Local obituaries for Moravec Johnson Mortuary
Jerome "Jerry" Meister
Aug 11, 2018
Jerome (Jerry) L. Meister, 81, passed away after a battle with cancer in his home in Brainard, Nebraska on August 11, 2018 IN LIEU OF FLOWERS AND PLANTS: The family request memorials to Holy Trinity Church or Family Wishes. Jerry was born on February 19, 1937 to John and Frieda(Daro) Meister in rural Garrison, Nebraska. He was baptized and confirmed...
William E Swanda
Aug 9, 2018
William "Bill" Swanda, 87, of Schuyler passed away Thursday, August 9, at his home. William E. Swanda was born on October 26, 1930 in Uehling, Nebraska to Frank and Antonia (Barcal) Swanda. He attended Schuyler High School, and graduated in 1949, and then went on to serve in the United States Army during the Korean War. After being discharged from...
Richard A. Spale
Aug 9, 2018
Richard Spale, 88, formerly of Schuyler passed away Thursday, August 9, at Columbus Care and Rehab Center in Columbus. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed towards the Schuyler Public Library Foundation. Richard Adolph Spale was born on April 24, 1930 in Schuyler to Adolph and Marie (Parolek) Spale. He graduated from Schuyler High School in 1948 and married...
Tammie Lynn McCombs
Aug 3, 2018
Tammie Lynn McCombs, 54, of David City died Friday, August 3, 2018 at her residence. Memorials: In Care of the Family Tammie was born on May 21, 1964 at Grand Island, Nebraska to James Cemper and Patricia Rogers. She married Rodney McCombs on June 5, 2004 in David City, Nebraska. She enjoyed computer books and coloring/art posters. Tammie is survived...
Robert "Bob" Groene
Aug 1, 2018
Robert “Bob” Groene, age 60, of Ida Grove, Iowa passed away on Wednesday, August 1, 2018, at the Horn Memorial Hospital of Ida Grove, Iowa. The family of Bob Groene request no flowers. Robert “Bob” Groene was born August 13, 1957, in West Point, NE, the son of Paul and Margaret (McNally) Groene. Bob grew up on a farm near...
Donald Woita
Jul 27, 2018
Donald Woita, 81, of Valparaiso, passed away July 27, 2018 at The Monarch in Lincoln. Memorials have been suggested to Family Wishes. Donald was born April 4, 1937 to William J. and Ella(Focher) Woita in Prague, NE. At the age of 5 they moved to a farm by Ulysses. He graduated from Ulysses High School. On November 28, 1959 he...
Arlene Andel
Jul 27, 2018
Arlene Andel, 80, of David City, passed away July 27, 2018 at the Butler County Health Care Center with her family at her side. Memorials: Assumption Appleton Church Arlene was born November 15, 1937 on a farm near Brainard to Joseph and Albina(Rolenc) Kozisek. She went to grade school at Holy Trinity in Brainard and graduated high school from Dwight...
Wilfred T Wiese
Jul 26, 2018
Wilfred Wiese, 84, of Howells passed away, Thursday, July 26, 2018 at his home. Memorials can be directed to Howells Community Fund Endowment and Howells Community Catholic School. Wilfred Wiese was born on November 5, 1933 in Howells to Ben and Eleanore (Knust) Wiese . He attended country school through the 8th grade and then started farming with his Dad,...
Leland R. Novacek
Jul 18, 2018
Leland Novacek, 61, of Valparaiso continued his 9 1/2 year battle with cancer until July 18, 2018 when he passed at home surrounded by his wife and daughters. Memorials have been suggested to Family Wishes. Leland was born July 17, 1957 to Victor and Laverne(Anderly) Novacek in David City. He graduated from Aquinas in 1976, and went to get an...
Bobby Lewis, Sr.
Jul 15, 2018
Bobby Lee Lewis, Sr. 83, of Bellwood, passed away on July 15, 2018 at his home. Memorials have been suggested to Family Choice. There will be a funeral lunch held at the Legion Hall in Bellwood, immediately following the graveside services. Bobby was born September 2, 1935 to Leslie and Isabelle(Hopkins) Lewis in Columbus, NE. He was united in marriage...
Eilert H. Fricke
Jun 30, 2018
Eilert Fricke, 93, of Ulysses passed away Saturday June 30, 2018 at the Seward Memorial Hospital. Memorials have been suggested to: Parkinson's Association, Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery Fund, and Butler County Area Foundation. Eilert was born October 7, 1924 to Herbert and Elizabeth(Oldigs) Fricke in Rising City, Nebraska. He graduated from Rising City High School in 1942 then graduated from the...
Shirley Peters
Jun 29, 2018
Shirley Peters, 86, of Lincoln, formerly of David City, passed away on June 29, 2018 in Lincoln, Nebraska. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Mary's Church, David City or Aquinas/St. Mary's Guardian Angel Fund. Shirley was born in Arcadia, NE on December 31, 1931 to Floyd and Mary Ackles. She grew up on a ranch north...
Celestine "Sally" Sisel
Jun 23, 2018
Celestine "Sally" Sisel, 89, widow of Raymond, of David City, formerly of Dwight, died Saturday, June 23, 2018 at David Place in David City. Memorials: Family Wishes Sally was born on August 11, 1928, on the farm near Dwight, to John and Marie (Policky) Anderly. She attended local schools, graduating from Dwight Public High School. After high school, she went...
Henry C Piitz
Jun 22, 2018
Henry C. Piitz died peacefully on Friday, June 22, 2018 at Tabitha Life Quest Rehabilitation Center in Lincoln. Memorials: Family Wishes Immediately following the burial in David City, a funeral lunch will be held at the Klein Center in Brainard. Henry was born on September 25, 1933, on the farm near Brainard to Mathias and Ludmila(Behne)Piitz. He attended local schools,...
Jeffrey Wallick
Jun 16, 2018
Jeffrey P. Wallick, 59, of Osmond, NE passed away Saturday, June 16, 2018 at a Sioux City Hospital. Jeffrey was born September 30, 1958 in Albion, NE the son of John Wallick and Pauline (Thompson) Korup. He graduated from St. John’s Military Academy in Salina, Kansas. Jeffrey served with the United States Air Force. He then attended the Nebraska Law...
Arda Joan Boggs
Jun 15, 2018
Arda Joan Boggs, 81, of Lincoln, formerly of Rising City, was called to her eternal home by her Savior Jesus Christ on June 15, 2018 at Southlake Village in Lincoln. Through her faith, she now resides in the presence of God and His house where Jesus prepared a room for her. Memorials have been suggested to: Mount Olive Ev. Lutheran...
Timothy L Lass
Jun 11, 2018
Timothy Lass, 56, of Schuyler passed away Monday, June 11th, at CHI Memorial Hospital in Schuyler. Timothy L. Lass was born December 24, 1961 in West Point to Lewis Sr. and Margaret (Bolden) Lass. He graduated from West Point Public High School in 1980. Tim married Jeanette Kruse on July 22, 2011 at their cabin near the Platte River. Tim...
Scarlett Joan Hilger-Carroll
Jun 7, 2018
Scarlett Joan Hilger-Carroll was born an angel on Thursday, June 7th at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Lincoln to Victoria Hilger and John Carroll.
Benjamin Huber
Jun 7, 2018
Benjamin Huber, 85, of Schuyler passed away Thursday June, 7th at Immanuel Hospital in Omaha. Memorials can be directed towards St. John's Lutheran Church. Benjamin Dwight Huber, was born February 20, 1933, to George and Daisy (Price) Huber at St. Mary’s Hospital in Nebraska City. Ben graduated from Nebraska City High School in 1950, enlisted in the United States Marine...
Helen Ptacek
May 29, 2018
Helen Ptacek, 86, of David City died Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at St. Joseph's Villa in David City. IN LIEU OF PLANTS AND FLOWERS: Memorials to: Masses or Aquinas Guardian Angel Fund. A funeral lunch at the City Auditorium will be held immediately after the Funeral Mass. Burial will be at 1:30pm at St. Anthony's Cemetery, rural Bruno. Helen was...
