Larry D. Birkel
Jan 2, 2017
age 75, of Papillion, Nebraska. Preceded in death by his father Lawrence Spirk Birkel and his mother Kathryn Louise (Boone), who adopted Larry when he was 10years old. Larry married Maureen Krebsbach April 29, 1961. They had two children, Brenda and Brian. Larry was in construction all his life and because of limited work in Shelby, Nebraska, he moved to...
Warren Lee Bruggeman
Jan 1, 2017
age 77 years. of La Vista, Nebraska. Warren passed away Sunday, January 1, 2017 while at the Hillcrest Cottages in Papillion, Nebraska after a brief battle with lung cancer. Warren was born on September 9, 1939 in Templeton, Iowa to Harry and Clara Bruggeman. He was the second of six children and spent his childhood in Templeton. While growing up...
Albina A.
Dec 30, 2016
age 97, of Papillion, Nebraska Preceded in death by husband Charles and granddaughter Patricia Baratta Spooner. Survived by daughter Ardyth (Jim) Baratta; grandchildren Marie (Randy) Ciochon, Theresa (Tom) Zawada, Paula (Tom) Huettner, Mike (Machele) Baratta; great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; brother-in-law John (Rose Marie) Lad. Visitation Tuesday, January 3rd, beginning at 10:00 a.m. with Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Bethany Funeral...
Virginia F. Buskirk
Dec 28, 2016
age 92 years, of Springfield, Nebraska. Preceded in death by husband Donald Buskirk and daughter Pauline Carlson. Survived by son Donald (Holly) Buskirk; daughter Colene (Frank) Christensen; son-in-law Dale Carlson; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; brother Bud Comte. Memorial Service Saturday, December 31st, 10:00 a.m. at Springfield First United Methodist Church - Springfield, Nebraska. Memorials requested to Springfield United Methodist Church.
Elizabeth A. "Lisa" Gibilisco
Dec 28, 2016
age 46 years, of Bellevue, Nebraska. Lisa passed away unexpectedly December 28th after a brief illness with the flu. She had taught the past 20 years with the Omaha Public Schools and had been currently teaching at King Science Center. The importance of reading was the goal she instilled to her students, although she had little time to sit down...
Joe L. Barry
Dec 26, 2016
age 65 years, of Ralston, Nebraska. Passed away peacefully after a long struggle with brain cancer on Monday, December 26, 2016. He was born January 28, 1951 in Lincoln, Nebraska. He was the devoted son of the late Ralph an Madeline (Wright) Barry. After graduation from Peru State College in 1973, he quickly educated the hearts and minds of many...
Nettie Irene Pope
Dec 26, 2016
age 85 years, of Ashland, Nebraska. Born Nettie Irene Westfall to Don J. Westfall and Nellie Ellis Westfall in South Sioux City, Nebraska September 27, 1931. Married (former spouse) Frank Pope August 22, 1959 at St. Bonifice Church in Sioux City, Iowa.Preceded in death by brothers Keith and Gene Westfall. Survived by sons David (Paula), Mark (Kim), Richard (Michelle), Tony...
H. "Gus" Gettman
Dec 25, 2016
age 79 years, of Omaha, Nebraska.Preceded in death by wife EvaDean. Survived by son Scott (Cindy) and grandchildren Wyatt and Kailey; son Steve (Jill) and grandchildren Mitchell, Natalie, Josephine, and Christian; sister Sandra Hessel; special friend JoAnn MacCallum; nieces, nephews, and many friends. Visitation with family Saturday, January 7th, beginning at noon with Celebration of Life at 1:00 p.m. Bethany...
Joseph J. Lesch
Dec 25, 2016
age 69 years, of Omaha, Nebraska Preceded in death by parents Ivo and Frances Lesch; brother James Lesch. Survived by wife Carol;daughter Jolynn Lesch;sisters Carol Monaco (Chris), Cathy Gorden (Mike), MaryJo Lesch;numerous step-children / grandchildren / great grandchildren. Visitation Friday, January 6th, 4:008:00 p.m. with Vigil Service7:00 p.m. Bethany Funeral Home Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorialsare requested to the...
Loren D. Edge
Dec 23, 2016
age 83 years, of Omaha, NebraskaPreceded in death by son Jeffrey; parents William and Ruth; and brother KennethSurvived by wife Flo; daughter Susan Farnan Johnson (Bob); son Mark Edge (Karen); grandchildren Jeff, Tim, Jennifer and Kelley; great grandchildren: Devin, Kyla, Joe and Julie; sister Virginia Gatrost.Visitation Tuesday, December 27th, after 6:00 p.m. with Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. at the...
Alex J. Torczon
Dec 22, 2016
age 94 years, of Valley, Nebraska. Passed away December 22, 2016 in Valley, Nebraska. Born June 19, 1922 in Platte County, Nebraska, he was the son of the late Frank and Mary (Shotkoski) Torczon. Preceded in death by his parents and brothers Edward Torczon, Donald Torczon, and David Torczon; brothers-in-law Norbert Pinger and Emil Krings. Survived by sisters Edomina Pinger,...
Mary Helen Freivogel
Dec 19, 2016
age 95 years, of Omaha, Nebraska. Mary was born January 11, 1921 in OFallon, Illinois to George and Teresa Mensing. She was the youngest of three children with older brothers Fred and George. She met her future husband Harry Freivogel in high school. Married on November 20, 1941, Harry and Mary Helen celebrated 73 years together before his passing in...
Richard J. Wojtowicz,
Dec 15, 2016
age 79 years, of Bellevue, Nebraska. Preceded in death by son David. Survived by wife of 56 years Jackie; children Rich Jr. (Carla), Sue Heimes (Brad), and Tina Berger (Jim); 7 grandchildren; 1 great grandson. Visitation Sunday, December 18th, beginning at 1:00 p.m. with Funeral Service 3:00 p.m. Bethany Funeral Home Chapel. Military honors by American Legion Post 331 Honor...
Linda P. Dunn
Dec 10, 2016
age 70 years, of Omaha, Nebraska Preceded in death by parents Bub and Elnora Henley, grandmother Aves Rosecrans, sister Colleen Henley. Survived by husband Ron Dunn; close friend Barb Bolan; several nieces and nephews. Memorial Service Saturday, December 17th, 11:00 a.m. Bethany Funeral Home Chapel.
Warren A. Reed
Dec 9, 2016
age 88 years, of Omaha, Nebraska Preceded in death by parents Elbert and Josie; son David. Survived by wife Delores; daughter Jane (Ronald) Moore; daughter-in-law Noreen Ronayne; grandchildren Ryan Moore, Michael (Tegan) Reed, Erin (Adam) VanZee, and Megan (Shaun) Burdess; 7 great-grandchildren; brother Larry (Ann) Reed. Memorial Service Wednesday, December 14th, 11:00 a.m. at Ralston United Church of Christ (77th...
Gary J. Tadlock
Dec 7, 2016
age 58 years, of Omaha, Nebraska Preceded in death by parents Neal and Mabel; brother Neal Jr. Survived by sister Susan (Henry) Henk; brothers Steve (Pamela), Rod (Debbie), and Dave (Tammy); children and grandchildren. Visitation Sunday, December 11th, after 11:00 a.m. with Funeral Service 12:30 p.m. Bethany Funeral Home Chapel. Interment Hillcrest Memorial Park - Omaha, Nebraska.
Sharon K. Denton
Dec 6, 2016
age 71 years, of Ralston, Nebraska. Preceded in death by parents Lumir and Lillian Tichota; brother Gary. Survived by husband Larry; daughter Melissa (Dan) Hoffman; sister Kathy Rhodes; sister-in-law Donna (Neal) Lesley; brothers-in-law Jerry (Sue) Denton and Thomas (Sandy) Denton; many nieces and nephews. Memorial Mass Thursday, December 29th, 10:30 a.m. at St. Gerald Lakeview Chapel (78th and LakeviewRalston). Memorials...
Daniel C. Trautman
Dec 5, 2016
age 77, of Omaha, Nebraska Preceded in death by parents Walter and Beryl; sister Kayleen; step-mother Beulah. Survived by wife Theresa; children Jeffrey (Marisa), Beth (Todd) Hallett, Danyelle (Bobby) Hallgren, Erin (Josh) Patchin; 13 grandchildren, sister Grace (Harold) Farrand, 1 nephew. Devoted employee as a member of the Snap-On Tools family. Visitation Thursday, December 8th, 4:007:00 p.m. at the funeral...
Deacon Charles A. "Skip" Baughman
Dec 1, 2016
age 69 years, of Omaha, Nebraska. Retired OFD Battalion Chief. Preceded in death by brother Doug. Survived by wife Barbara L.; children Charles III Chip (Kate), Cari (Mike) Taylor, Micah (Tiffany), and Maria (Ian Fegan); grandchildren Charles Chas, Vivian, Nina, Theo, Anthony, Emma, Makayla, Blaise, Avery, Dakota, Bella, and Mason; brother Brad (Rita); sisters Mary Baughman and Sue (Gary) Hall;...
Regina Marie Steenson
Nov 30, 2016
age 45 years, of Omaha, Nebraska.Survived by parents Larry and Mary Jane Steenson; brother Tom Steenson (Melissa); sisters Laura Speicher (Dennis) and Erin Whalen (John); 10 nephews and 2 nieces; grandmother Rose Tworek. Visitation Monday, December 5th, after 5:00 p.m. with Rosary 7:00 p.m. Bethany Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass Tuesday, December 6th, 10:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church...
