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Recent Obituaries in La Vista, NE
Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the La Vista, NE area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.
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Bernice Theiler
Mar 25, 2015
age 91 years, of Omaha.Preceded in death by sister Marjorie T. Spidell.Survived by nephews Donald, Daniel, and Dennis SpidellVisitation Saturday, March 28th, beginning at 10:00 a.m. with Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Bethany Funeral Home Chapel. Interment St. Mary Magdalene Cemetery.
Rita A. Scheiding (Marshall)
Mar 20, 2015
age 68 years, of Omaha, NEPreceded in death by parents Raymond and Bernice Marshall; brothers Ray (Betty) and John; sisters Betty (Mike) McGovern and Kathleen Sanden; brother-in-law Gaines Owens.Survived by husband Roger; sons Bradley (Lisa) and Kevin; grandchildren Nicole (Christopher), Travis, Lindsay, Adam, Braden, and Reid; great grandchildren Colton, Kimberlyn, Brandon, Mckinzy, and Savannah; brother Robert Marshall; sisters Pat (Tom)...
Virginia M. Brazeal
Mar 19, 2015
age 86 years.Preceded in death by husband Richard.Survived by daughters Barbara (Dennis) Robinson, Laurie Barber, and Kelly (Rich) Koesters; sons Daniel (Bonnie), Edward (Linda), Richard, William (Kim), John (Marie), and Gene; 22 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.Visitation Tuesday, March 24th, after 3:00 p.m. with Vigil Service 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral Wednesday, March 25th, 9:20...
James M. "Jim" Smith
Mar 17, 2015
age 81, La Vista, NE.Preceded in death by wife Shirley; brothers Bob and Kenny Smith; sister LaVerda PetersenSurvived by sons Michael (Lucy), Mark (Cindy) and Pat; daughters Nancy (Steve) Kozol, Kathy (Tom) Koley; 14 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; sisters Arlene Audus and Lorraine WagnerVisitation Sunday, March 22nd, after 5:00 p.m. with Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home....
James M. "Jim" Mcgovern
Mar 17, 2015
Preceded in death by mother Betty and father JamesSurvived by daughter Patra Pakiesergrandson Luke Pakieserbrothers Dan, Joe and Terrysisters Judie Stull, Jenny Kelly (Rebecca Monohon), Jean Romsa, and Liz (Curtis) Tatemany nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousinsVisitation with family Monday, March 23rd, after 10:00 a.m. with Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. Bethany Funeral Home Chapel. Memorials requested to the family.
Mechail M.
Mar 17, 2015
Funeral Service Friday, March 27th, 11:00 a.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church - Ralston. Interment Papillion Cemetery - Papillion, NE.
Michael J. Gassert
Mar 16, 2015
age 58 years, of La Vista, NE.Preceded in death by parents Charles and HelenSurvived by wife Julie; daughters Michaela (Lee) Kortus and Cortney (Josh) Girmus; 4 grandchildren; brothers Allan (Kathy) and Chuck (Laurie) Gassert; sister Vicki (Gary) NoltingVisitation with family Thursday, March 19th, after 4:00 p.m. with Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial Service Friday, March...
Tonja Lynn Anderson
Mar 15, 2015
age 61 years, of La Vista.Preceded in death by father Lewis McDaniel; sister Candi McDaniel; special companion Butch Miles.Survived by mother Lucy McDaniel; daughter Kristi (Mark) Curren; grandsons Dillon and Shelby CurrenVisitation with family Saturday, March 21st, after 10:00 a.m. with Memorial Service 11:00 a.m. Bethany Funeral Home Chapel. Memorials requested to the family.
Sylvia B. Swinarski
Mar 14, 2015
age 90, Omaha, NE.Preceded in death by husband George; brothers Edward, Leonard, Harold and Larry Hurt; sister Violette GrintSurvived by daughter Mary (Michael) Goshinska; grandchildren Matthew and Marisa; sisters Virginia Studt and Darlene Bussell; nieces and nephewsVisitation Tuesday, March 17th, after 5:00 p.m. with Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral Wednesday, March 18th, 9:50 a.m. Bethany...
Edward J. Nemec
Mar 13, 2015
age 83, Omaha, NE.Funeral Sunday, March 22nd, 3:00 p.m. Bethany Funeral Home Chapel.Interment Monday, March 23rd, 2:00 p.m. Voss Mohr Cemetery.
Theresa A. "Terry" Labedz
Mar 13, 2015
age 69 years, of Bellevue, NE.Preceded in death by parents Stanley and Bernice LabedzSurvived by sisters Jeannette "Jan" McReynolds - of Omaha, and Antoinette "Toni" (Mike) Lenagh - of Bellevue; brother Frank (Sherri) Labedz - of Omaha; numerous beloved nieces and nephews.Visitation begins Monday, March 16th, at 5:00 p.m. with Vigil Service 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral Tuesday,...
James Hugh Redden
Mar 12, 2015
age 76 years, Papillion, NE.Survived by wife of 60 years Beverly; children James, Jr., Cindy Jolly, Chris, and Randy; 10 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; sister Barbara Edwards and Lois CooleyPrivate family funeral service. Memorials requested to the Salvation Army.
Jerry D. Webster
Mar 12, 2015
age 74, Ralston, NE.Preceded in death by parents Lyle and Florence Webster; granddaughter Valerie WebsterSurvived by wife Jeannette; sons Tod (Bill Shaw) and Bret (Jaime); granddaughter Alexa Webster; brother Pete (Linda) WebsterVisitation with family Monday, March 23rd, after 6:00 p.m. with Memorial Service 7:00 p.m. Bethany Funeral Home Chapel.
Corey S. Hudson
Mar 10, 2015
age 44 years, of Omaha, NE.Preceded in death by father Jack C., brother Chad, grandparents Brooks W. and Helen L. Crawford, grandmother Bertie M. Blake.Survived by mother Janet; brothers Jack Edward, Ethan and TrevorVisitation Wednesday, March 18th, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. with Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral Thursday, March 19th, 10:00 a.m. Bethany Funeral Home...
Helen M. Crnkovich
Mar 6, 2015
age 92 years, of Omaha.Preceded in death by parents Joseph and Martha Crnkovich; brothers Anton, George Sr., Joseph, and Nicholas Crnkovich; sisters Mary M. Gregurich, H. Josephine Crnkovich, Ann Supenski, and Martha Callahan; nephews Christian B. Gregurich, George Crnkovich Jr., and John P. "Jack" Gregurich Jr.Survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins; precious pet poodle "Sparky".Special thanks to the staff...
Kenneth L. Lawver
Mar 3, 2015
age 79 years, of Ralston, NE.Preceded in death by wife DoloresSurvived by daughter Jackie; granddaughters Rachael and Lindsee; grandson Austin; great granddaughter Wylloh; sister Janice Riha; sister-in-law Elaine Bobbitt; many nieces and nephewsVisitation Friday, March 6th, after 5:00 p.m. with Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, March 7th, 10:00 a.m. St. Gerald...
Richard T. Sobczak
Mar 1, 2015
age 89, Fullerton, CA.Formerly of Omaha. Preceded in death by wife Anne and son StuartSurvived by daughters Andrea (Michael) Burke and Benita McConnell both of CA grandchildren Jennifer Walker, Matthew McConnell and Melanie Catalano great grandchildren Anthony, Jackson and Sofia Walkersister Virginia WashburnVisitation Friday, March 13th, after 4:00 p.m. with Vigil Service at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral...
Joyce E. Smith
Mar 1, 2015
age 86, Bellevue, NE.Joined in death by son Laurence, Jr.Survived by husband Laurence C. Smith, Sr. CMSgt, USAF, Retiredchildren Linda (Tom) Graumann, Mary Yarborough, and Mark Smith8 grandchildren8 great grandchildren1 great - great grandsonVisitation with family Thursday, March 5th, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Vernon E. Lamberte,
Feb 28, 2015
age 79Preceded in death by wife Shirley, mother Margaret Rhoten, father Vernon E. Lamberte, Sr., sister Margie Bowen, son-in-law Carl CasterSurvived by daughters Kim Caster and Judy (Terry) Vachalgranddaughter Sarah Yarbroughgreat grandsons Jacob Carl Yarbrough, Benjamin Ryan Yarbrough, Jaxson Lamberte Koboldmany nieces and nephewsVernon passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family and friends. Special thanks to the...
Rosemary C. Cavlovic (Skradski)
Feb 28, 2015
age 85 years, of Omaha, NE.Preceded in death by husband Michael.Survived by sons Michael (Patti), Jim (Chari), and Patrick (Patti) Cavlovic; daughter Liz (Dave) Carroll; grandchildren Shane, Marlee, David, Erick, Mauricio, Lindsey, Courtney, Jack, Ashley, and Jessica; sister Kathryn Ecker; brother Ed (Marlene) Skradski; several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephewsVisitation at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church (36th...
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