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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 D. Shannon
Jun 22, 2018
Gloria was born and raised in South Omaha, Nebraska and graduated from South High School in 1965. She married Bud on March 21, 1966.Out of this union 2 children were born, Glenn and Michele. She worked many years as a sous chef at many restaurants.She loved making and decorating cakes for all occasions. She had a love for animals, especially...
Eric A. Ebacher
Jun 17, 2018
Eric A. Ebacher born March 1, 1984 passed away Saturday, June 16, 2018 aged 34 years.Preceded in death by father Roger A. Ebacher and stepmom Jeanne A. Ebacher.Survived by Mother Jackie Hagen, (Darus) of Fort Morgan, CO. , brother Joseph Ebacher of Omaha, brother Tony Dreibus, (Monica MacLeod) of Austin, TX and sister Jessica Ebacher of Chicago, IL. Eric worked...
Harold D. Thomas
Jun 16, 2018
He was preceded in death by his parents Elvis and Genevieve Thomas and sister Jean Martin. He is survived by his loving children Teresa (Ron) Hiatt and Cari (Gary) Buskevicius; Grandchildren Amanda Saltzman, Brandon Saltzman, Mikayla Buskevicius, Mary Hiatt and James Hiatt; Nephew Shade and 2 Great Grandchildren; brother Jerry (Gloria) Thomas.
Christopher L. Jessen
Jun 12, 2018
Christopher Lee Jessen, age 36, passed away peacefully the morning of June 12, 2018, after a courageous battle with Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis and Cholangiocarcinoma.He was born November 29, 1981, in Norfolk, NE.He graduated from Norfolk Catholic High School in 2000; received his Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine from UNL in 2004 and Masters in Public Administration from UNO in...
W. "Jack" Porter
Jun 12, 2018
Jack Porter was born in Chicago, Illinois on April 17, 1954.Born three months premature, he proved to be a fighter and survivor.He was the fifth boy, followed a few years later by his sister, Candis.The family moved to Ralston in June, 1962, and he quickly became friends with schoolmates, Bruce Sebesta, Denny Bergren, and Wally Murphy, his "partners in crime"....
Arthur T Gorup
Jun 9, 2018
Arthur Thomas Gorup, retired marine and devoted husband and father, passed away peacefully at Via Christe in Omaha on Saturday, June 9, 2018, at the age of 95 years. He was preceded in death by his parents Michael (Mirko) and Mary Gorup; his loving wife Mildred; sister Mary; brother Frank; son-in-law Joseph Ward; brothers- and sisters-in-law Charles and Bette Panuska,...
Harvey E. Andersen
May 31, 2018
Harvey was preceded in death by his parents Conrad and Elsie Andersen and his loving wife Marieta. He is survived by his children Jeanne (Don) Mass and Carole Andersen; grandchildren Dana (Kevin) Luellman, Bryan Mass, Taylor and Delaney James; great grandchild Logan Luellman; brother Marvin (Kay) Andersen and sister-in-law Betty (Carroll) Cox and many loving nieces and nephews.
Joan Cappello
May 24, 2018
Joan Cappello joined her beloved husband in heaven on Thursday, May 24, 2018, at the age of 89 years. She was preceded in death by her husband Russell, and her parents and brothers who passed away in Sicily. She is survived by her daughter Ann Cappello-Schramm; sons Russell and Ron (Suzanne); grandchildren Rayna, Clint, Wade, Carl, Cole, Jenn, and Becky;...
Herbert W Winfrey
May 23, 2018
Herbert William Winfrey was born on July 25, 1919, in Lobanon, Missouri to Ella Jane Arnold and William Asa Winfrey. Herbert and his family moved to a farm near Wolbach, Nebraska when he was 5 months old. He was the youngest of 9 children. At 21 years old, Herb joined the army as WWII broke out. He traveled all over...
Mary Wiese
May 23, 2018
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, loving husband Eugene H. Wiese and their son Richard E. Wiese. She is survived by her children Michael (Lora) and David (Ruth) Wiese; daughter-in-law Marlene Wiese; granddaughters Veronica (Jonathan) Nitcher and Jenny Wiese; and many loving nieces, nephews and cousins.
Norma Jean Fornoff (Anderson) "Aunt Sis"
May 20, 2018
Norma Jean Fornoff was a loving wife, mom, and grandma who loved spending time with and spoiling her grandbabies. She passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 20, 2018, in Omaha at the age of 70 years. She will be incredibly missed by the many who continue to love her. Norma was preceded in death by her parents, Herman, Sr. and...
Robert Jospeh Walker
May 19, 2018
Robert passed away in Omaha, Nebraska on May 19, 2018. He was born in Omaha on March 19, 1967. Robert is preceded in death by his parents Jack and Margaret Walker. He is survived by his sisters Rebecca and Pamela Walker. Private family services at a later date.
Sylvia Joan Harlow
May 15, 2018
Sylvia Joan Harlow passed away peacefully in Bellevue, NE on the morning of May 15, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents Bryd A. Warner and Sylvia Paulus, her loving husband William A. Harlow, and her son William A. Harlow. She is survived by her son David E. Harlow; grandchildren Britnie (JD) Petersen, Blake Harlow, and Skye Harlow;...
Florence Ann Smith
May 10, 2018
Florence Ann Smith passed away peacefully the morning of Thursday, May 10, 2018, in Papillion at the age of 89 years. Florence was born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1928 to Thomas and Anna (Johnston) Mackie. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Wilber Smith; son Brian; daughters Nancy and Donna; and sister Joan. She is survived...
Viola "Weedie" Winnicki
May 8, 2018
Viola Marie "Weedie" Winnicki passed away peacefully in Papillion on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at the age of 76 years. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband John; sisters June, Alice, and Julie; brother Edwin Lee. She is survived by her loving daughters Alice (Don) Janda, Rita (Steve) Schwabe, Verlynn Winnicki (Frank Nickels), Sherell (Zeke) Miteff, and Tera...
Ludwig Radil
May 5, 2018
Passed away in Bellevue, Nebraska on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at the age of 98 years. Lou faithfully served the United States Navy and was a Pearl Harbor Survivor.
Helen Ann Bartunek
May 5, 2018
Helen passed away Saturday, May 5, 2018 at the age of 88 in Omaha, NE She was preceded in death by her parents Michael J. and Catherine L. Boswell; her loving husband Frank J. Bartunek Sr.; son James Bartunek and brothers Michael and Ed Boswell She is survived by her children Susan (Clarence) Ciatti, Frank J. (Catherine) Bartunek II and...
Frank Stuczynski
May 5, 2018
Preceded in death by his parents Karl and Mary Stuczynski and 5 siblings Survived by his loving wife of 63 years Lucy children Christine (Ed) Polzin, Michael Stuczynski, Donna (Roger) Mlady, and Colleen (Dave) Reynolds; Grandchildren Tammy (Ryan) McShane, Eddie Polzin Jr., Nicole (Jon) Brown, Heather and Adam (Sam) Reynolds; Great Grandchildren Ayden, Kyler and Caylee McShane, Braxton and Brooke...
Kevin L.
May 4, 2018
Kevin passed away on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Omaha, NE He will be dearly missed by his loving family and friends
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