Local obituaries for Moravec Johnson Mortuary
Anita Weber
Sep 6, 2024
Anita Weber, 94, of Columbus, formerly of David City, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024, at Prairie Village Retirement Center in Columbus.
Anita Marie Weber was born on February 9, 1930 in Beatrice, Nebraska, to William and Elma (Brase) Esch. She was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church near Beatrice and graduated from Beatrice High School with the class...
Peggy Kaufmann
Aug 29, 2024
Peggy R (Thompson) Kaufmann, 89, of David City, Nebraska died on Thursday, August 29, 2024.
There will be a Celebration of Life on Saturday, September 14 at 11am at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in David City. Lunch will follow in the Church basement. Private family burial in the Columbus Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to St. Luke's United Methodist Church, Future...
Hanziena Svoboda
Aug 21, 2024
Hanziena E. Svoboda, 76, of Surprise passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024 in Lincoln.
Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, August 26, at 10:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Ulysses. Visitation will be Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m., with a Parish Rosary starting at 6 p.m, all at Church. Visitation will resume Monday at 9 a.m....
Elmer Hejhal
Aug 18, 2024
Elmer Hejhal, of Fremont, passed away on August 18 2024 at David Place in David City, at the age of 83.
Memorials can be directed to Family Wishes for later designation.
A Funeral Service will be on Saturday, August 24 at 11 a.m. at Svoboda Moravec Johnson Mortuary in Schuyler. Visitation will be from 10 until 11 with a rosary recited at...
Linda M. Bayer
Aug 14, 2024
Please note the change in burial time on Thursday, now 6:30 p.m.
Linda M. Bayer formerly of Howells, was born on January 27, 1953 to Sebastian “Pat” and Arlene (Lacina) Bayer, in Columbus Nebraska, and departed this life on August 14, 2024, in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Linda graduated from high school in Howells and pursued higher education at college. Throughout her eventful life,...
Andrew Kobza
Aug 13, 2024
Andrew E. Kobza, 96, of David City passed away Tuesday, August 13 at his home in David City.
Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, August 19, at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Brainard. Visitation will be Monday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., with a Parish Rosary starting at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be in Holy Trinity...
Arne Svoboda
Aug 1, 2024
Arne D. Svoboda, 65, of David City, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024 in Lincoln after a courageous battle with cancer.
Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday, August 10, at 10:00 a.m. at Assumption Catholic Church in Dwight. Visitation will be Friday at Chermok Moravec Johnson Mortuary in David City from 5 until 7 p.m. with a 7 p.m....
Bristol Jean Hiatt
Aug 1, 2024
Bristol Jean Hiatt went to heaven to dance in muddy puddles on August 1, 2024.
Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, August 6, at 10:00 a.m. at Shelby Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Andrew Litt officiating. Visitation will be Monday at Church from 5 until 7 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Parish Rosary. Visitation will resume Tuesday at...
Alice C. Imholte
Jul 27, 2024
Alice Imholte, 93, formerly of Leigh and Schuyler, passed away on July 27 at Emerald Care in Columbus, Nebraska.
Memorials can be directed to Family Wishes for later designation.
Please note Mass and Visitation locations.
Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, August 5, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Leigh. Visitation will be Sunday at Svoboda Moravec Johnson...
Patricia J. Ayers
Jul 20, 2024
Patricia Joy Ayers, née Redinbaugh, known affectionately as Pat, passed away on July 20, 2024, in David City, NE, at the age of 92. Born on January 12, 1932, in Wood River, NE, she carried the warmth of her upbringing throughout her life. On June 24, 1950, she married Niles Fred Ayers at St. Paul's in Plainview. In this union,...
Phillip T. Chase
Jul 17, 2024
Fifty-seven-year Palisades resident Phillip T. Chase passed away on July 17 at the age of 94. A truly unique and accomplished individual, Phil was a devoted husband to his beloved wife Judy (1938-2021) for 56 years.
A Graveside Service will be held at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at the Schuyler cemetery with military honors. Svoboda Moravec Johnson Mortuary...
Clair "Bud" Kriz
Jul 9, 2024
Bud Kriz, 85, of Brainard passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at South Haven in Wahoo.
In lieu of flowers, plants, and statues, memorials may be directed to St. Luke's Catholic Shrine.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, July 12 at 10 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Brainard with Fr. Steven Snitily officiating. Visitation will be held...
Doris M. Haase
Jul 7, 2024
Doris M. Haase, 82, of Howells passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024 in Howells.
Memorials can be directed to Family Wishes for later designation.
A memorial service for Doris will be held on Friday, July 12, at 2 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Howells. Family greeting friends will be on Thursday from 5 until 7 p.m. at the church and...
Carol Elbracht
Jun 29, 2024
Carol M. Elbracht, 85, of Howells, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024 at St. Joseph Hillside Villa in West Point.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Carol’s memory may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), Howells Community Club or the Howells Rescue Squad , honoring her lifelong commitment to helping others. Through her deeds, Carol's legacy of kindness and...
Ruth J. Sabata
Jun 11, 2024
Ruth J. Sabata, 86, of David City, formerly of Brainard, died on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at St. Joseph's Villa in David City.
Memorials can be directed to Family Wishes for later designation.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, June 17 at 10 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Brainard with Fr. Steven Snitily officiating. Visitation will be...
Benedict “Ben” L. Steager
Jun 6, 2024
Ben Steager, 78, of Brainard, died Thursday, June 6, 2024 in Lincoln.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 12, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Brainard with Fr. Steven Snitily officiating. Visitation will be on Tuesday, from 5 until 7 p.m. at the Church with a Parish Rosary at 7 p.m. Burial will be at...
Norman E. Hoeft
May 27, 2024
Norman E. Hoeft, 88, of David City, died Monday, May 27, 2024 at David Place in David City. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, PLANTS, and STATUES: Memorials may be directed to the David City Volunteer Fire Department, Nebraska Firefighters Museum of Kearney, Dwight Legion Post #110, or Family Choice. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 5, 2024...
Opal I. Zeilinger
May 21, 2024
Opal Zeilinger, 99, of David City died Tuesday, May 21, at David Place in David City. IN LEIU OF FLOWERS, PLANTS, and STATUES: Memorials may be directed in care of the family for a later designation to be used for local organizations. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in David...
Jerald L. Wessling
Apr 14, 2024
Jerald Wessling, 91, of David City passed away Sunday, April 14, at his home. A Memorial Mass will be held on Thursday, April 18, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in David City. Visitation will be from 10-10:30 a.m. with a Knights of Columbus Rosary at 10:30. Lunch will be held at the Northside Cafe following Mass. Burial...
Cheryl Woita
Apr 9, 2024
Cheryl Woita, 63, of Seward, died Tuesday, April 9 at Kinshipe Point in Seward. A private family burial will be held at the David City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, plants, and statues, memorials may be directed to in care of the family and can be mailed to Chermok Funeral Home, 515 C Street, David City, NE 68632 Cheryl Woita...
