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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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Shirley D. Leiser
Oct 21, 2018
Preceded in death by her husband Leyton Leiser; mother Myrtle Conn; step – father Ralph W. Conn; sisters Connie Wagner and Gloria Petro. Survived by her sons Bud L., Donald R (Debbie), Keith A., and Michael R. Christiansen; step – son David (Kathy); daughters Cindy Lucas, Kate Johnson, and Patti (Vernon) Richards; step – daughter Cheryl; sister Kelly Steffen; brother-in-law...
Karen J. (Konwinski) Tschauner
Oct 19, 2018
Karen was preceded in death by her parents Thomas and Genevieve (Kontor) Konwinski. She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years Russell E. Tschauner; daughters Melissa (Jeff) Hizer and Raechel (Jake) Germain; grandchildren Peyton and Kinlee Hizer and Chloe and Karter Germain; brothers Gene (Kathy Belt) Konwinski - Ralston, NE. and Rick (Colleen) Konwinski - Mooreton, ND. and...
Kathleen Mary Barajas
Oct 15, 2018
Kathleen Mary Barajas died peacefully on Monday, October 15, 2018, in Omaha at the age of 68 years. Kathy was proceeded in death by her parents and brother Dan She is survived by her husband Raul; sons Christopher, Matthew, Phil, and Brandon (Carie); grandchildren Mykah, Isaac, and Evelyn; brothers Patrick and Jim; sisters Norene and Margaret; many additional family and...
William O. Pokorny
Oct 14, 2018
William Otto Pokorny was born at his parent's home near David City, Nebraska, on December 9, 1934.He was the second of three children born to William and Bessie Pokorny.He was raised on his family's farm in the David City area, and attended the District 19 Country School through the eighth grade.He later pursued and, in 1959, received his high school...
Barbara Ann Gilsdorf
Oct 13, 2018
Barbara Ann Gilsdorf, of Omaha, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at the age of 77 years. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Marie Setlak. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Mel; son Tom (Penny); granddaughter Harper; brother John; and sister Mary Jo.
Michael A. Curran
Oct 12, 2018
Michael is survived by his Aunt Vianne Roberts, uncle Bob McGranaghan, and many cousins and friends.
John B. Bober,
Oct 5, 2018
John B. Bober Jr. was a faithful and compassionate man. He had a heart of gold and would help anybody in need whether it be a friend or a stranger. John was a devoted husband to his wife of 35 years. He was a proud father of four children and a dedicated Uncle. No situation was ever too much for...
Bruce A. Sandoval
Oct 4, 2018
Bruce was preceded in death by his parents Everardo and Carrie Sandoval; brother Bob Sandoval and sister Sherry Marfisi. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years Angelina J. (Estorga) Sandoval; children Tony (Victoria), Scott (Krystal Lukowski), Ben (Heather Costanzo) and Chad Sandoval; grandchildren Eric (Mickala McCartney) Sandoval, Dorothy (Alex) Weidert, Dena (Zak) Driggs, Maria Sanchez-Sandoval, Domenic Sandoval,...
Evelyn M Winters
Oct 3, 2018
Evelyn passed away on October 3, 2018 at the age of 82 years. She was preceded in death by her parents Elizabeth and John Pier. She is survived by her children Mike Winters, Tammy (Jerry) Seffron, and Bob (Jean) Winters; grandchildren Jerry, Randy, and Michela; and 3 great-grandchildren. The family requests casual attire be worn to the service. IN LIEU...
Dorothy A. Kocsis
Oct 3, 2018
Dorothy Ann Kocsis, age 94, of the Carlton Senior Living-Davis, CA, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at her residence. Dorothy was born September 3, 1924 in Omaha, NE, she was the daughter of the late Morris and Julia Deryckere. She attended St Mary's Catholic School and a member of Saints Peter and Paul Church. Dorothy was a seamstress, devoted...
Gundula K. Pierce
Oct 2, 2018
Gundula was preceded in death by her parents and loving husband Thomas A. Pierce. Gundy is survived by her nieces Barbara Breitsameter, Ursula Forgiarini and Pia Baerand nephew Harro Baer.Also by close friends Ron (Linda) Dvorak, Tom (Cindy) Steffensmeier, William Alloway Jr., Jeff (Cindy) Delzer, Mark (Paula) Romesser, Richard (Patricia) Kimball, Nancy Partridge, and many friends throughout the country. Tom...
Anita Gutierrez
Oct 1, 2018
Anita Gutierrez passed away the morning of Monday, October 1, 2018, in Omaha at the age of 26 years.
John J. Roza
Oct 1, 2018
John grew up on his parents farm with 7 siblings. He married Marie Buglewicz on November 10,1942 and raised 4 daughters. He served in WWII from 1942-1945,in the 89th Calvary RCN squadron and was awarded a certificate of merit. After the war, John worked for the railroad, and eventually as a truck driver for Kraft foods, where he retired. John...
Ana Antunez-Cuevas
Sep 28, 2018
Ana Antunez-Cuevas passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, September 28, 2018 at the age of 39 years.
Bryan "Cody" Stever
Sep 28, 2018
Preceded in death by his grandparents Bruce and Betty, John William, and Elizabeth; uncles Tom and Bil; and aunts Lorene and Blanche. He is survived by his parents Bryan and Joanne Stever; wife Amy Stever; daughters Elizabeth and Madelyn Stever; sisters Angie Lewis (Rob), Casandra Stever (Justin), and Brittany Buchanan (Matt); and nieces, nephews and other family.
Norman Harlan Maben
Sep 27, 2018
Norman (Norm) H. Maben, 87, passed away peacefully in his home (Papillion, NE) last Thursday, September 26, 2018.Norm was born in Wisner, NE to James & Emma (Dinklage) Maben. Norm attended Wayne High School and Wayne State College, earning a degree in Business:Accounting. He was married to Beverly Faye Nelsen (Newman Grove, NE).Together they had two daughters. Norm began his...
Carol L. Kays
Sep 21, 2018
This wonderful lady was an active and bubbly force of nature with an ever present smile and positive outlook in all of her 74 years. She passed after fighting a sudden illness valiantly for several days. Carol brought light and spontaneity into everyones life she touched. Family, friends, bank tellers, grocery clerks, plumbers...it didn't matter who. She leaves behind a...
Joyce Lee Cockerill (Luenenborg)
Sep 18, 2018
Joyce Cockerill passed from this life in Plattsmouth, NE. She was a life long resident of Nebraska, graduating from Millard High School and living most of her life as the wife of a Sarpy County farmer, her husband Bill. Together they ran a commercial feedlot as well as the Dew Drop Inn in Springfield while raising 2 sons, Dave and...
Elizabeth J. Baker
Sep 6, 2018
Elizabeth was preceded in death by her loving husband of 49 years Gene C. Baker, brothers Jim, John and William Heavey and sister Mary Heavey- Lehn. She is survived by her children Denise Crain, Colleen (Terry) Rush, Tom (Linda) Baker and Pat Baker, 6 grandchildren and 1 great grandson.
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