Obituaries

Debbie Stuhr

Debbie Stuhr

Jan 13, 2022

Debbie Stuhr, age 57, passed away January 13, 2022. She was born August 12, 1964, to the late Bob and Monte (Williams) Smith. Deb graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1982 and retired from Black Hills Energy after more than 30 years of service. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Elmer Branson

Elmer Branson

Jan 12, 2022

Elmer Branson, age 86, passed away January 12, 2022. He was born July 8, 1935 to Ray and Ella (Morton) Branson in Skidmore, MO. He was raised by his Grandparents Myrtle and Charles Morton. He was with them until he graduated from High School. Elmer then came to Omaha and got a job at Safeway Bakery. He met his wife...

Harold  Jager Jr.

Harold Jager Jr.

Jan 11, 2022

Harold Jager Jr., age 73, passed away at Select Specialty Hospital-Omaha January 11, 2022. He was born October 31, 1948 to Harold Sr. and Della (Lovelady) Jager in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Harold enjoyed birds of all kinds, playing guitar, fishing, raising livestock for the table and shooting. His pride and joy was his family. In addition to his parents, he...

Theresa "Teddy" Minshall

Theresa "Teddy" Minshall

Jan 10, 2022

Theresa "Teddy" Minshall, age 71, passed away at Bergan Mercy on January 10, 2022. 

She was born October 3, 1950 to John and Paula (Nuno) Perez in Scottsbluff, NE. In Teddy's later years, she worked at Panara Bread and once retired, she enjoyed spending time with her granddaughter, family and friends.

In addition to her parents, John and Paula Perez, she was...

Duane Poor

Duane Poor

Jan 10, 2022

Duane Poor, age 84, passed away peacefully at home on January 10, 2022. He was born April 21, 1937 to Jesse and Gladys (Fox) Poor in Wadena, IA. Duane enjoyed family, work, camping, traveling. His pride and joy were his dogs Angel and Cora. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Doris Vargarson, Dorothy Wiemerslage,...

Peggy Long

Peggy Long

Jan 10, 2022

Peggy Long, 69, passed away on January 10th, 2022 in Tabor Iowa. She was an identical twin to Patricia (Brabec) and they were born on February 16th, 1952 to William (Bill) and Dee (Dooley) Wood. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson high school in 1970, the same year her first daughter was born. She was an amazing woman and will be...

John Dean  Husmann

John Dean Husmann

Jan 9, 2022

John Dean Husmann, age 89, passed away at CHI Health Mercy Hospital January 9, 2022. He was born March 27, 1932 to Wilkie and Bertha (Yossi) Husmann in Coggon, Iowa. John was very active at the Emanual Lutheran Church and Chanticleer Theatre. John enjoyed gardening, poetry, singing, acting and being Santa for the holidays. He was very outgoing, loved by...

Rodney Reimer

Rodney Reimer

Jan 7, 2022

Rodney Reimer, age 78, passed away peacefully at Midlands Living Center January 7, 2022. He was born May 1, 1943, to the late Rudolph and Elsie (Stover) Reimer in Germantown, IA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son, Rusty Reimer; brother, Randall Reimer; sister, Anne Rosenberger. Rodney is survived by his wife of...

Richard "Rick"  D.  Bryant

Richard "Rick" D. Bryant

Jan 7, 2022

Richard (Rick) Donald Bryant February 20, 1956 – January 7, 2022 Richard (Rick) D. Bryant born February 20th, 1956 in Carroll, Iowa to Richard C. and Donna M. (Brown) Bryant passed away on January 7th, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. He is gone much too soon but will never be forgotten and missed by family and all who knew him eternally....

Dennis Jarrett

Dennis Jarrett

Jan 6, 2022

Dennis Jarrett, age 73, passed away January 6, 2022. He was born May 27, 1948, to the late Roy and Velma (Pehrson) Jarrett in Memphis, TN. Dennis retired from the United States Air Force. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Tom Jarrett. Dennis is survived by his wife, Lisa Jarrett; children, Leigh Anne...

Michael  A.  Boren

Michael A. Boren

Jan 5, 2022

Michael A. Boren, age 76, passed away January 5, 2022. He was born March 15, 1945 to Albert "Buck" and Thelma (Bowser) Boren in Yukon, FL. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Sandy; and brother, Dan. Michael is survived by his wife, Deborah Boren; children, Brad Vermaas, Troy Hatcher (Laura); brothers, Tom (Debbie)...

Holliday "Holly"  Willey

Holliday "Holly" Willey

Jan 4, 2022

Holliday “Holly” Willey, age 65, passed away at home on January 4, 2022. She was born to Thelma Christensen and Clifford Morrow on September 29, 1956. She enjoyed good food and spending time with family over the holidays. Preceded in death by parents and sister, Coven Christensen. Holly is survived by her partner, Edward Swender; Children: Barry (Tiffany) Settle and...

William "Bill"  Martin  Edwards

William "Bill" Martin Edwards

Jan 3, 2022

William Martin Edwards, age 75, passed away at CHI Health Mercy Hospital January 3, 2022. He was born October 10, 1946 to Richard W. and Olive Verdee (Kuntzweiler) Edwards in Britton, South Dakota. He graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1964. He attended Iowa Western Community College with an associate degree in Computer Programing. Later he attended Buena Vista...

Adam W. Williamson

Adam W. Williamson

Jan 1, 2022

Adam Williamson, age 48, passed away on January 1, 2022. He was born October 14, 1973 to Gary and Eldora (Koenig) Williamson in Lisbon, North Dakota. Adam graduated from Fort Calhoun High School in 1993. After high school Adam attended Southeast Community College and Bellevue University. Adam enjoyed movie nights with the kids, fishing and mushroom hunting, camping, hunting, art,...

Gregg  Thomas  Porter

Gregg Thomas Porter

Dec 31, 2021

Gregg Thomas Porter, 73, of Malvern, Iowa Gregg Thomas Porter was born on August 24, 1948 to Ernest and Gretchen Porter in Des Moines, Iowa. He grew up, attended school and graduated with a high school diploma in Des Moines. After high school he worked as a lab assistant in the human biology lab of the university in Des Moines...

Harold Compton

Harold Compton

Dec 30, 2021

Harold Compton, age 81, passed away December 30, 2021. He was born January 2, 1940 to Claude and Aline Compton in Trousdale, OK. Harold proudly served in the US Army. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by spouse, Jacquelyn Compton; brothers, Doyle and Darrell; sisters, Wanda and Minnie and grandson, Ryan Griffith and Jeremiah Johnson. Harold...

Shirley Ann (Riddle) Browning

Shirley Ann (Riddle) Browning

Dec 30, 2021

Shirley Ann (Riddle) Browning, age 87, passed away on December 30, 2021. She was born July 16, 1934 to William and Nellie (McClelland) Riddle in Council Bluffs, IA. Shirley loved to make sure everyone was fed, spending time with her family, canning food, cooking and gardening. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Lloyd (Marguerite)...

Linda S. (Fenton) Snipes

Linda S. (Fenton) Snipes

Dec 28, 2021

Linda (Fenton) Snipes, age 72, passed away peacefully at Risen Son Christian Village December 28, 2021. She was born May 7, 1949 to Virgil and Berdine Fenton in Council Bluffs,Iowa. Linda was a school teacher for 17 years at Full Gospel Christian Academy. Linda loved to sing and was in the Choir at Full Gospel Assembly. She enjoyed spending time...

Mona Faye Foote

Mona Faye Foote

Dec 28, 2021

Mona F. Foote, age 84, passed away December 28, 2021. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on August 28, 1937, to the late Sam and Cecil (Doty) Foote. Mona retired from Campbell Soup. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Fred "Bud". Darrell, Paul, Roy, Eva, Norma, Arlene and Violet. Mona is survived...

Brandon S. Bryen

Brandon S. Bryen

Dec 26, 2021

Brandon Scott Bryen, age 36, passed away at Mercy Hospital December 26, 2021. He was born July 10, 1985 to Merle and Karen (Blackman) Bryen in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Brandon enjoyed fishing, hunting, haunted houses, camping and spending time with his kids. He was preceded in death by father, Merle Bryen. Brandon is survived by children, Damion "DJ" Bryen, Ida...