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...
Dennis H. Saint
Apr 25, 2015
age 68 years, of Bellevue, NESurvived by wife Suzanne; children Stephani Keene (David), Denice Johnson, Terry Saint, Jerry Saint (Colleen); 16 grandchildren; brother Ron SaintVisitation with family Friday, May 1st, after 5:00 p.m. with Memorial Service 7:00 p.m. Bethany Funeral Home Chapel. Memorials requested to the family.
Shirley J. Petersen
Apr 23, 2015
age 84 years, of Omaha, NE.Preceded in death parents James O. and Caroline Petersen; brothers and sisters-in-law James L. and Margy, Edward and Virginia; beloved pet dog and companion Marcus.Survived by nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, great-great nieces and nephews.Visitation Sunday, April 26th, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral Service Monday, April 27th, 10:00 a.m. at...
Jane A. Stackhouse
Apr 21, 2015
age 63 years, of Ralston, NE.Survived by husband John; daughters Sarah (Nicholas) Scott and Abbey Stackhouse; grandchildren Haiden and Ella; sister Lois PiggottMemorial Service Saturday, April 25th, 1:00 p.m. Bethany Funeral Home Chapel.
Clyde R. Woods
Apr 21, 2015
age 78 years, of Papillion, NE. Owner and operator of CE Woodworking and for many years Clyde breed, raced and owned race horses.Preceded in death by parents Gene and Ruth Woods; brother Donald; sister Joan.Survived by wife Beverly; children Linda (Daryl) Buckman, Larry, Randy, and Clyde "Russ" Jr. (Melissa) Woods; grandchildren Rachel Willis, Ryan (Lisa) Willis, Jacob Woods, Shanyia Woods;...
Linda L. Peters
Apr 19, 2015
age 64 years, of La Vista, NE.Preceded in death by parents Leonard and Cecelia; brothers Jerry, Leonard "Pete", and Ted (Theresa).Survived by son Michael (Denise); grandchildren Ciara, Caslyn, and Colton; brother Tom (Pat) Peters; sister Janice "Cookie" (Mike) Miller; sisters-in-law Jeanie Nobis and Lucille Peters; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.Visitation with family Monday, April 27th, beginning at 6:00...
Helen W. Sorenson (Clayton)
Apr 19, 2015
age 98 years, of Omaha, NE.Preceded in death by spouses Jesse Sorenson and Sam Clayton; grandson Rick Sorenson.Survived by sons William (Marjorie) and Robert Sorenson; daughters Phyllis (Donald) Allely and Patricia (Patrick) Harrahill; 12 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; 11 great-great grandchildren.Visitation Thursday, April 23rd, after 10:00 a.m. with Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Bethany Funeral Home Chapel. Interment Hillcrest Memorial Park.
Floyd E. Hermanson
Apr 16, 2015
age 85 years, of Omaha, NE.Preceded in death by brothers Roy, Norman, Herb, and Ray; sister Elsie.Survived by wife Margaret; children Sheryl (Scott) Elliott, Gordon and David (Brenda) Hermanson; 8 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; brother Harvey Hemanson; sister Martha Zajicek; numerous nieces and nephews.Visitation begins Friday, April 24th, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial Service Saturday, April...