Maribethe Mrsny

Maribethe Squire Mrsny was born on October 5, 1938 in Omaha, Nebraska to Henry and Rosemary Squire. She grew up in Omaha where she attended Cathedral High School, graduating in 1956. Maribethe met the love of her life, Richard “Dick” Mrsny where they both worked, at JC Penney’s in downtown Omaha. They were married on September 7, 1957 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Omaha and celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary in 2018, prior to Dick’s death. They were blessed with four children: Deborah, Michael, Stephen and David. They raised their family in Omaha until moving to Riverside Lakes, south of Waterloo in 1972. Maribethe loved the lake, gardening and taking care of the many birds in the area. She enjoyed being a member of cooking clubs, card clubs and participating in social groups at the lake. Maribethe and Dick owned and operated three businesses, Mapleview Press, Omaha Rubber Stamp Company and House of Trains. The “train shop” has since been passed down to her son David, the third generation in the business. Maribethe and Dick loved to travel, both domestically and internationally. In their travels they visited Russia, China, Japan, Mexico and Canada. They especially liked to ride the Euro Rail throughout much of Europe, stopping in some of their favorite Countries: Germany, Poland, Holland, Switzerland, Denmark, France and Italy. One of her favorite meals was pork roast, dumplings and sauerkraut. Maribethe was a cooking enthusiast, avid reader and loved taking care of the birds in her yard. She was kind, generous, dedicated to her family and the Catholic Church. She found immense joy being with her children and grandchildren. Maribethe and Dick were parishioners at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, in Elkhorn, NE for 46+ years. Maribethe passed away on January 9, 2023 at Val Haven Care & Rehabilitation Center in Valley, Nebraska at the age of 84 years, 3 months and 4 days. She was preceded in death by her parents Rosemary and Henry Squire, her husband Richard and son Stephen. She is survived by children: Deborah (Bill) Podrazo, Michael (Kim) Mrsny and David (Marci) Mrsny, all of Omaha. Grandchildren: Nick, Abbey (Nick), Brad (Brittany), Greg (Jess), Leah, Niki, Max, Jordan (Barron) and Taylor. Great grandson Hank and great granddaughters Blakely and Braelynn. Funeral Mass at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Elkhorn, NE on Monday, January 16 at 10:30 AM with visitation one hour prior to the service. Luncheon and Celebration of Life immediately following the Mass. Private interment St. John’s Cemetery, Bellevue, NE. Memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association or St. Patrick’s Growing In Faith Campaign.

Maribethe Mrsny

October 5, 1938 - January 9, 2023