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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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.
Anna Kros
Aug 21, 2005
Preceded in death by brothers Joe, Steve, John, William, and Frank Survived by brother Walter numerous nieces and nephews Interment St. Johns Cemetery.
M. Koziel
Aug 15, 2005
Survived by husband Joseph A. parents Fred and Muriel LeBreton brother and sister-in-law Virgil and Valerie Cockerhan sister and brother-in-law Robin and Bob Lee grandparents Cecil and Virginia Baggs father-in-law and mother-in-law Ed and Theresa Koziel Interment Oak Hills Cemetery, Plattsmouth.
Shirley Skluzacek (Turner)
Aug 10, 2005
age 90 of Pahrump, NV formerly of Omaha Issued the first parking citation as Omahas first Meter-Maid. Preceded in death by husband Edward, brother Walter Turner, sister Donna Shahan Survived by daughters Nancy (Luce) Prusia & husband Bob Geraldine Taylor & husband Larry grandchildren Steve (Sue) Prusia, Lynette (Sean) Diesen, Scott (Teresa) Prusia, Kelly (Denny) Bennett, Staci Prusia-Membi, Angela Taylor...
Michael Siderwicz
Aug 6, 2005
Preceded in death by parents Joseph and Dorothy, sister Gloria Siderewicz Survived by daughters Laura and Rachael - of Omaha sister Mary (Dallas) Decker - of KY nieces and nephews Interment Calvary Cemetery.
Lillian Welch
Aug 6, 2005
Preceded in death by husband William grandson Bob Whitten 5 sisters, 3 brothers Survived by son & daughter-in-law William & Linda Welch daughter and son-in-law Colleen & Robert Whitten grandchildren Kim, Renee, Tracy, Mike, Angie, Shelly, Billy & Andrew great-grandchildren Adam, Michael, Nick, Desirea, Breanna, Lindsey, Skyler & Billy IV brothers Hans & John Armbrust sister & brother-in-law Irene &...
James Benak
Aug 1, 2005
Preceded in death by wives Sophia and Dolores Benak Survived by son James C. Benak daughters and sons-in-law Mary K. and George Page, Karen and Lowell Rehling brother and sister-in-law Stanley and Gladys Benak sister Sophie Noordam sisters-in-law Millie Benak, Henrietta Benak 4 grandchildren Interment St. Mary Magdalene Cemetery.
Kenneth Miller
Aug 1, 2005
Survived by wife Shirley sons and daughters-in-law Timothy and Wanda Miller, John and Vickie Miller daughters and sons-in-law Rebekah and James Lehn, Claudia and Michael Nigro 10 grandchildren Interment 2:30 p.m. Hillcrest Memorial Park. Military Honors by Ralston American Legion Post 373. Memorials requested to Nebraska Cancer Society or National MS Society NE Chapter.
Bernice Miklas (Koziol)
Jul 31, 2005
Bernice was born to Andrew and Catherine Koziol on Sept. 5, 1910 in Omaha, NE. She is preceded in death by her parents, brother Joseph, husband Stanley Miklas Sr., and son Stanley Miklas Jr. Survivors are her son Robert and daughter-in-law Mary Ann son James and daughter-in-law Carol daughter Margaret Ackerman of Astoria, OR 11 grandchildren 25 great grandchildren 2...
Frances Hansen
Jul 29, 2005
Survived by husband George daughters and sons-in-law Georgia and Frank Perchal Connie and Mike Cartwright Fran and Bob Barnes 10 grandchildren 14 great grandchildren brother and sister-in-law Emil and Yvonne Severyn many nieces and nephews Interment Plumer Township Cemetery.
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