Local obituaries for Moravec Johnson Mortuary
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...
Johnnie R. Sabata
Mar 1, 2018
Johnnie R. Sabata, 86, of David City, was called to heaven on Thursday, March 1, 2018. Johnnie, son of John and Ella(Kudlacek) Sabata, was born November 9, 1931 on his parents' farm in Center Township. He attended rural schools until the 8th grade, then worked on the family farm. His love of farming continued throughout his life. Johnnie married Linda...
Maria M Burton
Feb 25, 2018
Born on September 12, 1932 in Meoqui, Chihuahua of Mexico and passed, surrounded by family, on February 25, 2018 in Schuyler, Nebraska. Maria loved to garden, sew, decorate, travel, dance, and sing, while enjoying a cold can of Coors. She also passed down the beloved tradition of making tamales on Christmas Eve. Loving, caring, and compassionate, she made sure we...
Edwin L. Topil
Feb 24, 2018
Edwin Topil, 51, of Lincoln passed away Saturday, February 24, 2018 in Rising City at his parents home after a courageous battle with cancer. In lieu of flowers and plants, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Lincoln or Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shelby. Edwin Louis Topil was born September 2, 1966...
Rodney Macholan
Feb 21, 2018
Rodney Macholan, 74, of Linwood passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at his home. Memorials can be directed to Family Wishes Rodney was born July 12, 1943 on the family farm by North Bend to Rudy and Laurine (Sedlicky) Macholan. He graduated from Schuyler High School and then went on to serve with the Nebraska National Guard. On July 30,...
Eunice M. Smaus
Feb 10, 2018
Eunice M. Smaus, 85, formerly of Bruno, passed away February 10, 2018 at the Bulter County Health Care Center. In Lieu of flowers: memorials have been suggested to Family Wishes. Eunice was born on October 11, 1932 to Adolph and Alice(Pacula) Dolezal on the farm near Bruno. She was united in marriage to Milton Smaus on September 8, 1953 at...
Eleanor L. Hruska
Feb 10, 2018
Eleanor L. Hruska, 90, of David City, passed away February 10, 2018 in Columbus. Eleanor was born November 14, 1927 to Fred and Agnes(Kastner) Kobza in Bee, Nebraska. She married Robert Hruska on January 16, 1945, in Schuyler, Nebraska.
Blanche Spulak
Feb 7, 2018
Blanche Spulak, 93, formerly of Schuyler passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at Columbus Community Hospital. Memorials can be directed towards Family Wishes. Blanche was born on August 20, 1924 in rural Cuming County to Alois and Mary (Pacas) Bures. On October 30, 1970 she married Lumir Spulak. For 28 years they owned and operated Spulak's Ready to Wear Clothing...
