Local obituaries for Moravec Johnson Mortuary
Marlene J Svasek
Jan 4, 2022
Marlene J Svasek passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at Emerald Rehab and Nursing in Columbus. Memorials can be directed to Schuyler Senior Center or Family Wishes. Marlene was born on February 16, 1934 at Creston, NE. Her parents were William and Leona (Engelbart) Hobza. She graduated from 8th grade at St. Francis grade school in Humphrey and was a...
Barbara A Stark
Jan 2, 2022
Barbara A Stark, 60, of Schuyler, died Sunday, January 2, 2022 at Columbus Community Hospital. Memorials are in Care of Family. Barbara Ann (Bohaboj) Stark born in West Point, NE on January 14th, 1961 to Bohumil and Wilma (Cech)Bohaboj. She grew up helping on the family farm in rural Dodge County. Her unending love of ALL animals raised many generations...
Celestine "Sally" Vandenberg
Dec 31, 2021
Celestine "Sally" Vandenberg, 89, of Brainard, passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021 at Bryan East Medical Center in Lincoln. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, PLANTS, AND STATUES, the family has requested memorials be given in Care of the Family. Celestine “Sally” Vandenberg was born on January 10, 1932 on a farm near Brainard, Nebraska to Joseph & Lillian (Rejda) Coufal...
Ernest E Shonka
Dec 30, 2021
Ernest E. Shonka, 84, of Ulysses, died Thursday, December 30, 2021 at the Butler County Health Care Center in David City. Doris A. Shonka, 80, of Ulysses, passed away at the Butler County Health Care Center in David City on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, five days after her beloved husband, Ernie. A Funeral Mass for both Ernie and Doris will...
Corey M. Ostdiek
Dec 26, 2021
Corey Ostdiek, 35, passed away on Sunday , December 26, 2021 in Rochester, Minnesota. Corey's Family asks that IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, PLANTS AND STATUES: Memorials may be given In Care of the Family. Thank you for honoring their request. Corey Martin Ostdiek was born on July 4, 1986 to Frank and Helen(Tillemans) Ostdiek in Beloit, Kansas. He attended Mankato...
Catherine Marie Hoeft
Dec 26, 2021
Catherine Marie Hoeft, 83, of David City died Sunday, December 26, 2021 at Butler County Health Care Center in David City. The family has asked that IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, PLANTS, and STATUES, Memorials be given in care of David City Volunteer Fire Department, Nebraska Firefighters Museum of Kearney, or Family Choice. Catherine (Vandenberg) Hoeft was born in Brainard Nebraska...
Mariann R. Polodna
Dec 22, 2021
Mariann Rose Polodna was born on September 7, 1934 in Dodge, Nebraska. She graduated from Dodge High School in 1952. On October 19, 1954, she married Robert (Bob) Polodna. They farmed near Clarkson and moved to Schuyler after they retired. After Bob’s death, Mariann moved to the Heritage at Sterling Ridge in Omaha where she died on December 22, 2021...
Gary L. Remmers
Dec 17, 2021
Gary Lee Remmers, age 80, was called by the Lord to his heavenly home on December 17, 2021. Memorials can be directed to Family Wishes for later designation. With the ever growing concern of COVID, Gary's family please asks that those attending the services please wear a face mask to help limit the further spread of COVID. Funeral services will...
William "Bill" D. Houfek
Dec 16, 2021
William "Bill" D. Houfek, 78, formerly of Schuyler passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at the Butler County Health Care Center in David City. Memorials can be directed towards Family Wishes for later designation. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 on Tuesday, December 21, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Schuyler with Fr. Gerry Gonderinger officiating. Visitation...
Betty J. Henggeler
Dec 11, 2021
Betty Henggeler, 72, of Schuyler passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Mercy One Hospital in Sioux City, Iowa as the result of her battle with the COVID-19 Virus. Betty has joined her mother, Emily Knapp, in death. Emily passed on November 26, 2021 at the age of 94 at David Place in David City. Memorials can be directed...
Frank W. Boggs
Dec 4, 2021
Frank Wesley Boggs, 85, of Lincoln, formerly of Rising City, was called to his eternal home by his Savior Jesus Christ on December 4, 2021 at Bryan Medical Center East in Lincoln. Through his faith, he now resides in the presence of God and His house where Jesus prepared a room for him. Memorials have been suggested to: Mount Olive...
Mary Jo Novak
Nov 28, 2021
Mary Jo Novak, 79, widow of Harvey, of David City died Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha. The family has asked that IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, PLANTS, and STATUES, Memorials be given in care of St. Mary's Church or Aquinas Catholic Schools. Mary Jo (Meysenburg) Novak was born in David City on December 8, 1941, to...
Emily T. Knapp
Nov 26, 2021
Emily T. Knapp, 94, of Schuyler passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021 at David Place in David City. Emily’s daughter Betty Henggeler joined her in death on Saturday, December 11, 2021 after a long battle with the COVID-19 Virus. Memorials can be directed towards the Schuyler Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department. Emily has been cremated and due to her...
Margaret McCracken
Nov 20, 2021
Margaret A. McCracken, age 96, of Rising City, entered heaven into the loving arms of Jesus, on November 20, 2021, at Seward Memorial Hospital. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, PLANTS & STATUES: Memorials to Family wishes for designation at a later time. Margaret was born on May 4, 1925 on a farm southeast of Beaver Crossing, NE, the second of four...
Virginia Zegers
Nov 20, 2021
Virginia Zegers, 76, widow of Joe, of David City died Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Bryan West Medical Center in Lincoln. Memorials can be directed towards St. Francis Catholic Church at Center. Virginia was born on March 16, 1945 to Richard and Rose (Samek) Kozisek in David City. She graduated from Aquinas Catholic High School. On June 26, 1965 she...
Gregory A. Martens
Nov 17, 2021
Gregory Martens, 68, of Schuyler, Nebraska passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Memorials can be directed towards family wishes for later designation. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 20, at 10:30 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Schuyler with Rev. Sarah Gengler officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 5...
Daniel E. Jakub
Nov 4, 2021
Daniel Jakub, 72, of Schuyler passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Lincoln. We ask that those wanting to purchase flowers not do so through this website as they are not guaranteed for weekend services, as the website states they are. Please contact a local florist directly and they can assist you with an order....
Shirley J Den
Oct 31, 2021
Shirley J. Den, 95, of David City died Sunday, October 31, 2021 at David Place in David City. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, PLANTS AND STATUES: The family has asked that memorials be given to family for later designation. Family has requested the everyone dress causal for the service. Shirley J. Den was born on July 1, 1926 in Shelby, Nebraska...
Leona L Prochaska
Oct 25, 2021
Leona L. Prochaska, 97,of David City died Monday, October 25, 2021, at David Place in David City. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS: Memorials May be given for Masses and In Care of the Family. Leona Prochaska was born September 5, 1924 near Dwight, NE, to Theodore and Lillian (Sypal) Svoboda. She graduated from Dwight Assumption High School in 1943. After high...
Douglas D. Specht
Oct 25, 2021
Douglas Specht, 48, of Columbus passed away Monday, October 25, 2021 at his residence in Columbus. In lieu of plants and flowers memorials can be made to Family Wishes for later designation. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 on Friday, October 29, 2021 at Svoboda Funeral Home- 905 A St. in Schuyler, with Rev. Sarah Gengler officiating. Visitation will...
