Local obituaries for Moravec Johnson Mortuary
Robert Wolfe
Jun 16, 2014
Robert Wolfe, 86, of Schuyler, died Monday, June 16, 2014 at Golden Living Center in Schuyler, Nebraska. Bob was born February 19, 1928, in Schuyler to John and Gladys Wolfe. He graduated from Schuyler High School and joined his dad in their farming operation. On January 15, 1949, he married his best friend, Shirley Lucke. Together they had a SENTIMENTAL...
Orletha A. Zeilinger
May 27, 2014
Orletha A. Zeilinger, 89, of Bellwood died Tuesday, May 27 at Columbus Community Hospital. Orletha was born on July 29, 1924 at Burlington, Colorado to Spencer and Minnie(Kruse)Dorothy. Her parents moved back to Nebraska when she was 6 years old and she attended David City Public Schools where she graduated from David City High School in 1942. She worked at...
Melissa Dion
May 25, 2014
Melissa Dion, 26, of David City died Sunday, May 25, 2014 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Melissa June Dion was born on March 9, 1988 at Columbus, Nebraska to Tom and Theresa(Klein)Dion. She attended David City schools, graduating from David City High School in 2006 where she was a National Honor Society member. Melissa was a valiant fighter...
Donald Juranek
May 22, 2014
Donald L. Juranek, 74, of David City, entered into rest on May, 22, 2014 at St. Joseph's Villa, after a 2 year bout with cancer. As per the family's wishes: Don was cremated. Don was born on February 2, 1940 to William V. and Georgia (Shalon) Juranek. He attended Marietta School and gradated from St. Mary's High School in 1957....
Helen Focher
May 19, 2014
Helen Focher, 99, of David City, died Monday, May 19, 2014 at david place in David City. Helen was born on March 6, 1915 at Bruno, Nebraska to Anton and Adeline "Adela" (Pokorny)Dolezal. She attended Bruno school. On August 25, 1952, she was united in marriage to Edward Focher at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Bruno and one child was born...
Marcy M. Svoboda
May 13, 2014
Marcy M. Svoboda, 88, of David City died Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. Viewing will be Friday, May 16, 2014 at Chermok Funeral Home from 12-7pm. The family will be greet friends and family from 5-7pm. Viewing will resume, Saturday, from 11:30-12:30 at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Memorials: Family Wishes Marcy M....
Larry Sloup
May 4, 2014
Larry J. Sloup, 71, of David City, died Sunday, May 4, 2014 at david place in David City, Nebraska. Larry Sloup was born on April 29, 1943 at David City to Stanley and Blanche(Pribyl)Sloup. He grew up on the family farm and attended school in the Ulysses area, being Validictorian of his 8th grade class and then two years at...
Zeola Kay King
May 3, 2014
Zeola Kay King, 71, of Dwight, went up to heaven on May 3, 2014. She passed away at home with her family by her side. She survived by her son: Paul King, and daughter: Donna King both of Dwight; and four grandchildren. Zeola is preceded in death by her parents, husband: George, and daughter: Joyce Teubner.
Mary "Marie" Marushak
Apr 25, 2014
Funeral mass for 97 year old Mary “Marie” Marushak of Abie will be held at 10 AM on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Bruno. Visitation will be held at the church on Tuesday from 4 PM to 7 PM followed by a 7 PM rosary. Visitation on Wednesday will start at 9 AM. Burial will...
Mary M Tomek
Apr 17, 2014
On Thursday, April 17, 2014, Mary Margaret joined her late husband, William E. Tomek, Sr. taking her place with the Lord. A Memorial Mass will be Saturday, May 17, 2014 at 10am at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Father Bernard Kimminau officiating. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery. As per the family's request, Mary was cremated. Memorial have been...
Arlene Vanis
Apr 14, 2014
Arlene Vanis, 83, of Madison, formerly of Schuyler, passed away Monday, April 14, 2014 in Norfolk. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, April 16 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Schuyler. Visitation will be held one hour before service time at the church. Burial will be in the Ulysses Catholic Cemetery in Ulysses. Arlene was born...
Elsie M. Divis
Apr 12, 2014
Elsie M. Divis, 88, of David City, passed away on April 12, 2014 at the Butler County Health Care Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at 10:30am at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Fr. Bernard Kimminau officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4-7pm followed by a 7pm Rosary Service all at the church. Viewing will...
Carol J. Cech
Apr 8, 2014
Funeral service for 79 year old Carol J. Cech of Howells will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, April 12th at the New Zion Presbyterian Church in Clarkson. Visitation will be held at the church on Friday from 4 PM to 7 PM and on Saturday from 10 AM to 11 AM. Burial will be in the Schuyler cemetery...
Daniel A Zavodny
Apr 4, 2014
Daniel A. Zavodny, 78, of Schuyler, died Friday at Butler County Health Care Center in David City. Daniel was born on December 7, 1935 on the farm near Brainard, Nebraska to Louis and Sophie(Ratkovec)Zavodny. He attended and graduated from Brainard High School. Dan helped his dad on the farm for many years and after his parents passed away, he moved...
Gary D. Jones
Apr 4, 2014
Gary D. Jones, 78, of Rising City, died Friday, April 4, 2014 at Bryan West Hospital in Lincoln. Gary Jones was born on July 14, 1935 at David City, Nebraska to Henry and Gertrude(Selden)Jones. He lived his life around the David City and Rising City areas. He graduated from Rising City High School and worked for Smith's Dairy. Gary married...
Lillian M. Mares
Apr 2, 2014
Funeral mass for 100 year old Lillian M. Mares, of Rogers, will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, April 5th at St Mary’s Catholic Church. Visitation will be held at the Svoboda Funeral Home North Chapel on Friday from 4 PM to 7 PM with a 7 PM Parish rosary. Visitation on Saturday will be from 9:30 AM to...
Mary Novotny
Apr 2, 2014
Funeral mass for 105 year old Mary Novotny, formerly of Schuyler, will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, April 7th at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Visitation will be held at the Svoboda Funeral Home North Chapel on Sunday from 4 PM to 7 PM followed by a 7 PM parish rosary. Visitation on Monday will be held at the...
James S. Cech
Mar 21, 2014
Funeral mass for 93 year old, James S. Cech, of Schuyler, will be held on Tuesday, March 25th at 10:30 AM at Holy Trinity Catholic Church at Heun. Visitation will be held on Monday at the Svoboda Funeral Home North Chapel from 3 PM to 7 PM followed by a 7 PM rosary. Visitation on Tuesday will be held at...
Naomi C. Divis
Mar 13, 2014
Naomi Cleone Divis, 79, of Columbus, formerly of Schuyler, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2014 at the Golden Living Center in Schuyler. Funeral services will be Monday, March 17th at 10:00 A.M. at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in rural Schuyler with Rev. Bill Mattfeld officiating. Visitation will be Sunday March 16th from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Svoboda Funeral...
Mary McLeish
Mar 10, 2014
Mary was born July 12, 1930 in Highland, Wyoming to Bryan and Claira Bell (McMillan) Bird. She graduated from Powell High School in Deer Lodge, Montana in 1949 and moved to Schuyler. She worked for Grubbs Grocery Store where she met William McLeish and they were married on July 21, 1952. Mary operated a daycare in her home for many...
