James L. Hurt
Jun 13, 2015
age 74 years, of Omaha. United States Navy Veteran.Survived by wife of 50 years Mary Kaye; son Dustin; numerous extended family and friends.Visitation with family Wednesday, June 17th, beginning at 6:00 p.m. with Vigil Service 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral Mass Thursday, June 18th, 10:00 a.m. at Saint Gerald Catholic Church (96th and Q Streets). Interment 2:30 p.m....
John R. Reed
Jun 10, 2015
age 78 years, of Bellevue, NE.Retired from Carpenters Union Omaha, John enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping.Preceded in death by parents Rasty and Georgia Reed; sisters Ann Parks and Annie Belle Burns.Survived by wife Marie; children Jim (Daphne) Reed, Donna (Russ) Smith, Joe (Cyndi) Reed,; grandchildren Joe (Heather) Reed, Jennifer (Chris) Debban, John Reed, Jamie Reed, Sarah Reed, Ashia Smith, Zach...
Bonnie L. Wardell (Barry)
Jun 9, 2015
age 71 years, of La Vista, NE.Preceded in death by daughter Becki, parents Leroy and Marie Barry; sister Nancy Becker.Survived by husband Larry; children Christina Conklin and Brad Wardell; grandchildren Alexis (Brandon) Johnson, Tyler Conklin (Chanda Lammers), Adam (Catherine) Hamm, Tommie Hamm, Joshua Wardell; great grandchildren Ava, Ryker, and Sofiya Johnson, Carter Wardell; sisters Connie Gudenrath, Shirley Barry, Linda Wiegel,...
Elizabeth V. "Betty" Sempek
Jun 5, 2015
age 84 years. of Omaha, NebraskaPreceded in death by husband Michael J.; son Raymond: parents Martin and Cecelia Valasek.Survived by children Terry (Karen) Sempek, Colleen (Russell) Kalasky, John Sempek, CeCe Sempek (John Menichetti); grandchildren Meghan, Michael, Raymond and Christian; sisters Mary Ann Nowak, Catherine Biga, Barbara (Lambert) Torczon, Marie (Dick) Nelson; brother Jim (Louise) Valasek; sister-in-law Mary Dougherty; many nieces...
Edward R. Kobus
Jun 4, 2015
age 89 years, of Omaha.Preceded in death by wife RitaSurvived by children Michele M. Kobus, William Kobus, and Melissa Kobus-Belew - Lawrenceville, GA; grandchildren Stephanie Sirmans, Claire Belew, Jeremy Kobus, Andrew Kobus, and Sarah Kobus; great grandchildren Leah and Nevaeh Sirmans, Christian and Kaden Kobus; sister Veronica Kobus.Visitation Sunday, June 7th, beginning at noon with Vigil Service 1:00 p.m. at...
Mary Lou Mass
Jun 2, 2015
age 79 years, of Omaha.Preceded in death by husband Donald Sr.; infant daughter Rose Marie; parents Fred and Mary Maly; brothers John, George, Fred Jr., Dan and Adrian; father-in-law and mother-in-law John and Dorothea Mass; brothers-in-law Bud Mathis and Bob Mass; sisters-in-law Wilma Maly, Rose Hartman, Sue Mass, and Mary Lou Maly; niece Gloria Mass; nephews R.L. Urban and John...
Jeraldine H. Renner
Jun 2, 2015
age 82 years, of Ralston, NE.Preceded in death by husband Robert; daughter Renee; parents Walter and Helen Cheslak.Survived by children Robert Jr., Steve, Michelle (Joseph) Little, and Raylene Tripp; grandchildren Julie, Robert, Glenn, Pete, Michael, Alex, Melinda, Madeline, Corey, Lucas, and Nathan; great grandchildren Jessica, Jovi, Cash, Hanna, Tyler, Isabelle, and Jaslene; great-great grandchildren Starla and Skyler; sisters Linda (Chuck)...
Helen A. Bezdek
May 31, 2015
age 92 years, of Omaha.Survived by daughters Barbara Zikas and Donna (Steven) Sabo; 5 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; sister Bessie Bove; several nieces and nephews.Funeral for family and close friends Thursday, June 4th, beginning with visitation at 1:00 p.m. followed by Funeral Service 2:00 p.m. Bethany Funeral Home Chapel. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery - Plattsmouth, NE.
Shirley C. Shields
May 29, 2015
age 86 years, of Aurora, COPreceded in death by husband Gerald "Fritz" Shields and sister Alice NelsonSurvived by daughters Kimberly Conley and Barbara Shields; 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildrenMemorial Service Friday, August 7th, 7:00 p.m. Bethany Funeral Home Chapel.
Andrew C. "Drew" Sprague
May 29, 2015
age 40 years, of Papillion, NE.Passed away very unexpectedly Friday, May 29, 2015. Drew was born June 21, 1974 to William Jr. and Kathleen Sprague. He grew up in Papillion with a great love and appreciation for music. He spent most of his life working in the music industry, mostly working in his family's business, The Horn Works. From his...
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...