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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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Raymond L. Koelzer

Raymond L. Koelzer

Aug 25, 2016

age 84 years, of Joplin, Missouri and formerly of Omaha, Nebraska Survived by children Raymond Koelzer, Larry (Dianne) Koelzer, Cathie Koelzer, Michael (Lisa) Koelzer, Joan (Bill) Bitting, Lisa (Ron) Christy, Mitzi (Scott) Mason, Richard Koelzer, Kevin Koelzer; 25 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; brother Leo Koelzer; sisters Marcella Andrews, Gracie Koelzer, Eleanor Engler, Ethel Dick. Visitation begins Thursday, September 1st, at...

Larry F. Wysuph

Larry F. Wysuph

Aug 25, 2016

age 76 years, of Omaha, Nebraska Preceded in death by granddaughter Bailey Raye Wysuph-Sokoloski.Survived by wife Carol; daughters Sandy (Tom) Sokoloski and Debbie (Ron) Garcia; grandchildren Steve (Jessica) Dicken, Amy (Kyle) Miller, Staci Dicken, Jeremy Sokoloski; 5 great grandchildren. Visitation begins Monday, August 29th, at 12:00 noon with Funeral Service 1:00 p.m. Bethany Funeral Home Chapel. Interment Papillion Cemetery.

Vu Nguyen

Vu Nguyen

Aug 24, 2016

age 39 years, of Papillion, Nebraska. Survived by wife Hong Phuong Nhat Cao and many other relatives. Visitation Friday, September 2nd, beginning at 6:00 p.m. with Catholic Prayer/Vigil Service 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral Saturday, September 3rd, beginning with Prayers at 8:45 a.m. Bethany Funeral Home Chapel followed by a Funeral Procession to St. Peter Catholic Church (27th...

Walter F. "Walt" Grzywa

Walter F. "Walt" Grzywa

Aug 21, 2016

age 78 years, of Bellevue, NebraskaPreceded in death parents Aloysius and Veronica Grzywa.Survived by wife Virginia; children Sandy Brink, Gary (Jennifer) Grzywa, and Steve Grzywa; 5 grandchildren. Visitation Friday, August 26th, after 5:00 p.m. with Vigil Service 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral Saturday, August 27th, 9:20 a.m. Bethany Funeral Home Chapel to St. Bernadette Catholic Church (7600 S....

Roger J. Mlejnek

Roger J. Mlejnek

Aug 20, 2016

age 64 years, of La Vista, Nebraska Preceded in death by his wife of 25 plus years Gloria; son Lucas Mlejnek; granddaughter Saphire Rose Mlejnek; mother Dorothy Hlousek; father Frank Mlejnek. Survived by daughters Lilaneya Goorhouse (Kevin) and Nancy Coufal (Terence); son Phil Green; grandchildren Castle, Kala-Anne, Tyler and Danyella Mlejnek, Elizabeth Goorhouse, and TJ Coufal; sisters Christine Jacobsen-Bucy and...

Russell R. Cappello

Russell R. Cappello

Aug 19, 2016

age 94 years, of Omaha, Nebraska. Survived by wife Joan; children Ann Cappello-Schramm, Russell S. Cappello, and Ronald A. Cappello (Suzanne); grandchildren Rayna, Clinton, and Wade Schramm, Carl and Cole Cappello and their spouses; 7 great grandchildren. Visitation at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church (36th and X Streets) Monday, August 22nd, beginning at 4:00 p.m. with Vigil Service 6:00...

Jeanne A. Byers

Jeanne A. Byers

Aug 17, 2016

age 91 years, of Omaha, Nebraska.Preceded in death by husband Benny Survived by children Barbara (Herb) Carnes, Alyce (Gary) Bowsman, James (Ruby), Kenneth (Robyn), Benny, Michael (Penny), Becky (David) Roe, 20 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren, 7 great-great grandchildren.Visitation Monday, August 22nd, 2:008:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral Tuesday, August 23rd, 11:00 a.m. Bethany Funeral Home Chapel. Interment Graceland Park...

Robert Lee Croy

Robert Lee Croy

Aug 15, 2016

age 86 years, of La Vista, Nebraska.Died Monday, August 15th, at 7:27 p.m. at Immanuel Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska, surrounded by family after a struggle with pneumonia and a stroke. He was born July 3, 1930 in Lansing, Michigan to Claude Lawrence and Esther Marie (Griffin) Croy. He married Beverly Jane (Austin) Croy July 26, 1957 and together they...

Ronald P. Casey

Ronald P. Casey

Aug 15, 2016

age 78 years, formerly of Omaha, Nebraska.Retired from Kelloggs Company after 41 years. Preceded in death by son Robert Rob Casey; grandson Michael Polsley. Survived by wife of 56 years Shirley A. Casey; son Chris and wife Georgia and their children Christopher and Emily CaseyOmaha; Roberts sons Conor, Curt, Dan and Dylan Casey - Omaha; son Pat and his children...

Ashlyn A. Dunavan

Ashlyn A. Dunavan

Aug 10, 2016

age 15 years, of La Vista, Nebraska Preceded in death by grandparents William and Kathryn Dunavan; uncle Guy Dunavan. Survived by father Gregg Dunavan; mother Nicolette Dunavan-Carr and step-dad Jon Carr; brothers Brenden Dunavan and Colin Carr; step-sisters Sarah and Makenzi Carr; grandparents Deb and Dean Poppen. Visitation with family Saturday, August 13th, beginning at 11:00 a.m. with Memorial Service...

Edward E. Zbylut

Edward E. Zbylut

Aug 10, 2016

age 67 years, of Omaha, Nebraska Ed was an avid game hunter and sausage maker; and a member of the Knights of Columbus. Preceded in death by parents Theodore and Sylvia Zbylut. Survived by family and friends. Visitation Thursday, August 18th, after 5:00 p.m. with Memorial Service 7:00 p.m. Bethany Funeral Home Chapel. Interment at a later date. Memorials requested...

Jerod W. Roberts

Jerod W. Roberts

Aug 7, 2016

of La Vista, Nebraska...Loving son passed away in his sleep at the age of 25. Preceded in death by grandfather William O. Elseman Jr. Survived by parents William P. (Lana) Roberts Jr.Omaha, Nebraska and Michell Roberts - Papillion, Nebraska; grandparents William P. and Shirley Roberts - La Vista; sister Erika RobertsHonolulu, Hawaii; brother Samuel Roberts - Papillion; step-sister Nicole (David)...

Barbara J. Reiman

Barbara J. Reiman

Aug 3, 2016

age 73 years, of Papillion, Nebraska Survived by Bruce Reiman; children Brian, Amy, and Jennifer; 8 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren. Visitation Saturday, August 6th, beginning at 2:00 p.m. with Memorial Service 4:00 p.m. Bethany Funeral Home Chapel.

Robert E. O'Neil, Col, Usaf, Retired

Robert E. O'Neil, Col, Usaf, Retired

Jul 30, 2016

age 80 years, of Papillion, Nebraska. Preceded in death by his parents Eugene Brick and Ruth (Tracy) ONeil of Choteau, MT; brother Daniel E. ONeil (Capt USAF) and sister-in-law Harriet ONeil (Capt USAF). Bob is survived by his wife of 58 years Carole (Kamhoot) ONeil of Papillion, NE; their three children: Scott R. ONeil, D.D.S. (Jan) of Dunbar, NE, Janet...

Helen A. Versiackas

Helen A. Versiackas

Jul 29, 2016

age 99 years, of Omaha, Nebraska. Preceded in death by brother Anthony and infant brother John. Survived by caregivers Connie Kresl and Stanley Krayneski; friends and neighbors. Visitation begins Tuesday, August 2nd, 9:00 a.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church (36th and X Streets) followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at the church. Interment Calvary Cemetery.

Guadalupe R. "Vita" Lopez (Monjarez)

Guadalupe R. "Vita" Lopez (Monjarez)

Jul 28, 2016

age 70 years, of Omaha, Nebraska.Preceded in death by father Alfredo Monjarez; mother Delores V. Monjarez; brother John Monjarez.Survived by husband Nicolas Lopez; sons Juandiego Martinez, Santos Lopez; daughters Lusero Martinez, Estefana Lopez, Chula Lopez, Delmi Rodriguez; 11 grandchildren.Visitation Monday, August 1st, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral Service Tuesday, August 2nd, 1:00 p.m. Bethany Funeral Home...

Harold E. Mikkelsen

Harold E. Mikkelsen

Jul 27, 2016

age 68 years, of Omaha, Nebraska Preceded in death by parents Carl and Hilda; brother baby boy Mikkelsen; brother Kenneth; parents-in-law Lloyd and Helga Frier; nephews Curtis Mikkelsen and Jason Hansen; great niece Ariana Erdmann.Survived by wife Helen; daughters Michelle (Todd) Thompson and Becky Leslie; grandchildren Dylan and Hailey Leslie, Joshua and Sarah Thompson; brother C. Duane (Marlys) Mikkelsen; sister...

John Smailys

John Smailys

Jul 26, 2016

age 78 years, of Omaha, NebraskaSurvived by wife of 50 years Karen; children John and Christine; grandchildren Jonathan, Trevor, and Emma Smailys. Visitation Saturday, July 30th, beginning at 11:00 a.m. with Funeral Service 12:00 noon Bethany Funeral Home Chapel.

Gary D. "Deano" Dean

Gary D. "Deano" Dean

Jul 25, 2016

age 75 years, of Papillion, Nebraska.Preceded in death by father Wally and mother Elaine; son Ryan; father-in-law Arnold Woodiwiss; sister-in-law Sheila Dean. Survived by wife Ann Annie children Carmen (Bob) Augustus, Sean (Peggy) Dean, Shamus Dean, and Erin (Will) Wagoner; grandchildren Reed, Sloane, Riley, Colton, Avery, Blake, and Alysia, great grandchild Chloe; brothers Lonnie, (Eileen), Mike (Sheila), and Pat (Debbie);...

John P. "Jack" Munnelly

John P. "Jack" Munnelly

Jul 24, 2016

age 80 years, of Bellevue, Nebraska Jack personified a true Fighting Irishman. He fought hard through many medical battles but his last fight was not to be won. He is now with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Preceded in death by parents John and Marie; sister Maureen; brother Timothy. Survived by wife JoAnn; daughters Jody Munnelly Kripal (Jim) and...

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