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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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Gloria L. (Schultz) Dunkle

Gloria L. (Schultz) Dunkle

Dec 8, 2019

Gloria passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2019, at the age of 66 years. She was preceded in death by her parents. Gloria is survived by her husband, Ray, of 38 years; daughters Nikki McLain (Greg Pokorney), Angie (Ed) Sproul, and Jessie Dunkle; 8 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law and longtime friends Mary (Roger) Dunkle and Maggie (John) Davey; brother Lynn;...

Dorothy K. Olechoski

Dorothy K. Olechoski

Nov 30, 2019

Dorothy Olechoski was born on May 31, 1931 in Omaha, Nebraska to Roman and Eleanor Koraleski. She attended Saint Stanislaus grade school and graduated from South High School. She married Frank Olechoski, Jr., on June 16, 1951. Their marriage was blessed with four children, twin sons Ron and Don, and daughters Patti and Marylin. She worked at Western Electric for...

Edwina "Chick" M. (Krajicek) Ulrich

Edwina "Chick" M. (Krajicek) Ulrich

Nov 28, 2019

Passed away Thursday, November 28, 2019 in Bellevue, Nebraska at the age of 86 years. Edwina was born Tuesday, June 27, 1933 in Omaha, Nebraska. Edwina "Chick" is preceded in death by her husband Edward J. Krajicek and later Arthur P. Ulrich; parents Edward and Annastasia Hazuka; sisters Marcella, Joan, Anita, and Catherine; and brother James and twin brother Edward....

Nola J. Geiger

Nola J. Geiger

Nov 27, 2019

Survived by her loving husband of 67 years, Raymond W. Geiger; daughters Karen (Scott) Taylor and Kathy (Kent) Taylor; grandchildren Allyson (Ben) Holmes, Jennifer (Albert) Minnis, Kristina (Dan) Schmall, Kelly Taylor, and Thomas Taylor, and great-grandchild Nola Minnis. VISITATION at Bethany Funeral Home on Sunday, December 1st from 4 to 5:30 PM with a VIGIL SERVICE to follow. MASS OF...

Mary E. O'Riley (Mcmahon)

Mary E. O'Riley (Mcmahon)

Nov 23, 2019

Mary Elizabeth (McMahon) O'Riley was born on October 5, 1952, in Perry Iowa to parents Jerry and Mary McMahon.Mary and her twin brother Jerry were the oldest of 7 children growing up in Omaha and belonging to Holy Name Parish. It was attending Holy Name High School that she met her beloved husband Greg whom she married on September 3,...

Heidi Marie Renter

Heidi Marie Renter

Nov 19, 2019

Passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2019 in Princeton, Kentucky at the age of 22 years. Heidi was born Friday, March 28, 1997 in Omaha, Nebraska. Heidi is preceded in death by her brother Bradley J. Hansen and grandparents Helen and Victor Vacek. She is survived by her children Evylha and Elyonah Wells; mother Kathleen Vacek – Renter; father Donald Renter...

Jeffrey Morrison

Jeffrey Morrison

Nov 19, 2019

Jeffrey Lee Morrison was called home to the Lord on the morning of Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at the age of 47 years. Jeff was preceded in death by his mom Janet Greenlee and grandfather Leroy. He is survived by his brother Jim Morrison; aunt Kathy (Jim) Sparks; grandmother Evelyn Stern; and nieces Alissa and Alaina Morrison

Harold Green

Harold Green

Nov 11, 2019

Harold was preceded in death by his first wife Bonnie Green and his second wife Kimberly Green; sisters Laura Dancer and Darcy Green; and granddaughter Crystal Rose. He is survived by his children Dawn (Darold) Rose, Harold D. (Janette) Green, Jr., David Green, Julie Green and Olivia Green; grandchildren Mark, Angie, Autumn, Izzac, Jacob, Joshua, Mike, Mattie, Amanda, Ashley, Victoria,...

Deacon James J. Conrad

Deacon James J. Conrad

Nov 11, 2019

James "Jim" J. Conrad, Jr. was called home to God's Heavenly Kingdom on Veterans Day.He served in the Navy during the Korean War after graduating from St. Joseph's High School in 1947. Jim married Rose Marie Glica in May 1953 and they had three children named Jean, Jim and Jeff. Jim worked as a USDA Government Meat Grader for 30...

James Leo Bolita

James Leo Bolita

Nov 10, 2019

Passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019 in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 81 years. Born Monday, September 19, 1938 in Brooklyn, New York. Jim is preceded in death by his parents; wife Marlene Bolita; and brother Tom Bolita. He is survived by his sons Tony and Jeff Bolita and grandson Wyatt James Bolita.

Lisa Ann Ching

Lisa Ann Ching

Nov 9, 2019

Lisa Ann Ching passed away Saturday, November 9, 2019, in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 68 years. Born Monday, May 7, 1951, in Montpelier, Vermont. Lisa is preceded in death by her parents Albert and Marion Prevost and her sister Claudia Archer. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Gerald Ching; children Daphne (Roger) Sheldon, Stephanie (Patrick)...

Patrick Noonan

Patrick Noonan

Nov 6, 2019

Patrick J. Noonan was born to parents Cecil and Irene Noonan on August 25th, 1950 in Sioux City, Iowa. He is the youngest of two children, younger brother of Ann Sullivan. Patrick served in the U.S. Marine Corps, and fought in the Vietnam war at 18 years old. Pat was preceded in death by his father Cecil Noonan. He is...

Clarence "Whitey" S. Duracinski

Clarence "Whitey" S. Duracinski

Nov 6, 2019

Passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019 in Bellevue, Nebraska at the age of 89 years. Born Tuesday, July 8, 1930 in Monroe, Nebraska. Whitey is preceded in death by his parents Steve and Sophie Duracinski; son Lee Duracinski; and granddaughter Miranda Hadnot. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Maxine Duracinski; children Sue (Ron) Hadnot, Steve (Denise) Duracinski,...

Nevin Read Heslop

Nevin Read Heslop

Nov 2, 2019

Passed away Saturday, November 2, 2019 in Papillion, Nebraska at the age of 68 years. Born Friday, November 10, 1950 in Ogden, Utah. Nevin is preceded in death by his parents Weldon and Phyllis Heslop and brother Boyd Heslop. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Lynette Heslop; children Sarah (Konrad) Lindner, Natalie (Timothy) Tanner, and Nathan (Michelle)...

Laurence Carlyle Smith

Laurence Carlyle Smith

Oct 30, 2019

Passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2019 in Papillion, Nebraska at the age of 91 years. Born Sunday, January 1, 1928 in Oneida, Tennessee. Laurence is preceded in death by his wife Joyce E. Smith and sons Laurence C. Smith, Jr and Mark A. Smith. He is survived by his daughters Linda (Tom) Graumann of Papillion, NE and Mary (Neill +)...

James Michael Burson, Lt. Col. Usaf (Ret)

James Michael Burson, Lt. Col. Usaf (Ret)

Oct 30, 2019

A 23 year Air Force Veteran followed by 20 years working with BAE Systems, loving father, grandfather, and best friend and soul mate to his wife Kathy; James Michael Burson passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at the age of 70 years. Lt. Col. Burson was preceded in death by his parents Alex and Genevieve Burson; daughter Kristine...

Terry W. Lytle

Terry W. Lytle

Oct 30, 2019

Terry W. Lytle passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2019, in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 69 years. Born Friday, May 12, 1950, in Shenandoah, Iowa. Terry is preceded in death by his parents Herbert and Ruth Lytle. He is survived by his son Kevin Lytle, Sr.; brother Robert Lytle; Theresa Lytle; grandchildren Kevin Lytle, Jr., Nick O'Connell, and Alyssa...

Thomas W. Burnham

Thomas W. Burnham

Oct 25, 2019

Thomas W. Burnham was born to parents Lloyd and Vesta Burnham on April 3, 1939. He was the 7th of 9 children, born and raised in Spencer, South Dakota. Tom married Ruth Keyser on September 29, 1962. Together they had two daughters, Lisa and Staci. Tom served in the U.S. Army. He also worked for many years as a lithographer...

Jerome Kromer

Jerome Kromer

Oct 20, 2019

Jerome was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Helen Kromer; son Keith Kromer and brother Frank Kromer. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years Barbara; daughter Sandra (Terry) Bertolini; grandchildren Dillon and Carly Bertolini.

Kathleen S. Ahrens

Kathleen S. Ahrens

Oct 20, 2019

Kathleen was preceded in death by her parents Harvey and Janella Garner; her loving husband Thomas R. Ahrens. She is survived by her daughter Conni Buresh; grandchildren Amanda (Josh) Jensen, Alyssa and Timmy DiGiacomo, Kaitlyn and Kortney Buresh; 7 great-grandchildren; other family and friends.

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