Local obituaries for Moravec Johnson Mortuary
Leona R. Janak
May 10, 2017
Leona R. Janak, 89, of Brainard, died Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at South Haven Care Center in Wahoo. Memorials: In Care of the Family Leona was born on December 23, 1927 to Max and Rosie(Kuhlanek)Dusatko on the farm near Brainard. She graduated from Brainard High School in 1945 and on May 10, 1948 she married Richard Janak at Holy Trinity...
Judith Riha
May 7, 2017
Judith Riha, 74, wife of William F. Riha, of David City, entered into rest on May 7, 2017 at Select Specialty Hospital in Omaha. Family will greet friends on Saturday, July 22 from 11-4pm at the Garrison Community Hall. Judith (Judy) J. Riha was born on October 28, 1942 to Omer and Geraldine(Peak)Stites in Kearney, Nebraska. Judy attended North Omaha...
Paul Ehlers
Apr 24, 2017
Paul Ehlers, 84, of David City, passed away April 24, 2017 at david place in David City. Paul was born December 7, 1932 to Christian and Ida(Bahr) Ehlers near Utica, Nebraska. He graduated from Ulysses High School in 1950. He joined the US Navy on December 5, 1951 and served until September 24, 1953. He was united in marriage to...
Marcella D. Straka
Apr 22, 2017
Marcella Straka, 78, of Fairfleid, CA, died Saturday, April 22, 2017. Marcella Straka was born June 23,1938, in David City, Nebraska, and died April 22, 2017, in Sonoma, California. Marcy lived most of her life in David City with her parents, Charley and Anna Straka. She enjoyed reading the Banner Press, listening to the noon news on her radio, and...
Lumir L Ratkovec
Apr 16, 2017
Lumir L. Ratkovec, 86, of O'Neill, formerly of the Brainard area, died Sunday, April 16, 2017. Lumir was born August 28, 1930 to Thomas and Mary(Pelan) Ratkovec in Brainard, Nebraska. He attended Distrist 48 Country School through the 8th grade. Lumir was a life long farmer, who did custom farming in the area and raised cattle. He owned and operated...
Darlene Jatczak
Mar 26, 2017
Darlene Jatczak, 78, formerly of Kearney and David City, passed away March 26, 2017 at The Pines in Spring, TX. Memorials: In Care of the Family Darlene was born on March 29, 1938 in Brainard, Nebraska to Frank and Julia (Weverka) Kucera. She graduated from David City High School in 1960. On November 19, 1960, she was united in marriage...
Thomas J Smaus
Mar 18, 2017
Thomas J. Smaus, 56, of Bruno, died Saturday, March 18, 2017 of natural causes at his residence near Bruno. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS: MEMORIALS TO FAMILY CHOICE FOR LATER DESIGNATION. PRIVATE FAMILY BURIAL. Thomas J. Smaus (Tom) was born October 27th, 1960 in Omaha, NE. Son of Milton and Eunice (Dolezal) Smaus. He married Karen “Kay” Codr on September 29,...
Thomas E. McCawley
Mar 14, 2017
Thomas E. McCawley, 95, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at the Hospice House in Omaha. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, The family has asked that memorials be given for Hospice House, The Josie Harper Residence, Omaha, or Aquinas High School, David City. No viewing but family will greet friends on Friday, March 17, 2017 from 6:00pm until 7:00pm at...
Esther M. Hoffman
Mar 12, 2017
Esther M. Hoffman, 96, of Rising City, Passed away March 12, 2017 at david place in David City. Esther was born February 16, 1921 to Henry and Emma (Joost) Nordmeyer in Rising City. She was the eldest of 4 daughters. After 2 years of college she began her teaching career at a country school north of Rising City, District 30....
Clarence Wayne Graybill (Tex)
Mar 10, 2017
Clarence Wayne Graybill (Tex), 79, of David City, passed away March 10, 2017 at david place in David City. Clarence was born January 7, 1938 to Charles and Clara Belle(Chambers) Graybill, in David City. He graduated from David City High School in 1955. Clarence was united in marriage to Mary Ann Fuhr on April 24, 1960 at the Federated Church...
Gladys M. Jakub
Feb 27, 2017
Gladys M. Jakub, 89, of David City died Monday, February 27, 2017 at St. Joseph's Villa in David City. Memorials: St. Patricks Church, Lincoln,/ St. Mary's Church, David City St. Joseph's Court or Villa Alzheimer's Association Gladys was born on July 7, 1928 in Loma, Nebraska to John and Mary (Divis) Sisel. She attended country school by Loma and graduated...
Ardath Elaine (Hagerman) Bye
Feb 24, 2017
Ardath Elaine Hagerman Bye, aged 89 years and 20 days, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, February 24, 2017, at the Saint Joseph's Villa of David City, Nebraska. Known as the quiet thinker, Elaine loved her family, reading, cross stitching, photography, painting, word search puzzles, sewing, and sports. Throughout her life, Elaine was very active...
Alice Sindelar
Feb 18, 2017
Funeral Mass for Alice Sindelar, age 91 formerly of Howells, will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church in Howells. Visitation will be held at the church 3 PM to 7 PM on Tuesday and 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM on Wednesday. Rosary will be recited at 3 PM and 7...
Adolph stik
Feb 15, 2017
Funeral Mass for Adolph Mrstik, of Medford, Oregon will be held at 10:30 AM Saturday, February 25th at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Schuyler. Visitation will be held at Svoboda Funeral Home North Chapel on Friday from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Visitation on Saturday will be held at the funeral home from 9 AM to 10:15 AM. Burial will...
Fr. Raymond Roh
Feb 8, 2017
Fr. Raymond Roh, 84, passed away February 8, 2017. A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, April 8, 2017 at 10:30am at S.S. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Abie.
Norbert Langhorst
Feb 8, 2017
Funeral Mass for Norbert Langhorst, age 85 of Howells, will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at S.S. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Howells. Visitation will be held at the church from 4 PM to 7 PM on Friday and 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM on Saturday. Rosary will be recited at 7 PM on...
Marcella Telecky
Feb 2, 2017
Funeral Mass for Marcella Telecky, age 88 formerly of Howells, will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church in Howells. Visitation will be held at the church from 4 PM to 7 PM on Monday and 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM on Tuesday. Rosary will be recited at 7 PM on...
Lucille Helman
Jan 29, 2017
Lucille Helman, 92, formerly of David City, passed away on January 29, 2017 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Lucille was born June 5, 1924 to Frank and Carrie(Langbauer) Jisa in Valparaiso, Nebraska. On October 8, 1945, she was united in marriage to Fred Helman at the Assumption Catholic Church, in Dwight. She worked as a clerk at Dub's Pharmacy for 20 years....
Georgiann Jedlicka
Jan 22, 2017
Georgiann Jedlicka, 72, of Columbus, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2017 at Columbus Care and Rehab. MEMORIALS: FAMILY WISHES Georgiann was born on March 4, 1944, on a farm near Schuyler, NE to Adolph and Georgia (Nemec) Buresh. Georgiann's family moved to a farm near North Bend where she attended high school. She met Frank D. Jedlicka at a dance...
Loretta J Tejral
Jan 20, 2017
Loretta J. Tejral, 83, of Brainard died Friday, January 20, 2017 at David Place in David City. Memorials: Family Wishes Loretta was born on October 31, 1933 to Joseph and Flora (Navratil) Vondra on the farm in Seward County, Nebraska. She attended local schools to high school graduation and went on to earn a Teachers Certificate from Concordia. She taught...

