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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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Sara J. Bruhn
Jul 4, 2006
age 67, of Bellevue, 11/16/38 Sara was peacefully called home after her battle with cancer on July 4, 2006. Preceded in death by her loving husband Edward, infants Mary Elizabeth and Susan Marie, parents Edward and Louise Klosner, brother Jim Klosner, sister Theresa Yager Degarmo Loving mother of son E.J. Bruhn and daughter Geri Anne Gilbreath and grandsons Justin Paul...
Gladys A. Sokolik
Jul 2, 2006
age 78, Ralston Married Joseph J. Sokolik April 18, 1953, who predeceased her on August 20, 2004. Also preceded in death by infant son Joseph, parents Agnes and Josef Vanek, and brothers Bill and Alden. Employed by Union Pacific before devoting herself to her family and Catholic faith. Survived by children and families Mary and Dwight Hanson - Ithaca, NE...
George Moustakes
Jul 2, 2006
age 59, of Omaha Survived by wife Donna sons Greg and Michael parents Spiro and Mary brothers Gus and Nicholas sisters Elaine Evans and Pamela (Jerry) Schiffbauer brother-in-law Bill (Rita) Ramage several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins Interment Evergreen Cemetery.
Charlotte I. Dormer
Jun 29, 2006
age 71, of LaVista Preceded in death by parents Fay and Bessie Chambers, brother Lester Chambers Survived by husband Glen sons Steve and Kevin (Peggy) Dormer grandson Bradley Dormer brother Harold Chambers - Phillips, NE sister Emma Gartman - New Braunfels, TX several nieces, nephews, and many close loving friends Interment Cedar Dale Cemetery. Memorials requested to LaVista West Elementary...
Mary L. Kilton
Jun 29, 2006
age 72, of LaVista Preceded in death by daughter Donna Marie, parents Ray and Margaret Thompson, brothers Lamar and Roy Thompson, sisters Marlene Thompson and Thelma Osag Survived by husband Michael son Michael Kilton, Jr. sons and daughters-in-law Edward and Sandie Kilton, Timothy and Juli Kilton, grandchildren Ethan, Mark, Megan, Drew, Braden brothers and sisters-in-law Robert and Fay Thompson, Clyde...
Dorothy J. Slowik
Jun 26, 2006
age 78, of Omaha Preceded in death by husband John M. Survived by sons Gary Slowik, Jack Slowik and Denise Slowik, Michael Slowik and Sue Olson, Dustin Slowik son and daughter-in-law Donald and Cindy Slowik grandchildren Matt and Susan Slowik, Jeremy, Sarah, Spc. Jason Slowik great grandchildren Phoebe, Alivia, and Johnny Slowik 3 step-grandchildren sister Rose Wright numerous nieces and...
Louis L. Wiley
Jun 24, 2006
age 81, of Omaha Survived by wife Kathrin children Myke, Wiley, Karen Grandison, Walter (Tammy) Wiley, Elisabeth Rice, Dawn (Jeff) Schipman, Norris (Jasmine) Wiley 4 grandchildren brother George Harris sister LaVerda Willoughby nieces, nephews, and other relatives
Donna J. Robbins
Jun 23, 2006
age 52, of Papillion Peacefully met God June 23, after a courageous battle with leukemia. Preceded in death by parents Donald and Helen Robbins, brother Donald, and sister Maragret Survived by son Douglas A. Perry daughter Elizabeth Perry brothers and sisters-in-law Raymond and Mary Robbins Lawrence and Connie Robbins sisters Janice Warren - Oregon Mary Helen Robbins - Bolter and...
Douglas M. Vernon
Jun 21, 2006
age 38, of Omaha Survived by wife Sherri Vernon daughters Hailey and Paige Vernon parents Jerry and Joey Vernon brothers David (Nora) Vernon and Kent (Theresa) Vernon uncle Douglas (Jane) Vernon aunt Betty Huston numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins In lieu of flowers, family requests memorials to St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church or the Boys & Girls Club of...
Bruce M. Sexton
Jun 19, 2006
Survived by parents Meade Sexton and Vonda Sexton brothers David (Renea) Sexton, Jason (Rose) Sexton sisters Nancy (Mike) Crosley, Denise Kellar, Diane (Tim) Crosley best friend Mikey Ellrott many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews Private Services. Memorials requested to the Juvenile Diabetes Association.
Curtis J. Passmore
Jun 14, 2006
Interment Evergreen Memorial Park. Military honors by the Ralston American Legion Post 373. Memorials requested to Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church or American Lung Association.
John W. Kopiasz
Jun 5, 2006
Preceded in death by wife Josephine Survived by daughter Mary Jo Kopiasz son Larry John Kopiasz grandson Eric Kopiasz nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and his beloved pet dogs Jordy and Cola Interment Graceland Park Cemetery. Military honors by American Legion Post 331. Memorials requested to the family.
Anna Janda
Jun 3, 2006
age 93, of Bellevue Preceded in death by husband Charles Survived by sons and daughters-in-law Marvin and Pat Janda, Donald and Alice Janda grandchildren Judy Gardner, Karen Williams, Jim Janda, Kim Janda, John McVicker, Jade Janda, Donny Janda, Zachary Janda 13 great grandchildren Interment Bohemian Cemetery. Memorials requested to Sts. Peter and Paul Church or the Omaha Association of the...
Anthony J. Windels
Jun 3, 2006
age 41, Omaha Survived by son Patrick A. - Augsburg, Germany daughters Tara and Heather - Laurel, DE parents Paul and Lucille Windels - Eureka Springs, AR brothers Troy (Denise), Patrick, Mike (Gipsy) - all of Omaha John (Jennifer) - Tucson, AZ sister Kerry (Chris) Morfeld - Elkhorn, NE many nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles Interment Calvary Cemetery.
Joseph P. Gubalke
May 31, 2006
age 46, Yankton, SD., formerly of Omaha. Survived by brothers, David and Jonny Gubalke sisters, Karla Hazelton, Gretchen White nieces and nephews
Douglas D. Doman
May 29, 2006
age 70, La Vista member of CA Association of Licensed Investigators, Anglico Association, Life Member of CA Rifle and Pistol Association, N.R.A. Korean War and 3 years in the active reserves during the Vietnam War. founder and former owner of ""Researchers"" microfilm owner of Doug Doman and Associates - Private Investigators Preceded in death by mother Florence Kirkegaard father Leonard...
Robert L. Raschke
May 28, 2006
age 76, of Plainview, MN Born in Omaha on Nov. 27, 1929 Worked for the Veterans Administation in Omaha until his retirement and moving to Plainview in 2001 - Passed away on May 28 at Rochester Methodist Hospital Preceded in death by mother Helen Raschke Young survived by cousins: Barbara Grace - CA Don (Arletta) Raschke - Omaha Ron (Jo)...
Lorene M. Behrens
May 28, 2006
age 86, of Bellevue Survived by daughters and sons-in-law Dee and Joe Sprekelmeyer - Tustin, CA Sandy and John Ruffino - Omaha grandchildren Tracey Vargo, Terry Zastera, Tiffany Kesting, Tricia Ruffino, Jason Zastera, Jon Sprekelmeyer, Alison Ruffino 6 great-grandchildren brother Gerald Hupka - Omaha sister Alice Carlson - Omaha nieces and nephews Interment Calvary Cemetery. Memorials requested to Alegent Hospice...
George F. Werner
May 27, 2006
age 60, Omaha Preceded in death by parents George Sr. and Marguerite Werner Survived by son & daughter-in-law Jason Christopher & Lori Ann Werner son Jamison Robert Werner Grandson Aiden Christopher Robert Werner sister& brother-in-law Marjorie & Roger Liliedahl 3 nieces Interment Calvary Cemetery. Memorials requested to Cancer Society.
Robert L. Yelinek
May 24, 2006
age 64, of Omaha Preceded in death by wife Ursula and father Louis survived by daughter Stephanie mother Veronica brother Don sisters Sharon (Jim) Bishop, Judy Variano, Bev (Roger) Rech nieces and nephews Interment St. John's Cemetery.
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