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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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Cecelia Eleanor Rynazewski
Oct 7, 2022
Cecelia Eleanor Rynazewski (nee Povondra) passed away peacefully on the evening of Friday, October 7, 2022, in Omaha at the age of 90 years.
Cecelia was preceded in death by her husband Richard; daughter Joyce; and grandson John Shook.
She is survived by daughters Ann Rynazewski and Terese Riley; granddaughters Christine and Katlyn Riley; great-children...
Valdene "Val" G. Loftis (Stone)
Oct 3, 2022
Val G. Loftis, of Omaha, passed away Monday, October 3, 2022 at the Aksarben Village Senior Living Center in Omaha.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband Gene L. Loftis; stepson Jay Loftis; parents Orville and Valda (Wonder) Stone; brothers Rod and Gary Stone and sister Pat Evans (Stone).
Val is survived by...
William "Bill" Francis Andersen
Oct 3, 2022
William "Bill" Francis Andersen was born on Tuesday, May 30, 1939, in Portsmouth, Iowa to parents William H. and Cecelia (Zimmerman) Andersen. Bill served his country proudly in the US Army from 1961 - 1963. Bill was preceded in death by his parents William Andersen and Cecelia Andersen/Zimmerman; step-father Hubert Zimmerman and his son Billy; and brother Gerald Andersen. William...
Leonard C. Morgan
Oct 2, 2022
Leonard Craig Morgan, 74, of Omaha, Nebraska, passed away on October 2, 2022, surrounded by family and friends. He was born to parents Leonard and Mary Morgan, on November 16, 1947 in Culver City, California, Leonard graduated from Antelope Valley High Class of 1966. Leonard joined the United States Air Force in December of 1967 during the Vietnam era and...
Joseph Michael Zadina, Jr.
Sep 26, 2022
Joseph Michael Zadina, Jr. died unexpectedly on Monday, September 26, 2022, in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 30 years.
Joe was preceded in death by his mother Carolyn; and brothers Jon and Michael.
He is survived by his father Joseph, Sr.; brothers Jerad Anderson, Frank Krayneski, and Brad Krayneski; sister Laura Curtis; grandmother Emma;...
Patricia P. Danauskas
Sep 20, 2022
Patricia Pauline (Wojtyna) Danauskas
August 23, 1939 – September 20, 2022
Cherished Mom, Grandma, sister, and friend.
Patricia was born in Detroit, MI and lived in the Omaha metro area since 1972.
She is survived by: daughter Linda (Chuck) of Franklin...
Troy Scott Rumery
Sep 19, 2022
Troy Scott Rumery was born on Tuesday, May 13, 1969, in San Pablo, California to parents Larry and Rosie (Jackson) Rumery.
Troy passed away unexpectadley on Monday, September 19, 2022, in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 53 years.
He is survived by his sister Robin R. Evert and nephews Andrew E. and Nicolas R...
Lorene (Spethman) Klassen
Sep 19, 2022
Lorene Marie Spethman Klassen, or “Renie,” was born on November 7, 1951 in Omaha, Nebraska to Frederick and Dorothy Spethman, and passed into eternal life on Monday, September 19, 2022 at Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 70 years.
Lorene attended Papillion Public Schools; graduating in 1969. She attended Wayne State College for...
Patricia Ann Marchese
Sep 17, 2022
Patricia was preceded in death by her parents Paul and Virginia Washburn; brother Paul Washburn, Jr.
She is survived by her sons Timothy J. Marchese (Omaha, NE) and Patrick J. Marchese (Fort Worth, TX).
Jean Marie Irwin
Sep 16, 2022
Jean was preceded in death by her parents Lester and Bessie Mercer; sister Mary; father and mother in-law Opal and Darlene Irwin.
She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years Robert L. Irwin; children Sherry (Paul) Stout, Phyllis (Joe) Zelfel, Robert M. (Erin) Irwin, Laura (Scott) Mills, Richard (Stacey) Irwin; grandchildren Andrew (Amanda) Stout, Jenn...
Devon Taylor Looney, Sr.
Sep 14, 2022
Devon Taylor Looney, Sr. passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at the age of 28 years.
Devon is survived by his loving wife Ashley Looney; children Devon Taylor Looney, Jr. and Jaxon Rodger Looney; grandparents Rodger and Judy Looney; Steve and Theresa Robertson; and many loving friends and family.
Memorials may be directed...
Rose Pallas
Sep 13, 2022
Rose was preceded in death by her parents Sotir and Elefteria Kostic; stepmother Mary Kostic; brothers Pavle and Stephen and infant sister.
She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Gus T. Pallas; children Frances (Mark) Grieb and Michael (Tara Baccam) Pallas; grandchildren Brian and Lauren Grieb; sisters-in-law Fanija Pallas and Maria Kostic; nieces Mary...
Shara Marie Goff
Sep 8, 2022
Shara M. Goff of La Vista, NE, passed away on September 8, 2022. Shara was born in Duluth, MN to Darrel “Bill” and Marie Goff but spent most of her life in La Vista, NE. Shara graduated from Gross High School, and from The University of Nebraska, Omaha. Shara had a passion for helping others during her lifetime. Shara...
Eleanor M. Kerlin
Sep 3, 2022
Eleanor was preceded in death by her parents; brothers; sister; her husband Donald G. Kerlin and daughter Peggy Kerlin.
She is survived by her daughters Melony (Terry) Herman, Donna (Jan) Beran and Cynthia (Bill) Moore; 9 grandchildren; 16great grandchildren.
Linda (Spethman) Mickle
Aug 29, 2022
Linda entered into eternal rest in Anchorage, Alaska.
She is survived by husband, Dennis of fifty years, Juneau Alaska; daughter Jennifer (Mike) Graening Boise, Idaho and Matthew (Angie) Mickle Wasilla, Alaska, grandchildren JT and Julia Boise, ID. Sisters Lois Spethman, Lorene (Kent) Klassen, Louise (Dan) Greco, Lori (Terry) Spethman Twiford, Lisa Spethman, sister-in-law Cheryl Gaub, brother-in-laws Gary...
Donna Marie Brandt-Simpson
Aug 27, 2022
Donna Marie Brandt-Simpson, age 85, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022. She was born on January 30, 1937, to Daniel and Madeline (Sheahan) Harty in Sioux City, Iowa.
In addition to her parents, Donna was preceded in death by her sister, Marilyn McGowen, husbands Donald Brandt and Harold Simpson.
Donna is survived by her...
Elizabeth "Beth" Mary Zbylut
Aug 24, 2022
Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents James and Barbara Martin; brothers Dan and Tim Martin.
She is survived by her husband Rick Zbylut; children Julie (Tim) Aken, Joe Zbylut, Jamie (Kevin) Hunter; grandchildren Abbie and Noah Aken, Alyssa Hunter; sister Diane (Gary) Hakenkamp; brother Bill Martin.
Sandra Sheffield Crook
Aug 21, 2022
Sandra was born on Tuesday, September 7, 1943, to Paul and Carolyn (Buck) Sheffield in Jackson, MS. She passed away Sunday, August 21, 2022, in Papillion, NE, after a degenerative journey on the road of Alzheimer’s disease. Sandi lived all over the world as the daughter of an Army Corp of Engineers officer and then an Air Force officer’s...
Anita Jean Lawler
Aug 19, 2022
Jean was preceded in death by her loving husband Philip Lawler; twin daughters Sally Lynn and Sandra Lee; parents Burton and Arvilla Gorton; and sister Beth Goldfuss.
She is survived by her daughters Patricia (Jerry) Glenn, Linda Hauschild, Libby (Douglas) Dreier, and Nancy (Michael) Heald; 11 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Marilyn (Ralph) Johnson;...
Richard Lee Luth, Sr.
Aug 18, 2022
Richard Luth, Sr., age 77, of Omaha, NE passed away on August 18, 2022 after a courageous battle against leukemia. He was born July 21, 1945 on a farm near Ravenna, NE to the late Johnnie and Rosette Luth. He graduated from Ravenna High School in 1963. He served in the Marines from 1965 to 1967 during the Vietnam War....
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