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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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Dorothy Rhodes

Dorothy Rhodes

Jan 2, 2006

Preceded in death by parents, brothers, and sisters Survived by husband Carl E. Rhodes daughters Lyn Wagner - Papillion Leslie Rawlings - Topeka, KS Theresa Szynskie - Papillion Peggy Rawlings - Papillion son Tony Rhodes - Amsterdam, Netherlands 7 grandchildren 2 great grandchildren many special nieces and nephews special friends Donna and Norma Jean The family would like to extend...

Gregory Bevirt

Gregory Bevirt

Jan 1, 2006

Preceded in death by father Hugh, brother Jeffrey Survived by wife Ginny son Jeff and girlfriend Kristi Roy mother Shirley sisters Diane Pierce, Nancy Kovack, Lois Bevirt many nieces and nephews Memorials requested to Patriots Point Naval Maritime Museum for Ingham Upkeep or Thomas Fitzgerald Veterans Home.

Norman Ellerbeck

Norman Ellerbeck

Jan 1, 2006

Norm passed away at his home in LaVista, Saturday December 31 after a year long struggle with leukemia. Preceded in death by his parents, Frederick Ellerbeck and Myrtle (Sweetman) Ellerbeck-Larsen; brother and sister-in-law Gilbert and wife Jean; Survived by wife Wilda ???Willie???; sons and daughters-in-law Paul and wife Lin, John and wife Linda, Mark and wife Debra, Jim and wife...

Norene Pietanze

Norene Pietanze

Dec 18, 2005

Preceded in death by parents, granddaughter, brothers-in-law Survived by husband Peter Pietanze children Patricia Jacobson and Steven Pietanze 2 grandchildren brother Kelly Fairchild sisters Leona Erb, Leola Baker, Ramona Peterson, Irma Weber, Dixie Anderson 2 brothers-in-law Entombment Calvary Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorials requested to the American Lung Assoc. or the Lupus Foundation of America.

Judith Doolin

Judith Doolin

Dec 18, 2005

Preceded in death by loving husband Timothy S. Doolin, Jr. parents Edward and Ella Mae Hoden Survived by loving daughters and sons-in-law Patricia and Scott Collins, Kathleen and Scott McGill grandchildren Breanna, Timothy, Scotty, and Patrick Collins, Molly McGill brother and sister-in-law Edward and Dianne Hoden - all of Omaha mother-in-law Sue Doolin sisters-in-law Anne Doolin, Carol Doolin brother-in-law and...

Josephine Kopiasz

Josephine Kopiasz

Dec 16, 2005

Preceded in death by parents Fred and Terezie Harvat Survived by husband John W. daughter Mary Jo Kopiasz son Larry John Kopiasz grandson Eric Kopiasz nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends and her beloved pet dog Jordy Interment Graceland Park Cemetery.

Issac Lee Gutierrez

Issac Lee Gutierrez

Dec 11, 2005

Survived by mother Dema Gutierrez brother Anthony Gutierrzez grandparents Frank and Mable Gutierrez Interment St. Johns Cemetery. Memorials requested to the family.

Bruce Ehrich

Bruce Ehrich

Dec 10, 2005

died 12/10/05 in Omaha. He was born June 13, 1950 in Cherokee, IA to Ronald and Edith (ONeal) Ehrich. Bruce is survived by his life partner Darryl ???Dee??? Watson mother Edith Ehrich - Cherokee, IA brothers Richard (Cheryl) Ehrich - Cresco, IA Neal (Sandra) Ehrich - So. Sioux City, NE beloved ???children??? Blanche, Otto, Africa, GiGi, and Pierre he is...

Michael Barton

Michael Barton

Dec 4, 2005

Ret. Chief Master Sergeant - U.S. Air Force Survived by wife Valerie son and daughter-in-law Richard and Audrey Barton daughter and son-in-law Caroline and James McAleer grandchildren Robbie, Samantha, Olivia and Chloe mother Juanita Fizer brothers Carl Barton and Kevin Fizer sisters Becky Carter and Charlene Dinwiddie nieces and nephews

James Loye

James Loye

Dec 3, 2005

Employed at Armours for 10 years and Kelloggs for 28 years Lifetime member General MacArthur DAV Survived by wife Betty son Brian (Chris) Loye daughter Laurie (Terry) Winheim grandchildren Brian A. Loye, Carlie M. Bennett, Chelsey M. Winheim brother Jeremiah Loye and other family and friends Interment St. Johns Cemetery. Military honors by American Legion Post 331.

John Carson

John Carson

Nov 29, 2005

WWII 8th Air Force, Ex-Prisoner of War Recipient of the Purple Heart, Air Medal, WWII Victory Medal, EAMECM w/1 Br. SVC Star Survived by wife June P. Carson son John B. Carson, Jr. daughter and son-in-law Shelley Rose and Rick Obwald sister Thelma Carden brother and sister-in-law Ed and Valerie LePatourel nephew Gary LePatourel and family devoted friends Carol and...

Donald Gannon

Donald Gannon

Nov 20, 2005

Preceded in death by wife Darleen Survived by children Donna Mae Tucker, Richard Gannon, Donald Junior Gannon, Ricky Gannon several grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Walt Czerwinski

Walt Czerwinski

Nov 19, 2005

Veteran of the Polish Navy during WWII Preceded in death by parents Josef and Maria brother Stanislaw sisters Maria and Julia Survived by wife Kristina son Christopher, wife Barbara and grandson Andrew son Mark daughter Christine Dooling, husband Joseph, Sr. and grandson Joseph, Jr. nieces and nephews in Omaha and Poland Entombment Resurrection Mausoleum. Military honors by American Legion 331.

Peter Cubrich

Peter Cubrich

Nov 16, 2005

Survived by sons James (Sue) Christopher (Mindy) Peter Jr. (Megan) grandchildren Courtney Ann, Molly Ann, Colton James, Kaylee Nicole, Matthew Ryan sisters Katie Povich, Mary Gevo, Donna McGonigal brothers Bob (Betty), Nick (Scarlett), William (Emma) Interment St. Johns Cemetery.

Walter Moss

Walter Moss

Nov 12, 2005

Survived by wife, Louise; children, Walter Jr. (Lynn) Moss, John (Maria) Moss, Diane Reifenstahl, Julie Wilgenbusch; 10 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; brother, Howard (Arlene) Moss; sister, Alta (Ray) Depa; sister-in-law, Edith (Jim) Caniglia; nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, Memorials are requested to the family.

Casimir Casey Zagozda

Casimir Casey Zagozda

Nov 3, 2005

Preceded in death by parents, Zygfryd and Mary Zagozda, brothers Bill and Eugene. Survived by wife Harriett (Sokol); son and daughter-in-law Robert and Mary; son, John and special friend Susan Heanue; son and daughter-in-law, Rich and Ann; daughter, Jean Zagozda; grandchildren, Jen (Maged) Makled, Katie, Johnny, Sarah, Daniel, and Michael; great grandchildren, Sofia, Destiny, and Faith; brother, Walt Zagozda; half-sister,...

Edwin Loman

Edwin Loman

Oct 25, 2005

Survived by long time friend Mary Halverson son Edwin L. Loman, Jr. grandchildren Shara, Eddie & Jeremy 3 great-grandchildren sister Luella Cardwell-TX

Imogene Betts

Imogene Betts

Oct 25, 2005

Preceded in death by husband Marvin sons Marvin Eugene and Jackie Lee Survived by children Evelyne (Don) Nollette, Chester (Marie) Betts, Janice (James) Robertson 13 grandchildren numerous great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren sister Mary Louise Lesley Interment at 2:00 p.m. Nemaha Cemetery - Nemaha, NE.

Robert Bob Stibbs

Robert Bob Stibbs

Oct 23, 2005

Preceded in death by parents Wilton and Nora, brothers Buzz and Jerry, sister and brother-in-law Margaret and Jim Murphy Survived by wife Cathie sons John (Angela) - Sioux City, IA and Tom - Omaha daughter Beth Voelker - Omaha grandchildren Alex and Michael Stibbs, Dillan Voelker brothers Tom (Cherie) - Omaha, James (Roberta) - CA, John - IA sisters Dolores...

Floyd Kuszak

Floyd Kuszak

Oct 22, 2005

Preceded in death by wife Beverly survived by daughter Patricia Tyson - Omaha son and daughter-in-law Kirk and Kathy - Papillion son Kenneth 6 grandchildren 6 great-grandchildren brothers Melvin and Richard Kuszak both of Oklahoma member of Ralston American Legion Post 373 Interment Hillcrest Memorial Park. Military honors by Ralston American Legion Post 373.

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