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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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Margaret M. Grace
Feb 11, 2021
Margaret passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 in Papillion, Nebraska at the age of 93 years. She was born Wednesday, October 5, 1927 in Omaha, Nebraska. Margaret is preceded in death by her parents Valentine and Magdalena May; husband Richard W. Grace; brother Edward May; sister Marcella Woodring; grandson Matt Voege; and son-in-law Russell Keplinger. She is survived by her...
George E. Ardery
Feb 11, 2021
George E. Ardery passed away at home in Modale, Iowa on the morning of Thursday, February 11, 2021. George was preceded in death by wife Mary; son Rocky; brothers Donald and Robert; and sister Doris He is survived by sons Terry (Sabrina) and Mickey (Mary) ; daughters Robin Williams and Melanie Drury; 11 Grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and brother Gary
Philip J. Smiley
Feb 10, 2021
Philip passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021, in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 67 years. He was born Sunday, April 5, 1953, in Atlantic, Iowa. Philip is preceded in death by his parents Don and Eileen Smiley; wife Remedios Smiley; and brothers Pat and Peter Smiley. He is survived by his brother Jim (Laura) Smiley; sisters Mary "Sid" (William)...
Rose M. Flud
Feb 3, 2021
Rose Mary Flud (Trujillo), a devoted wife, loving mother of seven, and beloved grandmother to her many grandchildren passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 83 years. She was born on Thursday, May 13, 1937 in Denver, Colorado. She attended Palo Verde Valley High School in Blythe, California where she met her future...
Roni M. Cunningham
Feb 1, 2021
Roni Marie Cunningham was born October 8th, 1955 in Omaha Nebraska to Patricia Castro and Donald Caito.Roni grew up in the Omaha area with her mother and stepfather Louis Castro along with her four siblings Donald, Jerri Ann, Lisa and Lu Ann.Roni attended St. Bernadette school, then Bryan High.Roni was proceeded in death by her mother Patricia, father Donald, stepfather...
Duane Allen Metcalf
Jan 27, 2021
Duane Allen Metcalf passed away in the afternoon on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at the age of 68 years. Duane was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Bonnie Green and brother Robert "Poncho" Green. He is survived by his life partner Dalene Williamson; daughter Trisha (Paul) Anderson; step-children; grandchildren Adia, Jordin, and Kylee; great-grandchildren; sister Cindy; and other...
Virginia M. Smith
Jan 26, 2021
Virginia M. Smith passed away on the evening of Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at Bergan Mercy Hospital at the age of 79 years. She was preceded in death by her parents Walt and Pat Hower; and sisters Jackie Peters and Dorothy Rush She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 59 years, Ed; children Trisha Parker, Ed (Donna)...
Martin L Hammers
Jan 26, 2021
Martin L. Hammers "Marty" was born January 26, 1967 in Omaha, Nebraska and died January 26, 2021 in La Vista, Nebraska at the age of 54 years. Preceded in death by his father Lance Hammers; grandparents Charles and Rowena Hammers, Freddie and Evelyn McGee; uncle Terry Hammers; and aunts Anita Hammers and Marge Mesenbrink. Marty is survived by his mother...
Ruth M.
Jan 24, 2021
Ruth was married to her husband for 69 years.She was a kind loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, and was deeply loved by all who knew her. Ruth was preceded in death by her son Fred J. Ira (Rocky), grandson Nicholas White, Father Harry (Dutch) Leutzinger, Mother Katherine Leutzinger, Brothers Harry Leutzinger, Edward Leutzinger and Bill Leutzinger. She is...
Terence "Pat" Clapp
Jan 20, 2021
Terence Patrick Clapp passed away after a courageous 2.5 year battle with esophageal cancer on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at the age of 58 years. Pat was preceded in death by his father Howard. He is survived by his wife Lisa; sons Parker and Preston; mother Dee; sisters Debbie (Tom) Harral, Cherie (Ron) Rydberg, Cindy (Tom) Brazeal, Michaela (Marc) Goc;...
William A. Cooley
Jan 19, 2021
William was preceded in death by his parents Stafford and Rose Cooley; sister Delores Dimmitt. He is survived by his loving wife Judy Cooley; brother Jim Cooley; Daughters Cheryl Sojka, Diane Linstrom, Liz (Kevin), sons Bill Jr.(Lori), Scot (Kyoko), Troy (Amy) and Adam (Jariya); grandchildren Michael, Amanda, William, Andrew, Rebecca, Troy Jr., Joseph, Ariya, Emma, Josephine, and Anun and numerous...
William "Bill" W. Stark
Jan 13, 2021
William passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 69 years.He was born on Thursday, March 8, 1951 in Bellevue, Nebraska. He was preceded by his Father William P. Stark; brothersThomas and David Stark. William is survived by his Soul Mate Tami Clay; mother Evelyn; sons William (Amber), Matthew (Jerrika), Geoff,...
Stephen Williams
Jan 3, 2021
Stephen Francis Williams was born on September 20, 1945 to Harry and Catherine (nee Douse) Williams. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was born and grew up in Hannibal, Missouri then joined the Air Force shortly after graduating high school; serving 8 years. Steve married Mary Beaman on June 26, 1971 and the couple moved to Papillion,...
Dennis "Denny" Ray Baehr
Jan 2, 2021
Denny passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021 in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 76 years. He was born Tuesday, January 11, 1944 in Beatrice, Nebraska. He is preceded in death by his parents Thees and Ethel Baehr; and nephew Jeff Baehr. He is survived by his wife Nora Baehr (Karnish); daughters Nicole (Daniel) Smith, Jennifer (Mike) Mueller, Erin (Todd)...
Frank Leland Mccann
Jan 2, 2021
Frank passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, January 2, 2021 in Council Bluffs, Iowa at the age of 88 years.He was born on Tuesday March 15, 1932 in Woodbine, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 61 years Donna Rae McCann (McCoy); parents Frank and Bernice McCann; brother Robert McCann and sister Patricia Parker. Frank...
Jean A. Mcgowan
Jan 1, 2021
Jean McGowan passed away at Methodist Hospital in Omaha on Friday, January 1, 2021 at the age of 81 years. Jean was preceded in death by husband Eugene "Mac" McGowan; parents Elmer and Edna Stultz; brother Richard Stultz; sister Lois Stultz She is survived by daughter Pam (Randy) Smith; son Dan (Billy) McGowan; many grand fur-babies
Scott A. Marcum
Jan 1, 2021
Scott Arleigh Marcum, longtime teacher, wrestling, and tennis coach at Omaha Benson High School, passed away peacefully at home on the evening of Friday, January 1, 2021 at the age of 68 years. He was preceded in death by infant daughter Heather; son Luke; father Dale Scott is survived by loving wife Linda; sons Brent, Josh, and Dan; daughter Mary;...
Gloria "Dot" J. Pacholski
Dec 27, 2020
Gloria passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020 in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 90 years. She was born Thursday, November 20, 1930 in Montreal, Canada. Gloria is preceded in death by her husband Richard Pacholski; parents William Moore and Nora Garrison; daughter Judie Pacholski - Wood; grandson David Appleby; sister Dolores Karnish; and son - in - law Ron...
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