Local obituaries for Moravec Johnson Mortuary
Benjamin E. Fricke
May 7, 2018
Benjamin E. Fricke, 88, of David City passed away May 7, 2018 at the St. Joseph's Villa. Memorials have been suggested to: Aquinas Guardian Angel Fund, Presentation Parish, and Masses. Benjamin was born December 28, 1929 to Ernest F. and Catherine(Kucera) Fricke on a farm near Rising City. He attended school through the 11th grade, until he went to farm....
Harley F Kost
Apr 27, 2018
Harley F. Kost, 93, of Seward, formerly of Brainard, died Friday, April 27, 2018 at Ridgewood in Seward. Memorials: Family Wishes Immediately following the interment, the funeral lunch will be held at the Dwight Legion Hall. Harley was born on October 11, 1924 to Fred F. and Marie (Schoppert)Kost at Clayton, South Dakota. He entered the U.S. Navy at age...
Marie Witzel
Apr 23, 2018
Marie Witzel, 84, of Brainard died Monday, April 23, 2018 at Greene Place in Seward. MEMORIALS: Family Wishes: Cards/Memorials may be sent to: Marie Witzel Memorial c/o Bill Witzel 168 N. 1st Street Dwight, Nebraska 68635 Marie was born on December 30, 1933 at Brainard, Nebraska to Louis and Josephine (Kantor) Mergl. After graduating from high school, she attended Wayne...
Adrian Blatny
Apr 17, 2018
Adrian Blatny, 79, of Brainard, died Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at David Place in David City. MEMORIALS: Masses, Aquinas/St.Mary Schools or Holy Trinity Rectory Remodel Fund Adrian Blatny was born on April 27, 1938 to Vitus and Agnes (Brezina) Blatny in Schuyler, Nebraska. He attended and graduated from Linwood Schools and went on to serve in the US Navy for...
Ellouise Hilger
Apr 16, 2018
Ellouise Hilger, 74, of David City died Monday, April 16, 2018. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, please send memorials for the family wishes. Ellouise was born on January 29, 1944 at David City, Nebraska to Louis and Sophia(Ratkovec)Zavodny. She married Duane Hilger on April 16, 1963 at Holy Trinity Church in Brainard. Two children were born to this union. Ellouise enjoyed...
Carol K Karel
Apr 11, 2018
Carol K. Karel, 70, of David City, passed away April 11, 2018 at St. Joseph's Villa. Memorials have been suggested to "Family Wishes" Carol was born February 7, 1948 to Stanley and Anna(Kucera) Karel in Jerome, Idaho. She graduated from Aquinas Catholic High School in 1966. Carol was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. She enjoyed listening to Elvis...
Richard E. Moravec
Apr 10, 2018
Richard Edwin Moravec, 92, of David City, died peacefully at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Lincoln on April 10, 2018. Richard was born on July 7, 1925, at home near Ulysses, Nebraska to James and Carrie(Rerucha) Moravec. He married Maryann Svoboda on May 7, 1947, at Assumption Church in Appleton, NE. He spent his childhood trapping, hunting and fishing. Richard graduated...
John "Jack" Konsel
Apr 10, 2018
John “Jack” Konsel, 87, formerly of Howells passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at his home in Elkhorn. Memorials can be directed towards Family Wishes. John “Jack” Konsel was born August 9, 1930 in Howells to John and Vlasta (Dlouhy) Konsel. He grew up on a farm north of Howells. He attended District 51 School in Cuming County and went...
Larry L. Svoboda
Apr 7, 2018
Larry Svoboda, 69, of Surprise, passed away peacefully, Saturday, April 7, 2018 at David Place in David City. Memorials can be directed towards Family Wishes. Mr. Svoboda was born June 12, 1948 in David City to George and Alice(Cemper) Svoboda. He graduated from Rising City High School in 1968. He married Hanziena(Haase) Schultz on February 14th, 1970 and enjoyed 48...
Steven J Wendt
Mar 28, 2018
Steven J. Wendt, 66, of David City died Wednesday, March 28,2018 at Methodist Hospital in Omaha. Steve's wish was to be cremated and have a private family burial. Memorials: Family Wishes Steven was born April 13, 1951, to Mary Lou (Soukup) and Vernon Wendt in Lynch, Nebraska. He attended Spencer High School and graduated in 1969. He was a smart...
Jack E. Kaufmann M.D.
Mar 28, 2018
Jack E. Kaufmann M.D., 89, of David City died Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at the Butler County Health Care Center in David City. A private family burial will take place before the service. A lunch at the city auditorium will immediately follow the funeral service. Memorials: St. Luke's United Methodist Church, Future Generations Foundation or Donor's Choice Jack Edward Kaufmann...
Marie D. Lewis
Mar 26, 2018
Marie D. Lewis, 76, of Bellwood passed away March 26, 2018 at the Butler County Health Care Center. Memorials have been suggested to St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Bellwood. There will be a luncheon immediately following the graveside services at St. Peter's Church Hall in Bellwood. Marie was born February 25, 1942 to Joseph and Delvina(Hill) Egr in Columbus. She...
Edward Polacek Jr
Mar 25, 2018
Edward Polacek Jr., 71, of Ashland, formerly of David City, died Sunday, March 25, 2018 at Ashland Care Center. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS AND PLANTS: Memorials: In Care of the Family Edward was born on January 4, 1947 at Brainard, Nebraska to Edward and Mary (Fuxa) Polacek Sr. He helped his dad farm and take care of his mother, after...
Billie Jean Nichols-Hathaway
Mar 25, 2018
Billie Jean Nichols-Hathaway, 87, of Clarkson, formerly of Wisner, passed away March 25, 2018 at Clarkson Community Care Center. Billie was born August 2, 1930 to Edward and Marge(Johnk) Hashberger in Schuyler, Nebraska. She graduated from Schuyler High School then began working for the United States Post Office in 1977 and retired in 1991. Billie enjoyed crosswords, games, puzzles, and...
Mark Connealy
Mar 23, 2018
Mark Connealy, 65, of Rogers passed away Friday, March 23, 2018 as a result of an automobile accident. In lieu of flowers and plants, memorials may be made in care of the family. Mark T. Connealy was born on October 27, 1952 in Blair to Vincent and Elizabeth (O’Brien) Connealy. Mark graduated from Lyons High School in 1971. He married...
Linda Hagewood
Mar 19, 2018
Linda Kay (Harrifeld) Hagewood, 69, of Schuyler, passed away Monday, March 19, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, surrounded by family. Memorials can be directed towards Trinity Lutheran Church or Schuyler Public Library. Linda was born Oct. 28, 1948, in Hastings, the youngest child of George and Berniece Harrifeld. She grew up on her family’s farm south...
Thomas J Shonka
Mar 18, 2018
Thomas J. Shonka, 80, of Dodge passed away Sunday, March 18, 2018 at the Fremont Health Hospital. Memorials can be directed towards Family Wishes. Thomas J. Shonka was born August 16, 1937 in Schuyler to Edward and Eshter (Ehernberger) Shonka. After graduation from Schuyler High School, Thomas enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1956 where he served until...
Cheryl "Billie" Kliment
Mar 10, 2018
Cheryl "Billie" Kliment, 98, of North Carolina, formerly of David City died Saturday, March 10, 2018. IN LIEU OF PLANTS AND FLOWERS: The Family has requested memorials to the Butler County Senior Center A Funeral lunch will be served immediately after the service at Winfields in downtown David City on the south side of the square. Cheryl "Billie Kliment was...
Elaine A Secher
Mar 10, 2018
Elaine A. Secher passed away March 10, 2018 after a brief illness in David City, NE having been surrounded by friends and family earlier in the day. Elaine or Aunt Ilie as she was known, lived a full life and touched the lives of many. Ilie’s non-assuming bubbly personality was infectious. She had a beautiful way of making people smile...
Eugene Siroky
Mar 4, 2018
Eugene Siroky, 79, of Linwood, passed away at home on March 4, 2018 Gene was born on May 22, 1938 to Emanuel and Minnie(Otoupal) Siroky in Saunders County. He attended local rural schools and graduated from David City High School. He married Sally Stara on September 17, 1960 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Bruno. Two daughters were born to...
