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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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Rosemary Maschka

Rosemary Maschka

Jun 21, 2014

age 81 years of Omaha, NEPreceded in death by father and mother Ralph and Delphine Maschka; brother Daniel; brother-in-law Thomas ValasekSurvived by sister Kathy Valaseknieces and nephewsVisitation begins Tuesday, June 24th, after 5:00 p.m. with Vigil Service 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral Mass Wednesday, June 25th, 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church (36th and Q Streets). Interment...

Evelyn Thompson

Evelyn Thompson

Jun 20, 2014

Age 91 years.Preceded in deathby husband Robert W. Jr.; son Bobby; daughter-in-law Penny ThompsonSurvived by childrenGary W. Thompson, James A. Thompson, David C. (Kelly)Thompson, Richard E. (Kathryn) Thompson, Patricia A. (Jeff) Meisinger, William M. (Vicki) Thompson; 12 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildrenVisitation Monday, June 23rd, after 5:00 p.m.with South Omaha F.O.E. #154 Memorial Service6:30 p.m. and Parish Vigil Service7:00 p.m....

Mary E. Emodi

Mary E. Emodi

Jun 18, 2014

Preceded in death by parents John and Alma Ginther; sisters Alma Denke, Flo Conroy, and Dolores ZelinskySurvived by husband George Emodisons Mark (Julie) Emodi, George (Maureen) Emodi, and Stephen (Mariane) Emodidaughters Terri (Jerry) HubenkaandKathy (David) Rainsgrandchildren Aimee (Brian) Dixson, Kyle and Katie Hubenka, Jon, Alyssa, and Stephanie Emodi, Matthew, Maggie, Michael, and Andrew Emodi, Kaleena, Malia, and Alexia Rains, Emily...

Lanny Joe Kress

Lanny Joe Kress

Jun 17, 2014

age 69, Omaha, NE.Preceded in death by father Elmer Kress, mother Leona Kress, brother Lance Kress, sister Lona Underwood. Survived by children David Kress, Jackie (John) Torczon, Lisa Spooner; grandchildren Davie, Sammy, Paula, Ashley, Paula Nichole, Christopher; 9 great grandchildren; brothers Lamont (Terri), Larry (Kathy); sister-in-law Annie Grieves; best friends Dallas and CrackerCelebration of Life at Joe Bananas (10thPacific) Friday,...

Nancy A. Schlemmer

Nancy A. Schlemmer

Jun 17, 2014

Preceded in death by husband William H.,parents Charles and Vlasta "Sammy" Hlavka.Survived by sons and daughters-in law Terry and Ann of Omaha, NE, Tony and Donna of Kingston Springs, TN; granddaughter Taryn (Mark) Merwald of Millard, NE; grandsons Alex (Tara) Smith of Hampton, VA and Alex Smith of Kingston Springs, TN; great grandchildren Berkley, Riley, Meila; many nieces and nephews...

Rudy F. Stoysich

Rudy F. Stoysich

Jun 14, 2014

age 89 years, of Omaha, NE. Preceded in death by parents Thomas and Elizabeth Stoysich; brothers Tom, Al, and Frank; sister Helen Survived by beloved wife of 66 years Rita children Norman (Cathy), Patty (Geoff) Hammond, Ken (Michelle) grandchildren Ryan, Sarah, Matt, Allie brothers Paul (Peggy), Joe, Jim sister-in-law Marilyn Stoysich numerous nieces and nephews Visitation at St. Stanislaus Catholic...

Loretta D. Gatewood

Loretta D. Gatewood

Jun 12, 2014

age 92, Ralston, NE.Preceded in death by husband James Edwarddaughter Karen Jean BrannonSurvived by daughter Linda Kay (Jim) Bestson James Gatewooddaughter Penny S. (Joe) Cassidy4 grandchildren6 great grandchildrenVisitation Monday, June 16th, after 9:00 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. all at St. Gerald Catholic Church (96thQ St.). Interment Calvary Cemetery.

Virginia J. Nickell

Virginia J. Nickell

Jun 11, 2014

age 89, Papillion, NE.Preceded in death by husband Jay NickellSurvived by sonsLarry (Marlene) Nickell and Norman (Kathy) Nickellgrandchildren Lori, Linda, Larry, Lonnie, Virginia, Kevin, Norman Jr., Lisa and Randynumerous great grandchildren and one great-great grandchildfamily friend Al AlcarazVisitation Thursday, June 12th, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.Funeral Friday, June 13th, 1:00 p.m. Bethany Funeral Home Chapel.Interment Graceland Park...

Delmar E. "Del" Reed

Delmar E. "Del" Reed

Jun 8, 2014

age 69, La Vista, NE.Preceded in death by grandson Cristopher Reed; parents Leonard and Virginia; sister Donna Reed.Survived by wife of 43 years Barbara; children Theron (Bonnie), Teresa (Tom) Tinsley, Tammy Reed, Leonard (Andrea); 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; sister Shirley Doffin; nieces and nephewsVisitationwith familyMonday, June 16th, after 5:00 p.m. with Memorial Service7:00 p.m. Bethany Funeral Home Chapel....

Theresa A. Zadina (Stuczynski)

Theresa A. Zadina (Stuczynski)

Jun 6, 2014

age 78 years,of La Vista, NE Preceded in death by brothers Carl, Ed, and Stan; sister Loretta.Survived by husband Joe; children Bob (Kathleen), John, Tom, Sharon (Frank) Fowler, Charlene (Joe) Kurtz; grandchildrenAmanda, Allison, Lucy, Matthew, Mark, Cara, Kayla, Jake, Angie, Katie, and Joe; brothers Joe (LuEtta) Stuczynski and Frank (Lucille) Stuczynski; sisters Regina Syslo and Sr. Charlene Stuczynski, OSF; numerous...

James R. "Jim" Whitney

James R. "Jim" Whitney

Jun 6, 2014

age 70Preceded in death by parents William and Catherine; brothers Bill and John Whitney; sisters Margie Grutel and Karen LuehringSurvived by children Lorna (Rick) Stotz, Michelle (Ben Rodriquez) Whitney, James Jr. (Jenny);brothers and sisters Pat Hearon, Harvey Whitney, Kathy Carey, Dan Whitney, Bob Whitney, Bev Rodgers, and Rick Whitney; numerous nieces, nephews, and other family and friendsVisitation with family Thursday,...

William A. Yost

William A. Yost

Jun 5, 2014

age 88, Omaha, NE.Preceded in death by wife Evelyn, parents and brotherSurvived by children David (Svetlana)Patrick (LuAnn)Lori (Tom) SchnepelGary (Janell)Michelle (Judd) KnudsenMikegrandchildren Daniel, David, Brian, Jennifer, Jeff, Amanda, Ben, Justin,Jaesey, Austin, Zaksisters-in-law Marie Yost, Dorothy (Richard) Oles, Rita Wernernumerous nieces and nephewsUS Army WWII Veteran, retired Omaha Police Department Officer and member of American Legion Post 331.Visitation Tuesday, June 10th,...

Lawrence J. Wasikowski

Lawrence J. Wasikowski

May 31, 2014

CDR USN (Retired),age 68 years of Omaha.Preceded in death by parents Joseph J. and Antoinette M. WasikowskiSurvived by wife Teresa H. Wasikowskisons Joseph and wife Lisa Wasikowski - Seattle, WAMichael Wasikowski - Lawrence, KSgranddaughter Helena Rosebrother (Reverend) Ron Wasikowski - Bellevue, NEuncle Raymond Swiercek and wife Molly - Omaha, NEbrothers-in-law and sisters-in-lawmany nieces, nephews, and cousinsVisitation begins Thursday, June 5th,...

Joseph W. "Joe" Gushard

Joseph W. "Joe" Gushard

May 31, 2014

age 79 years, of Bellevue, NE. Preceded in death by daughter Laura Ann; parents Joseph and Lucy; brothers Paul and Ralph; sisters Evelyn Krupicka and Joanne RosenthalSurvived by wife Rosemary; daughters Jane Gushard; Catherine Ann (Jeff) Hartung, Patricia J. (Kevin) Koziol; son Joseph M. (Shelly) Gushard; 10 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephewsVisitation Tuesday, June 3rd, after 5:00...

Lucille V. Bland

Lucille V. Bland

May 31, 2014

age 95 years. Resident of Brighton Gardens of Omaha where she was wonderfully cared for.Preceded in death by husband Lloyd Survived by son and daughter-in-law Larry and Donna Bland - Lees Summit, MO; daughters and sons-in-law Shirley and Roland Strong - Omaha, NE, Dee Ann and Jeffery Hoefer - Grand Island, NE; 6 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; 1 great-great granddaughter;...

Fred W. Plumb

Fred W. Plumb

May 28, 2014

age 81, Papillion, NE.Preceded in death by son DaleSurvived by wife Virginiason Michaelbrother Roysister Katherine Riceother family and friendsVisitation Sunday, June 1st, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home.Funeral Monday, June 2nd, 10:30 a.m. Bethany Funeral Home Chapel.Interment Hillcrest Memorial Park.Military honors by Papillion American Legion.

Virginia M. Becker

Virginia M. Becker

May 22, 2014

age 86 years of Omaha. Preceded in death by husband Gerald; parents Frank and Irene Kudlacz; brothers Chuck and Tom Kudlacz.Survived by son and daughter-in-law Steve and Peggy; daughter and son-in-law Sally and John; grandchidlern Sammi, Dan, Noah, and Brett; sisters Alice Bartels and Connie CzyzVisitation with family at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church (32nd and Frances Streests) Tuesday,...

Carolyn A. Nekuda

Carolyn A. Nekuda

May 19, 2014

age 67, Bellevue, Nebraska. Preceded in death by husband Leon; son Lee; parents Don and Edith FuksaSurvived by son Jeffrey Nekudagrandchildren Dylan and Katrinasisters Judy (Dick) Hook and Patty Trippbrother Donald Trippnieces and nephewsdaughter-in-law Sheila NekudaVisitation Wednesday, May 21st, 4:00 -8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment Thursday, May 22nd, 2:30 p.m. at Saint John Cemetery (36th and Chandler- Bellevue,...

Harold L. "Red" Grote

Harold L. "Red" Grote

May 18, 2014

Preceded in death by daughter Kathy Landolt-Roberts. Survived by wife of 60 years Mary "Saya" Grote; children Gary (Jacqueline) Landolt, Sandra (Larry) Jones, Dan (Mignon) Grote; 10 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; sister Margaret Coates; numerous nieces and nephews Visitation Wednesday, May 21st, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral Service Thursday, May 22nd, 10:00 a.m....

Jo Ann Grote (Garner)

Jo Ann Grote (Garner)

May 18, 2014

age 82, of Omaha. Preceded in death by parents Harvey and Janella Garner; brother Robert Garner.Survived by husband Daryl; sister Kathy (Tom) Ahrens; son Dan (Candy) Grote; daughter Nancy (Jeff) Smith; grandchildren Alaina (Chris) Hughes, Brandon (Kristine) Smith, Shannon (fianceJustin Blackledge) Smith; great granddaughter Kyleigh Hughes, and two future great grandchildren on the way; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and...

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