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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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John Zeleny
Jan 31, 2008
age 87, of Omaha Survived by wife Mildred step-son and wife Mike and Rose Swartzell step-granddaughters Michaela Swartzell Rene and husband Dan Janousek step-grandson Joey Janousek - LaVista sister Katarina Turkalj - Croatia Interment Calvary Cemetery.
Sunya J. Robinette
Jan 30, 2008
age 76, of LaVista Survived by companion Roger Goodrich children Theresa (Bob) Jehorek Jeanette Boyd Darlene Bliss Harold Robinette Steven Robinette 12 grandchildren 14 great grandchildren 3 brothers 1 sister nieces and nephews
Benjamin A. Davis
Jan 30, 2008
age 75, of LaVista Survived by wife Catherine sons and daughters-in-law Michael and Shelley - Exira, IA John and Tami - Exira, IA Matthew Davis and Paula - Omaha 2 grandsons, 3 granddaughters 3 great grandchildren 1 brother 2 sisters Interment 1:30 p.m. Oak Hill Cemetery - Coon Rapids, Iowa.
Robert M. Johnston
Jan 28, 2008
age 41, Omaha Lost his courageous battle with cancer on January 28, 2008. He is survived by daughters Taylor and Lindsey Johnston partner in love and life Angie Smith mother Sally Johnston brothers David and JoAnn, Marc and Russell, Jay and Tisha uncles, aunts, and cousins Military honors by American Legion 331. Interment St. John's Cemetery. Memorials requested to the...
Robert Lee Cleveland
Jan 22, 2008
age 80, of La Vista Survived by wife Lora Dale children Beckie Cleveland, Mark (Lee) Cleveland, David Cleveland, Stephanie (Matt) Keenum grandchildren Erin, Ben, Annie, Dani, Staci, Zach, Jake, Luke 5 great-grandchildren Military honors by Papillion American Legion.
Iva L. Joni (Johndreau) Carrothers
Jan 21, 2008
age 88, of Omaha January 21, 2008 Preceded in death by her son, Donald Kenny Carrothers II husband Donald Kenny Carrothers her parents and 12 siblings survived by children Diedre (John) Hausmann - Granger, IN Robert (Sherry) - Lake St. Louis, MO Timothy (Terri) - Centennial , CO Mark (Jane) - Omaha 8 grandchildren 6 great-grandchildren Memorials requested to the...
Rene J. Pete Desrosiers
Jan 20, 2008
age 79, of Omaha Preceded in death by son Daniel Survived by wife Shirley children Michele & Patrick Rooney Lisa & Ed Carrol Theresa & Alan Kopetzky Louis DesRosiers Barbara Oakley Gigi & Jayson Honeywell grandchildren Daniele, Margaret, Tyler, Kyle, Katie, Elizabeth brothers Raymond and Maurice DesRosiers sister Rita Mueller sister-in-law Eileen DesRosiers Interment Blair Cemetery - Blair, NE. Memorials...
Lottie Mary Czerwinski
Jan 19, 2008
age 86, of Omaha Preceded in death by parents Jacob & Victoria Szarad, sisters Josie Szarad, Mary Ehrenberg, Jean Kaiser Survived by husband Theodore J. daughters & son-in-law Terri & Roger Allen Donna & Rocky Leming sons & daughters-in-law Bob & Marilyn Czerwinski Tom & Lyza Czerwinski grandchildren Bob & Katie Czerwinski, Michelle Bruner, Brad & Kara Allen, Troy &...
Zacheri A. Dakan
Jan 19, 2008
age 18 Survived by parents Pam & Tom sister Tera grandmother Phyllis Jones grandparents Jim & Teresa Dakan many aunts, uncles, & cousins biological father Bruce Dakan Interment Lincoln Memorial Cemetery. Memorials to the family.
Steven L. Tangeman
Jan 18, 2008
age 52, of Green River, WY Died Friday, Jan. 18, 2008 in Green River. A former resident of Omaha, Steve was a resident of Green River for the past 27 years. Born May 2, 1955 in Omaha, the son of Arthur Frances and Rosemary Victoria Garule Tangemen. He attended school in Omaha and was a graduate of Omaha South High...
Lindahl O. Johnson
Jan 17, 2008
age 90, of La Vista Charter Member of Shriners Roadrunners Preceded in death by wife Vivian son Lindahl Ward Johnson survived by special friend Charlotte Edinger children Cynde (Bud) Hudson - Phoenix David (Stephanie) Johnson - Chicago and Tulsa 6 grandchildren 5 great-grandchildren special friend Charlotte Edinger Military honors by Papillion American Legion. Memorials requested to Messiah Lutheran Church.
Lemuel R. Jr. Buddy Fults
Jan 16, 2008
age 77, of Omaha Born Sept. 18, 1930 in McGehee, AR, passed away Jan 16th in Omaha, NE Retired from UP Railroad after 39 years Survived by wife Viola children Gary Fults - Little Rock, AR Larry Fults - Texarkana, TX Karen Jacobs - Maumelle, AR Alan Fults - Benton, AR 3 step-children 8 grandchildren 3 great grandchildren sister Alice...
James F. Poulicek
Jan 16, 2008
age 86, of Omaha Preceded in death by wife Lillian T. sister Mary Ann Hengen Survived by son James S. and wife Paula Poulicek - Rome, GA daughter Patricia M. and husband Thomas Kavanaugh - Omaha grandsons Drew, Joel, Kyle Poulicek brother John F. and wife Betty Poulicek - Muscatine, IA many nieces and nephews Interment St. Johns Cemetery. Military...
Alvin R. Sr. Nissen
Jan 16, 2008
age 87, of Bellevue Survived by beloved wife of 66 years Emma son and daughter-in-law Alvin and Irene Nissen - Mesa, AZ daughter and son-in-law Cathy and Jim Bellinger - Omaha 9 grandchildren 11 great grandchildren 3 great-great grandchildren sisters DeLores Miller - Bellevue Erma Jones - English, IN Interment St. Marys Cemetery. Military honors by American Legion Post 331.
Joseph E. Joe Rerucha
Jan 16, 2008
age 72, Ralston Preceded in death by parents Thomas and Sophie, brothers Anton and Richard Survived by wife Mary Lou daughter Connie Rerucha daughters and sons-in-law Teresa and Gary Bishop Judy and Mark Smith grandchildren Ryan and Justin Bishop, Mitchell and Ashley Smith brothers Albin and Edward Rerucha - Bruno, NE Ben Rerucha - Lincoln, NE father-in-law Stanley Bartek -...
Lucille V. Mikno
Jan 14, 2008
age 81, of Omaha Preceded in death by husband Edward J. Mikno Sr. son Edward J. Mikno Jr., daughter Marsha Jean Mikno siblings Bernard Zielinski, Michael Zielinski, Florence Bain, Edward Zielinski Survived by daughters Barbara Mikno - CO Judy Mikno-Garry grandchildren Jay Kocarnik, Robyn (Gene) Rafter, Rob Kocarnik,Kristin Kocarnik, Emily Garry, Elisa Garry, Eddie Garry great-grandchildren Jack, Kaitlyn, Liam Rafter,...
Sheryl Ann Hudson
Jan 13, 2008
age 53, Omaha 6/27/54 - 1/8/08 Preceded in death by father Clifford Adams, sister Cathy, brother Mike Survived by daughter Rebecca Hudson son Charles Hudson mother Martha Adams sisters Barbara, Christine, Diane, Janice brothers Kenneth, Terry, Alan (Kristy) grandchildren Cody, Erica, Cheyenne, Monica, Jayden, Kamren, Jasmine, Justice, Mariyah many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews host of other relatives and...
Scott J. Long
Jan 13, 2008
age 48, Papillion Preceded in death parents Milton C. and Marceen M. Long Survived by wife Tracey children Katie, Joel, Jordan sister Toni Godley numerous other relatives and close friends
Joann Y. Young
Jan 12, 2008
age 77, of Papillion Preceded in death by husband Hal Survived by children Janet (Bob) Wilkerson Susan Knott Diane (Ron) Matson Steve (Debbie) Young Ed Young grandchildren Shelly, Sarah, Megan, Jessica, Craig, Amy, Christy, Tyler 7 great grandchildren sister Lois (Ed) Stroyek Memorials to the family.
Phyllis D. Mortensen
Jan 10, 2008
age 93, Papillion Preceded in death by daughter and son-in-law Beverly and Danny Bartles Survived by step-children Lorraine Mowinkel Rich Mortensen Norman Mortensen nephews Rich and Bob Borman and families numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and many many friends Interment Hillcrest Cemetery.
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