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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Joyce Tinnell
May 22, 2022
Joyce Marcene Tinnell passed away at Bellevue Medical Center on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at the age of 81 years.
Joyce was preceded in death by her parents Robert, Sr. and Hazel Cowan; her loving husband Don; son Kevin; brother Robert, Jr.
She is survived by her sons Phil (Diana) and Dave; daughter Kimberly (Bob)...
Richard Gaeta
May 18, 2022
Richard F. Gaeta passed away at The Nebraska Medical Center on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at the age of 60 years, surrounded by his family that loved him very much.
He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Patricia; and nephews Ethan and Aaron Gaeta.
Richard is survived by his siblings Michael J....
Paul J. Arispe
May 17, 2022
Paul was preceded in death by his Father Emilio N. Arispe, Sr.; brother Ricardo Arispe. He is survived by his daughter Ashley N. (Devon) Looney; mother Margarita D. Arispe; sisters Margarita (Richard) Dickey, Rosemary (Ruben) Aguilera, Teresa (Joseph) Kinsella, brother Emilio (Sharon) Arispe; grandchildren Devon and Jaxon Looney; and many more nieces, nephew, family and friends.
Jimmie Joe Peterson
May 15, 2022
Jimmie was preceded in death by his parents LeRoy and Eda Peterson. He is survived by his son Ryan Peterson; brothers LeRoy F. (Leslie) Peterson, Tommie L. (Colleen) Peterson, Jack L. (Lori) Peterson; and many more nieces, nephews, cousins and other family and friends. Jimmie proudly served in the US Army as a combat veteran from 1969-1972. Including a tour...
Virgil "Butch" Patro
May 14, 2022
Virgil M (Butch) Patro, the son of Florence Peterson and Carl Patro, was born July 19, 1941, in Manly, Iowa. He and his 13 brothers and sisters were raised in Garner, IA. Butch was a self-made man. He left home at the age of 14 to work in the fields. He did what was needed his early years, working...
Dolores A. Kaluza
May 13, 2022
Dolores was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years John J. Kaluza, Jr., parents John and Anna Vampola; sisters Anna Marie Chapman, Rose Mary Probst, Agnes Hajek, Mary Lou Johanek; brothers John, Joseph and Herman Vampola; grandsons Tim Hrabak and Kenneth Kaluza: daughter in laws Rowena Kaluza and Peggy Weeth.
She...
Ellen Fabian Brokofsky
May 11, 2022
Born in Roswell, New Mexico, she was the daughter of Emil and Mary Fabian. Throughout her childhood, Ellen and her brothers Mike and Miles frequently moved to different bases throughout the United States and England as her father was a Major in the United States Air Force. Ellen participated in cheerleading throughout her high school career and made many...
Jagger Daniel Shaw
May 7, 2022
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Matthew Scott Slowik
May 3, 2022
Matthew was preceded in death by his grandparents John and Dorothy Slowik and uncle Mike Slowik.
He is survived by his loving wife of 20 years Susan F. Kemmish; children Patricia and Johnathan, siblings Jeremy and Sarah Slowik; parents John and Denise Slowik; grandmother Shirley Tingley; uncles Donald (Cindy) Slowik, David Slowik, Gary Slowik and Kavin Tingley;...
Andy "Aj" Slizoski
Apr 27, 2022
AJ was preceded in death by his grandfathers Leonard Slizoski and Gary Novak; great grandparents Robert and Anna Kempnich; great grandparents Leo and Vi Sova and Charles and Ann Slizoski; and his best fur friend Betsy.
He is survived by his parents Andy and Heather Slizoski; sisters Samantha and Anna Slizoski; grandmothers Margaret...
Andrew "Drew" Michael Henderson
Apr 21, 2022
Andrew "Drew" Michael Henderson walked into the arms of God peacefully on the morning of April 21st surrounded by loved ones at the young age of 47.
Andrew was preceded in death by his grandparents Clarence and Dorothy Henderson; grandparents Vincent and Eunice Moilan.
He is survived by his lovely wife of 17 years Jill...
Janyce Eileen Beal
Apr 21, 2022
Janyce Eileen Beal (ne Gaines) of Omaha, NE., passed away peacefully on April 21, 2022 at the age of 87.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years Clark G. Beal; and her parents Louis E. Gaines & Eleanor M. (nee Griffith) Gaines/Robinson/Trane.
She had been employed at US National Bank, Bozell...
Olga Mae Kremke
Apr 18, 2022
Olga Mae Kremke (nee Swierczek) passed away at Hillcrest Cottages in Papillion on the evening of Monday, April 18, 2022, at the age of 97 years.
Olga was preceded in death by her loving husband of 70 years, Lou; parents George and Catherine Swierczek; and great-grandson Colin Dibble
She is survived by daughters Debbie (Jim)...
Loretta A. Hrbek
Apr 17, 2022
Loretta Hrbek died peacefully on Easter Sunday morning, April 17th at Hillcrest Grand Lodge in Papillion. She was 100 years of age and was Happy and Positive up until the end. She loved her Family and was always a joy to be around. She always wanted to "go home" and now she is at Peace.
She was...
Lyle Fredric Joons
Apr 14, 2022
Lyle was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Dorothy A. Joons and sister Sharon P. Adams.
He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years Pauline Joons; children Russell S. (Sandy) Joons, Rick (Corrie) Joons, Anthony A. (Julianne) Aguilera and Annette N. Reafleng; 12 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren and brother Dale L. Joons.
Edmund Francis Kohlbek
Apr 11, 2022
What we leave behind is what we did. And who was Edmund Francis Kohlbek, Sr.? He was born at the end of the Great Depression in Omaha, Nebraska. He was a dad, friend, uncle, cousin, husband, father-in-law, grandfather, great grandfather, and a brother, to name a few titles. But also, he was a Civil Servant, Teamster, and United States Marine....
Frank Wasinger, Jr.
Apr 8, 2022
Frank Joseph Wasinger, Jr. passed away at home in Ralston on the morning of Friday, April 8, 2022, at the age of 75 years. Frank served his country in the US Army after graduating from Cathedral High School. He retired from Offutt DECA on October 1, 2004, after 34 years. He loved his Nebraska football players and enjoyed going to...
L. Esther Mcdade
Apr 7, 2022
Life’s Reflections Lee Esther McDade was born October 14,1943 in Belzoni, Mississippi to Annie and Clifton Newton. She was the eighth of nine children. Esther accepted Christ at a young age at Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church in Belzoni. She also received her formal education in Mississippi. She graduated from Lanier High School and Utica Junior College where she majored...
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