Richard E. "Rick" Johnson
May 28, 2015
age 61 years, of La Vista, NE.Richard has journeyed on...He was surrounded by his loving family in the comfort of his own home. Rick is preceded in death by his mother Veronica Johnson, father Walter Johnson, and brother Jim Johnson.Survived by his wife of 29 years Jaye; sons Brian and Derek - both of LaVista; daughter Melissa; granddaughter Rylee; brothers...
Christopher T. Zukowski
May 28, 2015
age 34 years.Preceded in death by his father Thomas Zukowski Jr.; grandparents Thomas Sr. and Lois Zukowski and Magdalene McLaughlin.Survived by mother Mary Zukowski (McLaughlin); sister Sara Zukowski; grandfather John McLaughlin; several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.Visitation Thursday, June 4th, beginning at 4:00 p.m. with Prayer Service 6:00 p.m. Bethany Funeral Home Chapel. Interment St. John Cemetery.
Roberta J. Render
May 27, 2015
age 78 years, of Bellevue, NE.Preceded in death by husband Thomas E. Jr.Survived by children Thomas M. (Mary L.) Render Sr., Daniel J. (Vicki) Render, Regina L. (Daniel) Kuehl, Veronica J. (Mark) Opperman; 9 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; sisters Claudia Duffy and Janice (Steven) Caver.Visitation Friday, May 29th, after 5:00 p.m. with Vigil Service 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home....
Marvin J. Carcich
May 27, 2015
Lt.Col, USAF, (Retired), age 90 years, of La Vista, NE.Marvin was a graduate of Georgetown University School of Foreign Service. He had a distinguished military career including service in WWII, the Korean War and Vietnam War. He also served at the Pentagon in the Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and was Director of Reconnaissance for Intelligence at SAC...
Linda "Kay" Carner
May 25, 2015
age 63 years, of La Vista.Survived by husband Jim; sons Jason, Jeremy and Justin; 6 grandchildren; father Kenneth Collins; step-mother Alicia DanielsVisitation Thursday, May 28th, after 5:00 p.m. with Vigil Service 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, May 29th, 10:00 a.m. at St. Gerald Catholic Church (96th and Q Streets). Interment Calvary Cemetery.
Edwin A. Karnish,
May 25, 2015
age 84 years. 48 year member of IBEW.Survived by children Edwin Jr. (Mary), Dan (Cindy), Diane (Steve), Biniewicz, Tom (Diane), Joe (Mindy), Monica (Glenn) Davis, Beth (Gary) Glenn; 10 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren.Visitation Tuesday, June 2nd, beginning at 9:00 a.m. with Memorial Service 10:00 a.m. Bethany Funeral Home Chapel. Interment St. John Cemetery. Memorials will be directed by the family.
Kathy A. Salado
May 22, 2015
age 70 years, of Ralston, NE. Preceded in death by husband Bob Salado; son Michael Salado; parents Bev and Elaine Kennelly; brother Tim Kennelly; brother-in-law George Hanigan.Survived by daughters Danielle (Shane) Ratzlaff and Susan (Bob) Holmes; grandchildren Jacob and Alana Holmes, Kaylie Ratzlaff; brothers Dan (Rose) Kennelly and Tom (Luanna) Kennelly; sisters Mary Hanigan and Bonnie Kennelly; numerous nieces and...
Alvin L. Pegg
May 21, 2015
age 79 years, of La Vista, NE.Preceded in death by parents Harold and Morren.Survived by wife Nancy; sons Randy (Renee), Greg (Dawn), and Lonnie; grandchildren Savannah, Alan, Ashley, and Aaron; sister Sandra Pegg; sister-in-law Tamey Hunt.Visitation Sunday, May 24th, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral Service Tuesday, May 26th, 11:00 a.m. Bethany Funeral Home Chapel. Interment Westlawn-Hillcrest...
Warren D. Reznicek
May 20, 2015
Led by the hand of God, this outstanding son and friend went to his Eternal Home early this last Wednesday morning. Known to many as a man of great faith and a remarkable vocalist, Warren received his place among the many who went before him, especially his beloved mother. Whether at a Solemn High Mass or a polka dance...or in...
William A. Blessie
May 17, 2015
age 92 years. WWII Veteran who served in Europe and the Pacific Theater earning the Bronze Star. Long time member of Nebraska and Iowa Old Timers Assn. and American Legion Post 331.Preceded in death by wife of 60 years Leona; parents William J. and Antoinette (Machal) Blessie; sister and brother-in-law Virginia and Obrad Marinkovich; brother Jackie; son-in-law Carl Troia; great...
Edward E. "Gene" Litz
May 15, 2015
age 76 years, of South Omaha.Preceded in death by parents Frank and Cecelia Litz; sister Theresa Beckwith; brothers Francis "Fritz" and Robert LitzSurvived by wife Martha "Marcie"; daughters Leah (Wayne) Rischling - Omaha, NE and Patricia (Matthew) Conradson - Blair, NE; grandchildren Jessica and Brett Rischling, Taylor Litz, Cheyenne and Scarlett Conradson; sister Dorothy Lukas; many nieces and nephews.Visitation Monday,...
Raymond G. "Rz" Zagozda
May 15, 2015
age 88 years, of Ralston, NE.Preceded in death by son Paul; parents Ignac and Mary Zagozda.Survived by wife Dorothy (Vacek); sons Raymond Jr. (Ann), Steve Sr. (Diane), Tom Sr. (Lori), Chuck (Julie); daughter Mary Corbaley (Jack); daughter-in-law Kathy; 15 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren.Visitation Monday, May 18th, at St. Gerald Catholic Church (96th and Q Streets) beginning at 5:00 p.m. with...
James W. Larsen
May 11, 2015
age 74 years. Owner and founder of Jawala Tool and Die - Papillion, NE, an avid outdoor sportsman and trap shooter, a proud Eagle Scout and Mason. Jim was a long-time member of the Bellevue RodGun Club. Preceded in death by parents Richard and Leona Larsen; sister Jacqueline Larsen. Survived by children Steven Studt - Ft. Collins, CO, Andrea (Dennis)...
Dorothy Jane Prine (Drummond)
May 5, 2015
age 92 years, of Omaha, NE.Dorothy, the youngest child of Charles and Gladys Drummond, was born on a farm 6 miles east of Lyons, Nebraska. She attended Divide Center grade school and graduated from Lyons High School. In 1951, she married Wendell Prine of Carson, Iowa in Omaha, Nebraska. A long time member of Christ the King Lutheran Church -...
Anthony M. Escamilla
May 5, 2015
age 28 years, of Bellevue, NESurvived by his mother Geralynn M. Fuentes; sister Julie Escamilla; brother Vincent FuentesPrivate service for his family and ENCOR friends Friday, May 8th, beginning with visitation at 5:00 p.m. and a Funeral Service 7:00 p.m. Bethany Funeral Home Chapel.
Dale L. Ballmer
May 3, 2015
age 79 years, Papillion, NE.Born in Cozad, Nebraska to Arthur C. Ballmer and Dorothy O. (Ristine) Ballmer. Preceded in death by wives MaryLou Petersen Ballmer Allen, Jackie Tierney Ballmer, and his parents.Survived by children Sandy and Don Wenburg of Dundee, MI, Roger and Tracie Ballmer of LaVista, NE, Marsha and John Neill of Omaha, NE; 7 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; sister...
Arlo A. Hansen
Apr 30, 2015
age 90 years. WWII Veteran and retired teamsters 554. Passed away at the Gretna Community Care Center while in the care of "Pathways to Compassion" Hospice Care.Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 68 years Dorothy, and 2 of his children Robert "Bob" and Gwen.Survived by his children and their spouses: Gail and Kim, Connie and Tim, Dawn, Penny...
Elena M. Castle
Apr 29, 2015
age 49 years, of Omaha. NEPreceded in death by mother Lenora Castle.Survived by father Arthur Castle; son Anthony (Kari) Castle; grandchildren Louis, Gloria, Joseph and Delylah; brother Miguel Ries; sisters Angela (William) Volcek and Anna (Michael) Studer. Memorial Service Saturday, May 2nd, 10:00 a.m. Bethany Funeral Home Chapel. Interment St. Mary Magdalene Cemetery.
Eric N. Stevens
Apr 27, 2015
age 68 years.Graduate of Platteview High School and the University of Nebraska School of Pharmacy. Past Papillion Volunteer Firefighter. Eric served on the Board of Directors for the Nebraska Pharmacy Association, was a retired ShopKo Pharmacist as well as an avid baseball fan and train enthusiast.Preceded in death by wife Vickie; parents Robert and Dolores Stevens; sister Lynette Thiessen.Survived by...
Leslee J. Joy-Gyhra
Apr 26, 2015
age 57 years, of Ashland, NEPreceded in death by father Robert PriceSurvived by husband Steve Gyhra; daughters Leticia (Raied) Stanley and Nicole Joy; grandchildren Marlee and Preston Stanley, Kameron Joy; mother Betty Price; step-daughters Michelle (Jim) Lund, and Shannon (Ryan) Smolinski; step-grandchildren Gabby and Trevor Lund, Tyler, Jacob, and Macie Smolinski; 2 brothers and 3 sisters.Visitation Tuesday, April 28th, 4:00...