Local obituaries for Moravec Johnson Mortuary
Celestine "Sally" M Bartunek
Jul 23, 2021
Celestine "Sally" M. Bartunek, 92, of David City died Friday, July 23, 2021 at Tabitha Journey House in Lincoln. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, PLANTS AND STATUES: Memorials may be given: In Care of the Family, Mass Offerings or Aquinas Guardian Angel Fund. Sally Bartunek was born on November 2, 1928 to James and Stella (Hanis) Slosser during a blizzard on...
Emil "Tom" Horak
Jul 23, 2021
Emil "Tom" Horak, 92 of Schuyler, passed away on Friday, July 23, at St. Joseph's Villa in David City. Memorials can be directed towards Family Wishes for later designation. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 on Thursday, July 29 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Schuyler, with Rev. Sarah Gengler officiating. Visitation will take place Thursday...
Frank C. Vrzak
Jul 18, 2021
Frank Vrzak, 87, of Schuyler, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021 at his home in Schuyler surrounded by his family. Memorials can be directed to Family Wishes for later designation. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 22 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Schuyler, with Fr. Gerry Gonderinger officiating. Visitation will be held...
Luella Fish
Jul 4, 2021
Luella Fish, 95, of Rising City, passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021 at St. Joseph's Villa in David City. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS: Memorials can be directed to First English Lutheran Church, Rising City Public Library, or the Rising City Volunteer Fire Department. Luella Katherine Heins-Fish, daughter of John and TaLetta Winkelman Heins was born in Surprise, NE, September 14,...
Albin J. Rerucha
Jul 1, 2021
Albin Rerucha, 95, of Bruno, died Thursday, July 1, 2021 at the Butler County Health Care Center in David City. Memorials can be directed towards Masses or Family Wishes for later designation. Albin was born on the family farm south of Bruno, June 26, 1926 to Thomas and Sophie (Rech) Rerucha. He attended District 61 and Brainard High School graduating...
Mary Lou Codr
Jun 30, 2021
Mary Louise (Hladky) Codr, age 85, 8 months, 21 days, of David City, formerly of Bee & Seward, died Wednesday June 30, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer at St. Joseph’s Court surrounded by her family. Mary Lou was born October 9, 1935 on a farm near Gresham Ne to Emanuel and Josephine (Vrbka) Hladky. She attended a country...
Richard R Miratsky
Jun 30, 2021
Richard Miratsky, 70, of Columbus died Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at Emerald Care and Rehabilitation Center in Columbus. In LIEU OF FLOWERS, PLANTS OR STATUES: Memorials may be given In Care of the Family Full obituary to follow
Carolyn M. Peters
Jun 28, 2021
Carolyn Peters, 75, of Schuyler passed away, Monday, June 28, 2021 at CHI Schuyler Memorial Hospital. Memorials can be directed towards Family Wishes for later designation. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, July 1, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Schuyler, with Fr. Gerry Gonderinger officiating. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 5 until...
Leonard E Jindra
Jun 22, 2021
Leonard E. Jindra, 69, of David City passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at St. Joseph's Villa in David City. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, STATUES and PLANTS: Memorials to the David City Volunteer Fire Department. Leonard was born on July 24, 1951 at David City, Nebraska to James and Margery (Hill) Jindra. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, going out for...
Kip Howard
Jun 10, 2021
Kip Howard, 54, of David City died at his home in David City, on June 10, 2021. At this time no services are being held. Kip has been cremated and will be taken back to Idaho to be buried with his family.
James E. Karpisek
Jun 6, 2021
James E. Karpisek, 96, of David City died Sunday, June 6, 2021 at St. Joseph's Villa in David City. In lieu of flowers, plants, and statues memorials can be directed towards the Dwight American Legion Post #110 or family wishes for later designation. The rosary and Mass for James will be live streamed to our Facebook page starting 5 minutes...
Darlene M. Divis
Jun 2, 2021
Darlene M. Divis, 83, of David City died Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at Bryan West Medical Center in Lincoln. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, PLANTS AND STATUES: Memorials may be given for Masses. Per Darlene's request, there will be no public viewing. Darlene Divis was born on January 26, 1938 on the farm between Brainard and Dwight to John and Emily...
Janet Malovec
May 31, 2021
Janet Malovec, 76, of David City passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021 at her residence in David City from natural causes. Memorials: St. Mary's Church, St. Mary's School or Aquinas High School There will be no public viewing as Janet was cremated. Janet Marie Malovec was born on January 15, 1945 in David City to Louis J. and Frances...
Effie A. Vavricek
May 26, 2021
Effie Vavricek, 97, formerly of Schuyler, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at Brookestone Acres in Columbus. Memorials can be directed towards Divine Mercy Parish, Colfax County Senior Center, or Family Wishes for later designation. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Wednesday, June 2, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Fr. Gerry Gonderinger officiating. Visitation will...
Evelyn L. Birkel
May 16, 2021
Evelyn L. Birkel, 89, of David City died Sunday, May 16, 2021 surrounded by her family at her residence. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, PLANTS OR STATUES: Memorials may be given in Care of the Family. Evelyn Lillian Birkel was born November 9, 1931 to John Cuba and Helen Swerczek Cuba in rural Genoa, Nebraska. She lived on the farm and...
Betty L. Coufal
May 16, 2021
Betty Lou Coufal (Phillippe), 88, passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021 in Omaha, Nebraska. Memorials are suggested to Paralyzed Veterans of America. A graveside service for Betty will be held on Friday, May 21, at 11 a.m. at the Schuyler Cemetery. Visitation will take place Friday from 9:30 until 10:45 a.m. at Svoboda Funeral Home-South Chapel. Masks are required...
Edward J. Svitak
May 9, 2021
Edward James Svitak, 84, of Howells, NE, died Sunday, May 9, 2021, at Clarkson Community Care Center at Clarkson, NE. Memorials can be directed towards St. Henry’s Cemetery Fund or Howells Community Catholic School. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, May 15, at 10:30 a.m.at S.S. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Howells, NE, Fr. Stan Schmit officiating....
Patricia M. Frahm
May 6, 2021
Patricia M. Frahm, 84, of David City, passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021 in Omaha at her daughter's residence surrounded by her family. There will be no public viewing. The Family has requested a private Family Rosary. Memorials may be given In Care of the Family Patricia M. (Bougger) Frahm was born on July 17, 1936 to Leo and...
Norman F "Charlie Brown" Hilger
May 4, 2021
Norman F. "Charlie Brown" Hilger, 76, of David City, passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at his residence with his family by his side. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, PLANTS OR STATUES : Memorials in Care of the Family Norman Hilger was born on December 23, 1944 at David City Hospital to Leonard and Lois (Martin) Hilger. He graduated from...
Lawrence "Larry" Meister
May 2, 2021
Lawrence (Larry) John Meister, 88, of Schuyler, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at his home surrounded by his children and family. Larry was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Schuyler. Memorials can be directed towards American Heart Association, American Cancer Association, or Family Wishes. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May...
