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Recent Obituaries in La Vista, NE
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John J. Poulicek
Jun 14, 2010
age 82, June 14, 2010 Retired Omaha Fire Captain. Preceded in death by parents John and Helen, step-father Frank Beloyed, sister Ceil Radanovich, step-brother Frank Beloyed Jr. granddaughter Laury Poulicek Survived by wife Lois sons and daughters-in-law John and Rosemarie, Dave and Maureen, Joe and Shawn daughters and sons-in-law Debby and Mike Kaipust, Lynn and Wayne Melcher, Rosemary and John...
Robert J. Joe Rodriques
Jun 12, 2010
age 67, Oct. 5, 1942 to June 12, 2010 Bellevue. Preceded in death by parents Joseph and Emily Survived by wife of 24 years Janet children Sonja (Victor) Cantu, Rayna (David) Collins, Jason Dorsey, Julie Rodriques, Jessica (Joshua) McClusky 14 grandchildren brother Richard (Brenda) Rodriques sister Betty Rodriques nephews Billy and Robert Rodriques Military honors by the Offutt Air Force...
John S. Michalak
Jun 8, 2010
age 84, Omaha Preceded in death by parents Stanley and Jennie Michalak,brother Joseph, sisters Stacia Tatara, Lorraine Bartunek, Agnes Savatovic, Joan A. Handzlik survived by many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, great-great nieces and nephews, and cousins. Msgr. Michalak was ordained on May 19, 1951 in Omaha. His assignments as associate pastor included the following parishes: St. Margaret...
Dorothy V. Knauber
Jun 7, 2010
died June 7, 2010, age 101, born in Elizabeth, Indiana on October 9, 1908. She is preceded in death by her husband of 72 years Lawrence Knauber; her son Kenneth Knauber of Omaha; her son Ronald Knauber of Littleton, CO; her sisters Virginia Hintz of California and Mary Jo Green of Arizona; and her brother Glenn Johnson of Los Angeles....
Helen B. Kaluza
Jun 7, 2010
age 82, Omaha Preceded in death by husband Florian, son Leonard Survived by daughter and son-in-law Marilyn and Jerry Boukal grandsons Adam (Val) Boukal, Alex (Kristen) Boukal sister Josephine Jasiak sister-in-law Clare Sorich nieces and nephews Interment St. John Cemetery. Memorials requested to Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church.
Mary Clare Shepoka (Hartung)
Jun 4, 2010
Preceded in death by husband Clifford V. Shepoka Survived by sons: Cliff (Kathie)Shepoka, Don Shepoka, Bill Shepoka and Tim Shepoka daughters: Susie (Lynn) Danaher, Sharon Shepoka, and Peggy (Mark) Sullivan 12 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren brother: Richard Hartung sisters: Dorothy Zukowski and Micky Kuzela sister-in-law: Virginia Hartung Interment: St. John Cemetery-Bellevue, NE In lieu of flowers, memorials requested to...
Margaret A. Vanek
Jun 4, 2010
Preceded in death by mother Evelyn Forman Survived by husband Dennis son: Dean and wife Julie, granddaughters Evelyn and Charlotte son: Dale and wife Collene and granddaughter Allison Eggelston father: Joseph Forman sisters and brothers-in-law: Bev and Vic Riha, Carol and Wally Kozicki honorary brother: Bob Kocourek dearest friends: Cindy and Phil Wright
Richard R. Doescher
Jun 2, 2010
age 52, May 27, 2010 LaVista. Survived by parents Ronald and Janet brother Mark (Leslie) - Kansas City, MO sister Deanna Shull - Kansas, City, MO nieces and nephews Interment Calvary Cemetery. Memorials requested to the Heart Assoc.
Rosella T. Feuerbach
Jun 1, 2010
age 85, June 1, 2010 Papillion. Preceded in death by husband James Survived by children Ron (Jean) Feuerbach Gail (John) DeBoer Lori (Jerry) Wees Lynn (Alan) Paul 9 grandchildren, 2 step-granddaughters Interment Calvary Cemetery.
Shirley V. Ness
Jun 1, 2010
age 77, June 1, 2010 Omaha. Preceded in death by husband Oliver, brother Harley Olson, sister Phyllis Faber Survived by son and daughter-in-law Randy and Gayle Ness daughter and son-in-law Cheryl and Jim Fitzgarrald grandchildren Samantha and husband Jason Cleland, Rachel Ness, Rebecca Fitzgarrald step-grandchildren Amy and husband Tom Bomberger, Jessica and husband Chad Wyman, Adam Fitzgarrald great grandchildren Samantha...
Charles E. Butch Stevenson
May 28, 2010
age 67, May 28, 2010 Papillion. Preceded in death by parents Charles Stevenson and Dorothea Stevenson-McNary Survived by wife Joyce children Dan (Yvonne) Tammy (Mark) Pykiet Mark (Shiela) Brian (Florence) grandchildren Jeremy, Cameron, McKenzie, Kristy, Kimmy, McKayla, Lexi brother Eli Stevenson sisters Dorothea Slizoske, Linda Lacey, Charlotte Stachowski
Mary L. Mary Lou Baratta
May 26, 2010
age 82, May 26, 2010 Omaha Preceded in death by husband Louis Sr, parents, sisters, brothers Survived by sons Gary, Lou (Andi), Tony (Jody), Danny (Denise) grandchildren Gary Jr., Heather, Marc, Gina, Angela, Anthony, Zachory, Brandon, Mackenzie, Cameron, Shane great-grandchildren Taylor, Bree, Olivia, Maggie, Blake brother Ray Bevins Interment St. Mary Cemetery.
Daniel D. Sasich
May 24, 2010
age 26, May 24, 2010 Omaha. Preceded in death by grandparents David and Gladys Gautier, uncle David Gautier Survived by parents Peter and Ann sister Lauren Sasich grandparents Metro and Marion Sasich aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends Entombment Resurrection Cemetery Mausoleum.
James A. Walla
May 21, 2010
March 29, 1917 - May 21, 2010 Born in Clarkson, NE, Jim served in the US Army Infantry and Coast Artillery before coming home to marry his beloved Cecelia, his wife of 63 years. He was a carpenter and member of the Carpenters Union #444 as well as a devoted member of Immaculate Conception Church. Preceded in death by wife...
Kevin W. Freeman
May 20, 2010
age 41, May 20, 2010 Omaha. Preceded in death by parents William and Betty (Rupp) Freeman Survived by children Ryan and Nathan Freeman step-daughter Valerie wife Cassandra sisters Shereen Frey, Kelly Wanner brother William O. Freeman best friends Rick and Sheila Johnson In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family.
Joseph Stodolka
May 19, 2010
age 74, May 19, 2010 Preceded in death by son Michael, parents Thaddeus and Caroline Survived by wife Rita son Ted son and daughter-in-law Tom and Allison daughter and son-in-law Cari and Steve McWilliams daughter Lynn Fredrich daughter-in-law Kip Stodolka grandchildren Jason, Chad, Matt, Abby, Megan, Wendy. Josh, Hannah, Kody brother John (Shirley) Stodolka sisters Catherine Leuck, Theresa Pinkes, Loretta...
Richard J. Dick Jensen
May 18, 2010
age 85, Omaha June 2, 1924 to May 18, 2010 Survived by wife of 57 years Ruth sisters Eleanor Otos - CA, Marianne Johnson - NV, Marge Sabaliauskas - Omaha, Joanne McGlade - Council Bluffs nieces and nephews preceded in death by parents Morris and Mary Jensen brothers Eugene (Marion), Maurice, Joseph sister Evelyn (Nick) Shuput Interment Hillcrest Cemetery. Military...
Richard O. Dick Brennan
May 17, 2010
age 83, May 17, 2010 Papillion. Preceded in death by daughter Karen Brennan, son-in-law Jim Kirk, parents Dr. and Mrs. William Brennan, brothers Bill and Bob Brennan Survived by wife Dorothy daughter Diane Kirk sons Terry, Bill (Mary Beth), and Jimmy grandchildren Michael and Patrick Kirk, Megan Brennan, Josh (Barb), Joe and Julia Brennan great grandsons Nathan, Owen, and Robert...
Alan N. Brenner
May 16, 2010
age 62, Omaha Preceded in death by parents Norbert and Ardie Brenner brothers Andy and Curt Brenner Survived by wife Sharon daughter Beth brother and sister-in-law Stuart and Robin Brenner sister-in-law Lynn and Sam Walsh mother-in-law Mary Lou Botos niece Mindy (Scott) Pflanz nephews Tim and Sam Brenner Military honors by Millard American Legion Post 374 and V.F.W. Post 8334....
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