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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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Kathleen M. Bellino
May 17, 2014
age 63, of La Vista, NE.Preceded in death by father Richard A. BellinoSurvived by mother Dorothy; daughters Carrie (Jon) Westbrook, Wendy (Justin) Iverson; son Jeremy (Samantha) Zerzan; 13 grandchildren; brothers Richard (Mary Kay) Bellino, Don (Valerie) Bellino; sisters Sandra Bellino, Margaret (Scott) Bunde; beloved friend Rich Funkhouser and his daughter LeahVisitation with family Tuesday, May 20th, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m....
John J. "Jack" Campbell
May 17, 2014
age 82, Omaha, NE.Retired employee fo the City of Omaha Permits and Inspection Department.Preceded in death by parents John F. and Catharine;brothers-in-law Dan Parr, Jack Parr, Dick Andrews, Jim Monaghan.Survived by wife of 48 years Bev; children John, Matt, Jane (Jim) Royal, Patty (Rob) Pechar; 9 grandchildren; sisters Georgann Parr andMary Parr; sisters-in-law Marian Monaghan and Shirley Andrews; nieces and...
Dennis D. Reynolds
May 12, 2014
age 81, Omaha, NE.Preceded in death by wife CorinneSurvived by sons Dennis Lee and Mark Waynegrandchildren, great grandchildren and his sisterVisitation Wednesday, May 14th, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.Funeral Service Thursday, May 15th, 10:00 a.m. Bethany Funeral Home Chapel.Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Memorials requested to the family.
Salvatore "Sam" Turco
May 12, 2014
age 83, Modesto, CA.Sam passed away peacefully at his home in Modesto, CA.He was born June 21, 1930 to Anthony and Louise Turco in Omaha, NE. On April 15, 1956, he married the love of his life, Kathleen Mernin at St. Cecilia's Cathedral. Sam was preceded in death by his parents, older brother Joe, and his loving wife who passed...
Gregory A. Jimenez
May 10, 2014
age 60, Omaha, NE.Preceded in death by parents Abundio and Shirley (Eubanks) Jimenezbrother Jeffery JimenezSurvived by daughters Lindsay and Kylie (Sergio) Jimenezgranddaughters Ashely and Deliasisters Yvonne (Jim) Kelly, Rosemary (Brent) Rice, Marcie Jimenez, Shelly (Joe) GazzoGreg graduated from Lincoln High School in Des Moines, IA in 1972. He went on to become an incredible salesman first in food service then...
Sam Vacanti
May 7, 2014
age 58, Omaha, NE.Preceded in death by parents Fred J. and Angeline Vacantinephew Freddy Boy VacantiSurvived by wife Pattisons Sam Jr. (Theresa) Vacanti and Tony (Cassie) Vacantigrandchildren Sammy III and Caitlyn Vacantibrother Fred (Carol) Vacantisister Grace (John) Rehakbrother John (Patty) Vacantinumerous nieces and nephewsVisitation Monday, May 12th, after 5:30 p.m. with Vigil Service at 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home.Mass...
Bonnie R. Miles
May 7, 2014
age 71, Omaha, NE.Preceded in death by husband Robert M. Miles, son Robert Keith Miles and sister Patsy C. Swope. Survived by daughters Dinah Miles, Janice Miles and Karen Miles all of Omaha; brother and sister-in-law Carl and Wanda Doiron - Houston, TX;brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Ken and Barb Miles - Hudson, WI, Dan and JoAnn Moen - Stillwater, MN; mother-in-law...
Beverly "Bev" Rydberg
May 6, 2014
age 78, Omaha, NE.Preceded in death by husband Chester and son Dannie RydbergSurvived by children Debbie (Mike) Bratcher, Dianna (Rolland) McCormick, Ralph Rydberg, Sr.;3 sisters and 5 brothers;15 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchildVisitation Thursday, May 8th, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.Funeral Friday, May 9th, 10:30 a.m. Bethany Funeral Home Chapel.Interment Hillcrest Memorial Park.
Dennis M. Janousek
May 1, 2014
age 51 years, of Omaha.Survived by son Michael Janousek; parents Jerry and Kathy (Rose) Janousek; brother David Janousek; nephews Drew (Cassi) Janousek and Shane Janousek; niece Lyndsey Janousek; lots of loving aunts, uncles, and cousinsVisitation with family Monday, May 5th, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. with Vigil Service 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral Mass Tuesday, May 6th, 10:00 a.m....
Roger Lee Hedin
Apr 30, 2014
Survived by wife Dolly; children Linda Sedlacek, Kevin Hedin, and Marla (Peter) Douskey grandchildren Thomas Sedlacek, Savina (Scott) Bavousett,Danielle, Heather, Krysta Douskey;great grandchildren Thomas Sedlacek and Skyler Bavousett; sister Jennifer (Dean) QuickPrivate family services.
Helene D. Kalous (Halda)
Apr 27, 2014
A 1949 graduate of Omaha South High School, Helenewas employed with Boys Town until 1969 and then Northwestern Bell and Qwest Communications from 1969 - 1992.Preceded in death by parents Frank and Anna Halda;brothers William and Edward Halda; formerspouse Joseph Kalous; step-son Don Kalous; 1 step-grandson: granddogs Cookie and Max.Survived by son Ron (Janice) Meredith - Omaha, NE; daughters Kathleen...
Mary Ann Magnuson (Majewicz)
Apr 22, 2014
ofOmaha, NE. Preceded in death by parents John and Ann MajewiczSurvived by husband of 61 years Bill "Fritz"children Carol (Bradley) Reese, Mike (Sue) Magnuson, Gail Magnusongrandchildren Eric, Sara, Jeffgreat grandchildren Ava, Ethan, Jacksister Dorothy (Amel) Schumannbrother George (Shirley) Majewicznieces and nephewsVisitation Thursday, April 24th, after 5:00 p.m. with Vigil Service 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial,...
Joseph Ostrowski
Apr 22, 2014
age 88, April 22, 2014Preceded in death by parents John and Tekla Ostrowskisister Bronia OstrowskiSurvived by wife Kazimiera Ostrowskidaughters Betty (Jim) Adam and Dorothy Ostrowskigrandchildren Michael (Melissa) Adam and Cathie (Arman) Pajnigargreat grandchildren James, Thomas, Ben, Ava, Madison, Matthew, McKennaother relatives in PolandVisitation Wake at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church (41st and J St.) Thursday, April 24th, beginning at 5:30 p.m....
Maurice S. "Reece" Pierce
Apr 18, 2014
Reece passed away at his home in Papillion at the age of 54 years aftera courageous difficult battle with lung cancer. He was born in Wichita Falls, Texas to James Stanton Pierce and Leta I. Pierce.He graduated from theUniversity of Nebraska at Omaha and received a Bachelor of Science in Geology. Reece was employed by United Parcel Service for over...
Shirley A. Von Dorn
Apr 14, 2014
Preceded in death by father ThomasSurvived by mother Shirley; brother and sister-in-law Thomas and Christine; sister Jean Marie; nieces Hope and Ella; aunts, uncles, cousins, and numerous friendsVisitation Monday, April 21st, after 5:00 p.m. with Vigil Service 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, April 22nd, 10:00 a.m. at St. Columbkille Catholic Church - Papillion. Interment...
John J. Whitney
Apr 12, 2014
Preceded in death by wife Phyllis J.; parents William and Catherine; brother Bill Whitney;sisters Margie Grutel and Karen Luehring Survived by daughters Mary Alice (Todd) Wade, Connie Whitney (Mike Dropinski), Linda (Jim) Kay; grandchildren Daniel Whitney, Alex and Whitney Reeves, Jake and Jason Kay; great grandchildren Alexander Whitney and Gavin Whitney; brothers and sisters Pat Hearon, Jim Whitney, Harvey Whitney,...
William C."Bill" "W" Wyszenski
Apr 11, 2014
Preceded in death by wife Theresa; son Richard; grandson Andy Wyszenski; daughter-in-law Mary Wyszenski; 2 brothers; 4 sistersSurvived by daughter Cheryl (Gene) Shaffar; sons Michael Wyszenski and Bill (Sandy) Wyszenski; 5 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; sister Dorothy HanakVisitation Sunday, April 13th, after 5:00 p.m. with Vigil Service 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial Monday, April 14th,...
Joyce Ann Burbach
Apr 10, 2014
A loving, spirited and courageous woman, Joyce passed away on April 10th due to complications associated with Parkinson's disease. She lived life on her own terms and passed that way too: at her home with her family by her side. Joyce enjoyed life, loved children, animals and nature, and always enjoyed a good prank. She was born on tax day,...
Timothy Jay Merrill
Apr 9, 2014
Preceded in death by parents Cecil and Helen (Flowerdew) Merrill, brother Patrick, and granddaughter AmeliaSurvived by wife Barbara; children Maggie (Brian) Stuart, Robert (Jenniffer), Marci'a, Christopher Manhart, and Maddie (Lucas) Sedivy; grandchildren Gena, Jessica, Bailey, Chloe, Octavian, Seth, Claire, Catalina, and Matthew; siblings Rodney (Gigi) Merrilland Tom (Joyce) Merrill; CeCe (Joe) Bechtel, Vivian Harris, Vicki (Dave) Mauro, and Sandy (Ed)...
Richard H. "Rich" Cuba
Apr 8, 2014
LaVista. Survived by wife Jeanette (Osentowski) Cuba; children and spouses Danette (Jeff) Lynch, Diana (Mike) Larsen, and David (Kalleen) Cuba8 grandchildren3 great grandchildrensisters Genevieve, Evelyn and HelenVisitation Friday, April 11th, after 5:00 p.m. with Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, April 12th, 10:00 a.m. St. Gerald Catholic Church (96thQ St).Interment Holy Sepulchre...
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