Obituaries

Richard A.L. Vorthmann

Richard A.L. Vorthmann

Oct 10, 2017

Richard A.L. Vorthmann, age 96, of Treynor, Iowa passed away October 10, 2017 at Risen Son Christian Village. He was born February 12, 1921 on the family farm to the late William and Minnie (Heithoff) Vorthmann. Richard graduated from Treynor High School and was a lifetime farmer. He was a lifetime member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Treynor and...

Lynn "Bird" Bertelsen

Lynn "Bird" Bertelsen

Oct 7, 2017

Lynn “Bird” Bertelsen, age 58, of Johnston, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2017, at home with his family by his side. Lynn was born on December 8, 1958, in Underwood, Iowa, to Kenneth and Doris Bertelsen. Lynn graduated from Underwood High School in 1977. On March 17, 1989, he married Sheila in Burlington, KY. Lynn worked at Midwest...

Ray E Grace

Ray E Grace

Oct 7, 2017

Ray E. Grace, 78 years, Council Bluffs, died October 7, 2017. Survived by wife, Lorraine; three children, Ray E. Grace, Jr., Tanya R. Pospishil and Tracy L. Grace; 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. In keeping with Ray’s wishes, no services will be held.

Martin Harold Stifle

Martin Harold Stifle

Oct 6, 2017

Martin H. Stifle, age 87, passed away October 6, 2017. He was born near Carson, Iowa on August 9, 1930 to the late Harry Ray and Bertha Stifle. Martin proudly served his country in the United States Army and retired from Griffin Pipe. He also drove a school bus for Lewis Central for many years. In addition to his parents...

Merrell I. Croson

Merrell I. Croson

Oct 6, 2017

Merrell I. Croson, age 90, passed away October 6, 2017, in Sun City West, Arizona. He was born in Council Bluffs, on September 4, 1927, to the late Ivan and Mary (Keaton) Croson. Merrell retired from the Council Bluffs Water Works. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Tom Croson; brother, Marvin Croson; sister,...

Allen Kent Golden

Allen Kent Golden

Oct 6, 2017

Allen Kent Golden passed away October 6, 2017, at Nebraska Medical Center after a 6 day battle. He was 82 years old. For the past two years Allen was a resident at Bethany Lutheran Home. Allen was born in Arnold Park, Iowa, His parents were Woody and Bernaline Golden. He was the second born of five other siblings. He graduated...

Susan K. Robinson

Susan K. Robinson

Oct 6, 2017

Susan K. Robinson, age 64, passed away October 6, 2017. Preceded in death by her father, Richard Betts. Susan is survived by her children, Richard Robinson and Elizabeth Schultz (Jason); mother, Arlene Betts; sister, Barbara Ellis; grandchildren, Christian, Luke and Keevan. Memorial visitation is 5:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. on Monday at the Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home. The family will direct memorials.

Dorothy  L.  Spring

Dorothy L. Spring

Oct 6, 2017

Dorothy L. Spring, age 100, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on October 6, 2017. She was born in Council Bluffs on September 28, 1917 to the late Dewey and Murrel (Bascom) Smith. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Spring; brothers Cliff and Dewey Smith; sister, Geneva Gorham. Dorothy...

Roberta Rose Parham

Roberta Rose Parham

Oct 5, 2017

Roberta R. Parham, age 89, passed away October 5, 2017. She was born in Council Bluffs on July 10, 1928 to the late Fred and Thelma (Husband) Boysen Sr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clinton Wayne Parham Sr.; son, Clinton Wayne Parham Jr.; brothers, Fred Jr. and Graham Boysen; and grandson, Brian...

Robert Eugene Davis

Robert Eugene Davis

Oct 4, 2017

Robert E. Davis, age 80, passed away at his home on October 4, 2017. He was born in Council Bluffs on July 8, 1937 to the late Teddie and Margaret (Hemmingsen) Davis. Bob proudly served his country in the United States Navy and was an upholsterer. Bob is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sally Davis; daughter and son-in-law,...

Terry  Jo Ryan

Terry Jo Ryan

Oct 3, 2017

Terry Jo (Parys) Ryan, age 62, passed away at her home on October 3, 2017. She was born on August 5, 1955 to the late Walter and Dorothy (Kildow) Parys. Terry graduated from Central High School with the class of 1973 and worked at Colombo Candy. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Joe...

Jeffrey R. Hedrick

Jeffrey R. Hedrick

Oct 1, 2017

Jeffrey R. Hedrick, age 51, passed away October 1, 2017. He was born in Minden, Iowa on September 1, 1966. Jeffrey graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and was currently working at RF Anderson Construction. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and 2 infant siblings. Jeffrey is survived by his parents, Richard and Donna Hedrick; siblings, Terry Hedrick,...

Robert "Bob" Wulf

Robert "Bob" Wulf

Sep 30, 2017

Robert “Bob” E. Wulf, age 69, of Council Bluffs passed away September 30, 2017. He was born on July 31, 1948 to the late Ernest and Martha Wulf. When Bob was born, his dad was so proud to have a boy that he told everyone in the neighborhood. Bob was baptized and confirmed at Faith Lutheran in Andover, Iowa. He...

Dale  L. Mast

Dale L. Mast

Sep 29, 2017

Dale L. Mast, age 87, passed away September 29, 2017. He was born in rural Grundy County on March 11, 1930 to the late John and Mary (Allgood) Mast. Dale grew up on the family farm. He retired from the company he started called Master’s Home Improvement. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his siblings,...

Ruby L Norville

Ruby L Norville

Sep 29, 2017

Rubina “Ruby” Laurence Norville (nee Murray), 85, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Sept 29, 2017. Ruby was born on Feb 29, 1932 in Chicago IL, to Scottish parents Andrew & Louisa Murray, and raised on Chicago’s south side. Ruby graduated from Lindblom High School in Chicago in 1949. For 50 years Ruby lived in St....

Gloria Jean Jackson

Gloria Jean Jackson

Sep 28, 2017

Gloria J. Jackson, 61 years, died September 28, 2017. Survived by children, David Knight, Lovonda Knight, Kenyatta (Eric) Jefferson, Tamu Harris (Antonio Venable) and Chance Harris; mother, Alma Knight; 7 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren. Visitation with family Thursday 6 to 8PM at Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home. Funeral service Friday 1PM also at Hoy Kilnoski. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Carol Lee Niemann

Carol Lee Niemann

Sep 22, 2017

Carol Lee Niemann, age 73, of Carter Lake passed away Sept. 22, 2017 in Omaha. She was born on June 1, 1944 in Omaha to the late Albert and Lorrine (Spiker) Burnside. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Mike and Jim Burnside. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Bob Niemann;...

David M. Massie

David M. Massie

Sep 21, 2017

David M. Massie, age 59, passed away September 21, 2017 in Atlantic, Iowa. He was born November 27, 1957 in Gary, IN to the late Dale Sr. and Patricia (Hultquist) Massie. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Roger Massie. He is survived by three brothers, Dale Jr. (Sharon), Mike (Stephanie), and Robert; two...

John M. "Mike" Drake

John M. "Mike" Drake

Sep 19, 2017

John M. “Mike” Drake, age 66, of Council Bluffs passed away September 19, 2017 after a brief illness. He was born in Council Bluffs on November 4, 1950 to John C. and Lou Ann (Toelle) Drake. Mike graduated from Missouri Valley High School with the class of 1970 and worked at Wynne Transport. He was preceded in death by his...

Richard  L. Meier

Richard L. Meier

Sep 18, 2017

Richard L. Meier, age 72, passed away September 18, 2017. He was born in Persia, IA on April 10, 1945 to the late Fred and Edna (Dobernecker) Meier. Richard was a career truck driver. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his grandson, Tanner Porter; siblings, Lotus Martin, Fred Meier, Ron Meier and Lavonne Springman. Richard...