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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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Patricia Eileen Rooney (O'Brien)
Jun 4, 2023
Patricia Eileen Rooney (O'Brien) was born on Wednesday, November 10, 1943, in San Francisco, California, and passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023, in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 79 years.
Patricia was preceded in death by her loving husband, Deacon Paul Rooney († 8-24-2020), and her parents, Ottillia “Tillie” (Fechke) and Patrick O’Brien; in-laws Patrick...
Maris K. Reed
May 31, 2023
Maris was preceded in death by her parents George and Margaret Windels; her son Dana Reed; brother Paul Windels.
She is survived by her daughter Corina (Randy) Danielson: sister Cindy Jones; sister-in-law Lucille Windels; 5 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; many nephews and nieces; along with church family members and friends.
Kenneth Paul Longshore
May 22, 2023
Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents John and Ann Longshore; sisters Ann Mastin and Connie Wynn; brothers Dennis and Thomas Longshore.
He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years Rita J. Longshore; brother Jack (Lucy) Longshore; sisters Margaret (Frank) Jura and Cindy Mann.
In Lieu of flowers memorials may be directed...
Kenneth H. Thomsen
May 19, 2023
Kenneth H Thomsen passed away on the evening of Friday, May 19, 2023. Kenneth was preceded in death by his wife, Edna, and grandson, Sam Thomsen. He is survived by his loving children Larry (Sharon), John (Jean), Bruce (Amy), and Doug (Shannon) Thomsen; 10 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren.
Helen Rita Kozeny
May 18, 2023
Helen Rita Kozeny (nee Zyla) passed away peacefully at Fountain View Senior Living, in Omaha, Nebraska on the afternoon of Thursday, May 18, 2023, at the age of 94 years.
Helen was preceded in death by her husband John M. Kozeny; parents Stanley and Mary Zyla; brothers John, Edward, Walter, and Stanley, Jr.; grandson Bobby Inness
...Eldon "Charlie" Pape
May 5, 2023
Eldon Charles Pape "Charlie" passed away in Omaha on the evening of Friday, May 5, 2023, at the age of 85 years.
Charlie was preceded in death by his parents Greg and Hilda (Fritz) Pape; brother Ron Pape; and sister Donna Gregor.
He is survived by children Michelle (Gary) Lebens, Jerry (Anne) Pape, and Dan...
Robert Joseph Sorenson
May 4, 2023
Bob was born on January 11, 1940, in Fort Riley, Kansas to Ruben and Anna Sorenson. Bob’s formative years were somewhat of a challenge and at the age of 13, he entered the Missouri Military Academy in Mexico, Missouri. From June 1956 to June 1957 he served in the Army National Guard; joined the United States Air Force in July...
Charles A. Smith
Apr 29, 2023
Charles was preceded in death by his wife Mildred Turk-Smith; parents Harvey Sanders and Eva Smith; step son Richard Turk and Charles first wife Vallery Smith. He is survived by his step sons Robert (Jacque) Turk, Curtis Turk, and Jeff Turk; Sr.; Cheryl (Mike) Izzo.
Nellie A. Gray
Apr 29, 2023
Nellie was born in Farragut, IA to George and Dorotha Jones. She graduated high school in Sidney, IA and then married Donald E. Gray on May 23, 1948. Together they had two daughters, Sandra and Beth. Nellie worked at Mutual of Omaha for 36 years before retiring in 1987.
After retirement, Nellie was known as...
David Wayne Gunter
Apr 29, 2023
Burial at the Omaha National Cemetery with Military Honors provided by the United States Army Honor Guard and American Legion Post #331
Ramon "Ray" Keith Kunc
Apr 21, 2023
Ramon (“Ray”) Keith Kunc—loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather—passed away on April 21, 2023, at the age of 94 years. Ray left this world peacefully holding the hand of Ila Mae (Otte) Kunc, his beloved wife of 72.5 years, and surrounded by his family.
Ray was born September 1, 1928, in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Rudolph...
Barbara Ann Holst
Apr 19, 2023
Barbara Ann Holst (nee Kubin) rejoined her loving husband, John, in Heaven on the evening of Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at the age of 91 years.
Barbara Ann is survived by her children John J. Holst, Dianna (Steven) Hoins, Robert (Linda) Holst, and Theresa (Doug) Spongberg; grandchildren Chad (Annette) Hoins, Michelle (Keith) McDonald, Grace Holst, Grant Holst,...
Edna I. Thomsen
Apr 19, 2023
Edna was preceded in death by her grandson Sam Thomsen.
She is survived by her loving husband of 73 years Kenneth Thomsen; children Larry (Sharon), John (Jean), Bruce (Amy), and Doug (Shannon) Thomsen; 10 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren; brother John McKinney.
Burial to take place at a later date.
Kraig Matthew Kovac
Apr 18, 2023
Kraig Matthew Kovac passed away unexpectedly on the morning of Tuesday, April 18, 2023, in Omaha, Nebraska, at the age of 32 years.
Kraig is survived by his mother Deb Maruca; father Kerry (Debbie) Kovac; brother Will Maruca; and many additional family and friends.
Cynthia Ann Farmer
Apr 12, 2023
Cynthia Ann Farmer 63, of Papillion, NE. Died April 12, 2023, at Emerald Rehab and Long Term Facility in Lincoln, NE. Cynthia was born on October 6, 1959, to Curtis and Kathryn (Duncan) Ericson in Carroll, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed into the Catholic Church and in her younger years, she received her elementary education in McCook, Ne. In...
John "Jay" Becklun, Jr.
Apr 9, 2023
John was preceded in death by his parents John J. and Carol Becklun, Sr. and brother Joe Becklun.
He is survived by his children Nicole (Greg) Verraneault, John J. (Mo) Becklun, III and Zachary Becklun; grandchildren Lily, Maci and Piper Verraneault, Jackson and Oliver Becklun; Kim Roehrig; brother James (Stephanie) Becklun; and many nieces, nephews, family and...
Nancy Mandolfo
Apr 6, 2023
Mass of Christian Burial scheduled for Wednesday, April 12, 2023. The Mass will begin at 11:00 AM; prior to the Mass we will have a visitation beginning at 10:00 AM until 10:45 AM when the Rosary will be prayed before Mass.
A Live Stream of the service will be available online. Click on "Open Video" below and...
Jerri Julia Underwood
Apr 5, 2023
Jerri Julia Underwood was born on March 20, 1946, in Omaha, Nebraska to Frank and Jarmila Janicek. Jerri was the youngest of three children, following her eldest sister Helen who was seventeen, and her elder brother Lad who was fourteen. She attended Omaha South High School and graduated in 1964. Jerri was involved with music, drama, and theatre in school. ...
Mary B. Dinneen
Apr 2, 2023
Mary was born on January 8, 1942 in Grand Island, Nebraska to Rosalio and Maria Briseno, the 12th of 13 children. Mary was raised in a devout Catholic family; attended Catholic grade school and was a member of St. Mary’s Cathedral parish in Grand Island. She enjoyed being part of a large family and was close to her siblings....
Donna J. Lynam
Mar 31, 2023
It is with a heavy heart that we share the loss of Donna Lynam. She passed away on March 31st, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her family in life and passing.
Donna was born March 4th, 1962 in Kansas City, Missouri. She later moved to Papillion with her family where...
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