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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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Deacon Charles E Luczynski
Oct 14, 2017
Deacon Charles E. Luczynski died peacefully on Saturday, October 14, 2017, at Ashland Care Center. He is preceded in death by his wife JoAnne and his parents Frank and Eleanor. Deacon Charles is survived by his son Matthew; daughter Terri (Roger) Hagedorn and their children Emily and Nathan; brothers Phil, Michael (June), and Andy; sisters Linda Lambert, Kathy Keehner, Cindy...
Mariclare M. Rezek
Oct 9, 2017
Mariclare M. Rezed passed away in Bellevue on October 9, 2017.She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Clare Napravnik, husband James and a son Jeffrey. Mariclare is survived by her sons, Jay, Jerold, and Jon, and daughters, Jane and Jennifer Private Family Services
Russell "Dean The Barber" Thomas
Oct 8, 2017
Known for many years as "Dean the Barber", Russell Thomas passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, October 8, 2017, at his home at Beaver Lake. Dean was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife Kathy; son Bryan (Lisa) and their children Meghan and Braden; and sons (grandsons) Rick (Cullen) and Todd (Matt...
Stephen "Mike" Chuchka
Oct 7, 2017
Stephen "Mike" Chuchka passed away surrounded by family and friends after a courageous year long battle with cancer on October 7, 2017 in LaVista, NE. He was a long time employee of Chicago Lumber in Omaha. He is preceded in death by his father Stephen T. Chuchka. He is survived by his mother Helen M. Chuchka, his loving wife Dee...
John W. Jensen
Oct 7, 2017
John Warren Jensen was born in Omaha, Nebraska on November 4, 1942 to parents Warren and Fredrika Jensen. John attended Edward Rosewater Elementary School and graduated from South High School in 1960. He attended college for 1-2 years at Omaha University. John worked at Hinky Dinky Supermarket for 26 years and Bakers for 10 years. In 1966, John married Barbara...
Darrel "Bill" Goff
Oct 6, 2017
Darrel "Bill" served his country forthirty-seven years. He served a total of twenty-eight years in the U.S. Air Force as an Air Traffic Controller (Senior Master Sargent). He then served nine years with U.S. Customs and Border Protection as an Air Traffic Controller assisting with drug control at the Miami International Airport. Bill enlisted on June 13, 1957 in Benson,...
Eva E Troutman
Sep 7, 2017
Eva E. Troutman died peacefully at the age of 83 in Omaha. She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Edward; sons Bill, Doug (Kathy), and James; daughters Debra (Don) Swartz, Ann Diamond, and Colleen Berg; 6 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; many other family and friends.
Toby C. Dellamano
Sep 6, 2017
Preceded in death by His Parents Tobias and Clara Survived by his loving wife Jean Sons David (Lori), Daniel (Stacey) and Christopher (Maureen) 10 Grandchildren and 15 Great Grandchildren 2 sisters and 1 Brother
Walter Dimmitt
Sep 6, 2017
Walter Leigh Dimmitt was born March 3, 1937, in Omaha, NE to Walter A. Dimmitt and Ruth (Whitted) Dimmitt and died September 6, 2017.He married Mary Jane Graves on Sept 24, 1955. Walt was retired from the transportation industry having served many years as a manager and automotive and diesel mechanic. Walt was a member of the Freemasons, achieving the...
Barbara J. Hobbs
Sep 4, 2017
Passed away Monday, September 4, 2017 in La Vista, Nebraska. Barbara was born Monday, October 22, 1934. Barbara is preceded in death by her parents James and Helen Stanek; daughter Robin and son – in – law Ron Bartlett; and husband John Hobbs and Richard E. Hood, Jr. She is survived by her children Rich, Jim, Jeff, Kevin, and Kim...
Sm Lewis
Sep 2, 2017
Born in South Carolina but self described as a transplanted Nebraskan, SM Lewis passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2017, at the age of 82. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Lewis; 9 brothers and 4 sisters. Mike is survived by his loving wife of 58 years Gloria Jean; daughter Kelli Marie; granddaughters Mackenzie...
Arline Rockwood
Aug 31, 2017
Arline Rockwood passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 31, 2017, at the age of 70. She is survived by her children and grandchildren. Private Services.
Gary Lynn Dubbs
Aug 28, 2017
Gary Lynn Dubbs died Monday, August 28, 2017, in Omaha surrounded by his family. He is survived by his loving wife Bev; sons Andy (Kim), Shawn (Kasi), and Dustin (Jen); daughters Buffy (Sean) Centeno and Tiffany (Alastair) Boyd; grandchildren Gage, Cole, Josh, Jesse, Tanner, Cory, Mia, Noah, Lovie, Lexi, and Liv. And many other family and friends.
Byron R. Kuhlmann
Aug 26, 2017
Byron R. Kuhlmann Age 69, August 26, 2017 Preceded in death by his father Walter and brothers Wayne and Beryl Survived by mother Bernice Kuhlmann Granstroms and wife of 50 years June; Children Tonya and Todd Pleggenkuhle of Springdale, Arkansas, Travis Kuhlmann of Ralston, NE., Grandchildren Jordan and Courtney Pleggenkuhle and Tyler and Arien Kuhlmann There will be a Celebration...
Diana G. Goodrich
Aug 23, 2017
Goodrich, Diana G. age 83, August 24, 2017 Preceded in death by husband Arthur; brother Roy Zeller; grandchild Nathaniel Goodrich; great-grandchild Phoenix Ross. Survived by sister Louelen (Al) Dearen; daughter Helen (Dean) Ross; sons Louis Goodrich and Bill (Linda) Goodrich; grandchildren Susan, David (Shelby), Alexis, Alenia, Bryce, Alicia, Sarah, Liam, and Anna; and great-grandchildren Jonathan and Killian.
Lucy S Mcdaniel
Aug 22, 2017
Lucy S. McDaniel passed away peacefully at home in La Vista on Tuesday, August 22, 2017, at the age of 87. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Lewis; daughters Candace McDaniel and Tonja Anderson. Lucy is survived by her granddaughter Kristi (Mark) Curren; great-grandsons Dillon and Shelby;her best friend Donna Haynie; and many other loving family and...
Emmagail Jeffrey
Aug 15, 2017
Emmagail Jeffrey passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 15, 2017, at the age of 91 in Omaha. She was preceded in death by her parents, 6 brothers, and 2 sisters. Emmagail is survived by her son William Scott (Julie) Jeffrey; grandchildren Kristine (Danny) Whited and Staci Jeffrey; great granddaughter Sydney Whited; honorary granddaughter Stephanie Egermier; cousin Carlyle; nieces, nephews, other...
Kenneth W Kuhlman
Aug 9, 2017
Kenny was the youngest and only one of 5 siblings of Henry and Maggie Kuhlman to be born in a hospital and was raised in rural Ashland and Memphis areas where his parents were farmers, grocery store owners and worked at the army ammunition plant near their farm. A 1952 graduate of Ashland High School he met and married his...
Dino Andrade
Aug 8, 2017
Dino Rey Andrade passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2017, in Omaha at the age of 55. Dino was preceded in death by his father Ruperto, his grandparents, and an Aunt. He is survived by his mother Sarah; sister Monique (Scot); brothers Rupert (Rose), and Greg (Jenn); Aunts, Uncles, cousins, and many loving friends.
Brandon Lee Bartlett
Aug 7, 2017
Brandon Lee Bartlett, the greatest son ever, also known as "Bubba", Little Guy", "Duke" and "Brando" was born on September 18, 1993 and passed away August 7, 2017 in LaVista, NE.. Brandon is survived by his loving parents Dave and Linda Bartlett, sister Erica, Grandparents Johnny and Betty Hoschar, and Dorothy Hill, nieces Emma, Addison, and Olivia Aunts, Uncles and...
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