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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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Marion Claire Kleyla

Marion Claire Kleyla

Oct 17, 2024

In Loving Memory of Marion C. Kleyla

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marion C. Kleyla at the age of 89.

Marion was born on June 8, 1935, in Kansas City, Missouri to Ernest and Florence Schmidt.

Marion's cousin introduced her future husband (Jack) at a dance at...

Mary Ann Ness

Mary Ann Ness

Oct 14, 2024

Mary Ann Ness was born on December 29, 1946 to Thomas and Viola(Eilts) Crelly in Mitchell, SD. She grew up and received her education at Notre Dame High School, graduating class of1964.

Upon graduation, Mary attended Presentation College. She then began working in medical records in St Joseph Hospital in Mitchell, SD. Mary went on to work...

Philip H. Comer

Philip H. Comer

Oct 13, 2024

Philip was preceded in death by his Father Philip H. Comer, Jr.

He is survived by his mother Judith Comer; children Courtney Conrad, Hannah (Keegan Glynn) Comer, Dylan Comer; sister April (Dan) Riley, Angela (John) Kollekowski, brother Jeff (Michelle) Comer; and many more family and friends.

Rudy Thomas Strong

Rudy Thomas Strong

Oct 12, 2024

Rudy was preceded in death by his father Jack Strong; paternal grandparents Thomas H. and Verna Strong; maternal grandparents Rudy and Margaret Turek.

He is survived by his mother Mary Strong; brother William (Michelle) Strong; sisters Ami (Scott) Kayser and Terri Strong; uncle Daniel (Connie) Turek; and many nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Pauline Nunzia Frodyma

Pauline Nunzia Frodyma

Oct 12, 2024

Pauline was preceded in death by her husband Irvin Frodyma; parents Tony and Mary Oddo.

She is survived by her children Ted (Judy) Frodyma, Chris (Curt) Kawamoto, Deb (Mike) O'Connor and Teresa (Charlie) Meyers; 12 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren and  great great grandchildren; and many family and friends.

Robert William Mcmahon

Robert William Mcmahon

Oct 10, 2024

Full Obituary Notice pending at this time.

Richard J Stopak

Richard J Stopak

Oct 9, 2024

Richard was preceded in death by his parents Edward and Helene Stopak; brothers Louis (Virg), Edward (Elaine), Jerome Stopak, sister Pat Kush; son-in-law Rod Hackett. He is survived by his loving wife Patricia Stopak of 62 years; children Donna Hackett, Kenneth Stopak; grandchildren Kelsie, Thomas (Arika) and Kyle Stopak, Caleb Hackett and Serena (Luke) Watne; brothers Alfred (Phyllis), John (Janet)...

Carol Jean Bogacz

Carol Jean Bogacz

Oct 9, 2024

Carol Jean (Miller) Bogacz was born July 2, 1953 in Denison, Iowa to Ray and Mary (Petersen) Miller, the youngest of five children.  She was educated in Ida Grove, Iowa and graduated from Schleswig, Iowa High School in 1971.  She then majored in accounting at Dana College in Blair, NE and graduated in 1975.

Carol started working...

Dorothy M. Hunt

Dorothy M. Hunt

Oct 9, 2024

Dorothy May Buckle Hunt died Wednesday, October 9, 2024, with her family by her side.

Dorothy was born on February 15, 1934, in Worland, Wyoming to Frank and Dorothie Buckle.

Dorothy grew up in Worland, graduating from Washakie County High School in 1952.

She earned her diploma in Airline Communications working as a...

Connie Finney (Shonka)

Connie Finney (Shonka)

Oct 4, 2024

Born July 25, 1942, in Hastings, Connie spent her childhood in Columbus, NE. At age ten she contracted bulbar polio, spending months in an iron lung before making a miraculous full recovery. Connie moved to Bellevue in 1969 and then to Omaha in 2000. Above all else, love was Connie’s guiding force. Caring for others, building community, and service...

Dave Paul Brunt

Dave Paul Brunt

Oct 4, 2024

David was preceded in death by his parents M.C. and Daisy Brunt and his brother Marvin Haines.

He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years Kathleen Brunt; children Kevin (Kathy) Brunt, Kim (Marian) Brunt, Kris (Mike) Warrick, Karla Brunt, Krissy (Jeff) Fletcher, Brian (Evelyn) Kaut, Leann (Bryan) Volz, Renee Brunt; grandchildren Becky, Eric, Amber, Ashley,...

Richard Paul Richt

Richard Paul Richt

Sep 29, 2024

Richard Paul Richt was born in Omaha, Nebraska on June 30th, 1957. A valedictorian of Bryan High School’s class of 1975, Rick was the first in his family to attend college, earning a Regents Scholarship to the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. In 1979, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Finance and went on to achieve his...

Robert E. Sorenson

Robert E. Sorenson

Sep 26, 2024

Robert was preceded in death by his parents Jesse and Helen Sorenson; brother William Sorenson; sister Phyllis Allely. He is survived by his children Debbie Cline; Denise (Rob) Larson, Rob Sorenson, Jr.; sister Patsy (Pat) Harrahill; grandchildren Michelle (Justin) Lehan, Jessica (Wayne) Stephan, Rachel (Anthony) Balmer and Garrett (Lacey) Larson; great grandchildren McKenna, Teagan, Grayson, Talon, Ashton, Reid, Rune, Echo...

Janelle Ann Jourdan

Janelle Ann Jourdan

Sep 22, 2024

Janelle was preceded in death by her loving husband Kenneth Jourdan; parents Jerome and Dorothy Sehi; sister Linda Nielsen; brother Jerry Sehi.

She is survived by her children John (Joleen), Mike, Patrick (Dawn), Dan (Lisa) Jourdan; grandchildren Anthony (Paige), Jarrod, Phillip, Kelsey and Tyler Jourdan; great grandchildren Harper, Avery and Beckham Jourdan; sister Diann (Bill) Bornhoft; brothers...

Patsy Elaine Leming

Patsy Elaine Leming

Sep 16, 2024

Patsy was preceded in death her loving husband Kenneth E. "Doc" Leming; parents Wilber and Mildred DeHart; sisters Gayle (John)  Carter and Judy (Johnny) Bohon; brothers Michael (Linda) DeHart and Frank (Teresa) DeHart; granddaughter Courtney Leming; nieces Stephanie Parks, Rusann Garcia and Chantel Bohon; great nephew Blake Garcia.

She is survived by her children Marty (Julie) Leming,...

Jerry L. Harrison

Jerry L. Harrison

Sep 16, 2024

Jerry was preceded in death by his wife Donna L. Harrison; parents George and Gloria Harrison; sister Patty; brother Bobby. He is survived by his children Dennis (Shannon) Harrison; Christopher Harrison and Jennifer (Jeff Luberski) Harrison; grandchildren Jett Harrison, Tate Horn, Valorie Harrison, Abigail Harrison, Dylan Diggins, great grandchild Elijah Arellanes; sister Helen Burt; sister-in-law Marie Largente and many more...

Kurt Joseph Lindner

Kurt Joseph Lindner

Sep 13, 2024

Kurt was preceded in death by his father Earl B. Lindner and brother Thomas L. Lindner. He is survived by his mother Frances V. Lindner; brothers Frank (Cynthia) Lindner, Jake (Mindy) Lindner; nieces Paige and Neenah Lindner; daughter Candice and son Andy; and many family and friends. Memorials may be directed to St. Bernadette Catholic Church or the Ronald McDonald...

Leila Sue Hensley

Leila Sue Hensley

Sep 2, 2024

Leila Sue Hensley, known lovingly as Sue, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2024, in LaVista, NE, at the age of 77. Born on November 12, 1946, in St. Joseph, MO, she was the younger sister of her brother Alvah.

Sue spent most of her life in and around St. Joseph before moving to Omaha, NE, with...

Timothy Brandon Gillespie

Timothy Brandon Gillespie

Aug 30, 2024

Timothy Brandon Gillespie, born January 22nd, 1988, left us on Friday, August 30th, 2024. Timothy was preceded in death by his older brother, Brandon, and grandparents Shirley Gillespie and Dean & Neomi Hascall. Survived by his parents, Tim & Theresa Gillespie, sister Jennifer (Chris Kraus), brother Brian, grandfather Howard Gillespie, nieces Maiah Sanderson and Liyah Gillespie-Kraus, and nephews Brandon...

Gus T. Pallas

Gus T. Pallas

Aug 27, 2024

Gus was preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife of 63 years Rose Pallas; parents Tom and Fania Pallas, and brother George Pallas.

He is survived by his children Frances (Mark) Grieb and Michael (Tara Baccam) Pallas; grandchildren Brian and Lauren Grieb; sisters-in-law Fanija Pallas and Maria Kostic; nieces Mary (Troy) Sporcic and Teri (Gorki)...

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