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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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Richard "Tick" Lee Russman

Richard "Tick" Lee Russman

Jan 3, 2023

Richard Lee Russman, otherwise known as "Tick" passed away on the afternoon of Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at the age of 91 years.

He was preceded in death by his wife Pat; son Richard Jr. and wife Jean; and brother Merle.

Tick is survived by son Roger (Pam) Russman; 9 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews,...

Anita Darlene Hansen

Anita Darlene Hansen

Jan 1, 2023

Anita was born on July 25, 1940 in Oketo, Marshall County Kansas. Anita was united ln marriage to Howard Martin Hansen on August 28, 1959 and to this union four children were born; Jan (Randy ) Roubal, Jerry (Sabre) Hansen, Charles Hansen and Diane (Paul) Nicholson; grandchildren Thomas Hansen, Joseph Hansen, William Nicholson, Valerie (Brad) Moran; great grandchild Wyatt...

Deborah (Annie) A. Kuehn

Deborah (Annie) A. Kuehn

Dec 30, 2022

Deborah Ann Kuehn, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister; passed away on the evening of Friday, December 30, 2022, at the age of 70 years.

She is survived by her husband Duane Kuehn; son Wayne Schenk (Megan); daughters Michelle Callahan, Corcoran Kuehn (Michelle), Dawn Thomas (George), Amanda Kuehn, and Rebecca Perry (Jason); 19 grandchildren; and 3...

Shirley A. Racek

Shirley A. Racek

Dec 30, 2022

Shirley was preceded in death by her husband Lee Racek; parents Henry and Lillian (Holecek) Gaube; brother William Gaube; sisters and brother in-laws Rose (Eldean) Knutzen and Gloria (Berkley) Browne; and brother in-law Jim Pyles.

She is survived by her sister Barbara Pyles; sister in-law Sandra Gaube; nieces Susan Knutzen and Angela Gaube; nephews Jimmy (Lin) Pyles,...

Michael "Mike" "Fuzzy" Kusek

Michael "Mike" "Fuzzy" Kusek

Dec 27, 2022

Mike was preceded in death by his parents Norbert and Patricia Kusek.

He is survived by his brother Douglas Kusek; aunt JoAnn Adamson; and many more cousins, family and friends.

Joseph A. Kacmarynski

Joseph A. Kacmarynski

Dec 26, 2022

Joseph was preceded in death by his parents Edward and Ruth Kacmarynski; infant son Paul Edward; and step son David Olson.

He is survived by his loving wife of 17 years Kathleen Kacmarynski; siblings Barb (Dean) Heine, Jim (Ellen) Kacmarynski, Virginia (Bob) Elston, Kathy (Mike) Pohl and Tom Kacmarynski; children Tim (Valee) Kacmarynski, Tammy (Darrel) Burt and...

Rita A. Rome

Rita A. Rome

Dec 23, 2022

Rita A. (Troshynski) Rome was born on Thursday, November 29, 1928, in Atkinson, Nebraska. She passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022 in Papillion, Nebraska, at the age of 94 years.

Rita was preceded in death by parents, August and Elizabeth Troshynski; loving husband Edwin; 6 brothers and sisters-in-law; 1 sister; 2 brothers-in-law; a grandson; a step-granddaughter;...

Donald Paul Schonert

Donald Paul Schonert

Dec 23, 2022

PSALM 91: 2. I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my GOD In whom I trust.” Donald Paul Schonert was born on March 29, 1937, in Somers, Iowa to Paul Henry and Lola Ruth Schonert. He was one of nine children; 6 sisters and 3 brothers. His sister Lois writes: “as a child of...

Jose G. Rodas

Jose G. Rodas

Dec 22, 2022

Jose G. Rodas was born on Saturday, November 2, 1963 San Salvador, El Salvador.  He passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022 in Omaha, Nebraska, at the age of 59 years.

David Martin Bouckaert

David Martin Bouckaert

Dec 19, 2022

David M. Bouckaert, age 67, passed peacefully from this life on Monday, December 19, 2022. He was preceded in death by parents, George J. and Stella B, (Stillmock) Bouckaert; brothers Raymond and Richard. He is survived by his loving wife Cheryl (Claycamp); sons Paul (Emily), Ryan (Amy), and Timothy (Sarah); grandchildren George, Cecilia, Patrick, and Francine; brother Robert (Marilyn);...

Helen Wisnieski

Helen Wisnieski

Dec 18, 2022

Helen was preceded in death by her parents John and Ann Wisnieski; niece Sharon Davis; brother in-law Raymond Pawlusiak; and her canine companions Spudina, Winnie and Martha.

She is survived by her sister Mary Ann Pawlusiak; nephew Larry Pawlusiak; niece Cathy Bojanski; nephew John Davis; and also great nieces, nephew and great great niece and nephew; and...

Terri L. Rider

Terri L. Rider

Dec 16, 2022

Terri Lu (Orr) Rider was born to John W. Orr and Evelyn McKinley Orr on May 18, 1964, and entered into eternal glory on December 16, 2022. She grew up in the house her father John built in the Keystone neighborhood and graduated from Northwest High School in 1983 where she was active in many activities, including the marching...

Rita Willuhn

Rita Willuhn

Dec 15, 2022

Rita Bernice Sullivan was born on Sunday, January 14, 1934, in Plattsmouth, Nebraska to Donald & Mary Sullivan.  She was the second youngest of 11 children.

The family moved to a farm in Bellevue, Nebraska where Rita graduated from Bellevue High School.  She met and married James (Jim) Willuhn in 1953.

In...

Delores L. Chafen

Delores L. Chafen

Dec 14, 2022

Delores was preceded in death by her parents Oscar and Lena Bale; loving husband and Father John P. Bertrang; and second husband Lawrence Chafen.

She is survived by her children Steve (Kathy) Bertrang and Tim Bertrang; 4 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren; Sister Donna Merritt; and many more family and friends.

Mary Ann Schonert

Mary Ann Schonert

Dec 13, 2022

Mary Ann Schonert was the matriarch of a Christian family centered on Jesus and his charitable love for all his people. In her 80 years of life on Earth, she endured, persevered, and celebrated countless blessing from God. This is her story.

Born July 9, 1942, in North Platte, Nebraska to Owen John “Corky” and Florene Amelia...

Kenneth E. Stanton

Kenneth E. Stanton

Dec 11, 2022

Kenneth "Ken" Stanton was born November 28, 1935 to Henry A and Elda May (Henry) Stanton in Denver, Missouri.  Ken passed away at his home on December 11, 2022.

Ken moved with his family from Kansas City, MO to Omaha in 1973 where he worked in the transportation department at Conagra.  Ken retired in 1986 and continued to...

Frank A. Kudlacz

Frank A. Kudlacz

Nov 29, 2022

Age 72

Born in Omaha, Nebraska, Frank attended St. Adalberts Catholic Grade School and graduated from Ryan High School. He worked at Nebraska Furniture Mart for several years and proudly retired as an electrician with the IBEW,

Frank loved camping and fishing, watching Husker Football, and spending time with friends at the Papillion Eagles Club....

Michael A. Leach

Michael A. Leach

Nov 29, 2022

Burial at the Omaha National Cemetery with the United States Navy Honor Guard.

Barbara J. Page

Barbara J. Page

Nov 27, 2022

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents John and Milrae Sullivan and her brother David Sullivan.

She is survived by her loving husband of 32 years Ronald J. Page; children Ronda (Tyler) Schott, Robin Stander, Lori (Kevin) Rainforth, Jenny Mlnarik,  Rachel Shanks and Ryan Page; grandchildren Bailey (Tyler) Staab, Blake Rainforth, Grant Mlnarik, Laylah Mlnarik, Marcus...

Jude Michael Smolinski

Jude Michael Smolinski

Nov 22, 2022

Jude was preceded in death by his siblings Payton and Bryson Smolinski.

He is survived by his loving mother Bethany Anne Smolinski; sisters Addison Trizila and Harlee Steele; and loving grandparents, aunts and uncles, family and friends.

Memorial Service pending at this time.

In Lieu of flowers memorial donations maybe made to St....

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