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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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Theresa Ostdiek Dulkoski
Aug 6, 2017
Theresa Lynette Ostdiek Dulkoski ‘Treat' AKA: Charlye was born Monday, January 19, 1961 in Omaha Nebraska to Everette and Evelyn (Sackschewsky) Ostdiek.She is the 10th child of their 11 children. She passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2017 at the age of 56 years, 6 months and 21 days. Theresa had many passions in her life – family and animals.She...
William "Mike" Michael Rowe
Aug 3, 2017
William "Mike" Rowe passed away peacefully at Nebraska Medicine on Thursday, August 3, 2017, at the age of 66. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, James and Patricia. He is survived by his loving wife Debi; daughter Shellie (Troy) DuBay; brother Kenneth (Kathy) Rowe; sisters Julie (Garret) Porter and Margy Rowe; grandsons Ben, Jack, and Will; numerous nieces...
James B. Wichita
Jul 26, 2017
James B. Wichita passed away in Omaha, NE on Friday, July 26, at the of age 82 He is survived by his loving wife Alice and children Son Jim Wichita daughters Nancy (Ed) Kirker, Mary (Jim) Classe grandchildren, Ian, Annabeth (Todd), Sean, Melissa, Nathan, Haley, Maia brother Arnold Wichita - Richardson, TX Sister Agnes Stark - Bellevue, Ne Memorials requested...
Carolyn Rose Macrander
Jul 22, 2017
Carolyn Rose Macrander was born on July 25, 1935. She was the daughter of Paul and Martha Opocensky. Carolyn graduated from South High School in Omaha in 1953. She attended Nebraska Methodist School of Nursing.Carolyn married Ray Macrander on August 12, 1956 while he was stationed at Offutt Air Force Base. Carolyn was a nurse at Mutual of Omaha. She...
Dyllan M Dehaven
Jul 22, 2017
Dyllan Michael DeHaven passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2017. Dyllan was preceded in death by his aunt Kelly Hogan and cousin Justin Hogan. He is survived by his loving parents Michael and Michelle DeHaven; his beloved daughter Emberlyn Rose; brothers Ian and Dailen; grandparents Judy and Jim Anglin, Verne and Sue DeHaven, and Grandpa Bob; many aunts, uncles, cousins,...
Kathleen J. Rhoten
Jul 18, 2017
Kathleen was preceded in death her by her parents Howard and Trena Hagan; brothers Howard, Dwight, and Larry Hagan; sister Mary Kay Stanosheck . She is survived by her loving husband Carlton and daughters Kelly (Mark) Rhoten - MiszukGeneva, IL, Tammy (Wes) Camden - Orlando, FL.; sisters Linda Gabbard of Omaha and Sheila (Morse) Deming of Cathedral City, CA; 5...
Larry W. Denton
Jul 16, 2017
Larry W. Denton passed away peacefully at the age of 75 at his home in Ralston, NE. He was preceded in death by his parents Wade and Lola Denton; wife Sharon KayDenton; sister Sharon Denton - Oakland, NE. Larry is survived by his daughter Melissa (Dan) Hoffman - Omaha, NE; sister Donna (Neal) Lesley; brothers Jerry L. ( Sue) Denton...
Gayleen M Kuehn
Jul 8, 2017
Gayleen Mary Kuehn, of Carrol, IA, passed away peacefully at the age of 69 on Saturday, July 8, 2017 in Omaha. Gayleen is survived by son Corcoran (Michelle) Kuehn; daughter Dawn (George) Thomas; grandchildren Patrick, Isabella, Erica, Joseph, and Alexander; brother Patrick (Cathy) Gute; niece Stephanie (Jake) Bauman; nephew Jason (Lee) Gute; great niece Avery; and great nephew Luke
Mariela Skerston
Jul 4, 2017
Mariela Skerston, age 84, passed away peacefully at her home in Bellevue surrounded by her family. Mariela was preceded in death by her loving husband, Richard, and her parents. She is survived by her son, Richard (Sarah); 4 grandchildren, Raquel, Xachary, Logan, and Araya; and her loyal canine companion, Boni
Margaret A. Schmitz
Jun 30, 2017
age 77, of Omaha, Nebraska, Margaret is preceded in death by her parents Hugh and Gladys and husband James E. Schmitz. She is survived by her daughters Kelli (Todd) Rath of Gastonia, North Carolina, Theresa (Tracy) Bahle of Elkhorn, Nebraska, and Heather Schmitz of Boise, Idaho; brother Hugh "Butch" Oliver, Jr.; sisters Jackie and Marilyn Oliver; and grandchildren Ben and...
Carmela A (Piccolo) Stefanski
Jun 28, 2017
Carmela A (Piccolo) Stefanski passed away at the age of 82 on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at Nebraska Medicine Hospital in Omaha . She was preceded in death by her loving husband John. Carmela is survived by sons Randall Williams and Douglas ‘Scott' Williams; daughters Christine Law and Gina Richardson; grandchildren and many other family and friends.
Edward L Rider,
Jun 20, 2017
Loving husband, father and grandfather. Born in Elsmere, KY and died Omaha, NE. Preceded in death by sister Mona Costello. Survived by wife of 56 years Barbara; sons Edward L. Rider junior (Terri) and Robert G. Rider (Brenda); granddaughters Kaitlyn Rider and Abby Rider (fianc Jeremy Kemp); grandson Edward "Nate" Rider, all of Omaha; sister Wanda J. Tanner, Florence, KY,...
Virginia Frances Washburn
Jun 13, 2017
Virginia Frances Washburn passed away peacefully in Omaha at the age of 95. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister. Beloved mother, sister, and grandmother. Virginia was preceded in death by her loving husband Paul S. Washburn; son Paul A. Washburn; brothers Edward and Richard Sobczak She is survived by her daughter Patricia Marchese; and grandsons Tim and Patrick...
Paul Aranza
Jun 12, 2017
Paul Aranza passed away peacefully at Rose Vista in Woodbine, Iowa, on Monday, June 12, 2017. Paul was born and raised in Nebraska and was very much a part in the development of South Omaha. He also served in the Army's 82nd Airborne Division overseas in Europe. Among his many achievements include serving as President of the Greater Omaha Community...
Francis "Frank" John Kudlacz
Jun 10, 2017
Francis "Frank" J. Kudlacz passed away peacefully at the age of 80 on June 10, 2017 in Omaha. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Sophie Kudlacz. Frank is survived by his sister Theresa Wehr; nephews Walter (Carolyn) Wehr and Glen (Ann) Wehr; nieces Stacy (Don) Rozmarin, Nicki (Ken) Smith, and Valerie (Jack) Griffey; many great and...
Mary M Cupich
Jun 8, 2017
Age 90. Mary was the daughter of Croatian immigrants Joe and Katarina (Bendekovic) Salic. She was always proud to talk of her days growing up on the farm in Winnebago, MN. She is preceded in death by her husband John; sisters, Barb Huffman, Ann Rademaker, and Frances Cecil. Brothers John, Joe, Nick, Ernest, and Frank Salic. Survived by daughters Susan...
Barbara L Fetters
Jun 5, 2017
Barbara L. Fetters passed away at the age of 80 on June 5, 2017 at Bergan Mercy Hospital. She was preceded in death by husband Keith and sister Beverly. Barb is survived by daughters Sharon Kuhn and Debbie Possinger; brothers Bob (Toka) and Bill; sister Betty; 6 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, and other beloved family and friends
Mary Joan Gaffney
Jun 5, 2017
Mary Joan Gaffney passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on June 5, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husbands Herb and Robert; parents Bill and Margaret Fisher; and brother Buddy Mary is survived by sons Joe and John Albin; grandson Chad; and other family and friends
Arthur A Luebbert
Jun 4, 2017
Arthur Albert Luebbert passed away peacefully at the age of 76 at Parsons House in Omaha, NE. He was preceded in death by his parents Steven and Marie Luebbert; brother Francis(Barbara) Luebbert; sister Sr. Veronica "Rita" Luebbert, OSC; great-nephew Peter Luebbert; and brother-in-law Alvin Kampschnieder Arthur is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Joan; daughters Peggy (Martin) Millerbrand...
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