Local obituaries for Moravec Johnson Mortuary
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...
Elizabeth "Betty" Yindrick
May 28, 2018
Elizabeth "Betty" Yindrick, 74, of David City died Monday, May 28, 2018 at David Place in David City. Memorials: In Care of the Family Betty was born April 16, 1944 to William and Jeannette (Harpin) McCarthy in Marlborough, Massachusetts. She attended Immaculate Conception Grade School, the former St. Ann’s Academy and then graduated from Leo’s Beauty Institute and worked as...
Merle D. Kilgore
May 10, 2018
Merle Dean Kilgore, 87, of Oakland, NE died Thursday, May 10, 2018 in Omaha. Memorials: In Care of the Family. NO VIEWING OR VISITATION. Merle Kilgore was born May 31, 1930 to William and Hazel (Raitt) Kilgore in David City, NE. He spent all of his childhood years there as an ornery brother to 3 siblings: Dolores, Kate, and Denny....
Marianne Jean Baumert
May 10, 2018
Marianne Jean (Pimper) Baumert, 88, of Howells passed away Thursday, May 10, 2018 in Omaha. Memorials can be directed towards Howells Community Fund Endowment and family wishes. Marianne was born on December 16, 1929 in Howells, Nebraska. She graduated from Howells High School in 1947. After high school she attended school in Omaha and worked at the telephone company. On...
Benjamin E. Fricke
May 7, 2018
Benjamin E. Fricke, 88, of David City passed away May 7, 2018 at the St. Joseph's Villa. Memorials have been suggested to: Aquinas Guardian Angel Fund, Presentation Parish, and Masses. Benjamin was born December 28, 1929 to Ernest F. and Catherine(Kucera) Fricke on a farm near Rising City. He attended school through the 11th grade, until he went to farm....
Harley F Kost
Apr 27, 2018
Harley F. Kost, 93, of Seward, formerly of Brainard, died Friday, April 27, 2018 at Ridgewood in Seward. Memorials: Family Wishes Immediately following the interment, the funeral lunch will be held at the Dwight Legion Hall. Harley was born on October 11, 1924 to Fred F. and Marie (Schoppert)Kost at Clayton, South Dakota. He entered the U.S. Navy at age...
Marie Witzel
Apr 23, 2018
Marie Witzel, 84, of Brainard died Monday, April 23, 2018 at Greene Place in Seward. MEMORIALS: Family Wishes: Cards/Memorials may be sent to: Marie Witzel Memorial c/o Bill Witzel 168 N. 1st Street Dwight, Nebraska 68635 Marie was born on December 30, 1933 at Brainard, Nebraska to Louis and Josephine (Kantor) Mergl. After graduating from high school, she attended Wayne...
Adrian Blatny
Apr 17, 2018
Adrian Blatny, 79, of Brainard, died Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at David Place in David City. MEMORIALS: Masses, Aquinas/St.Mary Schools or Holy Trinity Rectory Remodel Fund Adrian Blatny was born on April 27, 1938 to Vitus and Agnes (Brezina) Blatny in Schuyler, Nebraska. He attended and graduated from Linwood Schools and went on to serve in the US Navy for...
Ellouise Hilger
Apr 16, 2018
Ellouise Hilger, 74, of David City died Monday, April 16, 2018. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, please send memorials for the family wishes. Ellouise was born on January 29, 1944 at David City, Nebraska to Louis and Sophia(Ratkovec)Zavodny. She married Duane Hilger on April 16, 1963 at Holy Trinity Church in Brainard. Two children were born to this union. Ellouise enjoyed...
Carol K Karel
Apr 11, 2018
Carol K. Karel, 70, of David City, passed away April 11, 2018 at St. Joseph's Villa. Memorials have been suggested to "Family Wishes" Carol was born February 7, 1948 to Stanley and Anna(Kucera) Karel in Jerome, Idaho. She graduated from Aquinas Catholic High School in 1966. Carol was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. She enjoyed listening to Elvis...
Richard E. Moravec
Apr 10, 2018
Richard Edwin Moravec, 92, of David City, died peacefully at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Lincoln on April 10, 2018. Richard was born on July 7, 1925, at home near Ulysses, Nebraska to James and Carrie(Rerucha) Moravec. He married Maryann Svoboda on May 7, 1947, at Assumption Church in Appleton, NE. He spent his childhood trapping, hunting and fishing. Richard graduated...
John "Jack" Konsel
Apr 10, 2018
John “Jack” Konsel, 87, formerly of Howells passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at his home in Elkhorn. Memorials can be directed towards Family Wishes. John “Jack” Konsel was born August 9, 1930 in Howells to John and Vlasta (Dlouhy) Konsel. He grew up on a farm north of Howells. He attended District 51 School in Cuming County and went...
Larry L. Svoboda
Apr 7, 2018
Larry Svoboda, 69, of Surprise, passed away peacefully, Saturday, April 7, 2018 at David Place in David City. Memorials can be directed towards Family Wishes. Mr. Svoboda was born June 12, 1948 in David City to George and Alice(Cemper) Svoboda. He graduated from Rising City High School in 1968. He married Hanziena(Haase) Schultz on February 14th, 1970 and enjoyed 48...
Jack E. Kaufmann M.D.
Mar 28, 2018
Jack E. Kaufmann M.D., 89, of David City died Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at the Butler County Health Care Center in David City. A private family burial will take place before the service. A lunch at the city auditorium will immediately follow the funeral service. Memorials: St. Luke's United Methodist Church, Future Generations Foundation or Donor's Choice Jack Edward Kaufmann...
Steven J Wendt
Mar 28, 2018
Steven J. Wendt, 66, of David City died Wednesday, March 28,2018 at Methodist Hospital in Omaha. Steve's wish was to be cremated and have a private family burial. Memorials: Family Wishes Steven was born April 13, 1951, to Mary Lou (Soukup) and Vernon Wendt in Lynch, Nebraska. He attended Spencer High School and graduated in 1969. He was a smart...
Marie D. Lewis
Mar 26, 2018
Marie D. Lewis, 76, of Bellwood passed away March 26, 2018 at the Butler County Health Care Center. Memorials have been suggested to St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Bellwood. There will be a luncheon immediately following the graveside services at St. Peter's Church Hall in Bellwood. Marie was born February 25, 1942 to Joseph and Delvina(Hill) Egr in Columbus. She...
Edward Polacek Jr
Mar 25, 2018
Edward Polacek Jr., 71, of Ashland, formerly of David City, died Sunday, March 25, 2018 at Ashland Care Center. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS AND PLANTS: Memorials: In Care of the Family Edward was born on January 4, 1947 at Brainard, Nebraska to Edward and Mary (Fuxa) Polacek Sr. He helped his dad farm and take care of his mother, after...
Billie Jean Nichols-Hathaway
Mar 25, 2018
Billie Jean Nichols-Hathaway, 87, of Clarkson, formerly of Wisner, passed away March 25, 2018 at Clarkson Community Care Center. Billie was born August 2, 1930 to Edward and Marge(Johnk) Hashberger in Schuyler, Nebraska. She graduated from Schuyler High School then began working for the United States Post Office in 1977 and retired in 1991. Billie enjoyed crosswords, games, puzzles, and...
