Local obituaries for Moravec Johnson Mortuary
Fred S. Hoult
Sep 10, 2017
Fred Hoult, 79, of Howells passed away on Sunday September 10, 2017 at his home. Memorials can be directed towards Howells Fire and Rescue Fred Sam Hoult was born May 1, 1938 in Omaha to Samuel and Bessie (Golda) Hoult. Fred graduated from South High School in Omaha in 1957. On April 30, 1960 he married Joyce Novotny at Mosher...
Arthur Novacek
Aug 26, 2017
Arthur J. Novacek, 83, of Bruno, passed away August 26, 2017 at St. Joseph's Villa in David City. Arthur was born May 14, 1934 to Vincent and Barbara(Rech) Novacek in Bruno, Nebraska. He graduated from David City High School, then enlisted into the Army. He entered the Army on January 2, 1957 and served until January 29, 1958. Arthur was...
Shawn A. Ratkovec
Aug 24, 2017
Shawn A. Ratkovec, 36, of Abie, died Thursday, August 24, 2017 of natural causes in Rockwell City, Iowa. There will be no viewing. Closed casket visitation. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS AND PLANTS: Donations can be made at First National Bank for the benefit of Shawn's and Nicole's Children: First National Bank, David City Branch 397 N. 4th Street David City,...
Daniel "Gene" Hayes
Aug 19, 2017
Daniel E. "Gene" Hayes, 90, of Seward, formerly of Rising City, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Memorial Hospital in Seward. Memorials: David City Library, Rising City VFD, Brookdale Heartland Park Assisted Living Daniel was born on January 30, 1927 to George and Elizabeth(Linder) Hayes at Chanute, KS. In 1944 he entered the US Navy and honorably served his...
William F Riha
Aug 18, 2017
William F. Riha, 86, widower of Judy, of Brainard, entered into rest on Friday, August 18, 2017 at the Butler County Health Care Center in David City. Memorials: In Lieu of flowers and plants: IN CARE OF THE FAMILY Bill was born on December 21, 1930 to Frank and Anna(Prochaska)Riha at David City, Nebraska. He attended several area country schools...
Mary Lou Coufal
Aug 14, 2017
Mary Lou Coufal, 77, of David City died Monday, August 14, 2017 at the Butler County Health Care Center in David City. Per Mary Lou's wish, cremation has taken place. There will be no funeral services and a private family burial will take place at a later date. Mary Lou was born on April 24, 1940 in David City to...
John "Jack" Pokorny
Jul 29, 2017
John “Jack” Pokorny, 80, died Saturday, July 29, 2017 in Dodge, NE. where he had been recovering from a fall earlier in June. Previously he had been living in Schuyler, NE. at Golden Living. Memorials to the family’s choice. Jack was born in Schuyler, NE. on November 18, 1936. He graduated from Schuyler Central High School in 1954, and earned...
James S. Saunders
Jul 25, 2017
James S. Saunders, 28, of Lincoln died Tuesday, July 25, 2017 in Lincoln. Memorials: In Care of Family Private Family Burial James Scott Saunders was born on December 27, 1988 at Moreheard, North Carolina to Joe and Linda(Callis)Saunders Sr. After high school graduation, James worked with his father in the construction business and was currently employed as an electrician with...
Donald F Lochmiller
Jul 18, 2017
Donald F. Lochmiller, 68, of David City died Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at the Butler County Health Care Center in David City. Memorials: Region V Services Private Family Burial Longtime David City resident Don Lochmiller, 68, joined his parents in Heaven on Tuesday, July 18, 2017. He will be missed by his many friends, and his little sister and brother....
Marlene Hegemann
Jul 16, 2017
Marlene Hegemann, 78, of Howells, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2017 at Parkview Home in Dodge. Memorials can be made in Care of the Family Marlene Emilie Krupka Hegemann was born on the family farm south of Dodge to Joseph L. and Philomena(Minnie Gall) Krupka on October 21, 1938. She received her education at District 40 and graduated from Dodge...
Caroline "Carrie" Spatz
Jul 9, 2017
Caroline "Carrie" Spatz, 95, of Brainard, died Sunday, July 9, 2017 at David Place in David City. Memorials: Masses or In Care of the Family Caroline was born on the family farm between Abie and Linwood, on April 25, 1922, to James and Mary (Reznicek) Eckstein. She attended District 80 until 8th grade and went to Linwood High School for...
Louis J Woita
Jul 4, 2017
Louis J. Woita, 96, of David City died Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at St. Joseph's Villa in David City. Louis was born on September 23, 1920, on the farm in rural Saunders County to Joseph and Anna (Egr) Woita. In his younger years, he did custom farm work, driving stock and grain trucks back and forth to Omaha. Louis served...
Charles W. Brandenburgh
Jun 25, 2017
Charles W. Brandenburgh, 92, of Bellwood, died Sunday, June 25, 2017 at David Place in David City. Memorials: In Care of the Family Charles was born on February 21, 1925 on the farm near Bellwood, Nebraska to Lemuel J. and Etta (Smith) Brandenburgh. After graduating from Bellwood High School in 1943, he worked at a local gravel pit and did...
Michael Lawrence
Jun 25, 2017
Michael Lawrence, 71, formerly of Schuyler, passed away Sunday June 25, 2017 at the Wisner Care Center. Michael was born July 25, 1945 to Earl and Geneva (Hively) Lawrence in Quincy, IL. He married Carol Rumsey January 25, 1965 in Palmyra, MO and they lived in Texas for 20 years before moving to Schuyler in 1990. Michael, in his free...
Rose Zelasney
Jun 20, 2017
Rose Zelasney, 84, passed away Tuesday, June 20, in Fremont. Memorials: In Care of the Family Rose was born October 2, 1932 to Stanley and Dorothy (Kowalski) Molczyk on the family farm in rural Greeley County. Rose attended school in Alda, NE. On November 28, 1950 Rose married Albin Zelasney at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Grand Island. Rose was...
Jose Ahumada Garcia
Jun 16, 2017
Jose Ahumada Garcia, 56, of Schuyler died June 16, 2017. Survivors: Wife Maria De Jesus Ahumada Alvarado; Children: Rosalba Ahumada, Eutimio Ahumada, Jose L. Ahumada, Maria De Jesus Magana , Edwin A. Ahumada, Cendy K. Ahumada, Jhovana G. Lepe. Sisters: Estela Finn of Omaha; Delfina Lara of Caldwell, ID; Maria D. Ahumada of Sun Valley, CA; Brother Francisco Garcia Ahumada...
Donice I. Bruner
Jun 2, 2017
Donice I. Bruner, widow of Richard, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2017 at Eastmont Towers in Lincoln, Nebraska Per Donice's wishes, cremation will take place. Memorials: In Care of the Family Donice was born on April 16, 1924 to George W. and Anna L. (Polak) McNaught at Benkelman, Nebraska. She grew up in on the ranch near Benkelman with...
Jolene F Rezac
May 30, 2017
Jolene F. Rezac, 76, of Lincoln, died Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at Bryan/LGH East Hospital in Lincoln. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS AND PLANTS:Memorials to Sheridan Lutheran Church or Barnabas Community, c/o Sheridan Lutheran Church in Lincoln, Nebraska Jolene was born on September 4, 1940 at Ulysses, Nebraska to Frank and Florence(Daro) Kothe. She graduated from Ulysses High School in 1957...
Ann "Pony" Blum
May 25, 2017
Ann "Pony" Blum, 51, of Linwood died unexpectedly of natural causes Wednesday, May 25, 2017. Memorials: In Care of the Family Ann "Pony" was born on October 26, 1965 to Donald and Rosella (Portrey) Weddle at Falls City, Nebraska. Pony was working as a cashier at Casey's in Schuyler. In her off time, she enjoyed arts and crafts, Indian beading,...
Christopher J. Vandenberg
May 23, 2017
Christopher J. Vandenberg, 50, of David City died Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at his residence, near David City, after a valiant battle with cancer. The family has requested IN LIEU OF FLOWERS AND PLANTS, that memorials be given to: The Aquinas Endowment Fund, David City VFD or Nebraska Wesleyan. Chris was born on November 28, 1966 to Jack and Jan...
