James B. "Papo" Gillen
Jan 13, 2015
age 80 years, of Omaha, NESurvived by beloved wife Beverly; loving sons Jimmy (Micki), Jerome, Ron (Cathy), and Bob (Kris); grandchildren Connor, Lauren, and Jacob; brother Ed (Dorothy) Gillen; sister Bernadette Trussel; many nieces and nephewsVisitation Friday, January 16th, after 5:00 p.m. with Vigil Service 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, January 17th, 10:00 a.m....
Lynda Kay (Solan) (Harland) Eitzen
Jan 11, 2015
age 65, Omaha, NE. Lynda passed away Sunday, January 11, 2015 at Methodist Hospital. Born December 7, 1949 to Gary D. Solan and Marilyn Ramus. She was raised by her father Gary and mother Clarice Solan. Lynda married her first love Earl Benjamin Harland II in 1969 and had 3 daughters. Eileen (Jim) Schafer of Council Bluffs, IA, Shelby Harland...
Dwayne C. Ames
Jan 10, 2015
age 71, Elkhorn, NE.Preceded in death by parents Darrell and Caroline Ames; and his wife Patricia (Legate) Ames. Survived by his wife Delores and his children, daughter Chris and Kenny Pleiss, daughter Tracy and Jeff Latka, and son Jeff and fiance Melissa Harmon; his eight grandchildren Tori, Jacob, Bradley, Harley, Bailey, Nicholas, Jordan and Julia; his brothers Dale and Phyllis...
Leona K. Portera
Jan 10, 2015
age 96 years, of Colorado and formerly of Omaha, Nebraska.Entombment St. John Cemetery Mausoleum - Bellevue, Nebraska.
Harry D. Freivogel
Jan 10, 2015
age 94 years, of Omaha, NE.Served in the United States Army Air Corps and was awarded 4 Oak Leaf Clusters and the Distinguished Flying Cross.Survived by wife Mary Helen; sons Richard (Paula), Robert (Suzette), and Randall (Barbara); grandchildren Greg, Michael, Elizabeth Anderson, Steven, Brian, David, Ryan, and Kari; 12 great grandchildren; 2 cousins.Rosary recitation Thursday, January 15th, 10:00 a.m. at...
Nita Marie Recker
Jan 9, 2015
age 55 years, of Omaha, NESurvived by son Colton; parents Kent and Rita Recker; sister Pam (Mike) Scanlon - Las Vegas, NV; brothers Kevin Kuta - Omaha, NE and Edward (Rona) Recker - Phoenix, AZ; aunts, uncles, and cousins.Visitation Thursday, January 15th, after 5:00 p.m. with Vigil Service 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral Service Friday, January 16th, 10:30...
Edward W. Scott,
Jan 8, 2015
age 77 years. of Ralston, NE.Preceded in death by parents Edward Sr. and Marie Scott; sister Jan.Survived by wife of 56 years Judith; sons Jay, Brian, and Brad; and grandchildren.Visitation with family Saturday, January 17th, after 10:00 a.m. with Memorial Service 11:00 a.m. Bethany Funeral Home Chapel. Honors by the Ralston Volunteer Fire Dept. and American Legion Post 373 Honor...
Nancy Loretta Becker
Jan 7, 2015
age 67, Bellevue, NE.Preceded in death by parents LeRoy and Marie Barryinfant daughter Emily M.brothers-in-law Bob Gudenrath and Terry FinneySurvived by husband of 43 years Jerryson Aaron (Betsy)daughters Racheal (Scott) James and Kristin Beckergrandchildren Nolan and Molly Becker, Coleby Becker, Katelyn Alcaraz, William and Lilly Jamessisters Connie Gudenrath, Bonnie Wardel, Shirley Barry, Linda Wiegl, Patricia Kitchenstep-brother Leo KaneBorn in Danbury,...
Dorothy A. Hanak (Wyzenski)
Jan 4, 2015
age 90 years, of Omaha.Preceded in death by husband Fred "Fritz"Survived by daughter and son-in-law Margaret and Paul Knoll; grandchildren Jason J. (Deborah) Knoll, Matthew J. (Jennifer) Knoll, Katie L. Knoll; great grandchildren Ashleigh, Emma, Molly, Henry; nieces and nephewsVisitation Thursday, January 8th, after 5:00 p.m. with Vigil Service 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial Friday,...
Sidney Burnett "Bernie" Johnson
Jan 3, 2015
age 94 years, of Fremont, NEPassed away peacefully at Nye Pointe Health and Rehab Center in Fremont. Retired Fremont farmer and then Valmont Industries after 17 years. Bernie was an active member of the Fremont Salvation Army Church and a former member of the Fremont Kiwanis Club. He delivered Meals-on-Wheels, made over 500 wooden toys for the Salvation Army Joy...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...