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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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Virginia A. Svendsen

Virginia A. Svendsen

Apr 5, 2022

Virginia was preceded in death by her parents James and Myrtle Madsen; John F. Svendsen; son John W. Svendsen. She is survived by her sons James C. Svendsen and Ronald S. (Connie) Svendsen; daughters Debi Jura and Nancy L. (Ian) Ward; grandchildren Chris, Ronald, Melissa, Kristina, Amanda, Emily, Douglas, Brian, and David; great grandchildren Breanna, Tasha, Russell, Texas, James, Taylor,...

Linda S. Krueger

Linda S. Krueger

Apr 5, 2022

Linda S Krueger age 73, loving wife, and mother passed away April 5, 2022, in Omaha, NE. Linda was born July 12, 1948 in Omaha NE.

Preceded in death by husband of 34 years, Lawrence "Larry" Krueger. Survived by Daughters, Jaime Krueger-Gomez (Cory) & Lisa Krueger.  Brothers Frank & Bob (Martha)Zajicek. Sister Patti...

Theresa J. Swierczek

Theresa J. Swierczek

Apr 5, 2022

Theresa was preceded in death by her loving husband Walter Swierczek; parents John and Anna Swerczek; son Edward Swierczek; sisters Helen Ziemba, Amelia Cutsor, Genevieve Kosiba, Frances Tworek, Isabelle Kosiba, Julia Cheloha, Berniece Schaecher, Alice Bialas, Dorothy Swierczek-Evans; brothers Raymond Swercek and Dennis Swercek. She is survived by her grandson Thomas (Melissa) Swierczek; great grandchildren Gage, Hunter, Madison, Kate, Ella,...

Joseph Edward Merwald

Joseph Edward Merwald

Apr 2, 2022

Joseph was preceded in death by his parents Josef and Mary Merwald; brother Robert Merwald; sister Betty Merwald; daughter Linda Siciunas; and special friend Betty Bell.

He is survived by his son Joseph Bartley; daughter Denise (Jim) Dein; grandsons Joshua Siciunas, Jack (Kimberly) Dein and Jordan Bartley; great grandson Thomas Dein.

Jonell S. Forrester

Jonell S. Forrester

Mar 31, 2022

Jonell was preceded in death by her parents Burnell and Virginia Schumacher; sister Karen Bebensee, and other loved ones and friends.

She is survived by her children Carol (Mike) Ulrich, Nicholas (Dianne) Rose, Larry (Debbie) Gordon, Mitchell (Heather) Kellar; 14 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

Memorials have been directed by the family to Zion Congregational Church....

Frank Kokotajlo

Frank Kokotajlo

Mar 31, 2022

Frank Kokotajlo passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022.  Frank is survived by Mariann, his loving wife of nearly 60 years, and children; Mark (and Martie) San Antonio, TX, Scott (and Marie) Springfield,  VA, Karen Smith (and Paul) Papillion, NE, and Michelle Ginn (and Jason), Plattsmouth, NE.  Adored by his many grandchildren:  Daniel, Timothy, Bethany, Jonathan, Jessica, Christopher, Michael,...

Tammi J. Goedeken

Tammi J. Goedeken

Mar 24, 2022

Tammi was born in Wahoo, NE October 2, 1962 to Arthur and Keryl Gerdts. She passed away peacefully in Omaha March 24, 2022.

Tammi grew up in Wahoo, Nebraska, and was a 1981 graduate of Wahoo High School. She then later worked and lived in the Omaha and Bellevue areas. She was a computer programmer for many...

Gratia Maria Jones-Setlak

Gratia Maria Jones-Setlak

Mar 23, 2022

Gratia Maria Jones-Setlak passed away at home in Papillion, Nebraska on the morning of Wednesday, March 23, 2022 one day after turning 87 years of age.

Gratia was born in Harper, Kansas to parents Chester and Lola Monroe. From her birth to her passing, Gratia led a life filled with adventure, music, and love. She traveled the...

Richard F. Shepherd

Richard F. Shepherd

Mar 22, 2022

Obituary for Richard F. Shepherd Richard F. Shepherd passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 in Omaha, Nebrasaka at the age of 96 years. He was born on Thursday, August 7, 1925 in Omaha, Nebrasaka.

Richard was preceded in death by his loving wife of 54 years Honey Lou Shepherd; daughter Margaret (Peggy) Shepherd; grandson Charlie Peterson;...

John D. Augustus

John D. Augustus

Mar 19, 2022

John was precede in death by his parents Don and Bev Augustus; brother in-law Jeff Dykins and nephew JD Dykins. He is survived by his sister Vicki Dykins, brothers Mike (Cindi) Augustus and Bob Augustus; and many nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Larry K. Johnson

Larry K. Johnson

Mar 19, 2022

Larry Kenneth Johnson, 80, passed away peacefully, in his sleep, in his home in Omaha, Nebraska on March 19, 2022.

Larry, Papa as he was known to his family, was born on July 11, 1941, the second son of Berneice Arlene (Rasche) Johnson and Victor Lyle Johnson in Holstein, IA. He grew up in Iowa and graduated...

Alfred William Kelley

Alfred William Kelley

Mar 18, 2022

In Loving Memory Alfred W. Kelley 1924-2022 Alfred Kelley, 97 of Papillion, passed away after a brief illness on March 18, 2022 surrounded by family, in Fremont, NE. Al was born on August 15. 1924 fourth born child of James Uriah and Anna (Behrendt) Kelley, at home on their farm southeast of Woodbine, IA.He was the youngest of the...

Randal Harold Youngland

Randal Harold Youngland

Mar 16, 2022

Memorials may be directed to Hanscom Park United Methodist Church or Nebraska Methodist Health System Foundation.

Kathy L. Bevan

Kathy L. Bevan

Mar 10, 2022

Kathy L. Bevan, loving and devoted wife of Deacon Ed Bevan, passed away peacefully in the afternoon on Thursday, March 10, 2022, at the age of 68 years. Memorials may be directed to St. Matthew the Evangelist Catholic Church.

Charles Alan Kensinger

Charles Alan Kensinger

Mar 9, 2022

Charles Alan Kensinger "Chuck" passed away at home on the early morning of Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at the age of 72 years. Chuck was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Helen; brother Howard. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Kathy; daughters Kari Kensinger and Kim (Mark) Norris; grandchildren Sydney and Grant Norris. Live...

Eugene M. Lisko

Eugene M. Lisko

Mar 5, 2022

Eugene was preceded in death by his loving wife Adeline Lisko; parents Louis and Anna Lisko, 7 siblings and their spouses. He is survived by his children Leslie (Jerry) Pivovar, Jim (Janice) Lisko, Vicky (Tom) Walz, Lori (Mike) Gordon; grandchildren Michael (Shannon) Pivovar, T.J. (Carolyn) Walz, Mitch (Brittany) Narney, Paige (Michael) Ozmun, Alise (Phillip) Nguyen, Amanda Gordon; great grandchildren Lyla...

Beverly Ann Jensen

Beverly Ann Jensen

Mar 4, 2022

Beverly was preceded in death by her parents Arthur and Irene Bosch; son Thomas Joseph "TJ" Jensen; brothers Arthur Jr. and Paul Bosch. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years Tom Jensen; daughter Kristi (Kirk) Giles; brother in-law Morris Jensen and sister in-law Barbara Jensen; sister in law Andrea Cargile; and many nieces, nephews, friends and family....

Elizabeth Rose Swoboda

Elizabeth Rose Swoboda

Mar 4, 2022

Elizabeth Rose Swoboda passed away peacefully with her family by her side at home on the morning of Friday, March 4, 2022 at the age of 11 years. Lizzy was preceded in death by her grandmother Ursula Swoboda. She is survived by her very loving parents, Tim and Kelly; sisters Emily and Grace; grandparents Paul and Colleen Stolinski; grandfather Arthur...

Carol Ann Wagoner

Carol Ann Wagoner

Mar 3, 2022

Carol was preceded in death by her mother Dorothy and fatherCarl Widmer;brothers Daniel and Robert Widmer; and son in-law Stewart Guffey. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years William P. Wagoner; children Lisa Guffey, Lynn (Steve) Maschino and Will (Erin) Wagoner, Jr.; grandchildren Blake and Avery Wagoner, Brianna and Shane Wagoner, April Maschino and Taylor Guffey; great...

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