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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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Kathryn A. Ludemann
Sep 30, 2009
age 73, Omaha Preceded in death by son David, brother Dick Abbenhaus Survived by husband Bill son and daughter-in-law Steve and Paulette granddaughter Wendy, great-granddaughters Madison and Liberty son and daughter-in-law Mike and Ellen, granddaughters Emily, Sarah, Katie son and daughter-in-law Joe and Sue grandchildren Andy, Nick, Joey, Jenny daughter and son-in-law Nancy and Brian Soukup granddaughters Melissa, Kim, Jessica...
John O. Jones
Sep 26, 2009
age 69, La Vista Preceded in death by mother Lorraine Belle Jones, father Oliver ???Ollie??? Jones Survived by wife Judy daughter Jennifer Jones grandson Jody Jones sister Alice Katherine Poole Flag presentation by Papillion American Legion Post 32.
Karol Cymbalista
Sep 26, 2009
age 85, Omaha Survived by wife Janina children Joe (Teri) Cymbalista, Donna (Ray) Julian,Kristine (Don) Thompson, Rick Cymbalista, Steve Cymbalista 9 grandchildren 5 great grandchildren 2 sisters, nieces & nephews in Poland Interment St. John Cemetery.
Mary Louise (Staskiewicz) Phillips
Sep 26, 2009
age 83, Omaha Preceded in death by husband Ludwig Survived by children Stephen (Linda), Christine (Ben) Bach, Robert (Ronnie), Carl, Suzanne Hall, Mary (Vijay) Israni, and George 9 grandchildren 4 great grandchildren Interment Bohemian Cemetery.
Teresa K. Penke
Sep 25, 2009
age 55, Papillion Preceded in death by parents Bob and Gertrude Piel, sister Judy Piel Survived by husband Randy children Kelly (Jason) Shaffer, Jason Penke, Luke Penke granddaughter Jaylee Jo Shaffer sister Cheryl Piel mother-in-law Opal Penke brothers-in-law Roger (Beth) Penke, George (Patty) Penke numerous nieces and nephews Interment Cedar Dale Cemetery. Memorials requested to the family.
Vaclav J. Kotrba
Sep 23, 2009
age 83, Omaha Preceded in death by parents Joseph and Mary, brother Joseph, sister Rita Survived by daughter JoAnn (David) Soukup son John Kotrba grandchildren Katie and Ben Soukup, Tyler and Emily Kotrba brother Stanley (Joan) Kotrba - Wichita, KS sisters Mary Ann Curtiss - Alliance, NE Ludmilla (Victor) Stamos - Minneapolis, MN nieces and nephews Interment Friday 10:30 a.m....
Infant Sandra D. Lemi
Sep 23, 2009
Survived by parents Leah and Dennis Lemi sister Sarah brothers Mahas and Daniel Interment Calvary Cemetery.
Betty J. Bartunek
Sep 22, 2009
age 76, Omaha Preceded in death by husband Paul Bartunek, sisters Donna Vines, Beverly Gosch, Wanda Laparco, Joela Fornash Survived by sons Paul (Nancy) Bartunek, Don (Kathy) Bartunek,Randy (Kelly) Bartunek daughters Linda (Jim) Kusek, Sandy (Steve) Heiman, Judy (Tom) Bauer grandchildren Paul, Christy, Brandon, Jenny, Brenda, Kimberly, Brad, Scott,Stacy, Steven, Don, Charles, Randy, Andrew, Amanda, Ryan 10 great-grandchildren sisters Joyce...
Richard M. Meyers
Sep 20, 2009
age 68, of Omaha Preceded in death by parents Ralph M. and Alice (Kush) Meyers survived by sisters Patricia (Mick) Marsicek, Phyllis (John) Whitney nephew Mick (Joanne) Marsicek nieces Mary Alice (Todd) Wade, Theresa Robinson, Connie Whitney, Linda (Jim) Kay Interment St. Marys Cemetery.
James Jim Ehlert
Sep 11, 2009
age 61 - September 11, 2009, Omaha U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran Recipient of The Bronze Star Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster Preceded in death by parents Budd & Margaret brothers Bill & Chuck Survived by sister Mary (Rick) Barlow nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephew, cousins, and many dear friends A Memorial Gathering with Military Honors by Ralston American Legion will be...
Stanislaus Golik
Sep 7, 2009
age 93 of Omaha He was ordained to the priesthood in 1939 at Senj, Croatia. He then served for four years as supervisor of a boarding school for Catholic boys at Senj. From 1943 to 1945, he was assistant Pastor of Assumption Cathedral in Senj. He emigrated to Rome, Italy in 1945. From October of 1945 until 1947, he served...
John E. Sobczyk
Sep 6, 2009
Survived by wife Mary C. Sobczyk (Kolodziej) children: Br. Stan Sobczyk, F.S.C. Lucille (Ronald) Ratcliff Jim Sobczyk grandchildren: Suzanne M. (Tim) Brown Becky (Phil) Todd Katie (Justin) Erspamer great-grandchildren: Tyler, Nicholas and Andrew Todd Abby and Luke Brown brother: Ed Sobczyk sister: Bernice Golden Interment St. John's Cemetery-Bellevue, NE
Donald F. Sudbeck
Sep 5, 2009
age 70, of Omaha Survived by wife Jeanette step-children Bill Lyons, Jill Druskis, Jenna Buckley 5 step-grandchildren brothers Bob, Duane, Harold, Merlin sister Charlotte Bohlin numerous nieces and nephews Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials requested to the church.
Eva K. Udovic (Cupich)
Sep 4, 2009
age 91, of Omaha December 22, 1917 - September 4, 2009 She was preceded in death by her husband Thad (Ted) Udovic parents Blaz and Rose (Gradicek) Cupich sisters Mary Kresnik, Catherine Pacholski, Jane Brachold and Sr. Mary Blaise R.S.M. brothers John Cupich, Blase Cupich, Steven Cupich and Matthew Cupich. Eva is survived by sisters Stella Sheehan, Rose Daniels, Ann...
Conrad V. Dubas
Sep 2, 2009
age 84, Omaha Survived by wife Dorothy (Skocz) children Alice (Tom) Lanier Gary (Jane) Dubas Linda (Leonard) Petitti Terry Dubas Connie (Doug) Paskach 12 grandchildren 5 great grandchildren brothers Eldon and Bernard sisters Ruth Kula and Beatta Nabity dear friends Tammy and Tom Klimisch and children Interment Resurrection Cemetery.
John H. Nowaczyk
Sep 1, 2009
age 85, of Omaha Survived by wife Mary son and daughter-in-law John J. and Pamela daughters and sons-in-law Helen and Tom Crouse Catherine and Roger Wismont daughter Lorraine Wagner 4 granddaughters 2 grandsons 3 great grandchildren brother and sister-in-law Mitchell and Mary Nowaczyk sisters Rita Werner and Bernice Bryan sister and brother-in-law Stella and Robert Stawniak numerous nieces and nephews...
William J. Bill Jr. Mcdowall
Aug 31, 2009
age 67 of Ralston Preceded in death by mother Viola, son Kevin, brother Owen Survived by wife Bonnie children Carie, Chris, Sr. (Shari), Bill (Kim), Bobby (Kristina), Craig (Sara), Kathy (Lamond) Secret father Bill McDowall, Sr. brothers Ken, Thomas sister Kay Murtha grandchildren Ashley, Christopher, Jr., Kevin, Bailei, Collin, Jacob, Derek, Blake step grandchildren Haley, Julian, Logan, Lamond, Jr. **Family...
William M. Miller
Aug 30, 2009
October 17, 1926 - August 30, 2009, La Vista WWII Army Veteran and long time employee of Goodyear in Lincoln, NE Survived by wife Elizabeth ???Betty??? children T.J. (Joan) Miller Michele (Victor) Hernadise Maureen Miller, Joe Miller, and Mona Miller step-children Jim (Cathy) Fader, Jane (John) Misiunas,Gary (Candy) Fader, Randy Fader, Kandie Myers, David (Susie) Fader, Mary Beth (Roger) Filter...
Robert F. Barnhart,
Aug 23, 2009
Preceded in death by parents Floyd & Lillian Barnhart son Robert Barnhart, Jr. brothers Richard Barnhart & Earl Anderson Survived by former wife Betty daughters Rita (Terry) Cameron, Ronna (Tom) Kerfoot daughter-in-law Pam Barnhart grandchildren Jason Barnhart, Taylor Cameron, Christie & Cody Kerfoot brother Ronald (Jean) Barnhart sisters-in-law Rita Anderson & Connie Barnhart nieces & nephews
Willis H. Bud Allington
Aug 22, 2009
age 87, Yutan, NE Preceded in death by brothers Norman and Willard, sister Opal Vosler Survived by wife Edna ???Toots??? sister-in-law Mary Lou Smith many other relatives and friends In lieu of flowers, memorials requested to the family.
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