Local obituaries for Moravec Johnson Mortuary
Celestine "Sally" Pleskac
Jul 30, 2023
Celestine "Sally" Pleskac, 94, of Brainard, passed away on Sunday, July 30, at St. Joseph's Villa in David City. In Lieu of Plants and Flowers, memorials can be directed towards Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, August 7, at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Brainard. Closed casket visitation will be...
Jean Onnen
Jul 26, 2023
Jean Onnen, 92, of David City, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at David Place. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, PLANTS, AND STATUES, Memorials are suggested to: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or the American Cancer Society. A funeral service will be held at Redeemer Lutheran Church in David City on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 10:30am. Visitation will be Saturday from...
Norma J Matulka
Jul 22, 2023
Norma J. Matulka, 91, of David City died Saturday, July 22, 2023 at St. Joseph's Villa in David City. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, PLANTS, STATUES or PLAQUES, Memorials may be directed In Care of the Family for later designation. Funeral services will be held at St. Mary’s Church in David City on Friday, July 28 th with Father Tony Schukei...
Leonard J DeWispelare
Jul 19, 2023
Leonard J. DeWispelare, 90, of Schuyler, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at his home of natural causes. There will be no public viewing. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, PLANTS AND STATUES, the family requests memorials In Care of the Family for later designation. Leonard was born on the farm south of David City on January 28, 1933 to Frank...
Margaret Renner
Jul 17, 2023
Margaret Irene Renner (nee Hader), 86, beloved mother and grandmother died peacefully at Parson’s House Omaha, NE on July 17 ending a full life of caring, endurance and faithfulness. She was born August 22, 1936, in rural Stanton County to Mina and John Hader. Memorials can be directed towards the Howells Community Catholic School, or to the Donor's Choice. A...
David "Jack" Svoboda
Jun 27, 2023
David A. "Jack" Svoboda, 69, of Bruno passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at BryanEast Medical Center in Lincoln,. Jack's wishes were to be cremated. In Lieu of flowers, plants and statues, Memorials may be designated to the family. David "Jack" Svoboda was born on January 15, 1954 to Lad and Margie (Rech) Svoboda at David City, Nebraska. He...
Joan M Riha
Jun 24, 2023
Joan M Riha, 83, widow of Ray, of David City, died Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Fallbrook Assisted Living in Lincoln. St. Mary's Church will livestream Joan's funeral. Follow the link below: https://youtube.com/live/lBgQIH9SMh4?feature=share Memorials may be given in Care of the Family for later designation. David City, NE mourns the loss of a remarkable individual, Joan Marie Riha, who completed...
Carol L. Vrbka
Jun 23, 2023
Carol L. Vrbka, 82, widow of Roland, of David City, formerly of Valparaiso, died Friday, June 23, 2023 at St. Joseph's Villa in David City. Memorials may be given in Care of the Family for later designation Carol was born on March 23, 1941, on the farm near Dwight, Nebraska to John A. and Louise (Hoffbauer) Tesina. She attended and...
Patrick J Pflum
Jun 21, 2023
Patrick J. Pflum, 57, of Lubbock, Texas passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. Memorials may be directed to the family Patrick has chosen anatomical donation to help with the advancement of science research and study. A burial of cremains will be held at a later date. Patrick J. Pflum was born on May 15, 1966 in Imperial, Nebraska to...
Anita J. Svoboda
Jun 16, 2023
Anita Svoboda, 94, of David City, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023 at St. Joseph's Villa. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Wednesday, June 21, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in David City. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. with a 7 p.m. PCCW Rosary all at the church. Visitation will resume Wednesday from 9...
James C. Vitamvas
May 31, 2023
James Charles Vitamvas, 75, of Lincoln, passed away after a long battle with cancer on May 31, 2023 at his home in Lincoln. Memorials can be directed towards family wishes for later designation. Per Jim’s wishes there will be no funeral or visitation; a private family committal service will be held at a later date with burial at the Linwood...
Genon R Crook
May 31, 2023
Genon R. Crook, 84, widow of Kenneth, died Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at David Place in David City. Memorials may be directed to the Family for later designation. It was Genon's wishes to be cremated. Genon was born on December 22, 1938 at Columbus, Nebraska to Lester and Mildred (Pool) Selden. She attended country schools Summit District #88 and Fairfiew...
Andrew T. Davidson
May 28, 2023
Andrew T. Davidson, 59, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023 at Schuyler CHI Hospital. Memorials can be directed towards Family Wishes for later designation. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 3 at 11:30 a.m. at Christ United Methodist Church in Schuyler. Family greeting friends will be on Saturday from 10:30 until 11:30 a.m. at the...
M. Elsie Cerny
May 27, 2023
M. Elsie Cerny, 83, of Rogers, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at the Emerald Care Center in Columbus. Memorials can be directed towards Family Wishes for later designation. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, June 2, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Schuyler with Fr. Gerry Gonderinger officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from...
Rita A. Homan
May 21, 2023
Rita A. Homan, 96, of David City passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday May 21, 2023. Public viewing will be held Thursday, May 25, at St. Mary’s Church in David City from 5-7pm with a rosary at 7pm. Funeral mass will be held at Presentation Parish (Marietta) in Bellwood, NE, on Friday May 26, at 10am with burial...
Donna Rae Steager
May 19, 2023
Donna Rae Steager, 79, of Brainard, died Friday, May 19, 2023, in Lincoln. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, PLANTS, AND STATUES: Memorials may be given In Care of the Family for later designation. Donna Rae Steager was born on March 7, 1944 in Little Rock, AR to Joseph and Frances (Zetocha) Matejcek. She attended Yanka country school and was part of...
Emily L. Rezac
May 11, 2023
Emily L. Rezac, 94, of Brainard, died Thursday, May 11, 2023 at St. Joseph's Villa in David City. Memorials may be given In Care of the Family for later designation. Emily L. Kliment was born on May 17, 1928 on the farm near Brainard to Emil and Julia ( Komenda) Kliment. She attended Brainard schools, graduating from Brainard High School...
Bonnie Riha
May 10, 2023
Bonnie Riha, 76, of David City, died Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at the Seward Memorial Hospital. Memorials may be given in care of the family for later designation. Due to technical difficulties, St. Mary’s live stream is unavailable. We apologize for this inconvenience. Bonnie J. Riha was born April 20, 1947 in David City to Helen (Aerts) and William Riha....
Rozanne A. Primus
Apr 29, 2023
Rozanne A. (Forney, Einsphar) Primus of Surprise, NE, passed away early Saturday morning, April 29, 2023 at her home. Memorials In Lieu of flowers: In Care of the family for later designation. As a courtesy to the family we will be attempting to live stream the services. It is not necessary to have a Facebook account to view the stream....
Michael Schlautman
Apr 20, 2023
Michael Schlautman, 66, of Dodge, died Thursday, April 20, 2023 at St. Francis Memorial Hospital in West Point. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be given to St. Henry’s Cemetery Fund or to Howells Community Catholic School. In lieu of thank you notes, Michael’s family will make donations to the above listed organizations. Mass of Christian Burial will be at...
