Local obituaries for Moravec Johnson Mortuary
Mariann R. Polodna
Dec 22, 2021
Mariann Rose Polodna was born on September 7, 1934 in Dodge, Nebraska. She graduated from Dodge High School in 1952. On October 19, 1954, she married Robert (Bob) Polodna. They farmed near Clarkson and moved to Schuyler after they retired. After Bob’s death, Mariann moved to the Heritage at Sterling Ridge in Omaha where she died on December 22, 2021...
Gary L. Remmers
Dec 17, 2021
Gary Lee Remmers, age 80, was called by the Lord to his heavenly home on December 17, 2021. Memorials can be directed to Family Wishes for later designation. With the ever growing concern of COVID, Gary's family please asks that those attending the services please wear a face mask to help limit the further spread of COVID. Funeral services will...
William "Bill" D. Houfek
Dec 16, 2021
William "Bill" D. Houfek, 78, formerly of Schuyler passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at the Butler County Health Care Center in David City. Memorials can be directed towards Family Wishes for later designation. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 on Tuesday, December 21, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Schuyler with Fr. Gerry Gonderinger officiating. Visitation...
Betty J. Henggeler
Dec 11, 2021
Betty Henggeler, 72, of Schuyler passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Mercy One Hospital in Sioux City, Iowa as the result of her battle with the COVID-19 Virus. Betty has joined her mother, Emily Knapp, in death. Emily passed on November 26, 2021 at the age of 94 at David Place in David City. Memorials can be directed...
Frank W. Boggs
Dec 4, 2021
Frank Wesley Boggs, 85, of Lincoln, formerly of Rising City, was called to his eternal home by his Savior Jesus Christ on December 4, 2021 at Bryan Medical Center East in Lincoln. Through his faith, he now resides in the presence of God and His house where Jesus prepared a room for him. Memorials have been suggested to: Mount Olive...
Mary Jo Novak
Nov 28, 2021
Mary Jo Novak, 79, widow of Harvey, of David City died Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha. The family has asked that IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, PLANTS, and STATUES, Memorials be given in care of St. Mary's Church or Aquinas Catholic Schools. Mary Jo (Meysenburg) Novak was born in David City on December 8, 1941, to...
Emily T. Knapp
Nov 26, 2021
Emily T. Knapp, 94, of Schuyler passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021 at David Place in David City. Emily’s daughter Betty Henggeler joined her in death on Saturday, December 11, 2021 after a long battle with the COVID-19 Virus. Memorials can be directed towards the Schuyler Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department. Emily has been cremated and due to her...
Virginia Zegers
Nov 20, 2021
Virginia Zegers, 76, widow of Joe, of David City died Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Bryan West Medical Center in Lincoln. Memorials can be directed towards St. Francis Catholic Church at Center. Virginia was born on March 16, 1945 to Richard and Rose (Samek) Kozisek in David City. She graduated from Aquinas Catholic High School. On June 26, 1965 she...
Margaret McCracken
Nov 20, 2021
Margaret A. McCracken, age 96, of Rising City, entered heaven into the loving arms of Jesus, on November 20, 2021, at Seward Memorial Hospital. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, PLANTS & STATUES: Memorials to Family wishes for designation at a later time. Margaret was born on May 4, 1925 on a farm southeast of Beaver Crossing, NE, the second of four...
Gregory A. Martens
Nov 17, 2021
Gregory Martens, 68, of Schuyler, Nebraska passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Memorials can be directed towards family wishes for later designation. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 20, at 10:30 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Schuyler with Rev. Sarah Gengler officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 5...
Daniel E. Jakub
Nov 4, 2021
Daniel Jakub, 72, of Schuyler passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Lincoln. We ask that those wanting to purchase flowers not do so through this website as they are not guaranteed for weekend services, as the website states they are. Please contact a local florist directly and they can assist you with an order....
Shirley J Den
Oct 31, 2021
Shirley J. Den, 95, of David City died Sunday, October 31, 2021 at David Place in David City. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, PLANTS AND STATUES: The family has asked that memorials be given to family for later designation. Family has requested the everyone dress causal for the service. Shirley J. Den was born on July 1, 1926 in Shelby, Nebraska...
Leona L Prochaska
Oct 25, 2021
Leona L. Prochaska, 97,of David City died Monday, October 25, 2021, at David Place in David City. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS: Memorials May be given for Masses and In Care of the Family. Leona Prochaska was born September 5, 1924 near Dwight, NE, to Theodore and Lillian (Sypal) Svoboda. She graduated from Dwight Assumption High School in 1943. After high...
Douglas D. Specht
Oct 25, 2021
Douglas Specht, 48, of Columbus passed away Monday, October 25, 2021 at his residence in Columbus. In lieu of plants and flowers memorials can be made to Family Wishes for later designation. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 on Friday, October 29, 2021 at Svoboda Funeral Home- 905 A St. in Schuyler, with Rev. Sarah Gengler officiating. Visitation will...
Carol Bingham
Oct 24, 2021
Carol A. Bingham, 72, of David City died Sunday, Oct. 24 at her residence of natural causes. Per Carol's wishes, she will be cremated and no services will be held.
Gerald H. Paes
Oct 16, 2021
Gerald H. Paes, 87, of Prague, passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Dunklau Gardens in Fremont. Memorials can be directed towards the Nebraska Special Olympics. Funeral Services for Gerald will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at Edensburg Lutheran Church in Malmo, Nebraska with Rev. Quinlan Koch officiating. Visitation will take place from 9 until...
Joseph A. Nowak
Oct 15, 2021
Joseph Augustive Nowak, age 88, peacefully passed away at his home of the past four years in Surprise, Nebraska. He was born at the family dairy in Castle Rock Township, “The Ridge”, Wisconsin on April 3, 1933 to Gustave and Emma (Prochaska) Nowak. He was the sixth of 10 children. Joe grew up on the family dairy farm, milking cows...
LaVaine Kelly
Oct 11, 2021
LaVaine Estelle Kelly (Radhaus) died peacefully in her loved home in Hillsboro, Oregon on October 11th, at the age of 96. Her home meant everything, and it was her intention to never have to leave it. LaVaine chose to not have any services or memorials as part of the many directions and communication she made clear to her family. Her...
Cindy McElravy Pitzer
Oct 3, 2021
Cindy McElravy Pitzer, 59, of Lincoln died Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Bryan East Hospital in Lincoln. Memorials: In Care of the Family. The family will hold a private family burial at a later date. Immediately following the memorial service, all are invited to Winfields to share memories and enjoy some dessert and coffee. Cindy McElravy-Pitzer, 59, Lincoln, lost her...
Michael W. Kaasch
Sep 27, 2021
Michael W. Kaasch, 62, of Schuyler, passed away Monday, September 27, 2021 at Faith Regional Hospital in Norfolk. Memorials can be directed towards Family Wishes for later designation. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, October 1, 2021 at St. Augustine's Catholic Church in Schuyler, with Fr. Gerry Gonderinger officiating. Visitation will be held on...
