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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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Amel C. Schuman
Nov 26, 2016
age 87 years, of Omaha, Nebraska. Preceded in death by son Grant; brothers LaVerne and Stan. Survived by wife Dorothy; sons Mitch (Kathy), Dirk, and Todd; step-son David (Rohn); step-daughter Donna (Dan); grandchildren and great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation Thursday, December 1st, 4:007:00 p.m. with Service at 6:30 p.m. all at Bethany Funeral Home Chapel.
Clinton D. Willcoxon
Nov 26, 2016
age 85 years, of Papillion, Nebraska. Born May 1, 1931 in Fairbury, Nebraska.Preceded in death by wife Jacqueline. Survived by 4 daughters Kitten and Frank Slezak, Theresa and Mark Freese, Andrea and Virgil Adams, Cheryl Willcoxon and Rose Ericson; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; brother Sam and wife Toots Willcoxon, brother Raymond Willcoxon. Visitation Friday, December 2nd, beginning at 10:00...
Andrew J. "Andy" Johnson
Nov 23, 2016
age 54 years, of Omaha, Nebraska Preceded in death by parents James and Doreen Survived by wife Donna; children Matthew Johnson, Cassie Samborski, and Kellie Samborski (Ryan); grandchildren Khloe, Preston, Katelyn, and Lexie. Visitation Monday, November 28th, after 4:00 p.m. with Memorial Service 6:00 p.m. Bethany Funeral Home Chapel.
Alan R. Christensen
Nov 23, 2016
age 68 years, of Omaha, Nebraska Preceded in death by parents Chris and LaVaune Christensen. Survived by wife Kathleen; sons Chad (Alexa) and Kyle; grandchildren Jaxon and Brynlee. Visitation Tuesday, November 29th, 5:007:00 p.m. Bethany Funeral Home Chapel. Memorial Service Wednesday, November 30th, 11:00 a.m. at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church (7706 S. 96th St.). Interment Omaha National Cemetery. Memorials requested...
Fred S. Scoggins
Nov 22, 2016
age 89 years, of Bellevue, NebraskaPreceded in death by son James; parents Cecil and Annie; brother Richard. Survived by wife Hilda Sunshine children Steven (Shelly) and Joanie (Ron) McCrerey; grandchildren Erica, Stefanie, and Thomas; great grand-children Blake, Taylor, and Creighton; brother Harvey Scoggins; nieces and nephews. Memorial Service Saturday, November 26th, 11:00 a.m. Bethany Funeral Home Chapel. Interment Omaha National...
David M. Stack
Nov 22, 2016
age 59 years, of Omaha, Nebraska Preceded in death by wife Sherie; parents Thomas and Sarah; brother Bob. Survived by children Brice (Heather) Stack, Amee (Stacy) Conine, and Melissa (Wayne) Kennedy; sister Jean (Earl) Galloway; many grandchildren; 1 great granddaughter. Visitation Wednesday, November 30th, 5:007:00 p.m. Bethany Funeral Home Chapel.
Deborah J. Norton
Nov 20, 2016
age 64 years, of Omaha, Nebraska Preceded in death by husband John Survived by sons John (Jennifer) and Jamie (Jodi); grandchildren Mia, Liam, Jacob, and Jocelyn; brothers William, Robert, Raymond, and Vincent Percy; sister Cheryl Schock. No services.
James R. Ogden
Nov 19, 2016
age 80, of Papillion, Nebraska Preceded in death by wife Shirley. Survived by children Catherine (David) Chase, Dianne (Bob) Andersen, Angela Johnson, James (Lisa) Ogden, Joseph (Vickie) Ogden; 17 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; brothers LaVerne (Norma) Ogden and Gary Ogden; numerous nieces and nephews. VISITATION Sunday, November 27th, 5:007:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral Monday, November 28th, 1:30 p.m....
Elsie Bertha Benck (Reisz)
Nov 19, 2016
age 96 years, of Omaha, Nebraska Elsie was born January 31, 1920 at Bloomfield, Nebraska, the daughter of Henry and Dora Vaderson Reisz. Elsie was baptized August 19, 1928 and confirmed June 14, 1942 at First Trinity Lutheran Church. She received her education in the rural schools of Knox County. On March 29, 1942 she was married to Leonard L....
Robert R. Stanek
Nov 19, 2016
age 79 years, of Bellevue, Nebraska.Preceded in death by brother Bill.Survived by wife Shayla; children Pamela Beeman (Gregg), Peg Rediger (Terry), Scott Stanek (Ann), Patty Schneider (John), Penny Zacek (Mike), Shayla Sheets (Jeff); grandchildren Daniel and Chris Beeman, Jean Niehues (Wolfgang), Matt, Patrick, and Bradley Rediger, Megan Stuart (Robert), Sara and T.J. Stanek, Jen Rippen (Eric), Ryan (Faith), Rob (Jessica),...
Robert T. Madej
Nov 18, 2016
age 68 years, of Bellevue, Nebraska. Preceded in death by parents Thaddeus and Kathryn Madej.Survived by wife Diane (Anderson) Madej; children Eric Madej (Jodi Bernth), Lisa Kelly, and Brad Madej (Laurie Murphy); grandsons Jordan, Michael, Reece, Noah, and Riley; granddaughters Madison, Brianna, Alexus, Maggie, and Emma; brothers Ray, Ronald (Deb Klaushie), and Ken (Sandy Rockwell); sister-in-law Mary Jo Madej; many...
Marybelle Mcclain
Nov 18, 2016
age 79 years, Preceded in death by husband Clarence Wayne McClain. Survived by son Edward (Carolyn), grandchildren Spencer (Shannon), Miles, Alison Wurth (Matt); daughter Penny Selders (Kevin), grandchildren James and Nicole; daughter Sandra Kappert (Rod), grandchildren Alex, Matthew, and Robert. Visitation Monday, November 21st, 5:007:00 p.m. Bethany Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside Funeral Service Tuesday, November 22nd, 11:00 a.m. at Papillion...
James G. Gentry
Nov 15, 2016
age 64 years, of Papillion, Nebraska.Went to be with the Lord Tuesday, November 15, 2016. Jim grew up on a beef farm in Eau Claire, WI and brought his hard work ethic to the United States Air Force, the insurance industry, and most importantly to his family. He was a man of faith with a dry sense of humor. His...
Kingston Lunde Scott
Nov 14, 2016
Cherished infant son of Karen C. Scholl and Kenyda L. ScottGraveside Service Friday, November 18th, at St. John Cemetery - Bellevue, Nebraska.
Jeffery D. Johnson
Nov 13, 2016
age 47 years, of Omaha, Nebraska. Preceded in death by father Walter Johnson, Jr. Survived by wife Trina; children Christopher Smoot Sr., Kyle Donner, Alycia Johnson, Ashley Bertolini, Jennifer Howie, and Mark Howie Jr.; mother Dorothy; brothers Anthony and Russell (Robin); sister Connie; numerous nieces, nephews and other family. Visitation Thursday, November 17th, 5:007:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial...
Nancy J. Sweene
Nov 9, 2016
age 71 years, of Omaha, Nebraska Survived by husband James; daughter Jacquelyn Sartan; son Nevin (Alyson) Sweene; 1 grandson; brother Joseph (Diana) Barbaglia; sisters Marian (Robert) Barlow and Jane Vignoni. Funeral Mass Thursday, November 17th, 10:00 a.m. at St. Gerald Catholic Church (96th and Q St). Memorials requested to MSForward (8802 S. 135th St. #300 - Omaha, NE 68138).
Philip E. Lawler
Nov 8, 2016
age 93 years, of Elkhorn, Nebraska Preceded in death by twin daughters Sally Lynn and Sandra Lee; sisters Leatrice Whitesel and Marsha Burnap. Survived by wife Anita Jean; daughters Patricia (Jerry) Glenn, Linda Hauschild, Libby (Douglas) Dreier, and Nancy (Michael) Heald; 11 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; sister Marilyn (Ralph) Johnson; brother George (Judy) Lawler. Memorial Service Saturday, November 12th, 2:00 p.m....
Mary Charlene Duncan
Nov 1, 2016
age 95 years, of Papillion, Nebraska Preceded in death by husband Wayne M. Duncan Memorials in Mary Charlene Duncan's name are requested to the Air Force Aid Society (241 18th Street S., Suite 202 - Arlington, Virginia 22202) or CHI Health at Home-Hospice (810 North 96th Street, Suite 201 - Omaha, Nebraska 68114).
Denise L. Lane
Oct 29, 2016
age 62 years, of La Vista, NebraskaPreceded in death by parents Darrell and Beverly Lane Survived by brothers Jerry, Tim, and Sean Lane; sisters Deb ODoherty, Jean Lane, and Cathy Garrison; great nieces Jaslynn and Joleaha ODoherty; other nieces and nephews. Memorial Mass Friday, November 4th, 10:30 a.m. at St. Columbkille Catholic ChurchPapillion. Entombment Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum.
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