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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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Richard C. Moore
Sep 6, 2019
Richard Charles Moore was born on March 6, 1990. Richard, also known as Ricky, lit up his family's life from the very beginning. As a young child, Ricky loved the presidents of the United States and knew every single one (in order) before Kindergarten. As a child Ricky could be seen reading books, watching Star Wars, and wearing very ornate...
Eugene F. Miller
Sep 5, 2019
Eugene Francis Miller was born on November 17, 1935 to Frank and Isabel (Weihs) Miller in Buck Grove, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance, Iowa. After graduating from high school in Defiance, Iowa he helped his dad farm, went to Omaha and worked at Continental Can Co. and Wilson's Co. until 1956 when...
Loretta "Lori" Horner
Sep 4, 2019
Loretta "Lori" Horner, age 79, was born in Papillion, NE to Frank and Etta Pflug. She was married to Lawrence Horner and together they raised 2 children. Lori was a homemaker for most of her life and enjoyed baking, crafts, and completing puzzles. She was a member of the Papillion Historical Society and loved seeing history come to life. Lori...
Mary J. Stannard
Sep 3, 2019
Mary J. Stannard passed away on September 3, 2019, at the age of 84. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter Abbie. She is survived by her loving husband John; children Jim (Laura) Stannard, Anne Stannard, Maureen (Mark) Davis, Maryanne (Rick) Dailey, Beth (Gary) Fuller and Tom Stannard; grandchildren JJ and Grace Stannard, Jack Davis, Zach, Caitlyn and Nick...
Michelle L Hanshaw
Sep 1, 2019
Michelle L. Hanshaw passed away on September 1, 2019, at the age of 53 years. She was preceded in death by her mother Patricia Anderson and stepfather Chester (Dean) Anderson. She is survived by her daughter Jaidan Hamshaw; brothers George (Kathie) Jung and Matthew "Monte" (Brenda) Jung; sisters Maylene Naujokas, Debra (Bud) Brungardt, Tiffanie Furrey, and Jaime (Rodney) Kumke; and...
Elizabeth "Betty" Rose Bartman
Aug 26, 2019
Elizabeth passed away Monday, August 26, 2019 in Papillion, Nebraska at the age of 96 years. She was born Saturday, December 2, 1922 in Omaha, Nebraska. Elizabeth is preceded in death by her parents George and Teresa Preisinger, husband Rudy Bartman, Sr., and daughter Theresa Hale. She is survived by her children Sue Ann (Ron) Casart, James Bartman, Doug (Theresa...
Kristina Czerwinski
Aug 25, 2019
Kristina Czerwinski was preceded in death by her loving husband Walt M. Czerwinski; parents Szymon and Stanislawa (Adamska) Kaczmarczyk, Warsaw, Poland; brother Mieczyslaw (Melanie) Kaczmarczyk, Nuremberg, Germany, and infant brother Michal Kaczmarczyk passed at birth; sister Gabriela (Henry) Szablowski, Omaha, Nebraska. She is survived by her children Chris Czerwinski, Tina (Joe) Dooling and Mark Czerwinski; grandsons Andrew Czerwinski and Joe...
Michael S. Dozelencic
Aug 21, 2019
Michael was preceded in death by his parents Michael J. and Leona (Saniuk) Dozelencic. He is survived by his sisters Lucy Hulse and Joanne Dozelencic and many more cousins and friends.
Dolly Mae Hedin
Aug 18, 2019
Dolly Mae Hedin was welcomed home to the Lord on Sunday, August 18, 2019, at the age of 87 years. She is survived by her loving children, Kevin Hedin and Marla Dousky; along with many other family and friends.
Dolores Ann Krzycki (Tenczer)
Aug 17, 2019
Dolores Ann Krzycki passed away the evening of Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Omaha Nursing Home at the age of 86 years. She was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Josephine Tenczer; sister Carol Zoucha; brothers Donald and Frank Tenczer. Dolores is survived by children Susan Schwalm, Diane Vancil, Michael Krzycki, and Beverly (Burton) Kragskow; 7 grandchildren; 9...
Alma M. Sucha
Aug 16, 2019
Alma Muriel Antonia Nelson Sucha left her earthly burdens behind her and joined the Communion of Saints. She passed quietly and with dignity. Alma was always a lady, and a lady always knows when it's time to leave. Rest in Eternal Peace. Preceded in death by her loving husband, William Sucha, and son David. Survived by children Frank (Janet) Sucha,...
Scott Lee Dewald
Aug 16, 2019
Scott DeWald was born on June 24, 1970 to parents Dennis and Linda DeWald. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and collecting guns but what he loved most was spending time with family and friends. Scott is preceded in death by his mother, Linda DeWald. He is survived by his father, Dennis DeWald; two children, Lacey and Adam DeWald; brother, Dan...
Stephen E. Wallace,
Aug 14, 2019
Stephen Wallace was born in White Lake, Aurora County, SD to Maurice and Mary Wallace, the oldest of two sons and two daughters. He died peacefully in his sleep two days shy of his 100th birthday in Omaha after a brief stay at the Josie Harper Hospice House. Steve enlisted in the Army on December 27, 1941, and served his...
Lester J. Kush
Aug 12, 2019
Lester was a horse jockey for 12 years and served in the Navy afterward for 4 years. He passed away Monday, August 12, 2019 in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 88 years. Lester was born Wednesday, April 15, 1931 in Omaha. Lester is preceded in death by his parents Louis and Dorothy Kush; brothers Edwin, Bernard, and John; sisters...
Christine L Smith (Lyons)
Aug 9, 2019
Preceded in death by Father John Lyons, Mother and Step Father Elizabeth and George Conway, brother John Lyons, Jr, Sisters Cheryl Hulett and Annette Childress She was survived by significant other Mark Peterson. Children James Smith Jr., Kimberly Smith, and Nichole Smith. Grandchildren Elissa, Cody, Kristal, Janette, Avelin, Cohen and Zofia. And three great grandchildren. Brothers Charles and Patrick Lyons...
Arletta M Stemple
Aug 7, 2019
Passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019 in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 84 years. Arletta was born Friday, July 5, 1935 in Emmetsburg, Iowa. Arletta is preceded in death by her parents Patrick and Helen Weir; husband Ted Stemple sons Donald and Edward; and siblings Patrick, Gerald, Frank, John, James, Kate, Marge, and Mary. She is survived by her...
Stephen J. Walls
Aug 3, 2019
Stephen John Walls passed away the morning of Saturday, August 3, 2019, at the age of 76 years. He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Louise Walls; sisters Nadine Walls and Linda Hoult; and granddaughter Jennifer Rose Bartunek Stephen is survived by his best friend and wife, Carrie Lynn Walls (Ojeski); loving children Jeanette (John) Bartunek, Stephen...
Robert N. Moore
Aug 3, 2019
Robert N. Moore was called home on the morning of Saturday, August 3, 2019, at the age of 80 years. He was preceded in death by his parents Charles F. and Helen; brother Charles R. Robert is survived by his wife of 57 years Mary Ann; three kids Barb (Monty), Bob, and Mark (Leslie); grandchildren Mandy, Eric, Cassie, Chris, Dusty,...
Jerome M. Murphy
Aug 2, 2019
Jerome passed away on Friday, August 2, 2019, at the age of 78 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers James and Joe, and daughter Brenda. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Nancy, daughters Trisha Murphy and Rebecca Hendrickson, son-in-law Jon Hendrickson, granddaughters Stephanie and Amanda, 2 great-granddaughters, 1 great-grandson, and many loving...
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