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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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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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)...
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
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