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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Nov 29, 2022
Burial at the Omaha National Cemetery with the United States Navy Honor Guard.
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
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....
Ruth Ann Ruelas
Nov 22, 2022
Ruth Ann "Ruthie" Ruelas was born in Lubbock, Texas to Roy and Ruth Lawson on December 21, 1958. She was the second eldest of six children.
Ruth attended Rockport High School. She graduated from Metro Community College with an Associate's Degree in Health and Human Services. Her tenure was with Sedgwick CMS in Omaha, Nebraska as a...
Mary Jean Stuehm
Nov 22, 2022
Mary Jean Stuehm passed away peacefully at age 92 on November 22, 2022 at Trinity Village in Papillion. She was born July 11, 1930, in Boelus, Nebraska to John and Elizabeth (McDonald) Elvers. After a move to Omaha during the Great Depression when Mary was very young, she graduated from South High School in 1948 and began working at...
Lois A. Eggers
Nov 19, 2022
Lois A. Eggers was born in Webster City, Iowa on December 15, 1925, to Fred and Augusta Eggers. She was the youngest of 8 children. Her oldest sister, Helen, was 10 years old when Lois was born. Helen often told her daughter Sue, how Helen rocked baby Lois to sleep at night, so their mother could get some rest....
Gordon L. Davis
Nov 17, 2022
Gordon was preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Marcella Davis; brother Butch Davis.
He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years Susan G. Davis; children Gordon (Edith) Davis, Jr., Ilainya (Frank) Granados, Eric Davis; grandchildren Missy, Tiffany, Brittany, Geno, Kaylee, Timothy, Caleb, Dominic and Caitlin; 11 great grandchildren; sister Joni Smith; numerous nieces,...
Larry G. Baker
Nov 13, 2022
Larry was preceded in death by his parents Burl and Betty Baker; brother Dan Baker.
He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years Janet Baker; daughter Linda (Mic) Vacek, grandson Trevor (Kayla) Vacek; son Kenny (Kim) Baker, grandsons Kevin and Keith (Lainie) Baker.
Private Family Burial
Margaret E. Ertzner
Nov 9, 2022
Margaret Eileen Marshall Ertzner passed away on November 9, 2022 in Omaha, NE, the city where she was born and raised. She was a loving sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was 82 years old.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Bernice Marshall; her husband of 60 years, Delmar E. Ertzner;...
Hyun Sook Jo
Nov 6, 2022
Hyun Sook Jo, a loving mother, and devoted grandmother, passed away on 6th November 2022 at the age of 83 years. She was born in Jinhae, South Korea on 6th September 1939 to Suk Ku Kong and Young Hwa Kim,
Hyun emigrated from South Korea to the United States on 4th July 1969, following her husband who...
Sally Ann Schendt
Oct 28, 2022
Sally was preceded in death by her parents Les and Arminta Davitt, sister-in-law Connie Davitt.
She is survived by her loving husband of 38 years Steve Schendt; children Kris (Chris) Myers, Keely (Scott) Greenlee, Mark Schendt, Scott (Jodi) Schendt, Arielle (Bill) Clark and Trevor (Heidi) Schendt; 15 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; brothers Mike Davitt and Joe...
Robert M. Sledge
Oct 26, 2022
Bob Sledge 80, passed away peacefully at Josie Harper Hospice House in Omaha, NE. On Oct. 26, 2022, after a long battle with cancer, heart disease & emphysema. Bob was born & lived all his life in Omaha attending Cathedral Catholic Grade School & High School. He enjoyed watching all sports & was a loyal Husker fan. Bob was...
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