Sophie Ann "Dorothy" Johnson
Feb 4, 2017
age 95 years, of Omaha, NebraskaPreceded in death by husband Gus; infant twins and daughter Bev (Don) Nash.Survived by sons Gus (Joyce) Johnson and Jim (Gwen) Johnson; grandchildren Ken Johnson, Sheri Johnson, Kelley (Cloy) Alexander, Don (Patty) Nash, Valerie (Tyron) McIntosh, Kristie (Jason) Teel; great-grandchildren Kiera McIntosh, Kaylie and Jake Alexander, Bentlee and Berklee Teel, Charlie and Sophie Nash.Visitation at...
Ella Mae Davis (Moore)
Feb 4, 2017
age 88 years, of Omaha, Nebraska.Loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Ella was born in Lamoine, Maine to John and Josephine Moore. On August 29, 1947 she wed Thaxter Davis in Ellsworth, Maine.She was preceded in death by her husband Thaxter and son Terry Davis. Survived by sons Gary (Pam) of Omaha, Nebraska and David Davis of Denver, Colorado; daughter-in-law...
Duane Kahl
Feb 2, 2017
Duane Kahl left his earthly family February 2, 2017 after an extended illness at Bellevue, Nebraska where he and his wife had moved to last November. Duane was born on a farm north of Big Springs, Nebraska, May 22, 1929 to parents Nina Marie Pocock and Leland William "Dick" Kahl - the second of three sons. They moved to Big...
Cecilia M. "Teeny" Straley (Wolbach)
Jan 31, 2017
age 89 years, of Omaha, Nebraska. Cecilia was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Preceded in death by husband Gilbert H. Straley Jr.; parents Ben and Mary Wolbach; brother Frank Wolbach. Survived by children Maggie Moeschler (Dan), Joe Straley (Andrea), Jim Straley, Mary Smith (Bill), Martha Miller (Bill), Gil Straley (Maria), Ben Straley (Robin), Michelle Overfelt (Mike); grandchildren...
Joel D. Jordan
Jan 30, 2017
age 74 years, of Papillion, Nebraska. Preceded in death by parents William and Lilly; brothers James and Gary Jordan; sister Florence Eason. Survived by wife Yong Min son John D. Jordan (Kelli Rhoades); granddaughter Mia; brother Eafrus Jordan; sisters Alicetene (Don) Garner, and Sherry (Roger) Easonall of Arkansas, Gail Waggonerof Illinois; numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, February 2nd, 5:007:00...
Justice E. Janssen
Jan 29, 2017
age 80 years, of Bellevue, Nebraska.Graveside service was held at St. John Cemetery - Bellevue, Nebraska.
John C. "Jack" Krca
Jan 26, 2017
age 87 years, of Papillion, Nebraska Preceded in death by sister Elsie Semrad. Survived by wife Rita; children Jenny (Mike) Miller, Jill Krca, and Joni (Dan) Miller; grandson Brian Booker; great grandson Jonathon Booker; sister Kay Sperstad. Visitation Tuesday, January 31st, 5:007:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial Service Wednesday, February 1st, 11:00 a.m. Bethany Funeral Home Chapel. Interment Omaha...
James J. Buscher
Jan 26, 2017
age 72 years, of Omaha, Nebraska Preceded in death by parents Clarence Sr. and Henrietta Buscher. Survived by wife Elaine; children DeeDee (Tom) Reding, Debbie (Rick) Gibilisco, Cindy (Jim) Eischeid, Jimmy (Toni) Buscher; grandchildren Toni, Kaitlyn, Chris, Justin, Jessica, Kaylee, Courtney, Casey, Chase, Mitchell, Sami and Amanda; great grandchildren D.J., Caden, Emmi, and Colton; brothers Sam, Bob, Jack, and Donnie...
Gary A. Shipley
Jan 25, 2017
age 57 years, of La Vista, Nebraska. Preceded in death by parents and 2 brothers Survived by partner of 28 years Kim Brazda; children Amanda (Chad) and Jesse Shipley; grandson Jack; brother Lyle Shipley. Visitation with family Saturday, January 28th, 2:004:00 p.m. Bethany Funeral Home Chapel. Memorials requested to the family.
Virginia I. Kempf
Jan 24, 2017
age 78 years, of La Vista, Nebraska. Preceded in death by parents Christian and Leona Bayer. Survived by husband Edward A. Kempf; children Thomas E. Kempf and wife Kimberly, Kenneth J. Kempf and wife Mickey; grandchildren Kristin (John) Chandler, Erin (Trevor) Houser, Ryan Kempf, Lynsay (Cody) Luchsinger; great-grandchildren Arabella and Brady Luchsinger; brother Frances Bayer; sisters Alvina Ortmeier and Pat...
Rita Marie Heinzman (Miller)
Jan 24, 2017
age 86 years, of La Vista, Nebraska.Preceded in death by husband John; brother Jerry (Joan) Miller. Survived by niece Bernie (Lane) Pacha; nephew George (Shelly) Miller; sister-in-law Pauline Thompson; brother-in-law Eugene Heinzman; many great and great-great nieces and nephews. Rita will always be remembered for all the joy and love she brought to those who loved her. Special thanks to...
Irene M. Kawa
Jan 22, 2017
age 87 years, of Ralston, Nebraska. Preceded in death by husband John; son Tom; grandson Timothy Brennan; great grandson Matthew Jankovich. Survived by children Marilyn (Terry) Brennan and Jeff Kawa; daughter-in-law Debbie Kawa; 8 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sister Jean (Toby) Dellamano; sisters-in-law Kay Gentleman and Joan Kawa; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation at St. Gerald Catholic Church (96th and...
Patricia M. Castro
Jan 21, 2017
age 83 years, of Omaha, Nebraska Preceded in death by husband Louis Castro; first husband Donald F. Caito; daughter Jerri Ann Caito; granddaughter Patricia Jacobs; sister Rita Quigley. Survived by children Donald F. Caito, Roni Cunningham (Chuck), Lisa Castro, and Lu Ann Castro Jacobs (Dave); numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; brothers Victor Solano (Mary) and John Solano (Jean).Visitation Wednesday, January...
Carolynne A. Blann
Jan 20, 2017
age 75 years, of La Vista, Nebraska Preceded in death by parents Edwin and Frances Kilber; sister Donna; brother John; father-in-law Dorral. Survived by husband Jim; children James, Doug (Michelle) and Brenda; 6 grandchildren; brothers Doug, Butch and Kevin; sister Kathy; mother-in-law Dessie; numerous nieces, nephews, in-laws, and other relatives.Visitation at St. Columbkille Catholic Church- Papillion Wednesday, January 25th, beginning...
Glen J. "Whitey" Hayes
Jan 19, 2017
age 84 years, of Omaha, Nebraska. Preceded in death by wife Sandy; son Terry Lerdahl; beloved pet Tiny. Survived by sons Don (Sue) Lerdahl and Tim (Jill) Lerdahl; 13 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren. Visitation Tuesday, January 24th, after 5:30 p.m. with Funeral Service 7:00 p.m. Bethany Funeral Home Chapel. Interment at a later date. Memorials will be directed by the...
Chad E. Harper
Jan 18, 2017
age 44 years, of Omaha, Nebraska Preceded in death by parents Donald and Marlene Harper. Survived by sister Shelly (Tom) Berka; brothers Brad (Sherrie) Harper and Chris Harper; nephews Matthew and Alex Berka; nieces Michaela and Candace Harper; great nephews Liam, Nathan and Noah Berka.Memorial Service Sunday, January 29th, 12:00 noon Bethany Funeral Home Chapel.
Lou Ann H. Ryan-Nordell
Jan 17, 2017
age 78 years, of Ralston, Nebraska. Lou Ann was born in Rogers, Nebraska to Jacob and Helen Ritzdorf. She grew up in rural Howells, Nebraska and graduated from Howells High School in 1954. She attended St. Catherines School of Nursing and graduated in 1958. Lou Ann was an RN at St. Catherines and then later at Bergan Mercy Hospital. In...
Helen A. Hardy
Jan 13, 2017
age 42 years, of Omaha, Nebraska Preceded in death by fathers Cecil Henson and James Henson Survived by husband John; children Jed, Brandy, Caleb, Kelly, Sophia, Eliza, and Lewis; parents Effie and Kent Christensen; brothers and sisters Cecil (Kerry), Jesse (Kasey), Penny (James), and Logan (Stevie). Visitation Wednesday, January 18th, 6:008:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral Service Thursday, January...
Karin D. Broich
Jan 13, 2017
age 71 years, of Omaha, Nebraska Survived by her husband Bill; son Michael Smith (Lisa); daughter Mara Everett; brother Larry Welborn. Visitation Thursday, January 19th, after 5:00 p.m. with Vigil Service 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, January 20th, 10:00 a.m. at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church (41st and J Streets). Entombment Westlawn-Hillcrest Cemetery Mausoleum. Memorials...
Merle L. Carstens
Jan 9, 2017
age 74 years, of Plattsmouth, Nebraska. Merle retired from OPPD Papillion Center as a Linecrew Foreman on November 1, 1999 after 35 years of service. Former City of La Vista Councilman. Preceded in death by son Eric; parents Willis and Mildred; brothers Kenneth and Eugene; sister Marjorie Seffron Survived by wife Pat; daughters Tammi (Steve) Schreck and Vicki (Jon) Zellars;...