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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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Donald J. Mixan
Sep 6, 2018
Donald J. Mixan, of Bellevue, NE died peacefully at home the morning of Thursday, September 6, 2018 at the age of 85 years. Donald was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 55 years, Alice; and brother Frank He is survived by his children Patty Fisher, Sharon Mixan, Sandy (Bob) Chistenson, and Donnie Mixan; grandchildren Lacey, Nick, Meygan, Alec,...
Marjorie L. Kratzer
Sep 2, 2018
Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents Cyrus and Mayetta Greer; son Russell Pennington; brothers Cyrus, Waldo and Ralph Greer; and first husband Maurice Hubert Pennington. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years Frank A. Kratzer Jr.; children William (Katherine) Collins, Linda (Dennis) Hecht, Leigh Ann (Rodney) Poskochil, Sharon Pennington and Karen Lemke; grandchildren Sheila (Reynolds)...
Dolores A. Janssen
Aug 31, 2018
Dolores A. Janssen passed away on Friday, August 31, 2018, at the age of 85 years. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Justice "Whitey"; parents Harry and Caroline Sorensen; and brothers Harry and John Dolores is survived by sisters-in-law Rosary and Jean Sorensen, and Marge and Sharon Janssen as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Ray Mills
Aug 30, 2018
Ray Mills died tragically on Thursday, August 30, 2018, at the age of 89 years. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Ann, of 61 years; grandson Matthew, parents-Mary and Everett Mills; father, Raymond Ward Ray is survived by son Ray (Robin) Mills; daughters Sharon Lane, Patricia (George) Penke; Sandra (Dustin) Miller; grandchildren Michelle, Crystal, Rachel, Raymond, Mary,...
Madeline Stebbins
Aug 30, 2018
Madeline Stebbins died suddenly on Thursday, August 30, 2018, at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, at the age of 79 years. She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Ross W.; son Ross A. (Sandra); daughter Diane (Kevin) Wetuski; grandchildren Jonathan, Melissa, and Julia Stebbins; Michaela (Justin) Kalkwarf; Zachary Sempek; Austin, Kimberly, and Tyler Wetuski; great-grandchildren Emma...
Gabriela Szablowski
Aug 29, 2018
Gabriela Szablowski passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 29, 2018, surrounded by her children at Parsons House in Omaha at the age of 90 years. Born in Poland, she emigrated to the United States with her beloved husband, Henryk. The two were blessed with two children. Gabriela was devoted to her family as well as her Catholic faith. She was...
Joseph Cymbalista
Aug 26, 2018
Passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2018 in Omaha, Nebraska. Joe was born on Sunday, May 1, 1949. Joe is preceded in death by his parents Karol and Janina Cymbalista. He is survived by his wife Theresa Cymbalista; daughters Julie Cymbalista and Nicole (Sean) Mahr; brothers Rick and Steve Cymbalista; sisters Donna (Ray) Julian and Kristine (Don) Thompson; grandchildren Alex...
Arlene L. Swoboda
Aug 22, 2018
Arlene Louise Swoboda passed away on Wednesday, August 22, 2018, in Elkhorn, NE at the age of 90 years. Arlene was preceded in death by parents Emil and Georgia Jelinek of Wahoo, NE, and her beloved husband, Johnny Swoboda who owned Swoboda Music Center in South Omaha for 52 years. She is survived by her 13 children Jolene (Mickey) Dalton,...
Robert M. Ferris
Aug 20, 2018
Bob was a professor of Business at Southwest Missouri State University and Winona State College in Minnesota. He also taught business classes at Mankato State College, and the University of Minnesota. Bob worked at First Bank Systems, where he developed the first ATMs, Traveler's Express, and was vice-president of Merchant Services at First Data. In addition, Bob developed what has...
Marlene J. Baker
Aug 20, 2018
Marlene J. Baker passed away peacefully, Monday, August 20, 2018 in Omaha, Ne at the age of 58 years. She was born on October 1, 1959 to parents Ora and Bettie Bolich. She was very active in her children's lives growing up and you could always find her at the softball fields coaching or watching her children play. She had...
Jeraldine Seman
Aug 18, 2018
Jeraldine Jane Seman passed away at her home surrounded by family on the morning of Saturday, August 18, 2018 at the age of 75 years. She has now been reunited with her husband Paul who she met on a blind date and they soon became the love of each other's lives. Jeraldine is survived by her son Mark; daughter Cindy...
Thomas W. O'Connor
Aug 16, 2018
Thomas passed away peacefully in Omaha, NE. on August 16, 2018. He is survived by his loving children Sherry (Greg) Quinn and Jim O'Connor; grandchildren Bobby, Tommy and Jamie Quinn, Collin, Cameron, and Madison O'Connor; brothers Richard (Bonnie) and Mike O'Connor.
Antonio Lg Jesus
Aug 14, 2018
Antonio Leon Guerrero Jesus was born in Asan, Guam to parents Joaquin and Josefa. He was raised in Guam where he would survive forced labor during WWII and would become a successful communications technician for the US Navy. Antonio later married the love of his life, Maria, and they were blessed with 10 children. Antonio passed away peacefully on the...
N. Frances (Dimauro) Badger
Aug 10, 2018
Frances "Frannie" Di Mauro Badger, age 90, passed away peacefully with her daughter Suzanne holding her and her son Ralph at her side on Friday, August 10, 2018 at the Josie Harper Hospice House in Omaha, Nebraska.She was born on October 23, 1927 in Omaha, Nebraska to Alfio F. Di Mauro and Rosa Fano Di Mauro, proud Italian immigrants, who...
Virginia A. Grzywa
Aug 9, 2018
Virginia A. Grzywa of Bellevue, NE. passed away peacefully on August 9, 2018, in Omaha, NE. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years Walter F. Grzywa, parents John Sr. and Frances (Wajda) Dolezal, and brother John "Jack" Dolezal Jr. Virginia is survived by her children Sandy Brink, Gary (Jennifer) Grzywa and Steve Grzywa; grandchildren Joshua,...
Donna Mae Woods
Aug 5, 2018
Donna Mae Woods (Kelley) passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 5, 2018 in Omaha, NE. She was preceded in death by her husband James H. Woods and son Albert (Patrick) Greve. Donna is survived by her children Christine M. Piernicky; Michael Sr. and Barbara Greve; Vincent and Teri Ann Hrupek; Vladas and Ann Marie Prismantas; Lorrie Greve; Nancy Laughlin; Ronald...
Darel Clyde Harpole
Aug 3, 2018
Darel Harpole was born on June 12, 1931 in Logan, Iowa to parents Clyde and Mabel (Kiersch) Harpole. At the age of 5 the family moved to Branson, Missouri, then to Hollister and Kirbyville, and back to a horse ranch north of Branson. At the age of 12 they moved to Percival, Iowa and he attended Percival High School for...
Carol R. Thedens
Aug 3, 2018
Carol Ruth Thedens was reunited with her loving husband in heaven on the morning of Friday, August 3, 2018, at the age of 81 years. Carol was preceded in death by her husband Ronald Thedens; parents Eldore and Ruth Seibel; and grandsons Matthew and Mark Odom. She is survived by children Sharon (Chuck) Odom, Steve (Amee) Thedens, and Susan (Jerry)...
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