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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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John V. Bogacz
Sep 30, 2016
age 71 years, of La Vista, Nebraska.Preceded in death by son John V. Bogacz Jr.; parents Frank and Marie Bogacz; brother Frank Bogacz.Survived by wife Carol Bogacz; son Robert J.Bogacz; granddaughters Jillian and Julia; brothers Robert J. (Gladys), Don (Brenda), David (Shelia), Allan, Dan (Susan); sisters Jean (Jerry) Grego, Janice (Frank) Jaros, Diane (Dave) Kwasniewski; sister-in-law Pat Bogacz.Visitation Monday, October...
Charlotte A. Edinger
Sep 24, 2016
age 89 years, of La Vista, Nebraska Ambassador of Granville Assisted Living in La Vista, Nebraska. Memorial Service Thursday, September 29th, 10:30 a.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church (80th and Lakeview St. Ralston). Interment Evergreen Memorial Park.
Cora E. Hare
Sep 24, 2016
age 85 years, of Papillion, Nebraska. Preceded in death by parents Mike and Olga Dimitroff and James and Cora Hare; sister Eula; brothers Earl, Johnny, LeRoy, Jerry, and George; caregiver niece Bernadette Mahoney. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews. As per Coras wishes, no service is planned. Private interment at Evergreen Memorial Park. Memorials requested to Bethlehem House.
Marguerite L. Overman
Sep 22, 2016
of Omaha, Nebraska. Family Graveside Service followed by Memorial Celebration Monday, September 26th, 2:30 p.m. at the Omar Baking Building (4383 Nicholas Street, Omaha).
Harvey L. Kelly
Sep 19, 2016
age 67 years, of La Vista, Nebraska. Preceded in death by wife Lynette; son Ryan Danico; parents Keith and Violet Kelly. Survived by children Christopher (Jill) Kelly, Amy (Daniel) Howard, Alan, Aaron, and Amy Kelly; many grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews. Memorial Service Saturday, September 24th, 10:00 a.m. Bethany Funeral Home Chapel. Memorials requested to the family.
Joshua Bryan Sheard
Sep 18, 2016
age 31 years, of South Omaha, Nebraska. Born February 12, 1985 to William Andy and Kelly Sheard. Josh is survived by son and daughter Joshua Noah and Amelia Rae; parents Andy and Kelly; grandparents Carroll (Keith) Crowell; brothers and sisters Jason (Stefanie), Jamie (Victor) Skaggs, Breanna (Harvey) Thompson, Jeannine (Steven) Saitta, Kellie, Jeremiah (Jessica), Neecia, Jason Jr., Zackary, Cheyenne, Malikhi,...
Eugene M. "Gene" Benash
Sep 17, 2016
age 77 years, of Bellevue, NebraskaPreceded in death by parents Frank and Hildred Benash. Survived by wife of 38 years Shirley; children John and Robin Benash, Ron (Rosemary) Wolfe II, Sue (John) Zymola, Rick (Rosie) Wolfe, Mary Jansen, Randy (Barb) Wolfe; grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many loving family and friends. The family would like to offer a special thank you to...
Virena Graham
Sep 14, 2016
age 93 years, of Ralston, Nebraska. Virena died peacefully September 14, 2016. She was preceded in death by husband William O. Otis Graham; three sisters and five brothers.Survived by son and daughter-in-law Charlie and Dodie Graham; grandchildren Stephanie Spiegel and Nathan Graham - Omaha, NE, Dr. Theodore GrahamSeattle, WA, Dr. Benjamin GrahamArcata, CA; and great grandson 2nd Lt. Connor Spiegel...
Margaret E. Ernst (Boetger)
Sep 11, 2016
age 100 years, of Kansas City, MissouriMargaret passed away peacefully at her home in Kansas City, surrounded by family and her beloved dog LuLu. She was born May 20, 1916 in Oyens, Iowa to the late Martin and Cecelia Wanderscheid. She was the oldest of 11 children. Margaret was preceded in death by her first husband Lawrence Reiter, her second...
Michael E. London
Sep 10, 2016
age 80 years, of La Vista, Nebraska Retired Captain of the Omaha Police Department Preceded in death by sons-in-law Paul Spanbock, Tom McCarthy, and Ed OShaughnessy. Survived by wife Doris; children Cyndee McCarthy, Beverly London, Michelle OShaughnessy, Barbara Grace (Ed), Teri Dewald (Mike), Greg London (Cindy Farfan), Janese Petuchowski (Aaron), Mark London (Monica), and Ted London (Lisa); Cindy London; 17...
Bernice Ann Vacek (Kwiatkowski)
Sep 9, 2016
Passed away in Loveland, Colorado at the age of 86 years. She was born to parents Mikel and Anna Kwiatkowski in Omaha, Nebraska and lived there until March of 2015 when she moved to Loveland to be closer to her daughters.She married Louis Vacek and together they had 4 children: Lou (Janet) VacekCouncil Bluffs, Iowa, Phyllis Nelson (Rick - dec)Loveland,...
Marie Reed
Sep 6, 2016
age 79 years, of Bellevue, Nebraska Marie worked many years in the banking industry before her retirement. She enjoyed cooking, camping, and gardening. Preceded in death by husband John; parents John Lester and Callie Richardson; sister Overa Potts; twin brother JC Richardson. Survived by children Jim (Daphne) Reed, Donna (Russ) Smith, Joe (Cyndi) Reed; grandchildren Joe (Heather) Reed, Jennifer (Chris)...
Donald Joe Katzenstein
Sep 6, 2016
age 63 years, of Plattsmouth, NebraskaPreceded in death by father Frank.Survived by significant-other JoAnne K. Orr; children Michelle Katzenstein, J.R. Katzenstein, Amanda (Shawn) Dughman; grandchildren Cheyenne, Cyrus, Isiah, Chadren, Emily, Dominic and Dallas; brothers Bill (Nancy) and Daniel (Linda) Katzenstein.Memorial Service Saturday, October 1st, 1:00 p.m. Bethany Funeral Home Chapel.
Marjorie M. Thiles
Sep 5, 2016
age 91 years, of Omaha, Nebraska. Preceded in death by daughters Marlene Poorman and Donna Welch. Survived by husband Robert Thiles; sisters Doris Carlson, Theresa Shannon, and Dorothy Carlson; grandchildren Richard Poorman, Trina Johnson, Michael Poorman, Terry Bertolini Jr., Christopher Poorman, and Lisa Krasso; 9 great grandchildren; and 1 great-great granddaughter. Memorial Service Friday, September 9th, 10:30 a.m. Bethany Funeral...
Emma S. Nissen
Sep 4, 2016
age 92 years, of Bellevue, Nebraska.Preceded in death by husband Alvin R. Nissen, Sr.Survived by son and daughter-in-law Alvin and Irene Nissen - Mesa, AZ; daughter and son-in-law Cathy and Jim Bellinger - Omaha; 9 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; brother Richard Brown.Visitation Wednesday, September 7th, 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral Service Thursday, September 8th, 10:00 a.m. Bethany Funeral Home...
Robert C. Green,
Sep 3, 2016
age 82 years, of Council Bluffs, Iowa. Robert passed away at his home in Council Bluffs on Saturday, September 3, 2016 at the age of 82 years. He was born December 6, 1933 in Stevens, South Dakota to parents Charles and Bessie (Olson) Green. Robert served honorably in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his wife...
James D. Heidenreich
Sep 1, 2016
age 86 years, of Omaha, Nebraska.Born in Crete, Nebraska to Stanley and Ruth (Hamilton) Heidenreich. He died from stage four lung cancer. Jim served two years in the US Army (October 22, 1951-October 23, 1953) stationed in Beale Air Force Base, California. He returned to Fullerton, Nebraska and was employed at the local creamery. He then moved to Omaha, Nebraska...
Carolyn S. Madrigal (Kissell)
Aug 31, 2016
age 65 years, of Bellevue, NebraskaPreceded in death by her parents Harold and Darline (Whan) Kissell; infant son Jason Andrew Pankowski; infant grandson Blake Zachary Wickman. Survived by husband Anthony Joseph Madrigal; brother Charles Kissell (Lori); sisters Mary Saxton (Roger) and Donna Shrimpton (Craig); son Eric Pankowski; daughters Nicole Pankowski (Paul Just), Sara Hospodka (Andy), Brenda Pankowski-Wickman (Paul Wickman); step-sons...
Robert F. "Bob" Corcoran
Aug 29, 2016
age 56 years, of La Vista, Nebraska.Bob was an avid sports fan, player and coach. He enjoyed seeing family and friends who frequented the many grocery stores he worked at during his career. Most of all he loved his family, especially his daughters and grandchildren with all his heart.Preceded in death by parents William and Dorothy Corcoran; brother Michael Corcoran....
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