Local obituaries for Moravec Johnson Mortuary
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...
Lynn Schmale
Sep 24, 2021
Lynn Schmale, 59, of Carmel, Indiana, formerly of Schuyler, passed away at his home in Carmel on Friday, September 24, 2021. In lieu of plants and flowers Lynn’s family suggests memorials to be directed towards Family Wishes for later designation. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 4, 2021 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church...
Patrick P. Schlentz
Sep 20, 2021
Patrick P. Schlentz, 71, of Omaha, passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021 at Lakeside Hospital in Omaha. A Memorial Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, September 29 at 10:00am at St. Mary's Catholic Church for both Patrick and his twin brother, Michael Schlentz. Burial of ashes will be held immediately following the Mass. There will not a be...
Dolores F Coufal
Sep 17, 2021
Dolores F. Coufal, 92, of Brainard died Friday, September 17, 2021 at David Place in David City. In Lieu of flowers, Plants, and statues: Memorials may be given In care of the Family. Dolores Coufal was born on September 19, 1928 to Louis and Antonia (Pokorny) Ratkovec on a farm near Valparaiso, Nebraska. She attended Ceresco High School graduating in...
Shirley Langhorst
Sep 17, 2021
Shirley Langhorst, 85, of Howells, passed away Friday, September 17, 2021 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Memorials can be directed towards the Howells Community Fund, Breast Cancer Research, the Howells American Legion Albin Folda Post #155, or Family Wishes. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, September 22, at 10:30 am at S.S. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Howells,...
Virginia S Jones
Aug 19, 2021
Virginia S. Jones, 98, of Rising City died peacefully at her home on Thursday, August 19, 2021 of natural causes. Per Virginia's wishes she will be cremated and a private family burial will be held at a later date. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS: Memorials may be sent to: Ruth Ann McDonald P.O. Box 57 Rising City, NE 68658 to be...
Amelia “Amy” Palik
Aug 9, 2021
Amelia “Amy” Palik, 44, of David City, passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at Butler County Health Care Memorials: In Care of Family No lunch following burial Amelia “Amy” Palik was born on November 20, 1976 to Jerome and Marlene (Yindrick) Palik in David City, Nebraska. She graduated from Schuyler High School in 1994. Amy enjoyed being in the...
Celestine "Sally" M Bartunek
Jul 23, 2021
Celestine "Sally" M. Bartunek, 92, of David City died Friday, July 23, 2021 at Tabitha Journey House in Lincoln. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, PLANTS AND STATUES: Memorials may be given: In Care of the Family, Mass Offerings or Aquinas Guardian Angel Fund. Sally Bartunek was born on November 2, 1928 to James and Stella (Hanis) Slosser during a blizzard on...
Emil "Tom" Horak
Jul 23, 2021
Emil "Tom" Horak, 92 of Schuyler, passed away on Friday, July 23, at St. Joseph's Villa in David City. Memorials can be directed towards Family Wishes for later designation. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 on Thursday, July 29 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Schuyler, with Rev. Sarah Gengler officiating. Visitation will take place Thursday...
Frank C. Vrzak
Jul 18, 2021
Frank Vrzak, 87, of Schuyler, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021 at his home in Schuyler surrounded by his family. Memorials can be directed to Family Wishes for later designation. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 22 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Schuyler, with Fr. Gerry Gonderinger officiating. Visitation will be held...
Luella Fish
Jul 4, 2021
Luella Fish, 95, of Rising City, passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021 at St. Joseph's Villa in David City. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS: Memorials can be directed to First English Lutheran Church, Rising City Public Library, or the Rising City Volunteer Fire Department. Luella Katherine Heins-Fish, daughter of John and TaLetta Winkelman Heins was born in Surprise, NE, September 14,...
Albin J. Rerucha
Jul 1, 2021
Albin Rerucha, 95, of Bruno, died Thursday, July 1, 2021 at the Butler County Health Care Center in David City. Memorials can be directed towards Masses or Family Wishes for later designation. Albin was born on the family farm south of Bruno, June 26, 1926 to Thomas and Sophie (Rech) Rerucha. He attended District 61 and Brainard High School graduating...
Richard R Miratsky
Jun 30, 2021
Richard Miratsky, 70, of Columbus died Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at Emerald Care and Rehabilitation Center in Columbus. In LIEU OF FLOWERS, PLANTS OR STATUES: Memorials may be given In Care of the Family Full obituary to follow
Mary Lou Codr
Jun 30, 2021
Mary Louise (Hladky) Codr, age 85, 8 months, 21 days, of David City, formerly of Bee & Seward, died Wednesday June 30, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer at St. Joseph’s Court surrounded by her family. Mary Lou was born October 9, 1935 on a farm near Gresham Ne to Emanuel and Josephine (Vrbka) Hladky. She attended a country...
Carolyn M. Peters
Jun 28, 2021
Carolyn Peters, 75, of Schuyler passed away, Monday, June 28, 2021 at CHI Schuyler Memorial Hospital. Memorials can be directed towards Family Wishes for later designation. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, July 1, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Schuyler, with Fr. Gerry Gonderinger officiating. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 5 until...
