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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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Jessica E. Knipping

Jessica E. Knipping

Jan 3, 2009

Preceded in death by grandparents Rudolph and Agnes, grandfather Billy Survived by parents Katrina and Jeff sister Amanda brother Tyler grandmother Elvira numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins Interment Calvary Cemetery.

Gladys M. Evers

Gladys M. Evers

Dec 30, 2008

age 85, Omaha Born December 8, 1923 Preceded in death by husband Dale R., and brother Clarence Granquist Survived by children Robert (Saundra) Evers, Steven (Jill) Evers grandchildren Kelly Evers, Brandi Tate, Alissa Evers, Christian Evers, Ryan Evers, Tom Rusk, Jon Rusk 4 great-grandchildren sisters Opal Harder, Leona Lessman numerous nieces, nephews, and close friends Interment Cedar Dale Cemetery. Memorials...

Irene Knoblauch

Irene Knoblauch

Dec 27, 2008

age 89, of Omaha Preceded in death by husband Leo and son John Survived by son and daughter-in-law Tom and Patty - Chicago, IL grandchildren Dana and Nicholas - Chicago, IL Jessica Knoblauch - Houston, TX daughter-in-law Lauren Brey-Knoblauch sister and brother-in-law Peg and Jack Steinbacher Private Interment. In lieu of flowers, memorials requested to Christ Child Society.

Donna J. (Unruh) Bothwell

Donna J. (Unruh) Bothwell

Dec 27, 2008

age 73, Omaha Preceded in death by husband Harry Bothwell, son Danny Joe Unruh Survived by children John (Pam) Unruh, Bob (Billie) Unruh, Duane (Chris) Unruh, Steve Unruh, Susan (Maurice) Savage, Joni (John) Madsen 11 grandchildren 6 great-grandchildren brother Ralph Worthington, Jr. many nieces and nephews Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Walter S. Swierczek

Walter S. Swierczek

Dec 26, 2008

age 78, Omaha Preceded in death by parents Thomas and Mary sisters Kate Anson, Rose Rusterholz, Vernie Kaczmarek, Genevieve Skokan, Victoria Swierzek brothers Stanley, John, Frank, and Joe Swierzek Survived by wife Theresa son Edward grandson Thomas (Melissa) Swierczek great-grandchildren Gage, Hunter, Madison, Kate Rose, Ella sister Mary Skokan numerous nieces and nephews member of FOE #154, American Legion Post...

Michael A. Moore

Michael A. Moore

Dec 26, 2008

age 37, Omaha Survived by wife Tracy Skalak father Ron Griffin mother Anedra Hatfield step-mother De Griffin brothers Ricky (LaDonna) Moore, Danny (Annette) Moore, Ron Griffin Jr., Matthew Griffin, Harold Hatfield sisters Donna Griffin, Anedra Marie Hatfield, Jennifer Griffin grandmother Anedra Newton in-laws Art & Bernice Skalak, Doran (Cristi) Skalak, Amy (Dan) Walsh Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of...

Joan M. Jenny (Wisnieski) Mathews

Joan M. Jenny (Wisnieski) Mathews

Dec 26, 2008

age 92, Omaha Preceded in death by husband George, grandson Douglas Drvol. all brothers and sisters Survived by daughters Pat and husband Gene Drvol Donna Mathews, Kathy Mathews 9 grandchildren 10 great grandchildren cousins Mary Ann Pawlusiak, Helen Wisnieski numerous nieces and nephews neighbor Agnes Zielinski Interment St. John's Cemetery.

Robert J. Andersen

Robert J. Andersen

Dec 25, 2008

age 84, Ralston Preceded in death by wife Delores, parents and brothers James and Richard Survived by children Kathy and husband Bob Andrlik Robert and wife Valerie Andersen Kristie and husband Steve Harrison Tom and wife Pam Andersen Tim and wife Vicki Andersen Kim Andersen 22 grandchildren 12 great-grandchildren former son-in-law Jay Becklun Military honors by American Legion Post 331....

Kathleen V. Linn

Kathleen V. Linn

Dec 21, 2008

age 87, Omaha Born May 2, 1921 Passed away December 21st Survived by husband Tom daughter Marylou (Jim) Sova grandchildren Jamie (Larry) Sova-Mulder Scott Sova 5 great-grandchildren nephew Richard (Janie) Kitzmiller Interment St. Johns Cemetery.

Floyd A. Beam

Floyd A. Beam

Dec 21, 2008

age 84, Omaha Survived by wife Dorothy children Steven and wife Candy Sam Distefano and wife Jody Sandy and husband Doug Kathy, Judy 8 grandchildren 10 great grandchildren baby girl Molly Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Mausoleum. Military honors by American Legion Post 331.

Donald E. Nollett

Donald E. Nollett

Dec 4, 2008

age 78, of Omaha Passed away December 4, 2008 Preceded in death by father Felix Oliver, mother Evelyn Swihel,step-father Harvey Swihel Survived by his loving wife Evelyne children Don Jr. (Deb), Peggy, Marty, Jeff, Jerry (Nancy) grandchildren Jereme, Kristin, Michael, Justin, Cory, Trevor, Tyler sister Helen (Ted) Leger 3 nieces and 1 nephew Interment Westlawn-Hillcrest Cemetery. Memorials to Multiple Myeloma...

William L. Krehmke

William L. Krehmke

Dec 3, 2008

age 90, Papillion William was born and grew up in Grand Island, NE. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII, playing in the Army Band. He had a lifelong love of music and played in many dance bands including seventeen years with the Joe Lukesh Czech Masters. He owned the Squirt Bottling Plant in Grand Island for many years...

Patrick J. Vejvoda

Patrick J. Vejvoda

Dec 3, 2008

age 44, Omaha Preceded in death by mother Patricia Survived by wife Shelley children Ashley, Eric, and Max father and step-mother Gary and Linda Vejvoda brother Joe (Kris) Vejvoda sisters Lisa (Brian) Parizek, Sonya (Mike) Vetick many nieces and nephews In lieu of flowers, memorials requested to the family for the childrens education trust fund.

Hattie J. Adamson

Hattie J. Adamson

Dec 3, 2008

age 88, Omaha Survived by husband Charles E. Jr. son and daughter-in-law Chuck and Cheryl Adamson grandchildren Amy Doan, Lisa Bryson great-grandchildren Nicole, Haley, Alex Private interment.

Robert L. Onnen

Robert L. Onnen

Dec 1, 2008

age 60, of Parker, CO Passed away in Omaha on December 1st after a short illness. Bob served his country for twenty years as a member of the Armed Services. Survived by wife Sandra L. daughter Anica L. Onnen son Chris L. parents Eugene and Eileen Onnen brother David (Paulette) sisters Arna Christine (Ollie Jr.) Sargent, Mary Onnen father-in-law Frank...

William M. Sr. Sander

William M. Sr. Sander

Dec 1, 2008

age 85, Omaha Born Oct. 2, 1923 in Marpod, Romania Preceded in death by wife Dorothy, brother John Survived by daughters and sons-in-law Susan and Dave Erickson, Cathy and Dave Kozlik, Deb and Jeff Zimmerman son and daughter-in-law Bill Jr. and Marie Sander grandchildren Mike (Joselyn), Dan (Ashley), and Steven Erickson, Katie (Adam) Hart, Jenny and Jeff Kozlik, Kayleigh and...

Steve Aksamit

Steve Aksamit

Nov 19, 2008

age 61, Ralston, NE Survived by wife Sheryl son Jon Aksamit daughters Allison (Joe) Hunerdosse, Jill Aksamit grandchildren Ivan Hunerdosse, William Ruben parents Dennis and Betty Aksamit brother Allyn Aksamit sisters Chris (Mark) Naslund, Gwen George nieces and nephews Interment Evergreen Cemetery - Beatrice, NE. Memorials requested to Mosaic.

Marie A. Trojan

Marie A. Trojan

Nov 19, 2008

age 88, Omaha Preceded in death by parents, four brothers, one sister survived by husband Charlie son Greg (Roslyn) - Colorado Springs, CO sister Agnes Oborny - David City, NE sister-in-law Mildred Masek - Omaha Interment St. John Cemetery. Memorials to St. Joseph Church (1723 S. 17th St., Omaha, NE 68108)

Anna Geno Dreger

Anna Geno Dreger

Nov 16, 2008

age 77, Omaha Geno was an outgoing, spiritual family oriented person who was loved by many and will be dearly missed by those who loved her. Preceded in death by husband Donald William Dreger grandson Daniel James Dorsey parents Fritz and Genoveva Anna Grober Survived by children Pamela Ann Vaughan Donald Fred Dreger Monika Angela Dorsey and spouse Jim Dorsey...

Dorothy J. Grace

Dorothy J. Grace

Nov 14, 2008

age 79, Bellevue Preceded in death by husband Martin Lee, parents John and Sophie Fibich, brothers Walter and John Survived by children Diane (Frank Jr) Onik - El Monte, CA Edward (Leona) Grace - Bellevue Denise (Fred) Bierma - Omaha grandchildren Stephanie Onik, Dan, Katie, and Doug Grace brothers Frank (Marge) Fibich, Edward Fibich, Joe (Stefi) Fibich sisters Mary Ann...

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