OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Moravec Johnson Mortuary


Ronald Jecha

Ronald Jecha

Jul 9, 2025

Ronald Jecha, 67, of Brainard, passed away July 9, 2025 on the family farm after suffering a fatal heart attack. 

Family greeting friends will take place on Thursday, July 24, 2025 from 5 until 7 pm at Moravec Johnson Mortuary in David City. Burial of Ron's ashes will be in the Bohemian National Cemetery outside of Brainard at a later date. Moravec...

Erma Lorine Koester

Erma Lorine Koester

Jul 9, 2025

Erma L. Koester, 93 of David City passed away July 9, 2025 at Butler County Health Care Center with her daughters at her side.

Visitation will be Sunday, July 13th at Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church in Rising City from 4-6pm. The funeral service is Monday, July 14th at Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church at 10:30am with a visitation from 9:30-10:30am. Burial will...

Odin C. Martinez

Odin C. Martinez

Jul 6, 2025

Sadly, Odin Martinez, retired Schuyler Police Department K9 Officer, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025 due to health complications.

A Celebration of Life for Odin will be held on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 11 a.m. at the Schuyler Community Church at 802 A Street. Visitation will be from 10 until 11 a.m. at the church. Following the service, refreshments...

Yvonne "Vonnie" Gratz

Yvonne "Vonnie" Gratz

Jul 3, 2025

Yvonne (Vonnie) Gratz, 67, of David City passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at Emerald Nursing & Rehab in Columbus after a long battle with various health issues.

Memorials can be directed towards Family Wishes for later designation

Vonnie’s funeral mass can be viewed by clicking the following link: https://youtube.com/live/FzsGGKTwv8M?feature=share

Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday,...

Jerome H. Klenda

Jerome H. Klenda

Jul 1, 2025

Jerome Klenda, 87, of David City, formerly of Omaha, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at St. Joseph's Villa.

Memorials can be made in care of the family for later designation.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday, July 5, at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in David City. Visitation will be from 8 until 9 a.m. with...

Dennis E. Steager

Dennis E. Steager

Jul 1, 2025

Dennis Steager, 82, of Rising City, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at his home with his family by his side.

In lieu of flowers, plants, and statues, memorials can be made to Sacred Heart Capital Campaign, Rising City Volunteer Fire Department or Butler County Ag Society Foundation.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, July 7, 2025 at Sacred...

Bob Palik

Bob Palik

Jun 29, 2025

Bob Palik, 77, of David City passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at Tabitha Hospice House in Lincoln.

In lieu of flowers, plants, and statues, memorials can be directed to the David City Tennis Association or Family Wishes.

Bob’s funeral mass can be viewed by clicking the following link: https://youtube.com/live/N8GyRNTZ4mQ?feature=share

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July...

Clanton A. West

Clanton A. West

May 30, 2025

Clanton West (better known as West), 84, of Linwood, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025 at the Omaha VA Medical Center in Omaha.

West's wishes were to be cremated and taken back to New York to be reunited with his wife Joan.

A celebration of life for West will be held on Thursday, June 5, beginning at 4 p.m. at the...

Terrence "Terry" L. German

Terrence "Terry" L. German

May 20, 2025

Terrence "Terry" German, 65, of David City, formerly of Columbus passed away at his home in David City, on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. 

Terry's wishes were to be cremated and private family services will be held at a later date. 

Patricia A. Vrana

Patricia A. Vrana

May 9, 2025

Patricia Ann Vrana, 87, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025 at Butler County Health Care Center in David City, NE.

The visitation will be Wednesday, May 14th from 5-7 pm with a 7 pm Rosary Service all at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Abie, NE. Additional viewing will be Thursday, from 9-10 am with the Funeral Mass starting...

Timothy Adamy

Timothy Adamy

May 3, 2025

Timothy Adamy, 68 of David City passed away peacefully at his home on May 3, 2025. 

The visitation will be Wednesday, May 7th from 5-7pm at St. Mary's Catholic Church, David City followed by a Rosary Service at 7pm.  Funeral Mass will be Thursday, May 8th at 10am at St. Mary's Catholic Church, David City with interment at Sts. Peter &...

Eleanor B. Eller

Eleanor B. Eller

Apr 29, 2025

Eleanor Eller, 92 formerly of David City, passed away April 29, 2025 at South Haven Living Center in Wahoo, Nebraska.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 10 a.m. at Presentation Catholic Church (Marietta). Visitation will be on Friday from 5:30 until 7 p.m. with a parish rosary at 7 p.m. all at the church. Interment...

Dorothy A. Spale

Dorothy A. Spale

Apr 25, 2025

Dorothy Spale, 89, of Lincoln, formerly of Schuyler, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, April 25, 2025 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Lincoln.

Memorials can be directed towards the Schuyler Public Library or Family Wishes for later designation.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Schuyler....

Emil M. Roubal

Emil M. Roubal

Apr 19, 2025

Emil Roubal, 83, of Howells, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at Clarkson Community Care Center.

Memorials can be directed towards Family Wishes for later designation.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church in Howells. Visitation will be on Tuesday, from 5 until 7 with a Vigil Service...

Larry Morton

Larry Morton

Apr 1, 2025

Larry Morton, 88 of Linwood, formerly of Omaha passed away at his home on April 1, 2025. 

Memorials will be directed to the family for later designation.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, April 7, 2025 at 10:00am at S.S. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Abie, Nebraska. Visitation will be Sunday, April 6, 2025 from 3-5pm at Svoboda Moravec Johnson...

Lynn M. Sobota

Lynn M. Sobota

Mar 29, 2025

Lynn Marie Sobota, age 68, of Schuyler, NE, was welcomed home to our Lord on March 29, 2025.

Lynn was born May 12, 1956 in Lincoln, NE to Richard L. and Patty Lou (Heunink) Vosika, the elder of two children. Lynn learned to play the piano at a young age, and from that grew her lifelong love of music. She was...

Susana Carcamo

Susana Carcamo

Mar 17, 2025

Susana Carcamo, de 60 años de Schuyler, falleció el lunes 17 de marzo de 2025 en su casa en Schuyler rodeada de su familia.

La misa del entierro cristiano será el sábado 22 de marzo a las 10.00am en la Iglesia Católica San Agustín en Schuyler. El entierro será en el Cementerio Católico Holy Cross en los afuera de Schuyler. Svoboda...

Regina Hejhal

Regina Hejhal

Mar 14, 2025

Regina Hejhal, 59, of Linwood passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025 at Methodist Hospital in Omaha after a courageous battle with cancer.

Memorials can be directed towards the American Cancer Society-Omaha or Donor's Choice.

FUNERAL SERVICE WILL NOW BE ON THURSDAY, March 20, 2025 AT 3 P.M. at Svoboda Moravec Johnson Mortuary in Schuyler. Lunch will still be at St. Augustine's Hall...

LeRoy A. Topil

LeRoy A. Topil

Mar 12, 2025

LeRoy Topil, 92, of Rising City, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at the Butler County Health Center.

Memorials can be directed to Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shelby or the Rising City Fire and Rescue.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, March 17, 2025 at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shelby. Visitation will be on...

Judith Walitzer

Judith Walitzer

Mar 10, 2025

Judith Diane Walitzer passed away Monday, March 10, 2025, at her home near Octavia, Nebraska, surrounded by family. She was 81 years old. She was born April 16, 1943, to Henry and Genevieve White in Chicago, IL.

On October 29, 1962, she married David B Walitzer and they eventually settled down in Genoa IL where she lived most of her life,...

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