Local obituaries for Moravec Johnson Mortuary
Merlin L. Sucha
Aug 26, 2020
Merlin (‘Doc’) Ladean Sucha passed peacefully into eternal rest with family at his side on August 26, 2020 at The Heritage at Meridian Gardens assisted living facility, after a brief illness. Memorials can be made to Family Wishes for later designation. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, August 29, at 1 p.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church...
Rudy A. Svoboda
Aug 14, 2020
Rudy A. Svoboda, 96, of David City passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020 at the Butler County Health Care Center in David City. Following the CDC COVID-19 guidelines, we will comply with social distancing seating and limited room capacity at the funeral service. Masks are suggested but not required. Memorials: Kregger Legion Post 125/VFW Post 5814 Rudy A. Svoboda...
William "Bill" L. Woita Jr.
Aug 10, 2020
William (Bill) Louis Woita was called to the Lord on August 10, 2020 at Ridgewood Care Center in Seward, Nebraska. Memorials: Ulysses Fire Department, Immaculate Conception Church or Dwight Legion Post #110. Immediately following the burial, there will be celebration of Bill's life at the Ulysses City Park and Community Hall. All are welcome to attend and are reminded to...
Randolph L. Petersen
Aug 10, 2020
Randolph L. Petersen, passed away on Monday, August 10th, 2020 at his residence in David City, NE. He is preceded in death by his Father Harry Petersen & Brother Nick Petersen. He is survived by his Wife of 27 years, Laure Petersen, Sons, Randy (Carly) Petersen Jr., Jonathan (Britnie) Petersen, Logan Petersen, Daughters, April Petersen, Chris Petersen, Lindsey Petersen, and...
Margaret S. Brester
Jul 23, 2020
Margaret Brester, 88, of Howells, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020 at St. Francis Memorial Hospital in West Point. Memorials are suggested to Family Wishes. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, July 28 at 10:30 a.m. at S.S. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Howells with Fr. Stan Schmit officiating. Visitation with no family present will be...
Robert F. Houfek
Jul 18, 2020
Robert “Bob” Houfek, 97, of Schuyler, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at the Homestead of Norfolk assisted living center. Memorials can be made in care of Family Wishes. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 23, at 10:30 a.m. at Svoboda Funeral Home-South Chapel with Rev. Sarah Gengler officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday from 9...
Blanche A. Luscher
Jul 10, 2020
Blanche A. Luscher, 96, of Omaha, formerly of Schuyler, passed away Friday, July 10, 2020, at Remington Heights in Omaha. Memorials can be directed towards the Schuyler Community Garden. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 15, at 10:30 a.m. at Svoboda Funeral Home-South Chapel with Rev. Sarah Gengler officiating. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 9:30 until...
Larry D Walton
Jul 7, 2020
Larry D. Walton, 80, of David City passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at Bryan West Medical Center in Lincoln. Memorials: In Care of the Family There will be no viewing or visitation with family. Signing of the register book will be available on Friday, from 9:00am until 11:00am at Chermok Funeral Home with COVID-19 restrictions in place. Larry was...
Robert Juranek
Jun 30, 2020
Robert Juranek, 74, of Linwood, died Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at the CHI Hospital in Schuyler. Memorials can be made in care of St. Mary’s Linwood Cemetery or to the Aquinas General Fund. A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, July 3, at 10 a.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Abie, with Fr....
Glenna F Chapek
Jun 20, 2020
Glenna F. Chapek, widow of Kenneth, 71, of Bruno, died June 20, 2020 at St. Joseph's Villa in David City. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS: Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society. The Funeral Mass will be restricted to family and is by invitation only. Public viewing will be on Tuesday, from 5-6:45pm followed by a 7pm Rosary all...
Kathleen "Kate" Lukassen Martin
Jun 19, 2020
Kathleen "Kate" Martin, widow of Louis, 97, of David City died Friday, June 19, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. The Funeral Mass and Rosary will be restricted to family and is by invitation only. Public viewing will be on Sunday from 4-6pm at St. Mary's Church with Covid-19 restrictions in place and family will not be...
Lorene Woita
Jun 18, 2020
Lorene Woita, widow of Louis, 97, of David City passed away Thursday, June 18, 2020 at the Butler County Health Care Center in David City. The Funeral Mass will be restricted to family and is by invitation only. Public viewing will be on Monday, from 5-6:45pm followed by a 7pm Rosary all at St. Mary's Church with Covid-19 restrictions in...
Mary Lou Zegers
Jun 14, 2020
Mary Lou Zegers of Lawson, Mo, died June 14, 2020 at the age of 67 years. Mary was born in West Point, Nebraska Mary enjoyed hiking, camping with her friends and going to the movies. Mary was a loyal honest and loving friend and devoted wife. Mary is survived by her husband Robert, her brothers Larry Houdek, and Kenneth Houdek,...
Russell E. Reha
Jun 13, 2020
Russell Edward Reha, 65, of Schuyler, Nebraska, passed away June 13, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. Memorials can be directed towards Family Wishes. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, June 17 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church in Schuyler, Fr. Gerry Gonderinger officiating. Religious gathering rules of socially distanced seating will be...
Charles J. "Chuck" Ekstein
Jun 12, 2020
Charles J. "Chuck" Ekstein, 63, of Loma, died Friday, June 12, 2020 at his residence of natural causes. Chuck was cremated and a memorial service and burial of ashes will be held at a later date. Memorials may be given In care of the Family. Chuck was born on September 9, 1956 at David City, Nebraska to Frank C. and...
Dale A. Jedlicka
Jun 5, 2020
Dale Allen Jedlicka passed away Friday, June 5, 2020, surrounded by his wife and children. Memorials can be directed towards Family Wishes. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, June 10 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Isidore’s Catholic Church in Columbus, with Fr. Gerry Gonderinger officiating. Socially distanced seating will be observed for the Mass and vigil, those...
Susan G Bittner
May 27, 2020
Susan B. Bittner, 77, of David City, formerly of Lincoln, died Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at David Place in David City. There will be no viewing or visitation as it was Susan's wish to be cremated. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, PLANTS, and STATUES: Family requests memorials for Masses or to David Place. Susan was born on November 19, 1942 to...
Scott M Gabel
May 26, 2020
Scott M. Gabel, 48, of David City passed away on the family farm due to malignant brain tumor on May 26, 2020 with his mother at his side. Scott's wishes were to be cremated and a private family funeral and burial will be held. A public Celebration of Life will be held at a later date when COVID-19 restrictions are...
Jesus Chavez-Casarrubias
May 12, 2020
Jesus Chavez Casarrubias, 56, of David City formerly of Schuyler, passed away at Bryan West Hospital in Lincoln, on Tuesday, May 12, 2020. A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, May 16, at St. Augustine's Catholic Church. Visitation will be held Friday from 5 until 7 p.m. with no family present at Svoboda Funeral Home-North Chapel,...
Reynold G. Vering
May 2, 2020
Reynold Vering, 79, of Howells, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020 at Faith Regional Hospital in Norfolk. In lieu of plants and flowers, memorials can be made to Masses or in care of Reynold’s family for future designation. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 6, at S.S. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Howells,...
