Karen R. Kennedy
Dec 13, 2019
Karen R. Kennedy, age 79, passed away December 13, 2019. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on December 28, 1939 to the late Clifford and Maxine (McKeown) Miller. Karen graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1958. She retired from the Council Bluffs School System as the head cook at Roosevelt Elementary School. In addition to...
Nancy Anne Smith
Dec 12, 2019
Nancy A. Smith, age 75, passed away December 12, 2019. She was born in Shenandoah, Iowa on March 6, 1944 to the late William and Dollie (Welch) O’Day. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 6 sisters and 3 brothers. Nancy is survived by her husband, Wendle; children, Andrew Smith (Tammy Fickler) and Erin Smith (Mike...
George Allen Rude
Dec 11, 2019
George Rude was born in Blanchardville, Wisconsin on August 13, 1940 to Peter and Alma (Torkelson) Rude. He was the youngest of 9 children. His father passed away when he was 9 and his mother died when he was 10. His sister Alice took him in, along with some of his other siblings. He helped his sister on her dairy...
Bertie Alice Jones
Dec 7, 2019
Bertie A. Jones, age 84, passed away December 7, 2019. She was born December 14, 1934 to the late Loren and Edna Mae Wyble. Bertie retired from JC Penny and was a member of Highpoint Open Bible Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Everett; brothers, David and Loren Wyble; sister, Rosemary Maples;...
Judith L Kenkel
Dec 7, 2019
Judith L. Kenkel, age 82, passed away December 7, 2019. She was born in Portsmouth, Iowa on May 13, 1937 to the late John and Helen (Schwery) Haller. Judith graduated from Harlan High School with the class of 1955. She had a 43 year career with AVON and was a proud member of AA with 42 years of sobriety. In...
Harold Frederick Tiarks
Dec 6, 2019
Harold F. Tiarks, age 86, of Treynor, Iowa, passed away December 6, 2019. He was born in Council Bluffs on February 7, 1933 to the late Harvey and Thelma (Holst) Tiarks. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Janet Goos; brother, Chuck Tiarks; granddaughter, Kelcie Marie Stephens. Harold is survived by his wife of...
Greata "Cookie" Marie Adkins
Dec 4, 2019
Greata M. “Cookie” Adkins, age 72, passed away December 4, 2019. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on May 7, 1942 to the late Reuben and Greata (Bishop) Adkins. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Johnie Adkins; sisters, Hettie Mae Adkins, Phyllis Cooper and Mary M. Adkins. Greata is survived by her...
Ylonda "Lonnie" L. Morrison
Dec 4, 2019
Ylonda “Lonnie” L. Morrison, age 86, passed away December 4, 2019. She was born in Mondamin, Iowa on November 3, 1933. Lonnie was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Morrison; parents, Lester and Fleta Peterson; brothers, Ralph and Gary Hussing. Lonnie is survived by her children, Sheryl Wendt (Charles Jr.), Kimberly Johnson (Gary), Kathy Morgan (Jeff), F. Joseph Morrison...
Carole Rayburn
Nov 30, 2019
Carole L. Rayburn, age 83, of Honey Creek, Iowa, passed away November 30, 2019. She was born in Missouri Valley, Iowa on January 8, 1936 to the late Orlie and Ruby (Hume) Skelton. Carole was a member of Woodland Community Bible Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Lyle Skelton; sisters, Helen Pospisal,...
Landon E. Rucker
Nov 30, 2019
Landon Eugene Rucker, age 66, passed away on November 11, 2019. He was born on June 22, 1953 to Donald and Arletta (Palmer) Rucker in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Landon was preceded in death by his father, Donald. He is survived by his wife, Lucrecia Rucker; son, Ryan Rucker (Ciecely); daughter, Cheyenne Overman; step-son, Jacob Hansen; mother, Arletta Pattavina; brother, Randy...
Joyce Kay Theisen
Nov 30, 2019
Joyce K. Theisen, age 78, passed away November 30, 2019. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1959 and retired from the Union Pacific Railroad. She was preceded in death by her father, Howard Shipley; mother, Evelyn Shipley; stepfather, Royal Shipley; grandson, Noah Gnader. Joyce is survived by her children, Michael Gnader (Jere Lynn), Steven Gnader...
Lyla Darlene Godsey
Nov 27, 2019
Lyla Darlene Godsey, age 91, passed away November 27, 2019. She was born on January 22, 1928 to the late Arthur and Freida (Neemeyer) Suhr in Nance County, Nebraska. Shortly after her birth, Lyla was baptized on February 26, 1928. She taught rural school in Sarpy County, NE for two years and worked for the former J.L Brandeis & Sons...
Grant William Rasmussen
Nov 27, 2019
Grant William Rasmussen Jr., age 66, passed away November 27, 2019. He was born on June 28,1953 to the late Grant and Lydia Rasmussen in Council Bluffs, Iowa. In addition to his parents, Grant was preceded in death by his grandson, Tyler Shears and brother, Richard Rasmussen. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Debra Rasmussen; children,...
Michael William Bent
Nov 22, 2019
Michael William Bent, age 17, passed away November 22, 2019. He was born December 5, 2001 to David and Autumn (Reuss) Bent in Grand Island, Nebraska. Michael was preceded in death by his grandparents, Patricia Reuss, Jean Bent and David Bent, Sr.; great-grandpa, Richard McIntosh. He is survived by his parents, David and Autumn Bent; brother, Cody Bent; sister, Nevaeh...
Ollie Thomas
Nov 22, 2019
Ollie Alphonso Thomas, age 84, went to be with the lord on November 22, 2019. He was born on January 8, 1935 to the late Willie and Essie (Slappy) Demons in Jacksonville, Florida. His best years were spent working at Lucent Technologies for 32 years and playing tennis. In addition to his parents, Ollie was preceded by 7 brothers, Benny,...
Floyd Thomas Quick
Nov 22, 2019
Floyd Thomas Quick, age 17, passed away November 22. 2019. He was born on August 22, 2002 to Tracy Quick and Jennifer Cotton in Omaha, NE. Floyd was preceded in death by his mother, Jennifer Cotton and grandpa, Clifford Quick. He is survived by his father, Tracy Quick; sisters, Charity Cassady and Shaylee Quick; brother, Benjamin Quick; grandparents, Mable Quick,...
Donald Leroy Sitzler
Nov 21, 2019
Donald LeRoy Sitzler, age 83, passed away November 21, 2019. He was born on January 9, 1936 to the late Walter and Mildred (Ulrich) Sitzler in Omaha, Nebraska. In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by his grandson, Nathan Duncan and sister, Marlene Groves. He is survived by his wife, Ora Jean Sitzler; daughters, Deborah Shaw (Bruce);...
John Charles Stuhr
Nov 21, 2019
John Charles Stuhr, age 88, of Minden, Iowa passed away on November 21, 2019. He was born on September 4, 1931 to the late John and Opal (Voge) Stuhr in Minden. John attended country school at Valley View #8 and graduated from Minden High School in 1949. He farmed with his father until he joined the service in 1952. John...
Jimmy Allen Cavanaugh
Nov 20, 2019
Jimmy A. Cavanaugh, 83, of Council Bluffs, passed away on November 20, 2019. Jim was born on February 22, 1936 in Atlantic, Iowa to the late George and Mabelle (Andersen) Cavanaugh. He graduated from Atlantic High School in 1954. Jim married the love of his life, Josephine “Jo” Jagger on September 13, 1956. To this union, they were blessed with...
Joan L. Hester
Nov 19, 2019
Joan Lee Hester (86) of Honey Creek, Iowa passed away on November 19, 2019, surrounded by her loving family while listening to the beautiful tenor voice of her deceased husband, Jack. On November 20, 1932, Joan was born in Shelby, Iowa, to Helen and Walt Goshorn. She graduated from Persia High School. She married her high school sweetheart, Jack Hester...
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