Local obituaries for Moravec Johnson Mortuary
Melvin J Vrbka
Oct 15, 2019
Melvin J. Vrbka, 83, of Columbus, formerly of David City died Tuesday, October 15 at Meridian Gardens in Columbus. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS AND PLANTS: Family requests memorials to St. Mary's Church, David City. Melvin was born on December 4, 1935 at Surprise, Nebraska to John J. and Agnes (Ruzek) Vrbka. He married Virginia Polak on Feb. 9, 1961 at...
Martha Helgoth
Oct 12, 2019
Martha Helgoth, 93, of David City died Saturday, October 12, 2019 at the Butler County Health Care Center in David City. Memorials: St. Josephs Court, St. Mary's Church or Aquinas High School Martha Hain Helgoth was born March 3, 1926 near Brainard, Nebraska to John and Mary (Kolar) Hain. She attended Holy Trinity Catholic School in Brainard and Dwight Assumption...
Joan M. Salak
Oct 10, 2019
Joan Salak, 70, of Columbus passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019 at Emerald Care and Rehab Center in Columbus. Memorials can be directed towards Family Wishes. Joan Marcella Salak was born on July 3, 1949 in Schuyler to Robert and Marcella (Severyn) Dvorak. She graduated from Assumption Academy High School in Norfolk. Joan then received her certification as a nurse’s...
Angela Walla
Oct 6, 2019
Angela Walla, 93, formerly of Linwood passed away Sunday, October 6, 2019 at Brighton Gardens in Omaha surrounded by her children. Memorials can be directed towards Family Wishes. Angela's wishes were to have a private family burial. Angela Walla was born on January 26, 1926 in Abie, Nebraska to James and Albina (Sobotka) Stuchl. After attending high school, she went...
Barrett A. Burenheide
Oct 6, 2019
Barrett Burenheide, 14-month-old infant son of Eric and Marissa Burenheide passed away Sunday, October 6, 2019 at Children's Hospital in Omaha. Memorials can be directed towards Family Wishes for future donation to NICU families. Barrett Allen Burenheide was born July 27, 2018 in Omaha to Eric and Marissa (Wallace) Burenheide. He was loved by so many especially his parents. Barrett...
Becky J. Peters
Oct 5, 2019
Becky Peters, 45, of Schuyler passed away Saturday, October 5, 2019 at CHI Schuyler Memorial Hospital. Memorials can be directed towards Family Wishes. Becky Jean Peters was born on March 22, 1974 in Schuyler to Larry and Carolyn (Oborny) Peters. Becky graduated from Schuyler Central High School in 1992 and completed the Radiologic Technology program at Bergan Mercy in 1994....
Celestine "Sally" Svoboda
Sep 18, 2019
Celestine " Sally" Svoboda, 100, of David City , widow of Joseph, died Wednesday, September 18 at Bryan Medical Center East in Lincoln. Memorials: In Care of the Family Sally was born in Garrison Nebraska on June 29, 1919. She completed high school at Dwight Assumption, attended teachers college at Kearney and worked in a medical dispensary in Denver. Sally...
Arlene E. Doerneman
Aug 29, 2019
Arlene E. Doerneman, 87, formerly of Howells, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019 at Dunklau Gardens in Fremont. Memorials can be directed to: Howells Public Library or Howells Community Fund Arlene E. Doerneman was born on December 18, 1931 on the family farm near Howells to Theodore and Dorothea (Pieper) Hegemann. Arlene graduated from Howells High School and after graduation...
Shirley Warholoski
Aug 12, 2019
Shirley Warholoski, 84, widow of Gus, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019 at David Place in David City. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS AND PLANTS: The family has requested memorials in care of the family for later designation. Shirley was born on January 4, 1935 to Glenn “Tommy” and Margaret (Honnen) Kenyon at Omaha, Nebraska. She received her teaching certificate...
Darlene A Sloup
Aug 5, 2019
Darlene A. Sloup, 75, widow of Larry, of David City died Monday, August 5, 2019 at CHI Heart Institute in Lincoln. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS AND PLANTS: Memorials in Care of the Family A Lunch will be served at the Butler County Events Center at the fairgrounds, immediately following burial. Darlene Svoboda was born on February 19, 1944 to James...
Ardith A Hayes
Aug 4, 2019
Ardith A. Hayes, 89, widow of "Gene", passed away, Sunday, August 4, 2019 at Ridgewood Care Center in Seward Memorials: United Methodist Church, Rising City Library, and Rising City VFD. Ardith was born on October 29, 1929 to Robert and Millie(Bratten) Farmer at Scottsville, KS. She attended locals schools, graduating from Scottsville High School in 1947. On October 30, 1947,...
Kathleen Ann Dietrich
Jul 19, 2019
Kathleen Ann Dietrich, 68, of Schuyler, passed away July 19, 2019 at the CHI Health Institute in Schuyler. Memorials can be directed to Svoboda Funeral Home to help the family defray Kathleen’s final expenses. A private family burial is being held. Kathleen was born July 4, 1951 to Henry and Bessie(Duffek) Deitrich in Columbus, Nebraska. She enjoyed flower and vegetable...
John T. Hodyc
Jul 13, 2019
John Hodyc, 82, of Octavia, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019 at his home. John's wishes were to be cremated with no services. A private family burial will take place at a later date at Edholm Valley Cemetery. John was born on April 26, 1937 in Schuyler, to Engelbert (Bert) and Elizabeth (Booth) Hodyc. He married Barbara Lauterbach on September...
Charles L Benedict
Jul 7, 2019
Charles L. Benedict, 66, of David City died at his home of natural causes on Sunday, July 7, 2019. Charles was a member of the US Army, serving from 1971-1983, attaining the rank of Sargeant. He was awared an Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal and Army Commendation Medal. After his discharge, he worked at various jobs...
Mary Ann Duda
Jul 7, 2019
Mary Ann Duda, 96, of Linwood passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019 at her home. Memorials can be directed towards Family Wishes. Mary Ann Duda was born on July 21, 1922 on the family farm near Linwood to Frank J. and Anna (Walla) Barcal. She was a member of the 1940 graduating class of Linwood High School. On June 21,...
Marcella Votava
Jun 30, 2019
Marcella Votava, 94, of Schuyler passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019 at Clarkson Community Care Center. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to First Presbyterian Church of Schuyler or the Schuyler Historical Society. Marcella was born on February 3, 1925 on the family farm to Ladislav and Anna (Vavra) Dvorak. She attended rural elementary school and went on...
Eric J Betzen
Jun 21, 2019
Eric J. Betzen, 47, of David City passed away in his sleep, Friday, June 21, 2019. Memorials: Family Wishes Eric James Betzen was born to Kendall Betzen and Betty (Yindrick) Betzen on November 17, 1971, in McPherson, Kansas. He attended St. Mary’s Elementary school and graduated from David City Public Schools, class of 1990. He went on to attend Wyoming...
Orval H Smith
Jun 13, 2019
Orval Smith, 93, of David City passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019 at St. Joseph's Villa in David City with his daughter, Judy and grandson, Kyle and wife Alicia by his side until shortly before his passing. Orval was born October 31, 1925, near Bellwood, Ne to Henry and Rose (Schrier) Smith. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph's...
Ana Maria Magaña
Jun 10, 2019
Ana Maria Magaña, 39, of Schuyler died Monday, June 10, at her home surrounded by her family. Ana Maria Magaña Quezada 1 de Agosto de 1979 a 10 de Junio de 2019 Le sobreviven. sus padres: J. Gpe. Magaña y Gregoria Quezada asi como 4 hermanos y 7 hermanas ademas de sobrinos y sus grandes amigos o hermanos de corazón....
Tom Bridge
Jun 8, 2019
Charles Thomas Mattern Bridge, 67, of Omaha, passed away June 8, 2019 while doing something he loved with people that he loved, cycling in Iowa. A Rosary Service will be held June 15 at 10:30am at Presentation Parish (Marietta), followed with a Memorial Mass at 11am at the church. The family will be hosting a “Bridgie’s Tailgate Party” immediately following...
