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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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Wendy A. Welshinger

Wendy A. Welshinger

Mar 3, 2022

Wendy was preceded in death by her parent George and Mary Welshinger; and sister Mary Jo Dlouhy. She is survived by her significant other of 21 years Michael F. Cleary; brother Robert (Barbara) Welshinger; nephew Chris Welshinger, nieces Amiee and Julie Welshinger; grand nieces and nephewAshley and Brandon Adkins.

Mun H. Ahn

Mun H. Ahn

Feb 28, 2022

Mun Ho Ahn passed away peacefully in Elkhorn, Nebraska on Monday, February 28, 2022, at the age of 78 years. Born in Hiroshima, Japan, Mun Ho returned to South Korea with his parents after the end of World War II. After joining the Korean Army, he served as a Korean Augmentee to the United States Army. In 1984, along with...

Joan A. Berquist (Hutfless)

Joan A. Berquist (Hutfless)

Feb 26, 2022

Joan was preceded in death by her Mother/Step Father Gladys (Tony) Cianciolo, Father Elmer Mattson, Sister Sherlene Mattson, HusbandRaymond D. Hutfless and Son Mark S. Hutfless She is survived by her sons Raymond "Tony" (Theresa) Hutfless (Omaha, NE.) and Gary (Ruth) Hutfless (Omaha, NE.); daughters Raylene Svoboda (Van Buren, AR.), Lorrie (Barry) Ott (Thurman, IA.) and Linda Hutfless (La Porte,...

Albin Volsicka

Albin Volsicka

Feb 26, 2022

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Julie M. Hanson

Julie M. Hanson

Feb 25, 2022

Julie was preceded in death by her husband Geoff Hanson. She is survived by her daughters Katelynn Brandenburg and Isabella Hanson; nephews and many friends and family. Memorial may be designated to the Family.

Maurice Weicht

Maurice Weicht

Feb 24, 2022

Maurice Winston Weicht passed away peacefully at his home in Ralston, Nebraska on February 24, 2022 at the age 86 years. Maurice was born in LeMars, Iowa to Merle and Ruth (Carney) Weicht on September 2, 1935.He went to school at Marcus, Iowa and joined the Army serving four years at Fort Benning, Georgia.He married Norma Benson and they had...

Russell William Lane

Russell William Lane

Feb 24, 2022

Russell William Lane, Sr. passed away peacefully in Bellevue, Nebraska on Thursday, February 24, 2022, at the age of 78 years. Russ was born in Omaha and attended Omaha South High. After high school he followed his dreams of becoming an Omaha Police Officer, then Chief of Police in Loup City, NE and Schuyler, NE. He continued with his passion...

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Feb 22, 2022

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Kathy Cooley Bojanski

Kathy Cooley Bojanski

Feb 20, 2022

Bojanski,-Mary "Kathy" (Cooley), age 72, Ralston. Preceded in death by mother Rosemary Cooley (Heavey), father Everett Cooley, sister Rita Cooley.Survived by son and daughter in-law Chuck and Jamie Bojanski, Gardner, KS; son and daughter in-law Ryan and Cindy Bojanski, Fremont, NE; daughter Katie Bojanski, Ralston, NE; grandchildren, Lily Bojanski, Ava Bojanski, Summer Bojanski, Chase Bojanski, Kyler Klusaw, and Boston Bojanski;...

Brian Scott Kapfer

Brian Scott Kapfer

Feb 16, 2022

Brian Scott Kapfer died unexpectedly in Papillion, Nebraska on the morning of Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at the age of 58 years. Brian is survived by his wife of 30 years, Kim; son Zack; daughter Jessi (Blake); granddaughter Remington; parents Everett Kapfer and Mary Lou Kapfer; brother Keith; sister Kim; sisters-in-law Kellie Cobaugh, Tracey (Patrick) Maun; additional family and many...

Evelyn M. Elgersma

Evelyn M. Elgersma

Feb 14, 2022

Evelyn Marie was born on July 1, 1947, to Renza and Marie Dykstra in Sibley, Iowa. Evelyn spent her growing up years on a farm in Sibley. She attended Sibley Christian School through the 8th grade and Western Christian High School in Hull, Iowa, graduating in 1965. The Dykstra family left Sibley in 1965 and moved to Sioux Center, Iowa,...

William James Halgard

William James Halgard

Feb 13, 2022

William J. Halgard passed away on February 13, 2022. He was born in Omaha, and attended South High School. Following graduation, he enlisted in the US Navy, where he served during the Korean conflict. In 1957, Bill married Marynola Novotny, and during their 64 years together, they were blessed with four children: Mike, Cindy (husband John), Christine (husband Rick), Mary...

Phyllis A. Gosch

Phyllis A. Gosch

Feb 12, 2022

Phyllis passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022 in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 79 years.She was born on Sunday, March 29, 1942 in Omaha, NE. Phyllis is preceded in death by her loving husband Clifford A. Gosch of 57 years;parents Charles and Leona Stieren. She is survived by her son Jim Gosch (Theresa Gosch), son Dan Gosch (Cecilia...

Angela Eilieen Bendinger

Angela Eilieen Bendinger

Feb 12, 2022

Angela Eileen Bendinger (nee Hobbs) passed away at Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha on the evening of Saturday, February 12, 2022 at the age of 55 years. Angie was preceded in death by her father Joe and sister Kim. She is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, Denny; daughters Shantelle (Tim) Hazelton, Kayleigh (Luke) Kastrup, and Breanne (Tony)...

Raymond "Doyle" Andersen

Raymond "Doyle" Andersen

Feb 5, 2022

Raymond Doyle Andersen was born to Alfred & Helen Andersen on October 15, 1934. He was raised in Blair, Nebraska with his 4 siblings, Dale, Betty, Laura & Lois. He enlisted in the United States Navy during his Senior year of high school, where he proudly served in the Korean War. Five children followed his first marriage, Daniel, Pamela, Shelly,...

Judith C. Witt

Judith C. Witt

Feb 4, 2022

JudithC. Witt March 24, 1944 - February 4, 2022 Judy was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Georgina Milan; brother Larry Milan. She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years HenryA. Witt;children Jeffrey Witt, Trista (Adam) Cowart, Mark (Ashley) Witt; grandchildren Connor and Hudson Cowart; brothers Kenneth (Charlene) Milan David (Rose) Milan. Visitation to take place...

Ronald K. Keyes

Ronald K. Keyes

Feb 4, 2022

Ron passed away surrounded by his loving family after a short illness. He was born in Evanston, WY to Kenneth and Bernice (Robertson) Keyes. After graduation he entered the US Air Force and served 24 years, retiring in 1994. Ron had assignments in seven states and two overseas assignments, Okinawa and Germany. Most of his time in Germany was spent...

Pamela Kay Cerny

Pamela Kay Cerny

Jan 26, 2022

Pamela Kay Cerny, of Ralston, Nebraska, was reunited with her husband, Thomas, in heaven on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at the age of 79 years. Pamela was preceded in death by her husband; parents Dr. Albert and Bonnie Nuss; sister Jean Cody She is survived by her loving sons Mike and Mark (Jennifer) Cerny; grandchildren Ryan and Tyler; brothers James...

Ronald Lloyd Hutter

Ronald Lloyd Hutter

Jan 24, 2022

Ronald Lloyd Hutter passed away at Lakeside Hospital on the afternoon of Monday, January 24, 2022, at the age of 82 years. He was preceded in death by brother Donald Hutter; sister Marlene O'Connor; and parents Beulah and Lloyd Hutter Ronald is survived by many loving family and friends Memorials suggested to Through the Bible, Salvation Army, or The Berean...

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