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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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George E. Hansen

George E. Hansen

Mar 28, 2020

George E. Hansen "Toad" passed away peacefully at Papillion Manor on the morning of Saturday, March 28, 2020 at the age of 95 years. Toad was preceded in death by his wife Fran; parents, Bert and Mildred; brothers, Charles and LLoyd He is survived by sisters Gloria, Gertrude, Mildred; brothers Robert and James; daughters Georgia(Frank), Connie(Mike), Fran(Bob); grandchildren Morie, T.J.,...

Joann Kay Bingham

Joann Kay Bingham

Mar 26, 2020

JoAnn Kay Bingham, of La Vista NE, born January 27, 1951 in Flint Michigan entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 26, 2020 following several months of home hospice care given by her sister Sue Bingham and her niece Kellie Bingham. JoAnn, graduated from Flint Southwestern in 1969. Following graduation she attended Lee College in Cleveland TN. Upon returning to...

Alvin Martin Luedders

Alvin Martin Luedders

Mar 24, 2020

Born November 30, 1926 in Herkimer, KS. He died Tuesday, March 24, 2020 in Omaha NE at the age of 93 years. Alvin grew up in Ludell, KS and served in the United States Army during World War II.On May 26, 1949 Alvin was united in marriage to Cordelia Gamblin also from Ludell.After beginning their family in Ludell, they moved...

Lois Annette Anderson

Lois Annette Anderson

Mar 23, 2020

Lois Annette Anderson "Ann" passed away peacefully the morning of Monday, March 23, 2020 at the age of 87 years. Ann was preceded in death by her parents Albert and Alma Johnson and brother Allan Johnson. She is survived by husband Richard Anderson; children Denise Curry (George), Cheryl Rudeen, Mark Anderson (Jayne);grandchildren Anna Curry, Megan DeSimone (Joe), Julie Curry (Pat),...

Francis L. Roberts-Greco

Francis L. Roberts-Greco

Mar 22, 2020

Francis was born on Wednesday, June 1, 1949 in Omaha, Nebraska. He passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2020 also in Omaha, Nebraska at 70 years of age. He was preceded in death by his dad William Roberts; sister Lu Ann Greco; grandparents Leo and Viola Curran and sister-in-law Sue Roberts. Francis is survived by his children Rachel Greco-Pacheco and...

John M. Lukowski

John M. Lukowski

Mar 20, 2020

John M. Lukowski was born in Omaha, NE September 28, 1944.He passed away on March 20, 2020. John was preceded in death by his parents, John J. and Theresa Lukowski and his sister, Patricia Hurly. He is survived by his wife of 55 years Rose and three children, John, Matthew and Sara Lukowski.He is also survived by his 7 grandchildren,...

Leander Weis

Leander Weis

Mar 19, 2020

Leander was preceded in death by his parents Andrew and Cecelia Weis; sister Bernadette (Frank) La Clair; sister in-law Laverna Weis; brother in-law Raymond Globe.

He is survived by and his loving wife Janice Weis; 3 children; 6 grandchildren; 2 brothers and 1 sisters.

Steve Whitten

Steve Whitten

Mar 16, 2020

Arrangements pending at this time.

James John Jankovich

James John Jankovich

Mar 13, 2020

IMPORTANT CHANGES TO SERVICE INFORMATION... MESSAGE FROM THE JANKOVICH FAMILY: -Due to current circumstances surrounding our community effort to limit exposure to COVID-19; Visitation at St. Bernadette has been cancelled. Private family prayers will be held followed by a private committal service. A Memorial Mass to celebrate the life of this incredible man will be held for all to attend...

Lora Lynn Wilson

Lora Lynn Wilson

Mar 13, 2020

Private Family Services - Committal at Omaha National Cemetery at a Later Date

Janet Lynn Kurmel

Janet Lynn Kurmel

Mar 12, 2020

Janet Lynn Kurmel went home to be with God on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Methodist Hospital. Born on February 18, 1953, she was Valedictorian of Bryan Sr. High School and attended the University of Nebraska, majoring in English and computer programming. She worked for 28 years for the telephone company. Janet honored her heritage as a second generation Czech...

Robert F Hardin

Robert F Hardin

Mar 12, 2020

Passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020 in Papillion, Nebraska at the age of 87 years. Robert was born Sunday, June 12, 1932 in Omaha, Nebraska. Robert is preceded in death by his parents Fines and Mary Hardin and brother Richard Hardin. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Joanne Hardin; children Vicki (Frank) Logan, Michael (Barb) Hardin, and...

Yolanda Kirkland

Yolanda Kirkland

Mar 11, 2020

Yolanda passed away in Omaha, Nebraska on March 11, 2020 at the age of 91 years old. She was born on December 12, 1928 in San Antonio, Texas.She is preceded in death by her parents Mary and Robert; brothers Robert and Richard and beloved husband Bobby. She is survived by her children Carol (Mike) Hook, Robert (Angie) and John (Diane);...

Donna R. Grube

Donna R. Grube

Mar 8, 2020

IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM THE FAMILY: PRIVATE SERVICES WERE HELD. PLEASE SELECT "WATCH WEBCAST" TO VIEW THEM. Donna passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020 in Papillion, Nebraska at the age of 86 years. She was born Tuesday, February 20, 1934 in Springfield, Nebraska. Donna is preceded in death by her parents Fred and Libby Iske; and brothers John, Carl, and Ronald...

Ethel Elizabeth Lorimor

Ethel Elizabeth Lorimor

Mar 8, 2020

Ethel passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020, in La Vista, Nebraska at the age of 84 years. She was born Monday, September 9, 1935 in Hays, Kansas. Ethel is preceded in death by her parents Ernest and Ella Axelson; husband Perry L. Lorimor; and daughter -in – law Barb Lorimor. She is survived by her children Mike Lorimor and Mary...

Jeffrey Dean Firnhaber

Jeffrey Dean Firnhaber

Mar 6, 2020

Jeffrey D. Firnhaber passed away Friday, March 6, 2020 in Papillion, Nebraska at the age of 62 years. He was born Sunday, October 27, 1957 in Boone, Iowa to Robert and Bertha Firnhaber. Jeffrey served in the United States Navy. He is surived by his wife of 36 years, Rhonda Firnhaber; children Jeffrey and Emily; brother Michael; and sisters Cindy...

John Joseph Kaluza,

John Joseph Kaluza,

Mar 6, 2020

Passed away Friday, March 6, 2020 in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 90 years. John was born Sunday, June 2, 1929 in Omaha, Nebraska. John retired from the Omaha Police Department after 31 years of service. John is preceded in death by his parents John Sr. and Nellie (Karnish) Kaluza; brothers and sisters; grandchildren Kenneth and Tim; and daughters...

Paul J. "Polka Paul" Pelletier

Paul J. "Polka Paul" Pelletier

Mar 5, 2020

Paul Jacques Pelletier passed away at his home on Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Omaha, Nebraska. He was born on July 30, 1935 in Salem, Massachusetts and graduated from Salem High School in 1954. He attended Burdett College, Lynn, MA, and received a diploma from the NBC Radio and Broadcasting School, Boston, MA. He moved to Omaha with his mother...

Joyce Kaylene Newburn

Joyce Kaylene Newburn

Mar 4, 2020

Joyce Kaylene (Fey) Newburn, age 60 of La Vista, NE passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at Began Mercy Hospital in Omaha, NE. She was born December 05, 1959 in Rochester, MN to Alfred J. and Marlene D. (Thomsen) Fey. Joyce received her High School GED in 1979 and continued her education to become a hairdresser. She had...

Irene L. Roberts

Irene L. Roberts

Mar 3, 2020

Irene Passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020 in Wahoo, Nebraska at the age of 89 years. She was born Monday, July 7, 1930 in Union City, Pennsylvania. Irene is preceded in death by her loving husband George I. Roberts, Jr. She is survived by her children Brenda (Hank) Pfeifer – Hastings, NE, George I. Roberts, III (Debra), Melody (Donald +)...

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