Obituaries

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.

 Please visit our Wall of Honor to view the veterans we were honored to serve.

Patricia S Bogacz

Patricia S Bogacz

Nov 11, 2017

Beloved mother and grandmother, Patricia S. Bogacz died suddenly on Saturday, November 11, 2017, at the age of 67 years. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Frank; infant sons Jonathan and Paul; and her parents John and Marje. Pat will be greatly missed by survivors including her sons, Scott (Michelle) and Chris; daughter Maggie Pollock; brothers Bob...

Paul "Steve" Sherwood

Paul "Steve" Sherwood

Nov 11, 2017

Paul "Steve" Sherwood passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, November 11, 2017, at Josie Harper Hospice House at the age of 76 years. Steve was preceded in death by his parents, aunts, and uncles. He is survived by his loving wife, Kathi; daughters Michelle (Jerry) Rezek and their children Jacob and Ali, Heather (Melvin) Peters and their children Landon,...

Alfred B Kielian

Alfred B Kielian

Nov 9, 2017

Alfred B. Kielian passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, November 9, 2017, at the age of 87 in Lincoln, NE. Al grew up in Silver Creek, NE prior to serving in the US Airforce from 1950-1954 and later becoming an electronics technician. He was a member of the ground team for the Apollo Missions to the moon and...

Brittany L Halterman

Brittany L Halterman

Nov 9, 2017

Brittany L. Halterman died unexpectedly on Thursday, November 9, 2017, at the age of 32. She is survived by her loving father Michael; grandparents Al and Wilma; uncles Jeffrey (Karen) and Tom (Joann); and her feline companion Snowflake.

Vickie L Baldwin

Vickie L Baldwin

Nov 8, 2017

Vickie Lynn Baldwin died at Nebraska Medicine on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at the age of 58 years. Vickie was preceded in death by her parents Larry and Mary Ann; brother Larry; nephew Jason Light; and Ralph Prestito. She is survived by her life partner of 40 years George Prestito; brother Dave; sisters Kathy Light and Debbie; loyal canine companions...

David Terry Piper

David Terry Piper

Nov 5, 2017

He was preceded by his parents Kenneth and Betty (Light)Piper. He is survived by his loving wife Jennie and children;Benjamin, Isaac (Vanessa), Seth (Mary) and Sarah. The family has planned a private interment at the Omaha National Cemetery with full Military Honors.

Sharon F. Paulsen

Sharon F. Paulsen

Nov 4, 2017

Preceded in death by mother, Artimisha and father Lester Howell; brother Gary Howell, Sister-in-Law Cindy Howell and Granddaughter Danielle Devlin.Survived by her loving husband Dean, Sons Gary (Kim) Devlin and Eric (Jennifer) Devlin, five grandchildren, one great-grand child.Sharon is also survived by many "fire children and grandchildren" whom she loved and cared for over her 22 years at the La...

Michael J. Kielisek

Michael J. Kielisek

Nov 3, 2017

He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Marie (Gamerl) Kielisek and brother Richard. He is survived by his loving children Tammy Rolle (Jake), Patrick Kielisek (Angie), Roxanne Kielisek (BJ), and grandchildren Ryan, Megan, Les, Madison and Joslyn.

Vernon "Dale" Suchsland

Vernon "Dale" Suchsland

Nov 2, 2017

Vernon "Dale" Suchsland was born in Smith Center, KS to parents Cecil C. and Zola M. (Worley) Suchsland on February 25, 1933. The family moved to a farm in the rural Dawson, NE area in 1942. They continued to reside in this locale. Dale married Margaret "Peggy" L. Kanaly on April 19, 1952 and two children, Debbie and Scott, were...

Robert Schaefer

Robert Schaefer

Oct 31, 2017

A Private Family Memorial Service will be held at a later date

Tadeusz "Ted" Wzorek

Tadeusz "Ted" Wzorek

Oct 28, 2017

Tadeusz "Ted" Wzorek passed away peacefully at Nebraska Medicine on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at the age of 82. Born in Poland in 1935, Ted followed the love of his life, Janina, to the United States in 1964. He was a long-time employee of Johnny's Cafe in South Omaha. Ted was also a three time survivor of cancer. He was...

Walter S. Zyla

Walter S. Zyla

Oct 27, 2017

Walter Stanley Zyla was born to Stanley and Mary Zyla, September 19th 1930.He is preceded in death by his brothers, John, Ed, Stan and infant sister, Bernice, a granddaughter, Sabrina, a son Charles and loving wife Beverly.He is survived by his sister, Helen. Walt grew up in South Omaha.Graduated from South High where he was a wrestler. As he tells...

Joseph H. Soucie

Joseph H. Soucie

Oct 26, 2017

Joseph H. Soucie Sr. Passed away on October 26,2017 at the age of 77. Joe is preceded in death by parents Theodore and Jennie Soucie,brothers Bob and Glenn and sisters Gladys, and Annebell. He is survived by his loving wife Andrea of 57 years; Joe (Lorri)Soucie Jr. of Papillion, Nebraska and Wayne (Cissy) Soucie of Independence, Missouri; Grandchildren Nikki (Brian)...

Wesley Warren Armitage

Wesley Warren Armitage

Oct 25, 2017

Wesley was preceded in death by his parents Harry and Sadie, 5 brothers, 2 sisters and son James. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years Jean, his children Steven (Celeste), Anne-Marie (Ken), Jeanine (Jim), Terry (Katrina), Julie (James), brothers Donald (Lois), Merlin (Susan) and daughter-in-law Debbie. 16 Grandchildren and 7 Great Grandchildren KIT E. KAT and many...

Carrol Lee "Carl" Petty

Carrol Lee "Carl" Petty

Oct 24, 2017

Carrol Lee "Carl" Petty died at the age of 85 on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Omaha. Carrol was preceded in death by his parents, Tophel and Dorothy, and his sister Lois Marsh. He is survived by his son Jeff (Florine); daughter Becky; grandchildren Kevin, Kurtis, and Krystal; 5 great-grandchildren; other family and many friends.

Robert F. Bruns

Robert F. Bruns

Oct 23, 2017

Robert passed away in Omaha, Nebraska on Monday, October 23, 2017. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on Wednesday, September 23, 1959. Robert is survived by his daughters Michelle and Kristy; 3 grandchildren; mother Deloris; brother Gary; and sisters Cheryl and Traci.

Carl "Bud" Schneider

Carl "Bud" Schneider

Oct 19, 2017

Carl "Bud" Schneider was killed in a pedestrian accident while walking his dog the morning of Thursday, October 19, 2017. Bud was preceded in death by his parents and son Michael. He is survived by his loving wife Dorothy and step-son Arden Brewer, as well as many friends.

Pat Hanson

Pat Hanson

Oct 19, 2017

She was preceded in death by her daughter Tori and survived by her loving daughter Vanessa Akers and sister Pauline Smith.

Austin J Davis

Austin J Davis

Oct 17, 2017

Austin J. Davis passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2017, at Children's Hospital in Omaha. He is survived by his loving parents Justin and Sheila; Brother Zean; Sister Arilyn; Grandfather "Papa" James Luker; Grandmother "Lola" Virginia Luker; Grandfather Robert Davis; Grandmother Dionne Davis; Aunts Cheryl Turner and Denise Davis; Uncles James Luker and Derek Davis; many other loving family, cousins,...

Arthur P. Ulrich

Arthur P. Ulrich

Oct 15, 2017

Arthur P. Ulrich, age 92, died in Bellevue, NE on Sunday, October 15, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents Fred and Lilla, brother in law Lloyd Wilson; and niece Mary Wilson He is survived by his loving wife Edwina "Chick" Ulrich; sister Hazel Wilson; nephew Niel Wilson; step-sons Stephen (Diane) Krajicek, Robert "Gus" (Debra) Krajicek, Jim (Theresa)...

Subscribe

Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries

An orange arrow pointing to the right on a white background.
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.