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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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Leona Blessie
Sep 7, 2006
age 79, Omaha Preceded in death by parents Anna and Jim Cihak, sisters Margaret Cihak and Bertha Briza, great granddaughter Michaela Survived by loving husband of 59 years William (Bill) children Terry (Carl) Troia Nancy (Larry) Sekyra Debby (Tom) Troia Mary Beth (Tom) Wilwerding Bill (Diane) Blessie Tracy (Dr. Sean) Kenney 23 grandchildren 10 great grandchildren sister Mabel Petrik -...
Agnes S. Aggie Barnes
Sep 6, 2006
age 101, of LaVista Worked for Northwestern Bell 37 years Preceded in death by husband Clayton Barnes, sister Marie Madsen, brothers Ed, Jack, Roy, Melvin Sheridan Survived by sister Berniece Marfisi sister-in-law Pauline Sheridan many nieces, nephews and friends Private interment Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Albina D. Zawada
Aug 23, 2006
age 86, of Omaha Preceded in death by husband Edmund F. Zawada, sister Mary Ann West, brothers Jim and Tony Vinski Survived by daughters Catherine (Rod) Tevis Loretta Zawada son Thomas (Theresa) Zawada - Cedar Rapids, IA grandsons Dan and Mark Zawada sister Kate Louderback brother Mick (Amy) Vinsky - St. Petersburg, FL sisters-in-law Wilma Vinski, Sue Vinski brother-in-law Bob...
John A. Neuberger
Aug 23, 2006
age 69, Omaha Preceded in death by parents John and Kathryn Neuberger Survived by brother and sister-in-law Joseph and Patti Neuberger sisters and brothers-in-law Mary Kay and Frank Kurtz, Bette and John Girardot 14 nieces and nephews Interment Calvary Cemetery. Memorials requested to Hospice House or New Cassel Retirement Center or St. Gerald's Catholic Church.
Wayne O. Brazeal
Aug 23, 2006
age 74, of Omaha Born 6/27/32, passed away 8/23/06 US Navy 1952-1956 Korean War Veteran Preceded in death by father Emmet, mother Pearl, brothers Richard and Gene, sister Joan Morris Survived by wife of 50 years Ruth (Szymanski) sons and daughters-in-law Tim and Annette, Tom and Cindy, Terry and Connie, Todd and Cindy, Chuck, Chris and Sandy grandchildren Bob, Becky,...
Michael T. Wilde
Aug 20, 2006
survived by wife Karen daughter Brianne step-son Michael step-daughter Heather 4 grandchildren parents Dan and Martha Wilde - Denver, CO brothers Bruce (Carmen) and David (Diane) - both of Denver, CO Private family services at a later date.
Ruth M. Lenihan
Aug 18, 2006
Preceded in death by husband of 38 years Lars Jensen second husband Francis Lenihan daughter Carolyn (Jensen) Buckles survived by daughter and son-in-law Sally and Gary Dolezal son and daughter-in-law Denis and Linda Jensen 7 grandchildren 9 great grandchildren brothers Edward and Richard Nielsen Memorial dinner following at Anthonys Restaurant (7220 ???F??? St.) at 5:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers,...
James C. Macaitis
Aug 17, 2006
age 81, of Omaha Born 3/3/25, passed away 8/17/06 Preceded in death by wife Virginia, brothers Matthew, Stanley, Walter and Robert sisters Ann Bazis, Jenny Kysela Survived by son Jim Macaitis Jr. son and daughter-in-law Matt and Marlene Macaitis daughters and sons-in-law Micheline ???Mike??? and Denny Ratigan, Chris and Bob Mahoney - all Omaha, Ellen and Mick Voss - Plano,...
Edmund J. Matras
Aug 15, 2006
age 80, Omaha Preceded in death by parents John and Victoria, brothers Walter and Leo, sister Adeline Vacek Survived by sisters Genevieve Barton - Bellevue Therese (Don) Petersen - Lakewood, CO sister-in-law Helen Matras many nieces and nephews Interment St. Johns Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials are requested to St. Francis Assisi Church.
Royal C. Gates
Aug 15, 2006
age 87, Papillion Loving husband, father, grandfather & brother Born Nov. 19, 1918. Royal passed away Aug. 15th after a long illness Preceded in death by parents Harry & Gertrude Gates, wife Evelyn, brothers Ralph & Clair, sister Lois Survived by daughters Charlene (John) Rowin - Gretna Marlene (Jim) Polifka - LaVista grandsons Darryl Rowin, Douglas (Michelle) Rowin Scott (fiance...
Thomas L. Hammer Hamilton
Aug 7, 2006
age 74, of Bellevue Preceded in death by parents James and Viola Hamilton brother James Hamilton grandson Alex Short those left to carry on his memory: beloved wife Rosemarie sons Tom (Karen) Hamilton, Jim (Marnie) Hamilton daughters Lauri (Ron) Charvat, Lisa Flanigan - Mapleton, IA, Ellen (Steve) Short, Rose (Tim) Krajicek, Renie (John) Sidzyik 23 grandchildren 1 great-grandson brother Honorable...
Edwin G. Somer
Aug 6, 2006
age 76, of Papillion Survived by wife Dolores (Dee) sons Dale - St. Louis, MO Darrel and wife Heidi - Littleton, CO Rich and wife Kimberly - Omaha daughter Cindy Larsen and husband Kevin - Highlands Ranch, CO 10 beautiful grandchildren sister Irene Howard - Orchard, NE brothers-in-law Donald Wittstock - Wichita, KS Arlo Wittstock - Afton, IA nieces, nephews,...
Lorraine M. Bojanski
Aug 2, 2006
age 77, Omaha Preceded in death by mother Cecelia Schon survived by beloved husband of 58 years Edward children Kenn, Ron (Roxann), Dave (Sandy), Debi, Wayne (Cathy) brothers Art (Mary) Schon, Don (Lorraine) Schon sisters Arlene McElroy, Shirley (Jack) OConnell, Judy (Cliff) Culbertson, Barb Flowers brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Don (Jo-Ann) Bojanski, Jerry Bojanski, Frank (Peggy) Bojanski, Pat (Wayne) Dorough, Louise...
Donald C.
Jul 27, 2006
age 70, of Elkhorn, Preceded in death by father Casey, sister Maria, grandson Zachary survived by wife Lucy son David (Carolyn) daughters Cheryl (David) Bradley, Lynn (Duane) Fast grandchildren Travis, Nick (Keri), DJ, Jon, Chanelle, Hannah mother Irene Zak - Buffalo, NY brother Richard (Pat) - Buffalo, NY mother-in-law Tessie Furmanek many nieces and nephews Interment Prospect Hill Cemetery.
Phillip A. Byrne
Jul 23, 2006
age 41, Omaha Survived by wife Amy son Brooke daughter Emily parents Phillip and Rosalie Byrne sister and brother-in-law Pam and Dave Isbell brother and sister-in-law Steve and Beth Byrne nephews and nieces Joe (Amber) Isbell, Amanda (Jason) Dragon, Jacob and Angela Byrne Interment St. Johns Cemetery. Military honors by American Legion Post 374 and VFW Post 8334 Honor Guard.
Agnes A. Tesnohlidek
Jul 22, 2006
age 91, of Omaha Survived by son and daughter-in-law Frank and Darlene niece and husband Pat and Edward Blackman great nephews Ken and Chris Blackman dearest friends Clara and Joe Horvath
William E. Wacker
Jul 20, 2006
age 58, of Omaha Survived by wife Judy M. son Bronson daughter Shylo sister Mary Louise Wacker
Joseph R. Peska
Jul 18, 2006
Survived by wife Beverly son and daughter-in-law Joe and Patty Peska sons Tony Peska and Dan Peska grandchildren Grace, Kristine, and Brian Peska sister and brother-in-law Kveta and Gerald Cihal brother-in-law Don DiGiacomo brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Yano and Mary DiGiacomo Lynn and Kathy Etherton numerous nieces and nephews Interment Hillcrest Memorial Park. Military honors by American Legion Post 331. Family...
Elsie A. Rozmiarek
Jul 17, 2006
Preceded in death by granddaughter Debra Holm brothers Isadore & Leander Kwapnioski sisters Evelyn Gherke & Geraldine OCallaghan Survived by husband Clem daughter Sharon Holm sons and daughters-in-law Tom & Carol, Mike & Kay 6 grandchildren 6 great-grandchildren brother Conrad Kwapnioski sisters Angie Sokol, Mary Scarborough numerous nieces & nephews Interment Calvary Cemetery
Douglas A. Plack
Jul 12, 2006
age 51, Omaha Survived by wife Linda Lugsch Plack children Ashley, Adam, and Whitney - all of Omaha parents Col. Richard P. and Charlotte Plack brother Jacob (Melissa) Plack sisters Celia P. (Mark) Molina - all of Pensacola, FL Susan G. (Mike) Hayes - Kingman, AZ niece Shelby Plack nephews Clifton and Andrew Molina aunts, uncles and cousins In lieu...
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