Obituaries

Thomas O'Hara

Dec 31, 2023

Thomas Hugh O'Hara age 67, passed on Dec 31, 2023 in Golden, Colorado.

He was born Nov 19, 1956 to Monte Edward and Sharon Lynne (Brownell) O'Hara in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Tom was preceded in death by his father Monte E. O'Hara.

Tom attended Franklin Elementary and Wilson Junior High. He graduated in 1975 from Thomas Jefferson...

Thomas Kay

Dec 29, 2023

Thomas Roy Kay, age 77, died on December 29, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Mamie; brothers Gary Lee and James Jay; sister, Janelle Kay.

Tom is survived by his wife of 25 years, Beverly Carlsen Isenhour; children, Angel Kay, Thomas (Jennifer) Kay, Robert (Angelica) Kay, and David (Anna) Kay; the children's mother, Judith Ondracek Christians; Beverly's...

Norma Morrison

Dec 29, 2023

Norma LaVonne Morrison was born on January 30, 1930, near Crescent, Iowa to Bert and Nora (Wright) Knapp. She was one of four children: Grace, Norma, Vera and Bert, Jr. Norma graduated from Missouri Valley High School and went on to receive her teaching degree. She taught at Hazel Dell No. 3 and was a substitute teacher. She finished her...

Renee Walston

Dec 28, 2023

Renee Walston, age 50, passed away December 28, 2023. She was born November 24, 1973 to Thomas and Janet (Huntsman) Walston.

She was preceded in death by son, Nicholas Shriver; her father, Thomas Walston.

Renee is survived by her mom, Janet Walston; and other mom, Kathy Molle; brother, Thomas (Shelley) Walston; nieces and nephews and a host of other family...

Kenneth Caulder

Dec 26, 2023

 

Kenny Caulder, age 61, passed away December 26, 2023. He was born December 14, 1962 in Lumberton, NC.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Laura Caulder; daughter, Lori Bolte; and brother, Bobby Sims;

Kenny is survived by children, Cristina (Rob) Mitchell, Scott (Rhonda) Thomas, Dawn (Chris) Martin, Crystal (Evan) Edison, Kevin West,...

Sulma Amarillas

Dec 22, 2023

Sulma Amarillas, age 48, passed away December 22, 2023. She was born October 2, 1975.

Sulma is survived by her husband, Jose E. Amarillas; daughters, Melissa I. Amarillas-Bonilla, Emily Amarillas, Stephanie Amarillas; and a host of other family and friends.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM - 8:00 AM at Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home starting on Thursday, December...

Mary Ann Wege

Dec 22, 2023

Mary Ann Wege, age 93, passed away peacefully at Risen Son Christian Village on December 22, 2023.

She was born August 31, 1930, to the late Jacob and Marie (Beitz) Schaffer in Norfolk, NE. Mary Ann was a member of Saint Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Bob and Mary Ann were married July 25, 1948 in Norfolk, NE and had celebrated...

Jerome Cook

Dec 21, 2023

Jerome P. Cook, age 69, passed away peacefully at Good Samaritan Society-Millard on December 21, 2023.

He was born September 17, 1954, to the late Daniel and Betty (Trent) Cook in Council Bluffs, IA. Jerome graduated from Tri-Center High School and proudly served his country in the United States Army.



In addition to his parents, he...

E. Edward "Ed" Petty

Dec 21, 2023

E. Edward "Ed" Petty, age 89, passed away at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital on December 21, 2023.

He was born November 2, 1934, to the late Earnest "Howard" and Izola (Lane) Petty in Woodland, IA. Ed retired from Kellogg's and attended El Bethel Assembly of God.

He was preceded in death by father, Earnest Petty; mother, Izola Lane.

Ed is...

Carol Simpson

Dec 20, 2023

Carol Simpson, age 81, passed away December 20, 2023. She was born May 23, 1942 to George and Virgina (Ellis) Knudsen in Council Bluffs, Iowa.



In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Simpson; brother, Gary Knudsen; granddaughter, Amber; infant great great granddaughter, Sophia.



Carol is survived by children, Janie...

Jeanette Volkens

Dec 19, 2023

 

Jeanette “Jean” Marlene (Skinner) Volkens, 87, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, died on December 19th, 2023, at Jennie Edmundson Hospital.

She was born in Carroll, Iowa on April 16th, 1936, to Earl and Lucille Skinner. She attended primary school in Auburn, Iowa before studying elementary education at Buena Vista College in Storm Lake, Iowa. She was a schoolteacher in Sac...

Steven Caruso

Dec 18, 2023

Steven Caruso, age 65, passed away December 18, 2023. He was born July 27, 1958 to the late Joseph and Charlene (Quigley) Caruso in Council Bluffs, IA.

Steven is survived by his sons, Steven (Christina) Caruso, David (Becca) Caruso, and Michael S. Caruso; grandchildren, Addison, Emerson, Sophia, Michael, and Sarah; wife, Susan; sisters, Linda (Larry) Shepherd, Colleen (Randy) Rolfe, of...

Joyce Beason

Dec 17, 2023

Joyce Beason, age 83, passed away December 17, 2023. She was born September 18, 1940 to the late Ivan and Marguerite (Leber) Beason in Kansas City, MO. Joyce enjoyed baking with her family, dancing, and most of all, spending time with her grandchildren. She would crochet baby blankets for all the grandchildren and her great grandchildren that many of the...

Paul Schomer

Dec 17, 2023

Paul Alvin Schomer, age 71, of Carter Lake, Iowa, formerly of Neola, Iowa, was welcomed into heaven on December 17, 2023.

He was born on November 12, 1952 to the late Alfonso and Edna (Mickels) Schomer. Paul graduated from Tri-Center High School in Neola, Iowa and attended Capitol Cosmetology School. He married the love of his life, the late Mary...

Carolyn Hemmingsen

Dec 16, 2023

Carolyn Sue Hemmingsen passed away December 16, 2023. She was born on July 1, 1937 in Sioux City, Iowa, to Clarence and Dorothy Kruse.

Sue is survived by her loving husband Roger, of 40 years; daughters Vicki (Kevin) Ehlers, Cari (Rob) Pfohl, Tami O'Konsky, Marti (Rocky) Richards, Amy Hemmingsen and son Brad Hemmingsen; siblings Marie Lindon and Virginia (Cookie) Johnson;...

Faith Helms

Dec 15, 2023

Faith Alice (Roloff) Helms, age 82, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away on December 15, 2023. She was born on January 18, 1941 to Henry and Ina (Fischer) Roloff in Metropolis, Illinois. She enjoyed traveling, camping, boating especially at Lake of the Ozarks and spending time with family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas on August 3, 2023...

Joseph Crane

Dec 14, 2023

Joseph William Crane, age 61, passed away December 14, 2023. He was born January 22, 1962 to William and Marilyn Crane in Denison, IA. Joe graduated from Oakland High School in 1980. He later went on to become a registered nurse where he performed his life's work in mental health and nurse management. During his thirty years of nursing, he...

Gloria Ann (Pitt) Martin

Dec 13, 2023

Gloria Ann (Pitt) Martin, age 86, of Glendale, Arizona passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023.

Gloria was born March 19, 1937, to Lawrence Rodney Pitt and Edith May Godden Pitt near Logan, Harrison County, Iowa.  She graduated from Logan Iowa High School in 1955.  She married Larry Eldo Martin on May 02, 1955.  She relocated with her husband after living for...

Vance Geick

Dec 13, 2023

Vance E Geick, age 65, passed away on December 13, 2023.

He was born February 4, 1958 to Melvin and JoDee (Westling) Geick in Hawarden, IA. Vance proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps and was a computer programmer.

Vance was preceded in death by his mother, JoDee Geick.

Vance is survived by his father, Melvin Geick;...

Timothy Junkman

Dec 11, 2023

Timothy Allen Junkman of Neola, Iowa passed away at Heritage of Fox Run Memory Services in Council Bluffs, Iowa on December 11th, 2023 at the age of 60 after a battle with Alzheimer's Disease. He was born in Joliet, Illinois to the late Eddie and Mavis Junkman. Tim, (or Timmy as he was known) attended Rockwell City Public School where...