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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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Diane M. Bishop
Jun 5, 2024
Diane Marie Ingram was born August 22, 1948 in Omaha, NE to the late James and Kathleen (McBride) Ingram. Diane attended Sarpy Center NE, and graduated Springfield-Platteview NE high school class of 1966 where she was the Drum Majorette. Diane attended St. Catherine School of Nursing.
Diane Married Joe Bishop in June of 1968. To this union...
Eugene "Doc" Watson
Jun 4, 2024
Eugene "Doc" Watson was born on May 11, 1935, in Omaha, Nebraska to parents Clinton and Blanche (nee Francine) Watson. He passed away peacefully at Brookstone Meadows in Elkhorn, Nebraska, on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at the age of 89 years.
Doc was preceded in death by his wife Sandra; daughter Marlene; siblings Delores, Gary, and Leroy....
Thomas Francis Martin
May 29, 2024
Thomas was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years Joyce Lorraine Martin; parents Francis and Anna Martin; son Thomas Eckermann; brother Donald Martin; sister Kathleen Olsen; and former wife Ida Mary (McGill) Martin.
He is survived by his children Debra (Gerry) Hilde, Brian Martin, Susan Martin, Kelly Martin, and Terri Greer; grandchildren Cori (Dave), Chad...
Robert L. Rasmussen
May 27, 2024
Robert Louis Rasmussen was born September 25, 1964, to Lawrence and Jeannette Rasmussen. The fifth child of eleven, he tragically passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024, while innocently enjoying, unknown to him, what would be his final ride in life with us.
Bob attended Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary School. He then attended and graduated from...
Marynola Halgard
May 20, 2024
Marynola Halgard, beloved wife, mother, educator, and Catholic, entered eternal life on May 20, 2024. She will be sorely missed by her children and her friends, particularly those in her parish, Immaculate Conception. We, her children, were shaped by her strength and her incredibly strong spirit that carried her through her 90 years.
Marynola was born on...
Mary Lyn Wagner (Rawlings)
May 17, 2024
Mary Lyn Wagner (Rawlings) was born and raised in Nebraska City, Nebraska.
She had a love of horses at an early age and participated in local equine events growing up in Nebraska City. She later moved to the Omaha, Nebraska area and continued with her local horse shows with both Nebraska Pinto and Paint Associations, the Pony Express Riders of Council...
Donald C. Smith
May 10, 2024
Donald C. Smith passed away peacefully on the afternoon of May 10, 2024, at the age of 81 years, 8 months, 9 days.
Donald was preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years, Nancy; Parents Elmer and Loretta Smith; Brothers Walter and Robert Smith; Sister Beverly Oltman; their infant son Douglas and many dear sisters...
Bradley Alan Little
May 1, 2024
Bradley Alan Little, age 57, of Papillion, Nebraska, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, lovingly surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Robyn for 37 years; proud father of Andrew Alan (Amanda Simpson), Alicia Ann, and Zachary Earl (Sierra); loving grandfather to June Elizabeth, Samantha Jane, and Ellie Simpson; also survived by his parents Larry...
James Angus Spargo, Sr.
Apr 28, 2024
James “Jay” Angus Spargo was born October 18, 1945 in Boston, MA to Frederick and Maybelle (Beaton) Spargo. Although his father died early in Jay’s childhood, he later recounted to family a happy childhood with his mother and older brother Teddy. Jay fondly recalled as a child taking care of neighborhood pets, including dogs, cats, hens, a rooster, and...
Marjorie Ann Gowan
Apr 24, 2024
Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband Jerome D. Gowan; mother Marjorie Smoot and step father James Smoot; brother Don Scholle.
She is survived by her children Tony (Karen) Gowan, Troy (Staci) Gowan and Jennifer (Eric) Schlapia; grandchildren Tyler (Christine) Gowan, Kassie (Peter) Franco, Jarryd (Brooke) Gowan, Hayden (Jenny) Gowan, Tanner (Chae Miller) Schlapia, Sophie (Easton...
Yolanda R. Mcdade
Apr 18, 2024
Yolanda Rachel McDade was born December 16, 1967 in Omaha, Nebraska to Sam and Lee Esther McDade. She was the first of three children. At an early age she was often tasked with one assignment - to look after her little brothers. No matter how hard she tried, it seemed like mission impossible - because she was always double...
Albert "Abe" Goblirsch
Apr 16, 2024
Albert (Abe) N. Goblirsch was born May 24, 1932, in Woodstock, MN to Albert and Stella Goblirsch. He grew up in Dunlap, IA, joined the Army and was a Korean War Veteran. Abe married Mildred (Clare) Sullivan on November 22, 1954, at St. Cecilia Cathedral in Omaha, NE. He was a 4th degree Knight of Columbus and was a member...
John Frank Jankovich
Apr 15, 2024
John was preceded in death by his loving wife Monika E. Jankovich; parents Joseph and Anna Jankovich; grandson Matthew Joseph Jankovich; beloved brothers and sisters Margaret, Ann, Joseph, James, Irene, Rosemary, Elmer, and William. He is survived by his children John T. Jankovich, Jacqueline L. (Bruce) Larson, Jared R. Jankovich, Michael J. Jankovich; grandchildren John Andrew Jankovich, Kelsey Lee (Larson)...
Edward Scott Kriegler, Sr.
Apr 4, 2024
Edward Scott Kriegler, Sr. passed away unexpectedly on the afternoon of Thursday, April 4, 2024, in Schuyler, Nebraska, at the age of 57 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents Lawrence, Sr. and Loraine (Hun) Kriegler.
He is survived by his loving children Eddie, Emily, and Elizabeth; grandchildren Lawson and Legend; brothers Chuck...
Kathleen F. Kahl
Apr 3, 2024
Kathleen was preceded in death by her loving husband Duane Kahl; parents McKinley and Frances McIntosh; daughter Jana Buras; daughter-in-law Tonya; sons Steve Kahl and Stan Kahl; sisters Mary Jo Grote and Rosalyn Burns.
She is survived by children William, Kathy, Duane Edward, Charles (Cheryl), Thomas (Danielle) and Julie (Erik) Williams; son-in-law Tim Buras; grandchildren Karri (Scott),...
Matthew Robert Carlson
Apr 1, 2024
Matt worked at Shamrock Ready Mix as a driver for 20+ years where he trained many drivers and made many friends. He had a very strong work ethic.
Matt enjoyed spending his weekends camping at Riverview with family and friends. He loved being on the pontoon drifting down the river. Sitting around the campfire drinking, reminiscing, listening...
Allan W. Penney
Mar 28, 2024
Allan was preceded in death by his parents Bud and Betty Penney; siblings Richard Penney, Terry Penney and Cindy Pike. He is survived by his loving wife Lucy Penney; children Steve (Shanonn) Dewitt, Michael A. Penney; grandchildren Dusty Dewitt, Lindsay Dewitt Lincoln Dewitt, Hunter Penney and Jordan Penney; great grandchildren Leon Dewitt, Silis Dewitt, Claire Dewitt, Kinsley Dewitt; brother Duane...
Janel Carol Peterson
Mar 25, 2024
Janel was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Nadine Rehberg; nephew Jeff Rehberg.
She is survived by her son Ryan Peterson; brother John (Linda) Rehberg; nephew Tom Rehberg and many more friends of the family.
Dolly L. Abrams
Mar 22, 2024
Dolly came into this world a fighter and left it just the same. Never one for giving up, she was strong and resilient but warm and compassionate, equally. She passed away peacefully at home with her husband by her side on March 22, 2024 – just 8 days short of the 8th year anniversary of her own mother’s passing....
Earl Francis Mcgeorge
Mar 20, 2024
Earl Francis McGeorge, 89, passed away on March 20, 2024, in Georgetown, TX. Earl was born on June 8, 1934, in Omaha, Nebraska to Alvin McGeorge and Lillian Bartlett. Earl lived and went to school in Omaha, joined the Navy at 16, and served during the Korean War. When he left the Navy, he returned to Omaha to start his...
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