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Recent Obituaries in La Vista, NE
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Rod G. Mackrill
Sep 12, 2021
Rod passed a way on Sunday, September 12, 2021 in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 72 years.He was born in Walla Walla, Washington on Tuesday, May 17, 1949. He was preceded in death by his parents Del and Irene Mackrill; 2 children; brother Rusty Mackrill and grandchild Charlie. Rod is survived by his loving wifeSusan Mackrill of 53 years;...
Donald William Beernink
Sep 9, 2021
Don Beernink, age 92, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2021, only 23 days after his wife of 70 years, June Beernink, passed away. Don was born January 13, 1929, in Sioux Center, Iowa, to William and Johanna Beernink and grew up on the family farm. On August 17, 1951, Don married June Hanenburg in Hull, Iowa. A short time...
Marilyn Colleen Schwalm
Sep 8, 2021
Marilyn was united in marriage to Harold Pfeiffer on June 13, 1948 and then later united in marriage to Leonard Schwalm on August 22, 1975. Preceded in death by her parents George and Jewel Gill. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Leonard Schwalm children Bradley Hal Pfeiffer and Jilann (Dan) Waite step-children Lynne (Kevin) Plambeck, Sandra Coufal,...
Mark Anthony Rettele
Sep 8, 2021
Mark Anthony Rettele, Sr. passed away at home unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at the age of 61 years. Mark was preceded in death by his brother Randy. He is survived by his children Mark (Andrea) Rettele, II, Brandy Rettele, Dylan (Allison) Whitehill, and Nick Whitehill; parents Joyce and Del Guyott; brothers and sisters Lori (Greg) Owens, LD (Jennifer),...
Sondra "Sandy" Lee Tomaszkiewicz
Sep 8, 2021
Sondra Lee Tomaszkiewicz better known as Sandy to her family and friends passed away on September 8, 2021. Sandy was born on May 17, 1942, in Hamlin, Kansas to parents Andrew and Florence Reedy. She was the 4th of 5 daughters born to the couple. The family moved to Verdon, NE where Sandy attended grade school and graduated from Highschool....
Ronald D. Hampshire
Sep 5, 2021
Ronald passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021 in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 82 years.He was born in Belton, Missouri on Wednesday, July 12, 1939. He is preceded in death by his parents Floyd and Helen Hampshire; sister Mary Louise; brothers Adrian and Dale. Ronald is survived by his loving wife Cheryl "Cheri" M. Hampshire of 44 years;...
Susan M Smith
Sep 3, 2021
Preceded in death by her parents Robert and Elizabeth Crosby; and step- mother Lavon Crosby. Survived by her husband of 62 years, Franklin Smith; children Doug Smith, Robert Smith, and Shari Smith; granddaughter Alexa (Jason) Shea; great-grandson River Shea; brothers Robert Crosby, Tim Stuart, Mike Stuart, and Fred Stuart; sister Mary Bolin; and nieces, nephews, and other family. Susan was...
Sam Randazzo
Aug 31, 2021
Sam J. Randazzo, 89, Papillion, died August 31, 2021 at home. Sam was born February 21, 1932 in Omaha, the youngest of four children to Angelo and Pasqua (Sesto) Randazzo. Sam was drafted into the Army at age 20 and was stationed in Germany during the Korean Conflict. He married Norma Jensen on October 26, 1963. Sam and Norma had...
Terri Lynn Pitzer
Aug 30, 2021
Terri passed away surrounded by family on Monday, August 30, 2021 in Papillion, Nebraska at the age of 63 years. She was born on Tuesday, December 3, 1957 in Omaha, Nebraska. She was preceded in death by her parents Donald and Peggy Braddock and her sister-in-law Lisa Marie Braddock. Terri is survived by her children Erin (Terry) Bueltel and Liz...
Steven R Harrison
Aug 27, 2021
Preceded in death by his parents Dale and Norma Harrison; sister Doreen; brother Lee; mother and father-in-law Bob and Dee Andersen; and son - in - law John Edwards. Survived by his wife of 43 years, Kristie Harrison; children Jenni (John †) Edwards, Kati Bartlett, Becki DeSantiago, Steven (Emily) Harrison, II, and Lexi (Mat) Elvenholl; sisters Dalene (Jim) Krebs and...
Lois M. Beck
Aug 26, 2021
Lois Beck (nee Roth) passed away peacefully at her home in Springfield, Nebraska on the evening of Thursday, August 26, 2021, at the age of 84 years. Lois was preceded in death by her husband Edward Dean Beck; parents Peter and Matilda Roth; brothers Edward, William, and James Roth She is survived by her loving children Rex (Susan Grant), Randy...
Carol J Van Gorp
Aug 25, 2021
Carol passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021 in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 75 years. She was born Wednesday, July 10, 1946 in Libby, Montana. Carol is preceded in death by her parents JD and Connie Stone; and sisters Nan Huber and Connie Stai. Survived by her children Jaci (Rich) Majorek, Bret Van Gorp, and Rebecca (Jason) Bishop; grandchildren...
C. Richard Kunz
Aug 23, 2021
Richard passed away Monday, August 23, 2021 at his home in Papillion, Nebraska at the age of 82 years.He was born on Tuesday, January 3, 1939 in Mallard, Iowa . Richard was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Mildred Kunz; brothers Dan, Dave and Paul Kunz. He is survived by his loving wife Carol Kunz of 61 years;...
Josephine M. Duda
Aug 22, 2021
Preceded in death by her parents; husband Joseph Duda; sisters Francis, Margaret, Theresa, and Irene; and nephew Bruce Mixan. Survived by her daughter Dottie (Joe) Krajicek; grandchildren Tiffany (Lou) Garofano and Crystal (Derek) Grotrian; great-grandchildren Peyton and Evan Grotrian and Sofia and Louis Garofano; sister Dorothy A. Mixan; and nieces and nephews Brian (Melissa) Mixan and Jolene Misek.
John F. Holst
Aug 21, 2021
John is preceded in death by his parents Peter and Anne Holst; and brother Irvin Holst. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Barbara Ann Holst (Kubin); children John J. Holst, Dianna (Steven) Hoins, Robert (Linda) Holst, and Theresa (Doug Spongberg) Kraniewski; grandchildren Chad Hoins, Michelle McDonald, Grace Holst, Grant Holst, Stacey Rasmussen, and Laura O'Leary; 7 great-grandchildren;...
Rachael Lee Sabata
Aug 19, 2021
Rachael was born in North Platte, Nebraska to Elmer and Ardis Ward. The oldest of 4 and the only girl, she often played "hospital" with her brothers. Rachael dreamed of being a nurse and a mom since she was a little girl. When she was in 8th grade, her family moved to Omaha where Rachael was active in Bluebirds and...
June H. Beernink
Aug 18, 2021
June Beernink, age 88, passed away very unexpectedly in her home on August 18, 2021, just one day after celebrating her and Don's 70th anniversary with Don and their two sons. June was born on February 13, 1933, in Hull, Iowa to Jacob and Hattie Hanenburg. On August 17, 1951, June married Don Beernink in Hull, Iowa. Don and June...
Randy Ray Slaight
Aug 16, 2021
Randy passed away Monday, August 16, 2021 in Papillion, Nebraska at the age of 64 years. He was born Satruday, August 25, 1956 in Casper, Wyoming. Randy is survived by his wife of 41 years, Kathy Slaight; children Amanda (Scott) Mueggenberg, James Slaight, and Kayla Slaight; parents Ray and Clara Slaight; sisters Rosa, Renee, Rachel, Rochelle, Rhonda, and Roxanne; brother...
Benjamin David Johnson
Aug 15, 2021
Benjamin was preceded in death by his Grandfathers Arnold Johnson and Robert Malander. He is survived by his parents Brian and Susan Johnson; Brothers Zachary, Nicholas (Samantha), Sister Sarah Johnson; Grandmothers Donna Johnson and Diane Malander; and loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Family Memorial Service and inurnment to be held at a later date with his Grandpa Johnson...
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