Obituaries

Michael Edward Torneten

Michael Edward Torneten

Apr 15, 2020

Michael Edward Torneten, age 61, passed away April 15, 2020. He was born on August 17, 1958 to Edward and Elaine (Boeck) Torneten in Council Bluffs, Iowa. In addition to his father, Michael was preceded in death by his wife, Julie Torneten and brother, Barry Torneten. Michael is survived by his daughters, Martha Brensel (Aaron), Michele Hunter (Greg), Melissa Green...

Joyce M Ortiz

Joyce M Ortiz

Apr 14, 2020

Joyce M Ortiz, age 89, passed away April 14, 2020. A longtime resident of Carter Lake, IA, Joyce was born in Sioux City, IA on April 1, 1931 to the late Howard McNary and Marie Hall Ray. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Donald H. Ortiz;daughter, Carol Ortiz; brother, Donald McNary; and sister, Carol...

Lois Joann Biggs

Lois Joann Biggs

Apr 14, 2020

Lois JoAnn Biggs of Council Bluffs, Iowa, age 85, passed away April 14, 2020. She was born on November 17, 1934 to the late Waldo and Albertina (Licht) Behrens in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Lois was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Council Bluffs. In addition to her parents, Lois was preceded in death by her husband, Max Biggs;...

Helen Maxine Mccool

Helen Maxine Mccool

Apr 13, 2020

Helen Maxine McCool passed peacefully in her sleep shortly before noon on Monday, April 13, 2020 while residing at Oakland Manor Nursing Home in Oakland, Iowa. Helen was devoted to her family. She made it a habit to attend any and all of the activities in which her children and grandchildren participated. It was nothing for her to climb into...

Tina Marie Kinney

Tina Marie Kinney

Apr 11, 2020

Tina Marie Kinney, age 50, passed away April 11, 2020. She was born on April 23, 1969 to the late Robert and Victoria (Ollie) Hamlin in Omaha, Nebraska. She graduated from Iowa Western Community College with a Licensed Practical Nursing Degree. Tina worked as an LPN for 15 years and then pursed a career with Oriental Trading for 14 years...

Lowell Dewayne Baker

Lowell Dewayne Baker

Apr 10, 2020

Lowell Baker was born July 31, 1936 in Leon, IA. to the late Lloyd and Niada (Merrill) Baker. He passed away on April 10, 2020 at the age of 83. Lowell married Donna Rae McMullen of Henderson, IA on October 3, 1956. They were blessed with children Sherri (Lynn) Olsen and Jody (Kim) Baker; Grandchildren, Amy (Michael) Williams, Jennifer (Rob)...

Judy  Louise Dingman

Judy Louise Dingman

Apr 7, 2020

Judy L. Dingman, age 76, passed away April 7, 2020. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on December 14, 1943 to the late Wilbur and Ruth Mahan. Judy worked at Hy Vee for many years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Rodney Phipps. Judy is survived by her sons, Mark Dingman (Renae),...

Marie L.  Christensen

Marie L. Christensen

Apr 6, 2020

Marie Lou Christensen, age 90, passed away April 6, 2020 at the home of her daughter Michelle Justesen. She was born on April 18, 1929, to the late Walter and Lillian (Peterson) Casson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Bryce; son, Llew; brothers, William Casson, Walter Casson Jr, and Wayne Casson; sisters, Beverly...

Allan Lee Ronnfeldt

Allan Lee Ronnfeldt

Apr 5, 2020

Allan L. Ronnfeldt, age 81, passed away April 5, 2020. He was born in Shelby, Iowa on July 3, 1938 to the late William and Clara (Woltmann) Ronnfeldt. Allan graduated from Hancock, Iowa School and retired from the Iowa Department of Transportation after 42 years. He served in the United States Army Reserves and was an auctioneer. In addition to...

Connie Jean Anderson

Connie Jean Anderson

Apr 4, 2020

Connie Jean Anderson, age 69, passed away on April 4, 2020. She was born on November 14, 1950 to the late Paul and Norma (Jones) Wood in Charleston, South Carolina. In addition to her parents, Connie was preceded in death by her brother, Paul Wood, Jr; two sisters, Bettie Ives and Vicki Price. She is survived by her loving husband,...

Merrill Eugene Bowman

Merrill Eugene Bowman

Apr 4, 2020

Merrill E. “Butch” Bowman, age 70, passed away April 4, 2020. He was born in Clarinda, Iowa on April 6, 1949 to the late Charles and Dorothy (Brees) Bowman. Butch proudly served his country in the United States Army and retired from Qwest. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Virginia Richards; 2 infant...

John Raymond Montgomery

John Raymond Montgomery

Apr 2, 2020

John R. Montgomery, age 80, passed away April 2, 2020. He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on August 28, 1939 to the late Ben and Ruth (McGonagle) Montgomery. John retired from Union Pacific Railroad and was a member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church. John is survived by his wife of 58 years, Patricia Montgomery; children, Julia Burris (Dale),...

Dianna Reimers

Dianna Reimers

Apr 2, 2020

Dianna Kay Reimers, age 73, passed away April 2, 2020 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was born in Council Bluffs on June 6, 1946 to the late Douglas and Alice (Timm) Stuhr Sr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, David Stuhr. Dianna is survived by her husband, Kenneth Reimers; brother, Douglas (Frances) Stuhr...

Elven Ehlers Steenbock

Elven Ehlers Steenbock

Apr 1, 2020

Elven E. Steenbock, age 98, passed away April 1, 2020. He was born April 18, 1921 in rural Harrison County, Iowa to the late Hans and Meta (Ehlers) Steenbock. Elven was a lifetime farmer. He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Persia, Iowa. He served in various positions at the church throughout his life. He graduated from...

Albert Eugene Franklin

Albert Eugene Franklin

Mar 31, 2020

Albert Eugene “Al” Franklin, age 84, passed away March 31, 2020. He was born in Rock Island, Illinois on January 7, 1936 to the late Harold and Francis (Williams) Franklin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Wallace, Howard, and Robert Franklin. Al is survived by his wife, Helen (Knickman) Franklin; daughter, Chantal Franklin;...

David Brian Tomair

David Brian Tomair

Mar 31, 2020

David Brian Tomair, age 63, passed away at his home in Council Bluffs, Iowa on March 31, 2020. He was born in Council Bluffs on September 26, 1956. David is survived by his children, Sean (Alexa) Tomair, Amanda (Nick) Hatch, Jesse (Alecia) Tomair; mother, Carol Tomair; sisters, Debbie (Jerry) Pogge, Dyann Tomair; brother, Doug Tomair; grandchildren, Shelby, Madison, Emery, Austin,...

Sondra Jean Plunkett

Sondra Jean Plunkett

Mar 31, 2020

Sondra Jean Plunkett, age 76, passed away March 31, 2020. Sondra was born October 23, 1943 in Denver, CO to the late Max & Eleanor (Mier) Taylor. She graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in Council Bluffs, IA in 1961 and married George Plunkett on May 25, 1962. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by brothers,...

Marjory Elaine Whitlow

Marjory Elaine Whitlow

Mar 31, 2020

Marjory Elaine Whitlow, age 91, passed away March 31, 2020. She was born on May 25, 1928 to the late Frank and Audrey Schwab. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd; brothers, Gene Schwab, Jim Schwab, Glenn Schwab; sister, Margaret Giambatista; brother-in-law, Pat Martin; sister-in-law, Margaret Schwab; and grandson, Jeff Whitlow. She is...

Dorothy Tiarks

Dorothy Tiarks

Mar 31, 2020

Dorothy Ann (Bunny) Tiarks, nee Gittins, 90, a resident of Northcrest Living Center, entered into eternal rest on March 31, 2020. She was born on July 3, 1929, to Lee M. and Helen (Charles) Gittins, the youngest of three children. All three children had nicknames, hers coming from the way she would scrunch up her nose like a bunny rabbit....

Laurie Ann Pace

Laurie Ann Pace

Mar 31, 2020

Laurie (Neilsen) Pace, age 60, passed away peacefully at her home in Underwood, IA surrounded by her family after a heroic and courageous 30-year battle against Multiple Sclerosis. She was born in Council Bluffs on January 21, 1960 to Jim & Dagmar Neilsen. Laurie graduated from Lewis Central with the Class of 1978. She was a graduate of Iowa Western...