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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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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.
Lorraine Francisco
Jul 28, 2005
Preceded in death by husband Clyde Francisco, son Nick Crane, parents Nicholas and Stella Winnicki, brothers Raymond, John, and Edward Sr. Winnicki, sisters Mary Smith and Pauline Valentic Survived by sons and daughters-in-law Ed and Faye Crane (Oklahoma City, OK) Ray Sr. and Vicky Crane son Dan Francisco daughter Christine Michalek grandchildren Nikki Mueller, Raymond Crane Jr., Alan Crane, Joe...
Raymond Stark
Jul 28, 2005
Preceded in death by father Raymond H. Stark Survived by wife Helga sons Rob (Carol), Ed (Denise), Jeff (Kymn), and Steve grandchildren Nick, Ashley, Cassie, Matt, Jordan, and expectant baby Jackson Thomas mother Evelyn N. Stark brothers Ron, Melvin (Sylvia), and Jim (Ginger) Interment Evergreen Memorial Park. Military honors by Offutt Air Force Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, family...
Evelyn Scavio
Jul 26, 2005
Preceded in death by husband Michael J. Survived by son Dr. Michael Scavio, son and daughter-in-law Steve and Jonella Scavio grandchildren Meggan, Regina, Teresa. Interment Calvary Cemetery.
Edward Podkovich
Mar 7, 2001
age 75 years, of Omaha, Nebraska.Preceded in death by son Donald; parents John and Pauline; sister Helen Usasz; brothers John and Jerry Podkovich.Survived by wife Dorothy (Gunia); sons Gary, Rick, and Greg (Julie); grandchildren Chad, Christopher, Nicole; Marissa, and Natasha; sisters-in-law Mabel Podkovich and Truth Podkovich; brother-in-law Ed (Joy) Usasz; many brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.Member of VFW Post...
Leo E. Ksiazek
Nov 13, 1998
age 83 years, of Omaha, NebraskaPreceded in death by parents Peter and Anna (Liss) Ksiazek; 5 brothers and 2 sisters.Survived by wife Evelyn; daughter Theresa Slachetka - Omaha, NE; daughter and son-in-law Patricia and David Dwornicki - Papillion, NE; sons and daughters-in-law David and Carla Ksiazek - Plattsmouth, NE, Joseph and Cindy Ksiazek - Ralston, NE; 11 grandchildren; brother Alonzo...
William F. Ward
Apr 12, 1945
WARD-William “Bill” F. age 80 of Ralston.
William lost a 5 month battle with Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma, Bill passed away on Saturday 12/6/2025 at his step-daughter’s home located in The Lake of the Ozarks with family by his side. A special thank you to the doctors and nurses from the University of Nebraska Medical Center, and the kind nurses with Lake Regional...
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