Local obituaries for Moravec Johnson Mortuary
Phyllis "Babe" A Lukassen
Oct 25, 2023
Phyllis "Babe" A. Lukassen, 95, of David City passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at St. Joseph's Villa in David City. In Lieu of flowers, plants or statues, Memorials have been directed In Care of the Family. Phyllis was born on February 8, 1928 at David City, Nebraska to Henry and Anna C. (Meysenburg) Lukassen. Phyllis attended grade school...
Marcella M. Frank
Oct 21, 2023
Marcella Marie Frank, 86, of David City, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023 at David Place. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, October 26 at 10 a.m. at Chermok Funeral Home in David City. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at the Bohemian National Cemetery in Brainard. Funeral...
Monica Gerrard
Oct 12, 2023
Monica Rae (Sorrick) Gerrard passed away peacefully on October 12, 2023 at the Stanton Health Center in Stanton, Nebraska. Memorials can be directed to Howells Community Catholic School (HCCS). A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, October 27 at 11 a.m. at Svoboda Funeral Home, 905 A St. Schuyler. Visitation will be from 10 until 11 a.m. at the...
David D. Specht Sr.
Oct 6, 2023
David Specht Sr., 76, of Howells, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023 at the Arbor Care Center in Ord, Nebraska. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 19 at 10:30 a.m. at Svoboda Funeral Home. Family Greeting Friends will be from 9:30 until the time of service. David's ashes will be inurned at the Schuyler Cemetery with...
Ana Maria Lanuza
Sep 26, 2023
Ana Maria Lanuza, 68, of Schuyler passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 in Schuyler. Memorials can be directed towards family wishes for later designation. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 30, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Schuyler. Visitation will be on Friday, from 5 until 7 p.m. at Svoboda Funeral Home with...
Geraldine B. Hladky
Sep 21, 2023
Geraldine Hladky, 102, of Schuyler, died Thursday, September 21, 2023 at Emerald Nursing Home in Columbus. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 26, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Schuyler. Visitation will be on Monday, from 5 until 7 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church with a Parish Rosary at 7 p.m. Visitation will...
Don Birkel
Sep 18, 2023
Don Birkel, 72, of Surprise, died Monday, September 18, 2023 at his home in Surprise of natural causes. Per Donnie’s wished, he will be cremated. The family will be holding a Celebration of Life for Donnie on Saturday, October 14, 2023 from 2 – 5 pm at the Butler County Senior Center, 592 D St, David City, NE. Donald (Don/Donnie)...
Antonio F. Bautista Velarde
Sep 8, 2023
Antonio Felipe Bautista Velarde, 72, of Schuyler died on Friday, September 8, 2023 at Methodist Hospital in Omaha after a battle with cancer. Services for Antonio will be on Saturday, September 16 at 10 a.m. at Svoboda Funeral Home and a second service held on Saturday at 4 p.m. also at the funeral home. Following the service, Antonio will be...
Stanley J. "Bud" Karel
Aug 17, 2023
Stanley J. “Bud” Karel, 73, of Valparaiso, Nebraska passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023 at Bryan LGH East Hospital in Lincoln, Nebraska. . The Family has requested IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, PLANTS or STATUES, for Memorials in Care of the Family for later designation. Stanley was born on January 23, 1950 to Stanley and Anna Karel (Kucera) in Jerome, Idaho....
Mary Kay Kucera
Aug 9, 2023
Mary Kay Kucera, 72, of Brainard, passed away on August 9, 2023 at Scottsbluff, Nebraska. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, STATUES AND PLANTS: Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation. As a woman of faith, Mary Kay prayed the rosary regularly and would like to celebrate the immortality promised by Jesus Christ. Rosary will be held August 16th,...
Celestine "Sally" Pleskac
Jul 30, 2023
Celestine "Sally" Pleskac, 94, of Brainard, passed away on Sunday, July 30, at St. Joseph's Villa in David City. In Lieu of Plants and Flowers, memorials can be directed towards Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, August 7, at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Brainard. Closed casket visitation will be...
Jean Onnen
Jul 26, 2023
Jean Onnen, 92, of David City, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at David Place. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, PLANTS, AND STATUES, Memorials are suggested to: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or the American Cancer Society. A funeral service will be held at Redeemer Lutheran Church in David City on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 10:30am. Visitation will be Saturday from...
Norma J Matulka
Jul 22, 2023
Norma J. Matulka, 91, of David City died Saturday, July 22, 2023 at St. Joseph's Villa in David City. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, PLANTS, STATUES or PLAQUES, Memorials may be directed In Care of the Family for later designation. Funeral services will be held at St. Mary’s Church in David City on Friday, July 28 th with Father Tony Schukei...
Leonard J DeWispelare
Jul 19, 2023
Leonard J. DeWispelare, 90, of Schuyler, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at his home of natural causes. There will be no public viewing. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, PLANTS AND STATUES, the family requests memorials In Care of the Family for later designation. Leonard was born on the farm south of David City on January 28, 1933 to Frank...
Margaret Renner
Jul 17, 2023
Margaret Irene Renner (nee Hader), 86, beloved mother and grandmother died peacefully at Parson’s House Omaha, NE on July 17 ending a full life of caring, endurance and faithfulness. She was born August 22, 1936, in rural Stanton County to Mina and John Hader. Memorials can be directed towards the Howells Community Catholic School, or to the Donor's Choice. A...
David "Jack" Svoboda
Jun 27, 2023
David A. "Jack" Svoboda, 69, of Bruno passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at BryanEast Medical Center in Lincoln,. Jack's wishes were to be cremated. In Lieu of flowers, plants and statues, Memorials may be designated to the family. David "Jack" Svoboda was born on January 15, 1954 to Lad and Margie (Rech) Svoboda at David City, Nebraska. He...
Joan M Riha
Jun 24, 2023
Joan M Riha, 83, widow of Ray, of David City, died Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Fallbrook Assisted Living in Lincoln. St. Mary's Church will livestream Joan's funeral. Follow the link below: https://youtube.com/live/lBgQIH9SMh4?feature=share Memorials may be given in Care of the Family for later designation. David City, NE mourns the loss of a remarkable individual, Joan Marie Riha, who completed...
Carol L. Vrbka
Jun 23, 2023
Carol L. Vrbka, 82, widow of Roland, of David City, formerly of Valparaiso, died Friday, June 23, 2023 at St. Joseph's Villa in David City. Memorials may be given in Care of the Family for later designation Carol was born on March 23, 1941, on the farm near Dwight, Nebraska to John A. and Louise (Hoffbauer) Tesina. She attended and...
Patrick J Pflum
Jun 21, 2023
Patrick J. Pflum, 57, of Lubbock, Texas passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. Memorials may be directed to the family Patrick has chosen anatomical donation to help with the advancement of science research and study. A burial of cremains will be held at a later date. Patrick J. Pflum was born on May 15, 1966 in Imperial, Nebraska to...
Anita J. Svoboda
Jun 16, 2023
Anita Svoboda, 94, of David City, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023 at St. Joseph's Villa. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Wednesday, June 21, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in David City. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. with a 7 p.m. PCCW Rosary all at the church. Visitation will resume Wednesday from 9...
