at 5:00 p.m. with Vigil Service 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, December 27th at 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church (32nd and K...

Dorothy Ann Koile Minardi

Dorothy Ann Koile Minardi

Dec 20, 2014

June 11, 1931 to December 20, 2014Preceded in death by husband Garth Koile of 50+ yearssister Elizabeth Cubrichparents William Duhon and Lavinia NielsenSurvived by husband Joseph Richard Minardisister Helen (Frank) Pagnanodaughter Lynn Nelsonsons William (Sheryl) KoileMichael (Chris) Koilestepsons Jim (Mary) MinardiRick (Debbie) Minardistepdaughter Cindy (Paul) Turbes15 grandchildren17 great - grandchildrenmany nieces and nephewsMemorial Service, Saturday, January 17th, 10:00 a.m. at...

Dorothy Hansen

Dorothy Hansen

Dec 18, 2014

age 86 years, of Gretna, NEKnown also as "Grandma Dot" or "Grandma Doro", Dorothy passed peacefully at her home at the Gretna Community Center while in the care of "Pathways to Compassion" Hospice Care.She was preceded in death by children Robert L. Hansen and Gwen G. Grady.Survived by her loving and devoted husband of 68 years Arlo; loving children and...

Jerry L. Miller

Jerry L. Miller

Dec 17, 2014

age 57 years, of Henderson, IA.Preceded in death by father James Miller, sister Cinda ZelenySurvived by wife Wendyson Nathan (Jackie Kraft)grandchildren Chloe and Dayton Millermother Deelores Millerbrothers Marvin (Cathy), Alan, David, Jimmynieces and nephewsmother-in-law Florence AderholdVisitation Monday, December 22rd, after 11:00 a.m. with Funeral Service at 1:00 p.m. Bethany Funeral Home Chapel. Interment St. John Cemetery. Military honors by Papillion...

Kevin J. Tinnell

Kevin J. Tinnell

Dec 16, 2014

age 54, Springfield, NE.Survived by children Brandon (Deann) and Krysta (Barrett Dappen)5 grandchildrenparents Don and Joycesiblings Phil (Diana), Kim (Robert) Bateman, and Dave (Lisa)nieces and nephewssignificant other Lisa Shiellformer wife Carolyn Tinnellthe biker community and many friendsVisitation Saturday, December 20th, 10:00 a.m. to noon at the funeral home.Cremation to follow.In lieu of flowers, memorials requested to the Motorcycle Safety Foundation.

Larry L. Washburn

Larry L. Washburn

Dec 15, 2014

age 81 years, of Papillion, NE. Survived by wife Josephine ; sons Glen and Gary (Christina); daughter Sandra Washburn; 6 grandchildren; 1 great granddaughter; sisters Aloha Johnson and Arthella Washburn Funeral Service Thursday, December 18th , 11:00 a.m. at First Lutheran Church - Papillion. Interment Cedar Dale Cemetery. Memorials requested to the Alzheimer's Association and or First Lutheran Church -...

Robert L. Frans

Robert L. Frans

Dec 12, 2014

Robert was born to Vollie and Agnes Frans on April 18, 1932. Preceded in death by his parents; brother David Frans; and grandson Ryan Watson. Robert was welcomed home on December 12, 2014.Survived by his beloved wife of over 60 years, Evelyn (Drvol) Frans. Together they raised 9 children: Jeffery (Colleen) Frans, Lorene (Gary) Watson, Bradley Frans, Brian (Debbie) Frans,...

Mary Jane Copple

Mary Jane Copple

Dec 8, 2014

age 69 years, of Papillion, NEPreceded in death by husband Michael; parents Lewis and Gretchen BoltonSurvived by children Jay (Andrea) Copple and Jennie (Rob) Cohee; grandchildren Kaleb, Cooper, Brynna, and ZanderVisitation at Wildewood Christian Church (81st and Giles - Papillion) Thursday, December 11th, beginning at 10:00 a.m. followed by Funeral Service at noon at the church. Interment Papillion Cemetery. Memorials...

Roger A. Schram

Roger A. Schram

Dec 8, 2014

age 67, Bellevue, NE.Preceded in death by parents Paul H. and Jeanette Schram; brother Paul "Buck" Schram; sister Janet "Suzie" Hoskinson; nephew Joe Hoskinson. Survived by sister Carol (Bernie) Brosnihan; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and friends.Memorial Service, Friday, December 12th, 10:30 a.m. Bethany Funeral Home Chapel. Military honors by Papillion American Legion Post 32 Honor Guard.

Kathy Lape

Kathy Lape

Dec 7, 2014

age 60 years, of PapillionPreceded in death by father Daniel OsbornSurvived by husband Les; children Rob (Angi) Green, Mike Green, Andrea (Brian) Manzer, Carrie (Josh) McAdams, Sarah (James) Smiley; 9 grandchildren; mother Naomi Osborn; brother Lou (Rose) Osborn; sisters Deb (Tom) Whitman and Barb (Jim) Combs; many nieces and nephews.Visitation with family Wednesday, December 10th, after 5:00 p.m. with Memorial...

Marie A. Biga

Marie A. Biga

Dec 6, 2014

age 93 yearsPreceded in death by husband Emil F. Biga Sr.; sons Joseph Biga and Dr. Timothy BigaSurvived by sons Emil F. Jr. (LaVonne) Biga, Kevin (Gay) Biga, Blase (Sandy) Biga; daughters Jane (Barry) Wilson, Dianne (Larry) Vanourney, Mary (Robert) Kurcz; daughter-in-law Nancy Biga; 26 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren; brother Joseph KrajicekThe family wishes to thank the staff at Mable...

Leroy F. Stuehm

Leroy F. Stuehm

Dec 6, 2014

age 85 yearsFounder of SOS Heating and CoolingPreceded in death by son Rod, grandson David Melvin Jr.; brother HaroldSurvived by wife Mary; daughter Pam (Dave) Melvin; grandsons Jon Stuehm and Geoff Melvin; granddaughter Jennifer (Mike) Sintek; great grandson Ty Sintek; brother-in-law and sister-in-law; nieces and nephewsVisitation Thursday, December 11th, 5:00 - 7:30 p.m at the funeral home. Memorial Service Friday,...

Darlene F. Welch

Darlene F. Welch

Nov 30, 2014

age 78 years, Omaha.Preceded in death by husband DonaldVisitation with family Monday, December 8th, beginning at 9:30 a.m. with Memorial Service at 10:30 a.m. Bethany Funeral Home Chapel. Interment Graceland Park Cemetery.

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