Obituaries

Doris Jensen

Jan 23, 2024

Doris Ann Jensen, age 88, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2024 at Bethany Lutheran Nursing Home.

She was born to the late Clem and Sedona (Hoffmann) Honz on October 15, 1935 in Panama, Iowa. Doris worked at Bergan Mercy Hospital as a CNA for many years. She also volunteered at Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs.

In addition to her parents, she...

Betty Joslin

Jan 23, 2024

Betty Joslin, age 88, passed away January 23, 2024. She was born May 13, 1935 to John and Elizabeth Underwood on a farm near Neola, IA. Betty grew up in a home with no indoor toilet or running water, but Betty didn't feel deprived. She had her own horse, Queenie- she had many cherished memories of the horse Queenie. Betty...

Gloria Johnson

Jan 23, 2024

Gloria J. Johnson, age 90, passed away peacefully at her son's home on January 23, 2024.

She was born March 30, 1933, to the late Fred and Laveta (Snipes) Christensen Sr. in Council Bluffs, IA.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Verlyn Johnson Sr.; son, Verlyn Johnson Jr.; sister, Virginia Bergman; brothers, Fred Christensen Jr....

Karen Markussen

Jan 23, 2024

Karen E. Markussen, age 90, passed away peacefully at Rose Vista Nursing Home January 23, 2024.

She was born October 27, 1933, the late Richard and Elizabeth (Morris) Markussen. Karen attended Thomas Jefferson High School. She started her banking career with City National and retired from State Bank and Trust. She loved to craft, especially knitting and crocheting. Karen enjoyed her...

Lenna Fredericksen

Jan 22, 2024

Lenna Leora (Davis) Fredericksen, age 84 years, 2 months and 29 days, of Missouri Valley, passed away with family by her side.

Lenna was born on October 23, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois to Ernest and Wilda (Stogdill) Davis. Lenna was the oldest of seven children; She grew up in Chicago and Ellington, Missouri. Lenna married Curtis "Lee" Farmer in...

Brenda Dargin

Jan 21, 2024

Brenda Lynne Dargin was born January 12, 1962 in Denver, CO, the daughter of Fredrick Houston and Lois Mae (Thompson) Wilmon. The family lived in CA, CO and finally Tahlequah, Oklahoma area. She was raised with her two brothers, Mike and James and her two sisters, Shelly and Darla. Brenda loved her family, and her grandchildren could do no wrong...

Jeremy Stuhr

Jan 21, 2024

Jeremy M. Stuhr, age 36, passed away January 21, 2024.

He was born January 12, 1988 to Terry and Denise (Kloewer) Stuhr in Omaha, NE. Jeremy graduated from Lewis Central High School with the class of 2006.

Jeremy was preceded in death by his grandfather, Leonard Kloewer.



Jeremy is survived by his parents, Terry and...

Aaron Christiansen

Jan 21, 2024

Aaron Christiansen, age 52, passed away peacefully at Mercy Hospital after the affects of multiple strokes on January 21, 2024.

Aaron is survived by his parents Kathy (Meyers) (Mick) Ratigan, Larry Christiansen; siblings, and a host of other family and friends.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 31, 2024.

Jackie Jo Hargis

Jan 20, 2024

Jackie Jo Hargis, age 87, passed away on January 20, 2024 at Bethany Lutheran Nursing Home.

She was born September 17, 1936 to Dean P. and Alda Ruth (McKinley) Schuler on the farm near Griswold, IA.

Jackie was united in marriage to Robert S. Hargis on February 3, 1956 at Noble Center Church in Griswold, IA and to this union was born...

Shirley LeBaugh

Jan 18, 2024

Shirley LeBaugh, age 79, passed away peacefully at her home on January 18, 2024.

She was born December 2, 1944, to the late Robert and Dorothy (Doitch) Harris in Carroll, IA. Shirley graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and retired from Mutual of Omaha. She was a member of Timothy Lutheran Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Sherrie McCrary

Jan 18, 2024

Sherrie G. McCrary, age 80, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2024.

She was born April 28, 1943, to the late Russell and Ila (Greenwood) Smith in Council Bluffs, IA. Sherrie graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and retired from Northwestern Bell.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles McCrary; daughter, Debra Anderson; brother, Jack...

Barbara Bain

Jan 17, 2024

Barbara Bain, age 91, passed away January 17, 2024. She was born May 4, 1932 to Chris and Irene (Meggers) Larson. Barbara graduated from Logan High School and shortly after moved to Council Bluffs to raise her family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Dana Bain; and her brothers. 

Barbara is survived by her sons, Don...

Lwazi Mafilika

Jan 16, 2024

Lwazi Fundile Mafilika was born on May 27, 1977, in Cape Town, South Africa, and died on January 16, 2024, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He moved to Omaha, NE in 1987 and made it his home. He loved spending time with friends and family. He attempted to pass on his love of freestyling to his children. He enjoyed skateboarding and...

Sheryll Granger

Jan 16, 2024

Sheryll (Sherry) Faye Granger, age 76, passed away peacefully at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital on January 16, 2024, with her children at her side.

Born June 17, 1947, to Forrest and Roberta Granger, Sherry grew up on their family farm in rural Story County, Iowa. She always considered herself an "Ag Lady," thanks to her deep country roots. She loved the...

Bonnie Edie

Jan 14, 2024

Bonnie J. Edie, age 77, passed away peacefully at Bethany Lutheran Home on January 14, 2024.

She was born November 7, 1946, to the late Albert and Avis (Betts) Edie in Blair, NE. Bonnie retired from Bluffs Run Casino.



Bonnie is survived by her son, Joseph Edie; siblings, Terry Edie, Judy (Mike) McClain, Susan (Russell) Kramer, Marlene...

Linda Williams

Jan 13, 2024

Linda K. Williams, passed away January 13, 2024 surrounded by family. She was born on November 19, 1949. Linda graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and attended College of St. Mary. She retired after working 40 years for Black Hills Gas Company.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents, George Wood, Jr., and Kathleen (Mickey) Stanfield; and brother, George...

Ruth Dix

Jan 13, 2024

Ruth Dix, age 86, passed away on January 13, 2024.

She was born January 14, 1937, to the Donald and Ethel (Jackson) Vestal in Hastings, IA. Ruth graduated from Cromwell High School and had been a member of Saint Mark United Methodist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, G.E. "Charlie" Dix; brother,...

Ricky L. Saathoff

Jan 12, 2024

Ricky L. Saathoff, age 69, passed away January 12, 2024. He was born June 6, 1954 to Robert and Dixie (Knoth) Saathoff. He was one of 6 children and enjoyed spending time with his family and had numerous hobbies including lapidary, music and gardening. Prior to meeting his wife Karla, he served in the Navy.

In addition to his parents,...

Marcelyn Weaton

Jan 12, 2024

Marcie passed away Friday evening, January 12, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, at age 87. She was born in Jefferson, Iowa, to Robert G. and Mary I. (Canady) LeGore. She lived with her parents on the family farm near Churdan, Iowa, throughout her childhood. She graduated from Churdan High School in 1954, and married her high school sweetheart, Roger A. Hyndman,...

Darwin Brown

Jan 11, 2024

Darwin Brown, age 69, passed away January 11, 2024. He was born December 23, 1954 to Donald and Jelene (Steenhoek) Brown in Grinnell, Iowa. Darwin met Kathy (Lee) while working at Kmart, the couple had been married for 35 years. His true happiness was spending time with his children, but especially his grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded...