Obituaries

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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Janet C. Hunter

Janet C. Hunter

Mar 5, 2024

Janet was preceded in death by her parents Richard and Garland Parkhurst; brother Kevin Parkhurst; daughter Connie Cook; great grandchild Rudy Requejo, Jr.

She is survived by her children Janey Edds, Michael (Lori) Cook, Holly (David) Dera, Richard (Susan) Cook, Thomas (Gabriella) Thompson, Robert See, Sandy Davis; sister Melanie Hawkins; and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews,...

Marvin Walter Aase

Marvin Walter Aase

Mar 4, 2024

Marvin Walter Aase was born on Saturday, August 10, 1935, in Detroit, Michigan, and passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024, in Omaha, Nebraska, at the age of 88 years. Marvin was preceded in death by his wife Patricia; mother Mary Oliver; and sister Martha. He is survived by children Marilee (Kenneth) Staab, Daniel Aase, and David (Kimberly) Aase; grandchildren...

Jayne E. Haney

Jayne E. Haney

Mar 2, 2024

Jayne was preceded in death by her parents Hewitt and Pearl Edwards; brother James "Jimbo" Edwards.

She is survived by her loving husband of 67 years David R. Haney; by Nieces, Laurie Bishop (Mike), Kathy Long (Tony), Deb Hopkins (Paul), Christy Werner (Dan), Julie Slaby (Tim); and several great nieces and nephews.

Johnny Joe Brezina

Johnny Joe Brezina

Feb 27, 2024

Johnny Joe Brezina, age 75, passed away at his residence in Papillion, Nebraska on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Johnny was born on May 29, 1948, in St. Paul, Minnesota, and was the second of seven children born to Joseph and Jeanette M. Brezina. He grew up on a farm near Stanton, Iowa, where he often reminisced about his childhood adventures....

Leonard J. Skala

Leonard J. Skala

Feb 26, 2024

Leonard "Len" Skala a La Vista resident, passed away February 26, 2024. He was born at Fort Bragg, Fayetteville, North Carolina to Mary Skala and graduated from St. Anne's High School - Lexington, NE. He married Linda Lathrop on January 25, 1969. Len served in the U.S. Navy and was proud to be a Seabee. Among Len's interest were restoring...

William Joseph Russell, Sr.

William Joseph Russell, Sr.

Feb 26, 2024

William was preceded in death by his parents William and Marguarite Russell; son James Russell. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years Terrie Russell; children Rich (Lora) Mannhalter, BJ (Jolynn) Russell; grandchildren Austin, Sydney, AJ, Chevy, Ian; great grandchildren Joey and Chessick; brothers Richard (Peggy) Russell, Michael (Shane) Russell; sisters, Tina (Mike) Smith, and Toni Gill; and...

Clara Jean Bruning

Clara Jean Bruning

Feb 22, 2024

Clara Jean Bruning was reunited with her beloved husband Larry on the evening of Thursday, February 22, 2024, at the age of 77 years.

Clara was preceded in death by her husband and her parents Rudy and Jean Yechout.

She is survived by her son Daniel; sister Cheryl (Kelan) Kowalewski and her daughter Mariel (Vern)...

Gerald "Woody" Hamele

Gerald "Woody" Hamele

Feb 21, 2024

Gerald J. (Woody) Hamele passed away peacefully in his home with his family on Wednesday, February 21, 2024.

Woody was born on November 13, 1941, in Morristown, MN, and was the middle child of George and Florence Hamele. He was raised in Waterville, MN. There he learned the value of hard work from his parents while reveling...

Harold Vernon Holtzclaw

Harold Vernon Holtzclaw

Feb 21, 2024

Harold Vernon Holtzclaw passed away on the morning of Wednesday, February 21, 2024, in Omaha, Nebraska, after a decade-long battle with cancer. Harold was born in Lees Summit, Missouri to parents Richard and Mary (Johnson) Holtzclaw and later served his country in the United States Air Force before retiring in 1997. Following his military retirement, he continued his passion for...

Larry David Robb

Larry David Robb

Feb 16, 2024

Larry was preceded in death by his parents Harold and Madeline Robb; brother Jerry Robb; sister Carolyn Kipp.

He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years Rose Mary Robb; sons Jeffrey Robb, Timothy (Sarah) Robb; grandchildren Courtney, Alyssa and Spencer; and many other family members and friends.

Larry attended Holy Angels grade school,...

Rochelle "Rosie" H. Thomas

Rochelle "Rosie" H. Thomas

Feb 16, 2024

Rosie was preceded in death by her brother Steven Skocz; parents Leo and Laura Skocz; grandson Jacob Hurd.

She is survived by her husband Norman Thomas; daughters Michelle (Bill) Hurd and Susan Thomas; son Matthew Thomas; sisters Sharon Zeleny, Sandra (Dick) Fisher, Marlene (George) Cheshek, Barbara (George) Tangerman, Roberta (Don) Cheshek; grandsons Joe (Kristen) Hurd and Josh...

Ralph F. Stankovich

Ralph F. Stankovich

Feb 14, 2024

Ralph F. Stankovich was born on December 21, 1929, to parents Frank and Helen (Perina) Stankovich, in Omaha, and died in Papillion, Nebraska, on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at the age of 94 years. Ralph is survived by his dear friends Jan Keplinger, Bill (Deb) Souza, Linda Luth, Sue Cornwell, his Saint Columbkille family, Deacon Bob Stier, the staff at...

Janet Elizabeth Pennington

Janet Elizabeth Pennington

Feb 13, 2024

Janet Elizabeth Pennington, 64, passed away at her home in Springfield, Nebraska, on the morning of February 13, 2024. Janet was born May 7, 1959, in Omaha, Nebraska to parents Frank C. and Stella Schweiger.

Janet attended Saint Stanislaus grade school, just blocks from her home, later graduating from Archbishop Ryan High School, and attended the University...

Dorothy A. Mally

Dorothy A. Mally

Feb 11, 2024

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Dorothy Zukowski; step-mother Dorothy Zukowski; step-sister Patty (John) McCormick; brother in law Jimmy Mally.

She is survived by her loving husband of 42 years Walter Mally; children Rebecca (Scott) Schippers, Brian (Laureen) Mally; brother John (Jeanie) Zukowski; grandchildren Cassandra (Michael) Barr, Jack and Jude Mally, great grandchildren...

Linda L. Bartlett

Linda L. Bartlett

Feb 9, 2024

Linda L. Bartlett passed away on the morning of Friday, February 9, 2024, in Dunlap, Iowa at the age of 76 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband David Bartlett; and two sisters.

Linda is survived by her daughters Sheri, Nineen, and Ashley; and too many grandkids and great-grandkids to count.

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Julie A. Rickabaugh

Julie A. Rickabaugh

Feb 6, 2024

Julie was preceded in death by her mother Nancy B. Rickabaugh; grandparents Alan and Bernice Winholt; beloved pets Smokey and Penny.

She is survived by her cousin Julie A. (Peter) Szczepanik; Aunt Kathy Kacmarynski; many more cousins, family and Friends.

Susan Gay Davis

Susan Gay Davis

Feb 6, 2024

Susan G. Davis: concerned more with the needs and wishes of others than with one's own.

Susan G. Davis was a simple, selfless, and loving friend to all who had the blessing of knowing her. She was a beloved wife, preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Gordon Lee Davis, Sr. Susan was a mother...

Joani Annette Jenkner

Joani Annette Jenkner

Feb 5, 2024

Joani was preceded in death by her Parents John, Jr. and Marceline Kollekowski; Mother and Father-in-Law Barbara Jenkner and David Diebel.

She is survived by her Loving Husband Robert C. Jenkner; Sisters Barb Washington, Kathy (Ernest) Vargas, Vickie Beecher, Cindy Wilson, Kim Larsen; Brothers Jerry Kollekowski, John Kollekowski III and Jimmy Kollekowski; Brothers-in-Law Donald (Lynne) Jenkner and...

James Ernest Raymond

James Ernest Raymond

Feb 5, 2024

James was preceded in death by his wife Coral Raymond, parents Ernest J. and Joyce V. Raymond; son Stephen Raymond; brother Charles E. Raymond; sisters Linda L. McKay and Eleanor Chanda; and great grandson Owen W. Otkin. He is survived by his wife Juanita Parker; daughter Vickie L. Raymond; son Michael E. (Tina) Raymond; grandchildren Melissa L. McCandless, Jimy (Benjamin)...

Kenneth Eugene Seffron

Kenneth Eugene Seffron

Feb 3, 2024

Age 87 years of Carter Lake, Iowa.  Kenneth was preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years Jean Seffron; parents John and Ester Seffron; son Kenny Seffron; brother John Seffron; sister Shirley Nanfito.

He is survived by sister Karen Grace; son Jerry (Tammy); daughter in law Carol; grandchildren Jerry Lee (Tricia), Randy, Nikole (Ben Reynolds),...

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