Obituaries

Darrell Klein

Jan 26, 2024

Darrell A. Klein, age 81, of Council Bluffs, passed away peacefully Friday, January 26th at the Hansen House Memory Care Residence in Council Bluffs.

Darrell was born at home to the late Joseph and Mary Ann (Schmitz) Klein on September 4, 1942, on the family farm near Defiance, Iowa. He graduated from Panama High School with the class of...

Robert Herman

Jan 26, 2024

Robert "Bob" Herman, age 60, passed away January 26, 2024. He was born October 12, 1963 to Charles and Helen (Pauley) Herman in Missouri Valley, Iowa. Born as the fifth child amongst nine brothers and sisters, Bob valued the bond of his large family. He shared many stories to all who knew him about his experiences and escapades growing up...

Chris Rochleau

Jan 26, 2024

Chris Eugene Rochleau, age 49, passed away peacefully at his home on January 26, 2024, after a long hard-fought battle with cancer. He was born on June 24, 1974, to Larry and Shirley (Becker) Rochleau in Humboldt, IA. Chris was the second of four children. He was raised in Algona, IA, and his family eventually moved out to the acreage...

David McCormick

Jan 24, 2024

David I. McCormick, age 40, passed away on January 24, 2024.

He was born March 5, 1983, to Jack and Debra (Boswell) McCormick in Council Bluffs, IA.

David was preceded in death by his father, Jack McCormick; son, Cameron McCormick; and father-in-law, Rick McCabe.

David is survived by his wife, Mallory McCormick; mother, Debra Brewer; children, Gage McCabe, Tyson McCormick, and Khloe McCormick;...

Reva Edie

Jan 24, 2024

Reva Edie, age 69, passed away January 24, 2024. She was born May 23, 1954 to Gene and Shirley (Polly) Burkhart in Ohio.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Liam Stokes.

Reva is survived by her husband, Burl; children, Tony Johnston, Amy (Terry) Miller; Richard (Megan) Stokes, Jeffrey (Michaela) Stokes; several...

Dustin Sinnott

Jan 23, 2024

Dustin Michael Sinnott, age 30, passed away January 23, 2024.

He was born June 2, 1993 to James and Melissa (Reilly) Sinnott Jr. in Omaha, NE.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents.

Dustin is survived by his father, James (Kristina Smith) Sinnott Jr.; mother, Melissa Sinnott; siblings, Brandon (Skye) Sinnott, Mariah Sinnott, and Devin Sinnott; nieces, Allainah, Aubree, Reilly, and Miya;...

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...