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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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Chad Hudson

Chad Hudson

Oct 17, 2005

Preceded in death by father Jack C., grandfather Brooks W. Crawford, grandmother Bertie M. Blake. Survived by mother Janet brothers Jack Edward, Corey, Ethan and Trevor grandmother Helen L. Crawford Memorials requested to the family.

Arlis Ann Lee (Ruud)

Arlis Ann Lee (Ruud)

Oct 13, 2005

Arlis passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of October 12th, 2005 at Methodist Hospital in Omaha after a valiant year long battle against stage IV ovarian cancer. In her final moments on this earth, she was surrounded by the love of her husband Jim and her two sons Russell and Jeremy. Born July 6, 1945 to Gladys (Anderson)...

Ann Fader

Ann Fader

Oct 10, 2005

Preceded in death by spouses Charles G. Prchal, and Elmer J. Fader, daughter Patricia Egr. Survived by son and daughter-in-law Charles R. and Doris Prchal - CA daughter Suzanne Kellogg - CO grandchildren Kristin, Charlie Prchal - CA, Matthew Egr - NE great grandchildren Aaron and Ellee Egr sister and brother-in-law Rose and Larry Ware - NE brother Louis Kasun...

William R. Cockerill

William R. Cockerill

Oct 10, 2005

age 71 years, of Springfield, Nebraska.Longtime cattle feeder and farmer in the Springfield, Nebraska area. Owner of Cockerill Enterprise Inc. Trucking Company.Survived by wife Joyce; son Steve and fiancee Barb Eliker - Springfield; son and daughter-in-law Dave and Liz Cockerill - IN; grandchildren John, Katie, Nadine, Jennifer, Emily Cockerill; brothers Frank Cockerill - Gretna and Bob Cockerill - Bellevue; sister...

Albert Duke Greve

Albert Duke Greve

Oct 9, 2005

Preceded in death by Ethel Survived by wife Lorrie (Hoffman) daughters Kylee and Claire mother Donna Woods sisters Christine (Pat) Piernicky, Teri (Vince) Hrupek, Ann (Tony) Prismantas, Nancy Laughlin, Mary Jo (Ron) Boylan brother Mike (Barbara) Greve many nieces, nephews and friends at Darbys Member of Knights of Columbus #3019, American Legion #331 Interment St. Mary Magdalene Cemetery. In lieu...

Carole Hlavacek

Carole Hlavacek

Oct 5, 2005

Survived by husband Daniel sons and daughters-in-law Michael E. and Sheryl Hlavacek - Louisa, VA Daniel L. and Dr. Diane Hlavacek - Phoenix, AZ 6 grandchildren mother Helen Cushing - Phoenix, AZ brother and sister-in-law Robert and Donna Cushing - Fairfield, CA Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials requested to the Fr. Elmers Fund at Holy Ghost Church.

Carroll C.R. Hilding

Carroll C.R. Hilding

Oct 2, 2005

Preceded in death by parents Paul and Vivian Hilding, brother Frank Survived by son and daughter-in-law Matthew and Michelle Hilding daughter and son-in-law Michelle and Joe Renzi grandchildren Brett, Peyton, Reese, Brooke, Taylor brothers Paul and Wayne Hilding Private interment Evergreen Cemetery - Red Oak, Iowa

Francis Frank Kenney

Francis Frank Kenney

Oct 2, 2005

Preceded in death by parents Francis L. and Mary C. Kenney brothers Tom and Joe Kenney, sister Ellen Senavites, grandson Ian McCoy Survived by wife Elaine daughters and sons-in-law Sandy and Tony McCoy - San Antonio, TX, Sue and Greg Victor - Omaha, Paula and Steve Wiley - Melbourne, FL, Laura and Brian Wyssman - Bellevue son and daughter-in-law Frank...

Jerome Jerry Follmer

Jerome Jerry Follmer

Oct 1, 2005

Preceded in death by parents Ralph and Mary Follmer brothers Ralph, Jr., Richard, George, and Don sisters Ellen Friend, Catherine Heinz, Faith Crifasi, and Mary Ann Troia grandson Brad Follmer survived by wife Bernita sons Rick, Ron, John (Lisa), and Dan - Kearney, NE daughters Carol (Richard) Tobler - Elwood, NE Mary (Mel) Kessler - Bellevue, NE grandchildren Beau Follmer,...

Jay Hamilton

Jay Hamilton

Oct 1, 2005

Preceded in death by wife Dolores, son John, son-in-law Frank T. Kurmel Survived by daughter Sharon L. Kurmel grandchildren Jeff (Renae) Kurmel, Jenny (Shawn) Wiebelhaus great grandsons Jake and Josh Kurmel, Jesse and Jack Wiebelhaus daughter-in-law Jan Hamilton-Leffers and husband Bob 3 brothers 2 sisters 5 sisters-in-law numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews Interment St. Johns Cemetery. Military honors...

Lorraine Mott

Lorraine Mott

Sep 18, 2005

Survived by daughter Judy Knutson grandsons Kevin and Brian Knutson great granddaughter Brittney Boyer best friend Joyce Peterson sisters Helen Downs, Audrey Ritchie - both of MN brothers Rodney (Barb) Caster, Bob (Linda) Caster - all of Omaha special friends Sherry, Elishia, and Destiny Ransom - all of WI several nieces, nephews and other friends Reception will follow at the...

Gordon Cole

Gordon Cole

Sep 17, 2005

Preceded in death by wife Alta Survived by special friend Lee Taylor son Christian daughter Marta Billingsley grandchildren Mike and Katie Schroeder, Jeff, Justin, and Megan Cole, Jake, Jessi, Susi, and Kara Billingsley 3 great grandchildren brother Wesley Cole - Sac City, IA nephews, good friend Paul Rodriguez, and many friends Military honors by American Legion Post 331. Memorials requested...

Jerry Lewis

Jerry Lewis

Sep 11, 2005

Survived by wife Maxine daughters Julie Vance, Victoria (Galen) Seidler, Gloria (Steve) Tilley sons Jerry (Sandy) Lewis, Steve (Linda) Daniell, Greg (Patty) Daniell 10 grandchildren 5 great-grandchildren 1 brother 4 sisters Interment St. John's Cemetery.

Rosario Vargas

Rosario Vargas

Sep 5, 2005

Survived by wife Willa sons Robert, Raymon, and Bruce - Bellevue Bart - Omaha sisters Felipa Galicia - Houston, TX Justina Gonzales - Galveston, TX Esther Montoya- El Campo, TX many nieces and nephews Member of VFW Post 2704 and American GI Forum Interment St. Johns Cemetery. Memorials requested to the American Cancer Society.

George Clark

George Clark

Sep 2, 2005

Preceded in death by wife Dorothy Jean and son Greg Clark Survived by daughter and son-in-law Rebecca and Keith Eggerding - Elkhorn son G. Warren Clark - Chelsea, MI son and daughter-in-law Michael and Janette Clark - Ralston grandchildren Jim(Kathy) McDonough, Carrie(Joe) Schenkelberg, Shawn(Kelly) McDonough, Jeremy(Lesley) Clark, and Ryan Clark great-grandchildren Interment Calvary Cemetery. Memorials requested to St. Geralds Church.

Brian Mcguire

Brian Mcguire

Sep 1, 2005

Ret. Lt. Col. USAF Survived by wife Dina daughters Kathy and Nancy granddaughter Laura mother Phyllis McGuire brother Scott McGuire sister Sheryl Carlisle Interment following in New York. Memorials requested to Camp CoHoLo Childrens Camp - PO Box 24466, Omaha, NE 68124.

Helen Swertzic (Tarnick)

Helen Swertzic (Tarnick)

Aug 31, 2005

Preceded in death by husband Dominic, son-in-law Rich Kriegler, parents Joe and Mary Tarnick, 4 brothers, 4 sisters Survived by children Dee and Ray Nowak, Virgie Kriegler, Cliff and Tommie Swertzic 11 grandchildren 17 great grandchildren brother Leonard Tarnick sisters Emma Robak, Rose Urzendowski, Elizabeth Nowak many nieces and nephews Interment St. Johns Cemetery.

William (Bill) Mccullough

William (Bill) Mccullough

Aug 30, 2005

Died Tuesday August 30, 2005 in Omaha. Born in Belleville, KS on May 7, 1936, he was the son of Guy and Ruth (Anderson) McCullough. He graduated from York H.S. - York, NE. He worked in the trucking industry and also served in the US Army. Survived by son Steve McCullough daughter Susan McCullough step-son Scott Ingalls brother John McCullough...

Steven Boysen

Steven Boysen

Aug 29, 2005

Preceded in death by father Richard A. Boysen Survived by mother Bonita brother and sister-in-law Richard S. and Carol Boysen Interment Papillion Cemetery.

Mary Balkus

Mary Balkus

Aug 28, 2005

Preceded in death by husband John, grandson Erik sisters Ann Nocita, Rose Kusek, and Pauline Magzias Survived by son and daughter-in-law George and Donna grandson Michael great-grandson Ethan step-granddaughter Katie Johnson sister and brother-in-law Sia and Stanley Gawerecki many nieces and nephews close friends Mary Rudol, Helen Long, and Mary Townley Interment St. Mary Magdalene Cemetery.

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