Local obituaries for Moravec Johnson Mortuary
Johnna M. Coufal
Mar 5, 2026
Johnna Marie Coufal, 47, of North Bend, Nebraska, passed away on March 5, 2026.
Johnna was born in West Point, Nebraska on April 29, 1978, to Alice and Charles Gaster. She grew up on the family farm outside West Point, where she attended West Point Public Schools and built many lifelong friendships.
Johnna dedicated much of her career to the healthcare field,...
Elaine R. Ruth
Feb 24, 2026
Elaine Ruth, 88, of Rising City, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Ridgewood Rehab and Care Center in Seward.
Memorials can be made to the Ruth Family for later designation.
Funeral Services for Elaine, will be on Monday, March 2, at 10:30 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, rural Rising City. Visitation will be on Sunday, from 2 until 4 p.m....
Elsie Konsel
Feb 14, 2026
Elsie Konsel, 96, of Howells, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at the Clarkson Care and Rehab Center.
Memorials can be made to the Konsel Family for future designation.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 on Thursday, February 19, at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church in Howells. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 5 until 7 p.m. with a...
Joann M. Thompson
Feb 7, 2026
Joann Mary (Kessler) Thompson, age 82, of Hastings Nebraska passed away on February 7, 2026 in Grand Island, Nebraska.
Memorials can be directed to the Schuyler Community Church's ladies group: United Women of Faith.
A Memorial Service for Joann will be held on Tuesday, February 17, at 11 a.m. at the Schuyler Community Church. Family greeting friends will be from 10 until...
Robert Ekeler
Feb 2, 2026
Robert “Bob” Ekeler, age 85, passed away on February 2, 2026 .
He was born on July 1, 1940, in David City, Nebraska, to Dr. Louis and Mary Ekeler, who preceded him in death
Robert is survived by his wife, Deanna; daughters Cheryl (Tony), Suzanne, and Kari (Trevor); grandchildren: Allison, Katie, Trevor, Austin, Wyett, Lilly, and Gracie; great-grandchildren: Alexis, Katie Bo and...
Teresa De Jesus Figueroa
Jan 30, 2026
Teresa De Jesús Figueroa, de 49 años, residente de Schuyler, falleció el viernes 30 de enero de 2026 en el hospital CHI-Schuyler, tras una valiente y ardua lucha contra la enfermedad.
La misa de cuerpo presente se celebrará el viernes 6 de febrero de 2026 a las 5:00 p. m. en la Iglesia Católica de San Agustín en Schuyler. El velorio...
Mary K. Peschel
Jan 29, 2026
Mary K. Peschel, 76, of Schuyler passed away on Thursday, January 29 at her home north of Schuyler.
Memorials can be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, St. Jude Children's Hospital, or Keep Schuyler Beautiful.
Mary's funeral service will be live streamed to the funeral home Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SvobodaFH
Funeral Services for Mary will be on Monday, February 2, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at...
Emerenciana M. Quezada
Jan 19, 2026
Emerenciana "Chana" Quezada, residente de Schuyler, falleció el domingo 18 de enero de 2026 en su domicilio en Schuyler.
Se celebrará una misa fúnebre el jueves 22 de enero de 2026 a las 12:00 p.m. en la Iglesia Católica de San Agustín en Schuyler. La familia de Emerenciana recibirá a los amigos de 4:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m. el miércoles en...
Richard A. Brown
Jan 17, 2026
Richard Allen Brown, 81, of Walterboro, South Carolina passed away on January 17, 2026.
Graveside services for Richard will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 9 a.m. at St. Mary's Cemetery, rural Linwood.
Richard was born on December 29, 1944 to Richard H and Bernice (Walla) Brown in San Diego, California.
Betty J. Wachal
Jan 12, 2026
Betty Jane Wachal, 89, of Schuyler passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026 at Brookestone of David City.
Memorials can be made in care of the family for future designation.
Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, January 16, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Schuyler. Visitation will be on Thursday from 5 until 7 p.m. with a...
Sr. Marietta (Beatrice) Hanus OSF
Jan 8, 2026
Sr. Marietta Hanus passed away on January 8, 2026 in Greenfield, Wisconsin.
Sr. Marietta's Memorial Mass video can by clicking here: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18BM16HLuC/
A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10am at Presentation (Marietta) Parish, Bellwood, NE.
Sr. Marietta (Beatrice) Hanus was born February 5, 1930 to Leo and Mary(Mach) Hanus in Brainard, NE. She graduated from Marietta High...
Manuela Hegemann
Jan 2, 2026
Manuela “Schatzi” Hegemann passed away Friday, January 2,2026 at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs.
Memorial Mass will be held Saturday April 11, at Saint John Nepomucene Catholic Church in Howells, at 10:30 a.m with lunch following in the Howells Catholic Social Hall.
Manuela was born September 12, 1959, to Peter and Elizabeth Verholen in Heppenheim, Germany. Manuela was raised in a multi-generational...
Elizabeth "Betty" Meysenburg
Dec 25, 2025
Elizabeth "Betty" A. Meysenburg, 89, of David City, died Thursday, December 25th at St. Joseph Villa.
Visitation will be Friday, January 2nd from 5-7pm at Presentation Catholic Church(Marietta) in rural Bellwood with a Rosary Service starting at 7pm. Visitation will continue on Saturday, January 3rd from 9-10am at Presentation Catholic Church with the Funeral Mass starting at 10am. Burial will follow...
Barbara A. Hader
Dec 14, 2025
January 24, 1935-December 14, 2025
Barbara A. Hader age 91, passed away peacefully on December 14, leaving behind a life marked by quiet dedication, creativity, faith, and love for family and home.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, January 10, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church in Howells, with Fr. Walter Jong-A-Kiem officiating. Visitation...
Kenneth Klingemann
Nov 14, 2025
Kenneth Leroy Klingemann, 91 of Garrison passed away November 14, 2025 at the Butler County Health Care Center.
Visitation will be Wednesday, November 19th from 4-6pm at Moravec Johnson Mortuary in David City. Visitation will continue Thursday, November 20th from 1-2pm at Immanuel Lutheran Church, rural Rising City, with the Funeral Service starting at 2pm. Burial will take place at the...
Alyce Havlovic
Nov 14, 2025
Alyce D. Havlovic, 97, formerly of Brainard, passed away November 14, 2025 at Ridgewood Care Center in Seward.
Visitation will be Wednesday, November 19 from 5-7pm at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Brainard, followed by a Rosary Service at 7pm. Visitation will continue on Thursday, November 20 from 9-10am followed by the Funeral Mass at 10am at Holy Trinity Catholic Church....
Ginger Anne Gulick
Nov 7, 2025
Ginger Anne Gulick, formerly of Sloan, Iowa, Houston, Texas, and Garland, Texas, passed peacefully to her heavenly home on November 7, 2025, at the age of 87, with her daughter by her side.
Ginger was born on March 20, 1938, in Sioux City, Iowa, to William “Kyle” and Elizabeth “Toots” Jeanette Adams. For the past four years, she lived with her...
Shirley A. Ehlers
Oct 22, 2025
Shirley Ehlers, 89, of David City, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at Brookestone of David City.
Memorials can be directed towards the David City Vol. Fire Department or Family Wishes.
Funeral Services for Shirley will be on Monday, October 27, at 10:30 a.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church in David City. Visitation, to greet family, will be Sunday, October 26, from...
Irene C. Huismann
Oct 16, 2025
Irene Caroline Huismann, 90, a beloved mother, grandmother and friend to many, passed away peacefully while surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at Saint Luke’s East Hospital in Lee’s Summit, MO.
Friends are invited to say a final goodbye to Irene at a graveside service on Monday, November, 3rd – New Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery - Brainard, NE...
Delbert C. Ridder
Oct 10, 2025
Delbert Ridder, 86, of Lincoln passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025 at Bryan East in Lincoln.
Memorials can be directed towards St. Patrick's School, St. Henry's Cemetery, or Lincoln Right to Life.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, October 18, at 10 AM at St. Patrick’s Catholic church in Lincoln with internment at the St Henry’s Cemetery, rural Howells, at...
