Lavina “Vi” Marie Goracke
December 17, 1922 – July 20, 2024
Vi was a loving mother and grandmother who truly enjoyed life. Her love for travel took her to breathtaking places. She was an avid water skier, snow skier, scuba diver, ballroom dancer, pool player and she loved to play bridge. Her passion for business and people led to her long-time professional career as a Realtor. Preceded in death by husband Albert Goracke, sons Ronald Goracke and James Goracke, and special companion Harold Boettcher. She leaves behind her children Lynne (Steve) Houtz, Lavina “Vinie” Goracke (Bruce Hansen), John (Teresa) Goracke and Valena Goracke: grandchildren Michelle (David) Jacobs, Jessica (Robert) Cardon, Brian (Susan) Goracke; Jillian (Nate) Ford, Colin Goracke and many great grandchildren.
Family will receive friends Thursday, July 25th from 5:00-6:30PM at West Center Chapel with a Vigil Service at 6:30PM.
Mass of Christian Burial: Friday, July 26th, 10:30AM at St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church.
Interment: Forest Lawn.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Vincent DePaul or Alcoholics Anonymous.
Heafey-Hoffmann-Dworak-Cutler, West Center Chapel, 7805 West Center Road, Omaha, Ne 68124. (402)-391-3900. www.heafeyheafey.com
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I have been remembering my Aunt Lavina and Uncle Al a lot this week. Especially yesterday during a slow, relaxing boat ride on Johnson Lake. Driving along the shores of North Cove had me smiling as I remembered water skiing and swimming with cousins and siblings, Uncl Al calling me “Viti”, and Vinie and I runnning back and forth between our cabins. Thanks for the memories, Aunt Lavina. Until we meet again…. All my love to a special family.
Vinie I’m so sorry for the loss of your mom. Hopefully u remember me we were friends when we lived in Abel sandoz halls in 1976-1978 . Hugs your way . Once again my deepest sympathies.
Our deepest sympathy. Love and prayers from our family to yours.
Vi was SO special to us at Prudential and then Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices! We will never forget Vi and her family will be in our thoughts and prayers!
We are so very sorry for your loss. Vi was an exceptional person to all of us. You are in our prayers.
My heart goes out to the entire Family. Lavina was a special Lady. Will always remember her singing the “Ave Maria” at my Mom’s funeral. Peace & Love
So sorry for your loss. Seeing her early this month was very special and brought back great memories. Aunt Lavina an incredible person and an inspiration to everyone. The Matriarch of Goracke-Hesse-Schiferl families. She will missed by all. Love you.
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