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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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Vera Helen Halac (Mader)

Vera Helen Halac (Mader)

Jan 18, 2016

age 96 years, of Omaha, Nebraska.Preceded in death by spouse of 59 years George S. Halac; daughter Nora Ann Perkins; premature twin great grandsons Brian and Brandon Lewis; parents George P. and Nora (Plumb) Mader; brothers Richard and Robert; sisters and spouses Vada and Bob Farnsworth, Bessie Ruth and Floyd Hull; son-in-law Robert Lewis.Survived by children Georgia LewisOmaha, Richard (Donna)Papillion,...

Scott A. Lindquist

Scott A. Lindquist

Jan 17, 2016

age 55 years, of Omaha, Nebraska. Scott passed away suddenly on January 17, 2016. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a Nuclear Engineer degree. Scott worked at OPPDs Fort Calhoun Nuclear Station for 26 years and was a member of the Operations Department where he earned his Senior Reactor Operators License and directed the operation of the Power...

Robert P. Renner,

Robert P. Renner,

Jan 15, 2016

age 53 years, of Ralston, Nebraska Preceded in death by parents Robert P. and Jeraldine H. Renner; sister Renee Lowe. Survived by daughters Melinda Renner and Madeline Renner; brother Steve Renner; sisters Raylene Tripp and Michelle Little. Visitation with the family Wednesday, January 20th, beginning at 6:00 p.m. followed by a Memorial Service 7:00 p.m. Bethany Funeral Home Chapel.

Jacob L. "Fritz" Sullivan

Jacob L. "Fritz" Sullivan

Jan 15, 2016

age 82 years, of Bellevue, Nebraska Jacob died January 15, 2016 surrounded by his family at his home in Bellevue. He was born to the late Herbert and Mary Sullivan on September 6, 1933 in Imogene, Iowa. He graduated from Shenandoah (IA) High School in 1951 and married Peggy J. Trively on September 8, 1953. They settled in Bellevue in...

Sharon Lee Grace (Helms)

Sharon Lee Grace (Helms)

Jan 13, 2016

age 80 years, of Mesa, Arizona. Sharon Lee (Helms) Grace was born in West Point, Nebraska and was a longtime resident of Papillion, Nebraska. She is preceded in death by her husband James Robert Grace, Sr.; daughter Merry Michelle Missy (Grace) Bingham; mother Margaret States and her husband John States; father Riley Helms; brother Terry Helms; grandson Benjamin James Grace....

Vernon W. Krenz

Vernon W. Krenz

Jan 13, 2016

age 93 years, of Omaha, Nebraska Survived by wife Eileen; son and daughter-in-law Doug and Julie Krenz; daughter and son-in-law Gail and Greg Hackendahl; 5 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; brother Lawrence Krenz; sisters Arlene Peters and Aralia Taylor. Visitation at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church (96th and MelissaLa Vista) Friday, January 15th, 5:007:00 p.m. Funeral Service Saturday, January 16th, 2:00 p.m....

Edward J. Machacek

Edward J. Machacek

Jan 9, 2016

age 94 years, of Omaha, Nebraska. Preceded in death by wife Evelyn; daughters Joan Rydberg and Barb Wehrbein; grandson Ronnie Rydberg; parents; sister Sylvia McLaughlin; brothers Bob and George Machacek. Survived by children Maureen (Harley) Goings, Bill (Patti) Dyer, Ted Dyer, Diane (Ron) Plummer, Beth (Emery) Whited; 15 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, January 14th,...

Kimberly A. Barker (Hook)

Kimberly A. Barker (Hook)

Jan 9, 2016

age 49 years, of Bellevue, Nebraska.Preceded in death by brother Michael.Survived by husband James; sons Brian and Jaden; daughter Brittany; parents Richard and Judith Hook; brother Patrick; sister Karen Hook; numerous other relatives and friends.Visitation begins Friday, January 15th, after 1:00 p.m. with Funeral Service 7:00 p.m. Bethany Funeral Home Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials requested to the family.

Robert C. Cockerill

Robert C. Cockerill

Jan 5, 2016

age 84 years, of Bellevue, NebraskaPreceded in death by parents Frank and Katherine, brothers and sisters Survived by wife Charlene; nephew Steve Cockerill; cousins Joline Kaminski and Colleen Finke; numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, January 8th, after 4:00 p.m. with Vigil Service 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, January 9th, 10:00 a.m. at St....

Norma E. Corby

Norma E. Corby

Jan 3, 2016

age 87 years, of Papillion, Nebraska Preceded in death by husband Robert; parents Earl and Bernadette Koons. Survived by daughters Kathy CaywoodLa Vista, NE and Pat (Howard) AldrichBellevue, NE; grandchildren Jenni Callen, Trent and Chris (Renee) Aldrich, Tim (Terri) Caywood; great grandchildren Zachary and Trevor Petriw, Addison and Madelyn Callen, Daniel Caywood, Skyler Aldrich; cousins Waldine Mealey, June Richards, Richard...

Peter L. De Mont,

Peter L. De Mont,

Jan 1, 2016

age 74 years, of Papillion, Nebraska Preceded in death by granddaughter Emerson De Mont. Survived by sons Devin (Erika) De Mont and Brandon (Shaya) De Mont; grandchildren Olivia, Ethan, Emma, Delaney, Owen and Grace; sisters Dorothy Haun, Donna (Pat) Randall, Mary Chappell. Memorial Service Saturday, January 9th, 10:30 a.m. Ralston United Church of Christ (77thMaywood Streets - Ralston). Inurnment Cedar...

Virginia C. Stopak (Dubas)

Virginia C. Stopak (Dubas)

Dec 29, 2015

age 81 years, of Bellevue, Nebraska Preceded in death by husband Louis Survived by children Diane (Mark) Biodrowski, Marvin (Jane) Stopak, Rodney Stopak; grandchildren Jason, Marcus, and Kyle Biodrowski, Kellie (Brian) White, Corey Stopak, Kaylee Ludwick; great grandchildren Gus White and Alexandria Ludwick; sisters Mary Ann (Al) Kielian, Bernice Ivaskevicius, Cathy Novotny; brothers Clarence (Marilyn) Dubas, Edward (Sharon) Dubas, Charlie...

Elizabeth L. "Betty Lou" Andrews

Elizabeth L. "Betty Lou" Andrews

Dec 26, 2015

age 90 years, of Bellevue, Nebraska Betty Lou Andrews, passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2015 at the Hillcrest Care Center in Bellevue, Nebraska. She was born October 18, 1925 in Fremont, Nebraska to Jerome and Anna Moss. A homemaker most of her life, Betty enjoyed cooking, sewing, golfing and traveling. She is preceded in death by her husband, George...

Charles T. "Chuck" Kimbrell

Charles T. "Chuck" Kimbrell

Dec 25, 2015

age 90 years, of La Vista, Nebraska.Preceded in death by wife Eris Survived by sons Roy (Linda) Washam and Barry Kimbrell; 14 grandchildren; friend Janice Ellens. VISITATION at Judson Baptist Church (85th and Park View BlvdLa Vista, Nebraska) Tuesday, December 29th, beginning at 10:00 a.m. with Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. at the church. Interment Sunset Garden Cemetery - Marshall, Missouri.

Kim L. Naser

Kim L. Naser

Dec 23, 2015

age 55 years, of Papillion, Nebraska. Lifetime participate in Special Olympics and 35 years as a volunteer at Midlands Hospital. Preceded in death by nephew Kelly, and cousin Tonya. Survived by parents Les and Donna; sister Valerie; brothers Kevin (Brenda) and Guy (Laurie); nieces Shelby, Samantha, Bailey, and Christine; nephew Cameron and Patrick; numerous aunts and uncles. VISITATION Tuesday, December...

W. Harvey Fraser

W. Harvey Fraser

Dec 22, 2015

age 72 years, of La Vista, Nebraska.Preceded in death by parents James and Blanche Fraser; sisters Billy Jean Tally and Mary Andrew. Survived by wife Maddie; children Kris Jenkins (Ken), Mike Fraser (Tami), Kendi Fraser-Seaman (John); grandchildren Jacob (Tanya), Zach, Jack, Ryan, JR, Baylee, Lupe, Joe, Addyson, Kyler; great grandsons Gauge and Parker; brother Howard Fraser (Karen); sister Evelyn Conrad...

Therese L. Pavlik

Therese L. Pavlik

Dec 20, 2015

age 82 years, of Omaha, Nebraska Preceded in death by husband James J. Pavlik, Jr. Survived by daughter Karen Pavlik; sons Mark (Angel) , Dan (Iona), and Jim (Shelli); grandchildren Andrew, Grace, Danny, David, Ava, Grant, Blake, and Barrett Pavlik; brother Frank (Mary Kay) Bizal; sister-in-law Julie Bizal. Visitation Tuesday, December 22nd, after 5:00 p.m. with Vigil Service 7:00 p.m....

William R. "Bill" Kitta

William R. "Bill" Kitta

Dec 18, 2015

age 71 years, of Omaha, NebraskaSurvived by wife Mary Teddie children Robert (Katy) Kitta, Diane (Roger) Pokorny, and Chris Kitta; grandchildren Lucy, Rachael, and Kaleb; brother Joe (Linda) Kitta; nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation Monday, December 21st, after 5:00 p.m. with Vigil Service 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, December 22nd, 11:00 a.m. at St....

Steven C. Kaskie

Steven C. Kaskie

Dec 15, 2015

age 62 years, of Papillion, Nebraska Preceded in death by parents Joseph and JoAnne.Survived by children Shawn (Jessie) Kaskie, Sonya (Russ) Fittje, Scott (Kristin) Kaskie; grandchildren Kami, Will, R.J., Kyla, and Beau; brothers Mike (Deb) Kaskie and Rich (Pat) Kaskie; sister Mary Jo (Bob) Kuemper. Visitation at Trinity Lutheran Church (330 W. HalleckPapillion) Saturday, December 19th, beginning at 11:00 a.m....

Patrick J. Stanek

Patrick J. Stanek

Dec 14, 2015

age 63 years, of Omaha, Nebraska. Preceded in death by infant daughter Stephanie; parents John and Lillian; sister Jeanne Kubat. Survived by children John Dillon Stanek, Stacie Bennett, Tabitha Stanek, and Nathan Stanek; 2 grandchildren; brother John A. Stanek Jr.; sisters Kathie Gillotte and Debra (Don) Ray; nieces and nephews. Memorial Service Monday, December 21st, 10:00 a.m. Bethany Funeral Home...

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