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Kenneth H. Kowalewski

1948 - 2025

BORN

1948

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

Bethany Funeral Home & Cremation Service

8201 Harrison Street

La Vista, Nebraska

UPCOMING SERVICE

Service

Aug. 13, 2025

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

St. Columbkille Catholic Church

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Kenneth Kowalewski Obituary

Kenneth H. Kowalewski

June 15, 1948 - August 5, 2025

Kenneth H. Kowalewski, 77, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, in Omaha. He was born June 15, 1948, in Loup City, Neb., to Harry and Zita (Goc) Kowalewski.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, Harry, and Zita Kowalewski; his brother, Karl Kowalewski; and son, Kyle Kowalewski.

He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Martha Kowalewski; his daughter, Ashley Kowalewski; his son-in-law, Tanner Weeast; his son, Ben Kowalewski; his daughter-in-law, Michelle Ruszin; his sister, Kathy Thompson; his brothers, Kelly and Kim Kowalewski; grandchildren, Freya and Zack; and nieces; and nephews.

Visitation to take place on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Bethany Funeral Home with a vigil service to follow at 7 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial to be held on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Columbkille Catholic Church (200 E. 6th St., Papillion, NE, 68046).

Burial Omaha National Cemetery.

Bethany Funeral Home

8201 Harrison St. La Vista, NE. 68128

www.bethanyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Omaha World-Herald on Aug. 10, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Kenneth Kowalewski

Aug

12

Rosary

7:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Bethany Funeral Home & Cremation Service

8201 Harrison St, La Vista, NE 68128

Aug

12

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Bethany Funeral Home & Cremation Service

8201 Harrison St, La Vista, NE 68128

Aug

13

Service

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

St. Columbkille Catholic Church

200 East Sixth Street, Papillion, NE 68046

Aug

13

Graveside service

12:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Omaha National Cemetery

14250 Schram Road, Omaha, NE 14250

Funeral services provided by:

Bethany Funeral Home & Cremation Service

8201 Harrison Street, La Vista, NE 68128

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Vfw Dist 10., Fra Branch 276, American Legion post 331, American Legion Dis

August 11, 2025

Thank you for your Service May you be Granted an Honorable and Restful Peace

M S

August 10, 2025

Thank you for your military service

T. D.

August 10, 2025

Thank you for your Military Service Ken.

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