Local obituaries for Moravec Johnson Mortuary
Evelyn L. Birkel
May 16, 2021
Evelyn L. Birkel, 89, of David City died Sunday, May 16, 2021 surrounded by her family at her residence. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, PLANTS OR STATUES: Memorials may be given in Care of the Family. Evelyn Lillian Birkel was born November 9, 1931 to John Cuba and Helen Swerczek Cuba in rural Genoa, Nebraska. She lived on the farm and...
Betty L. Coufal
May 16, 2021
Betty Lou Coufal (Phillippe), 88, passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021 in Omaha, Nebraska. Memorials are suggested to Paralyzed Veterans of America. A graveside service for Betty will be held on Friday, May 21, at 11 a.m. at the Schuyler Cemetery. Visitation will take place Friday from 9:30 until 10:45 a.m. at Svoboda Funeral Home-South Chapel. Masks are required...
Edward J. Svitak
May 9, 2021
Edward James Svitak, 84, of Howells, NE, died Sunday, May 9, 2021, at Clarkson Community Care Center at Clarkson, NE. Memorials can be directed towards St. Henry’s Cemetery Fund or Howells Community Catholic School. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, May 15, at 10:30 a.m.at S.S. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Howells, NE, Fr. Stan Schmit officiating....
Patricia M. Frahm
May 6, 2021
Patricia M. Frahm, 84, of David City, passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021 in Omaha at her daughter's residence surrounded by her family. There will be no public viewing. The Family has requested a private Family Rosary. Memorials may be given In Care of the Family Patricia M. (Bougger) Frahm was born on July 17, 1936 to Leo and...
Norman F "Charlie Brown" Hilger
May 4, 2021
Norman F. "Charlie Brown" Hilger, 76, of David City, passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at his residence with his family by his side. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, PLANTS OR STATUES : Memorials in Care of the Family Norman Hilger was born on December 23, 1944 at David City Hospital to Leonard and Lois (Martin) Hilger. He graduated from...
Lawrence "Larry" Meister
May 2, 2021
Lawrence (Larry) John Meister, 88, of Schuyler, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at his home surrounded by his children and family. Larry was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Schuyler. Memorials can be directed towards American Heart Association, American Cancer Association, or Family Wishes. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May...
Donald D Dolezal
Apr 26, 2021
The family has asked that all attending the services please wear a mask and be aware of social distancing and contact. Thank you!!! IN LIEU OF FLOWERS,STATUES AND PLANTS: Family has asked that memorials be given to Holy Trinity Church, Brainard Rural Fire District or Family Choice. Donald Dean Dolezal of rural Brainard passed away on April 26, 2021 at...
Irene Sobota
Apr 12, 2021
Irene Sobota, 81, of Schuyler passed away on April 12, 2021 at the St. Joseph’s Villa in David City. Memorials can be directed towards Family Wishes for later designation. Mass of Christian Burial for Irene will be held on Thursday, April 15, at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church at Heun with Fr. Stan Schmit officiating. Visitation will be...
Linda A. Sucha
Apr 7, 2021
Linda A. (Karel) Sucha, 73, of Schuyler, passed away on April 7, 2021, at CHI Immanuel Hospital in Omaha. Memorials can be directed towards: Pier Center for Autism, St. Jude’s Children Hospital, or Schuyler Cemetery. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, April 12, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Schuyler with Fr. Gerald Leise...
Ronald C. Schmidt
Mar 26, 2021
Ronald Schmidt, 83, formerly of Howells, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021 at Parkview Home in Dodge. Memorials can be directed towards Family Wishes for later designation. Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, March 31, at 10:30 a.m. at S.S. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Howells, with Fr. Stan Schmit officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday...
Loretta Kearney
Mar 19, 2021
Loretta Kearney, 99, of David City died Friday, March 19, 2021 at St. Joseph's Villa in David City. IN LIEU OF FLOWER, PLANTS OR STATUES: Family request Memorials to Family Choice Loretta Kearney was born on February 12, 1922 at Stuart, Nebraska to John and Ethel (Karr) Wondercheck. She attended local schools, graduating from Atkinson High school. She married Floyd...
Emily "Emy" J Clark
Feb 20, 2021
Emily Josephine (Egr) Clark went to be with God on February 20, 2021 after a strong battle with cancer. Memorials to be directed to Family Wishes, Aquinas/St. Mary's Catholic Schools or Butler County Health Care Center. Emy's Memorial Mass has been recorded and is available on the funeral home website. Emy was born in David City, Nebraska on March 30,...
Delvin Hegemann
Feb 17, 2021
Delvin Hegemann, 83, of Howells passed away at his home in Howells on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Memorials can be directed towards Family Wishes for later designation. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, February 22, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church in Howells with Fr. Stan Schmit officiating. Visitation will be Sunday from 4 until...
Leona M Divis
Feb 2, 2021
Leona M. Divis, 94, widow of Arthur, died Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital in Lincoln. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, PLANTS OR STATUES: Memorials may be made In Care of the Family. The Funeral Mass and Rosary will be recorded and first posted to our Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/ChermokFuneralHome Leona M. Divis was born on March 18, 1926, on...
Dennis J. Svec
Jan 28, 2021
Dennis Svec, 92, of Rogers, passed away on January 28, 2021, at the Parkview Home in Dodge. Memorials can be directed towards the Schuyler Knights of Columbus, or the Colfax County Food Pantry. A private family mass will be held for Dennis at Holy Trinity, Heun. The Mass will be posted to the Svoboda Funeral Home Facebook page and website...
Elono "Lonnie" Kobza
Jan 20, 2021
Due to technical difficulties, Lonnie's Funeral Mass has only been posted to our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ChermokFuneralHome . There are four parts to the video. please click on the above link to access the videos. Elono C. "Lonnie" Kobza, 80, widow of Frank, died Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Fallbrook Assisted Living and Memory Care in Lincoln. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS,...
John C. Bruner
Jan 16, 2021
John Bruner, 68, of Brainard passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Bryan Medical Center East Campus in Lincoln. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, PLANTS AND STATUES: John's family suggests memorials be directed to Family Wishes for later designation. Following John's wishes, he has been cremated. There will be no viewing. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday,...
Leonard A. Fencl
Jan 16, 2021
Leonard Fencl, 91, of Abie, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021 at David Place in David City. Memorials can be directed towards Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Abie. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Abie, with Fr. Ronald Homes officiating. Visitation...
Robert Molacek
Jan 9, 2021
Robert Molacek, 73, of Schuyler, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at University Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. Memorials can be directed towards Divine Mercy Parish-St. Mary’s Church. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Fr. Gerry Gonderinger officiating. Visitation will be held...
Ricky Branham
Jan 5, 2021
Ricky Branham, age 65 died unexpectedly on January 5, 2021 at the Butler County Healthcare Center. Ricky was born on February 15, 1955 in Wahoo, Nebraska to Burton and Lois Branham. He lived in Wahoo and Beatrice during his early years and then moved to David City in December of 1977 to receive training through Region V Services. Ricky was...
