Obituaries

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

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)

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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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