Local obituaries for Moravec Johnson Mortuary
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...
Helen Nechvatal
Feb 6, 2018
Helen Nechvatal, 100, of Schuyler passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at Schuyler Care and Rehabilitation Center. Helen is the daughter of James and Mary (Varejcka) Krivohlavek and was born in Schuyler on August 7th, 1917. She received her education at Schuyler grade school and graduated from Schuyler High School in 1935. After attending Beautician School in Omaha she worked...
LeEtta Kosch
Feb 4, 2018
LeEtta J. Kosch, 85, formerly of Shelby, passed away February 4, 2018 at David Place in David City. Memorials: Aquinas High School, Sacred Heart Catholic Church LeEtta was born August 26, 1932 to Ralph and Delma(Kumpf) Cook in Columbus, NE. She graduated from Columbus High School. LeEtta was united in marriage to Eugene Kosch on September 8, 1951 at St....
Wilma Hake
Feb 4, 2018
Wilma Hake, 83, of Columbus passed away Sunday, February 4, 2018 at the Columbus Hospital. Memorials can be directed towards Family Wishes. Wilma was born October 24, 1934 to Bohumil and Christina (Benes) Cech on the family farm outside of Clarkson. She graduated in 1953 from Clarkson High School. Wilma married Bohumil Bohaboj on November 15, 1955 at S.S. Cyril...
John J Peters
Jan 29, 2018
John J. Peters, 87, of David City passed away on Monday, January 29, 2018 in Lincoln, Nebraska Memorials: Family Wishes John was born on March 26, 1930 on a farm near Garrison, Nebraska to Piet and Minnie (Jacobs) Peters. He attended St. Mary’s Grade School and David City High School before starting his lifelong career of farming. John was united...
Irene M Palensky
Jan 25, 2018
Irene M. Palensky, 88, of David City died Thursday, January 25, 2018 at Butler County Health Care Center in David City. Memorials: Family Wishes Irene was born in Cedar Bluffs, Ne to Ely and Henrietta (Nemec) Wesely on December 19, 1929. She graduated from Prague High School in 1947. On February 2, 1948, she married Milo Palensky and five children...
George E Cunningham
Jan 21, 2018
George E. Cunningham, 76, of David City passed away Sunday, January 21, 2018 of cardiac arrest, at McAllen Texas Medical Center. In Lieu of Flowers: Memorials to Family Wishes. George was born on May 6, 1941 to George M. and Eythel(Shaw) Cunningham, in Rockwell City, Iowa. After growing up in Lincoln, Nebraska and graduating from Pius X High School in...
Donald J. Behne
Jan 17, 2018
Donald J. Behne, 90, of Brainard, passed away January 17, 2018 at St. Joseph's Villa in David City. The visitation and Rosary service for Monday evening has been cancelled due to weather conditions. The events will continue tomorrow as planned. The Rosary service will be at 10am, and the funeral will be right after all at Holy Trinity Catholic Church...
Evie Daro
Jan 16, 2018
Eveliene B. "Evie" Daro, of David City passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at St. Joseph's Villa in David City at the age of 92 years, 6 months and 16 days. Memorials: In Care of the Family Evie was born on June 29, 1925 to Ernest and Catherine (Kucera) Fricke on the farm SE of Rising City. She was the...
Marilyn Peters
Jan 3, 2018
Marilyn Peters of Thornton, CO passed away on January 3, 2018 at age 80. A light luncheon will follow the graveside service at Winfields. Marilyn was born March 13, 1937 in Rising City, NE to Kenneth and Martha Miller. She lived the early part of her life in Columbus, & Broken Bow, Nebraska. In 1977 Marilyn moved with her husband...
Sylvia Oborny
Jan 3, 2018
Sylvia Oborny, 98, of Schuyler passed away Wednesday January 3, at Schuyler Care and Rehabilitation Center. Memorials: Schuyler Senior Center or Family Wishes Sylvia was born on July 15, 1919 to Vincent and Julia (Maliha) Fendrick at rural Clarkson, Nebraska. She attended school at Langley in rural Colfax County. She married Stanley L. Oborny on April 6, 1937 at Our...
Jose Hernandez
Jan 2, 2018
Jose Hernandez, 66, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at his home in Schuyler. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, January 4, at St. Augustine's church in Schuyler. Burial will be at a later date. Survivors: Wife: Maria Guadalupe Hernandez; children: Maurice Hernandez, Leonardo Hernandez, Maria Hernandez, Antonio Hernandez, Jose Luis Ricardo Hernandez, Miguel Hernandez, Alejandro Hernandez Preceded...
Donald Kroft
Dec 25, 2017
Donald Kroft, 84, of Rising City, was born at David City, NE on January 29, 1933 to Gerald and Alice(Miller) Korft. He passed away December 25, 2017 at Bryan Medical Center, Lincoln, NE. He went to grade school at District 60 and graduated from high school at David City High School. He was a 4-H member and FFA member. Following...
Nellie M Brockeveldt
Dec 23, 2017
Nellie M. Brockeveldt, 95, of David City died Saturday, December 23, 2017 at David Place in David City. Memorials: Family Wishes Nellie was born on July 29, 1922 at David City, Nebraska to Piet and Minnie (Jacobs) Peters. She attended local schools and graduated from David City High School in 1938. Nellie married Morris Brockeveldt on May 5, 1942 at...
