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Recent Obituaries in La Vista, NE
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Edward J. Swierczek
Mar 23, 2018
Passed away peacefully on Friday, March 23, 2018 at the age of 59 years. He was born on Tuesday, April 15, 1958 in Omaha, Nebraska. Edward is preceded in death by his father Walter. He is survived by his loving mother Theresa; son Thomas (Melissa) Swierczek; grandchildren Gage, Hunter, Madison, Kate, Ella, and Logan; and many more cousins and loving...
Edwin D. Carlson
Mar 22, 2018
Private family service. He was preceded in death by his parents Edwin & Mary Carlson; son Phillip. He is survived by his daughter Elizabeth and step daughter Gigi; Granddaughter Heather and Grandsons Brian, Ian and Sebastian. Edwin was a loving husband, father, and grandfather loved by all who knew him.
Jeannie M. Kistaitis
Mar 21, 2018
She was preceded in death by her parents Phillip and Marjorie Hazard and brother Ronnie Hazard. She is survived by her loving husband Ulis; children Dale, Angie and Jody (Amy) Kistaitis; grandchildren Ashley, Macy, Jacob, Jessica and Jayden Kistaitis; brother Lloyd (Kay) Hazard and sister Phyllis (Gene "+") Jones.
Eric J Schneider
Mar 14, 2018
Eric John Schneider was born May 10, 1961, the third son of Charles and Caroline Schneider. He grew up in Brooklyn Center, MN, and attended Park Center High School. He received his GED in 1981, and joined the United States Navy in 1984. His untimely diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes cut his military career short, and he was medically discharged....
Janice M. Schrage
Mar 12, 2018
Janice Marie Schrage, daughter of Joseph and Wilma Vanourney, was born on February 16, 1950, in Tilden, NE, and entered into rest on March 12, 2018, in Omaha, Nebraska. She grew up in Norway, Iowa, and Elgin, Nebraska, graduating from Elgin's Pope John Central Catholic High School in 1968. She attended Mount Marty College in Yankton, South Dakota, and then...
Lillian M. Kvetensky
Mar 6, 2018
She was preceded in death by her parents Will and Rose Penas, her loving husband of 40 years Laddie Kvetensky and daughter-in-law Pam Kvetensky. She is survived by her children, Phyllis (Robert) Graunke, Rita (Larry) Johnson, Alan Kvetensky and Dennis (Linda Jarose) Kvetensky; sisters Evelyn Bruha and Amelia Bruha; 8 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
Zariyah G. Bissen
Mar 6, 2018
She is survived by her parents Liz Bissen and Antone Samuel; her brother Gabriel and sister Nyla; Uncles Jeremy (Cassie) Bissen and Paul (Jessica) Bissen; Aunts Debroah Bissen and Marketta Samuel; Grandparents Jackie (Caryl "+") Agena, Marcy (Frankie "+") Bissen, Pat (Bill) Lang, Don Bissen and Norine Samuel and many more cousins and loving family members.
June A. Richards
Mar 5, 2018
She was preceded in death by her parents Waldon and Garnet Crouch, her loving husband Floyd Richards, Sr. and her sister Betty. She is survived by her son Floyd Richards, Jr.; brother Richard (Jeanette) Crouch; sister Waldine (Vance "+ ") Mealey; granddaughter Tammy (Fred) Frasure; grandchildren Mia, Hayden, Kendyl and Freddie Frasure.
Kenneth D. Jenkins
Mar 5, 2018
Kenneth Jenkins passed away on Monday, March 5th, 2018, in Omaha at the age of 59. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald W. Jenkins. Kenneth is survived by his mother, Shirley Jenkins; his devoted and loving wife of 39 years, Sandra Jenkins and their children, Kenneth W. Jenkins and Christine Jenkins; grandchildren, WesLeigh, MacKenzie, Hope, and Kenneth...
Tammy L. Broschat
Mar 3, 2018
Tammy Lynn Broschat died unexpectedly on Saturday, March 3, 2018, at the age of 56 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Helen Reidel. Tammy is survived by her devoted and loving husband of 34 years, Robin; her beloved son Brandon; 5 brothers and sisters; nieces, nephews, family, and many friends.
David C. Williamson
Mar 2, 2018
David C. Williamson passed away on Friday, March 2, 2018, at the age of 69 years. He was born in Ralston, Nebraska and was employed with Robert's Dairy for 20 years before retirement. David enjoyed camping, going to the casino, old movies, and classic autos. His favorite past time was making homemade ice cream and spending time and making memories...
Jerome "Jerry" Glesinger
Feb 28, 2018
Jerome Francis Glesinger passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2018, in Omaha at the age of 84 years. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents Carl and Mary; brother Daniel; sister Catherine (Ed) Wray; and daughter Julie Glesinger-Lase. Jerry is survived by his devoted wife of 57 years, Janet; sons John (Michaela), Jim (Michele), and Jeff, brother Thomas (Donna);...
Wesley W. Westbrook
Feb 25, 2018
He was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Tressa Westbrook and 12 siblings. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years Sara and their children, Jonathan (Carrie) and Jody (Brandon) Minske; grandchildren, Amanda (Jacob) Janecek, Baileigh Westbrook, Cayleigh Westbrook, Delsie Westbrook, Emma Westbrook, Maya Minske and Wesley Minske, great-granddaughter Marleigh Janecek and many more nieces, nephews...
Ronald J. Mixan
Feb 21, 2018
Ronald Joseph Mixan served his community in the Omaha Fire Department for 25 years. He passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2018, at the age of 64 years. Ron was preceded in death by his parents Albert and Bernice and brother Tim Ron is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Cheryl; sons Shawn (Angelica) and Ronny (Ashley); daughter Angela...
Mary A. Sobczyk
Feb 20, 2018
Mary was preceded in death by her parents Michael and Caroline Siderewicz; her loving husband Andrew; daughter Rosemarie and her husband Robert Teeple; 6 siblings; grandchildren Jerry and Laura; and great-grandchild Jaqi. She is survived by her sons Louis (Donna) and Robert (Kim); grandchildren Bill (Denise) Teeple, Lynn (Jon) DeRocco, Gwen Teeple (Lyle Kinley), John (Robin) Teeple, Linda (Bruce) Wilkie,...
Mary Ann Hill
Feb 16, 2018
Mary Ann Hill was reunited with her husband in heaven on Friday, February 16, 2018, at the age of 87 years. She was preceded in death by her husband Donald Leroy Hill and parents Frank and Emma Krajicek. Mary Ann is survived by her loving children Nancy (Rev. Doug) Morton, David (Patricia) Hill, Maribeth (Jack) Hiley, Daniel Hill (Toni Noethe),...
Thomas R. Ahrens
Feb 9, 2018
Thomas Richard Ahrens, of Fairfield Bay, AR, formerly of Omaha, passed on Friday, February 9, 2018 in Little Rock, AR. Tom was preceded by his parents Dwayne and Veronica Ahrens. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years Kathy; daughter Conni Buresh; sister Kathy (Ray) Gibson; grandchildren Amanda (Josh) Jensen, Alyssa and Timmy DiGiacomo, Kaitlyn and Kortney Buresh;...
Thomas L. Steffen
Jan 31, 2018
Thomas L. Steffen died unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at the age of 71 years. He was preceded by his parents; brothers Larry and Neil. Thomas is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Sharon; sons Kyle Steffen and Trey Dembski; daughter Ashley (Joe) Costanza; grandchildren Logan and Bennett; brothers Mark and David (Judi); sister Nancy;...
Nancy J. Moate
Jan 30, 2018
She was preceded in death by her father Warren Schwabauer and her husband Robert Moate. She is survived by her mother Ruth Schwabauer; and her children; John (Amanda) Petersen, Jessica and Nathan Petersen; Grandchildren; Kaleah, Cloey, Lily, Isabella, Angelina, Brayden and Rhaevyn. Sister; Barbara (Ralph) Trites, Brothers; Barney (Paula) Schwabauer, David (Lisa) Schwabauer and Daniel (Carol) Schwabauer
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