Obituaries

Kenneth J. Koehler

Kenneth J. Koehler

Sep 3, 2021

Kenneth John Koehler of Council Bluffs, formerly of Treynor, went to spend eternity with Jesus on September 3, 2021, following a stroke. He donated his body to the Nebraska Anatomical Board in Omaha, so it can be used at UNMC or Creighton University for teaching purposes. His Celebration of Life service will be October 1, 2021 at Zion Congregational Church...

Karole J.  West

Karole J. West

Sep 2, 2021

Karole J. West, age 68, passed away September 2, 2021. She was born May 27, 1953, to the late Donald and Beverly McClelland. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Nancy. Karole is survived by her children, Vaughn West, Betty Riddle, Bonnie Newton, Beverly Mace; brothers, Butch and Ron; sisters, Tracy, Tina, Connie and...

Bonnie Murray

Bonnie Murray

Sep 1, 2021

Bonnie Murray, age 82, passed away September 1, 2021. She was born October 13, 1938 to Leonard and Bessie (Bigley) Weber in Omaha, NE. Bonnie enjoyed watching game shows, playing on her tablet and her daily good morning posts on facebook. Her pride and joy was her grandchildren and great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Carolyn A. Wilson

Carolyn A. Wilson

Aug 31, 2021

Carolyn Ann Wilson, loving wife and dedicated criminal defense attorney, passed away on August 31, 2021 at age 46 with her husband at her side after a two-year struggle with metastatic breast cancer. She was born to Robert and Mary (Huschka) Biede in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Upon graduation from St. Albert Catholic in Council Bluffs in 1993, Cari attended Creighton...

Jesse Lee Jordan Jr.

Jesse Lee Jordan Jr.

Aug 31, 2021

Jesse Lee Jordan, Jr. at 82 years of age passed away peacefully at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, IA on August 31, 2021. He was born January 24, 1939 to Jesse Lee Jordan, Sr. and Muriel Cox Jordan in Spring Hill, KS. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings: Bill, Lola, Les and Elsie,...

Roy H. Rhatigan

Roy H. Rhatigan

Aug 31, 2021

Roy H. Rhatigan, age 77, passed away August 31, 2021. He was born December 17, 1943 to Howard and Elizabeth (McDonough) Rhatigan in Oakland, California. Roy grew up and graduated from Albia High School with the class of 1961. He entered the 5-year apprenticeship program to become a journeyman pressman in 1963 at the Ottumwa Iowa Courier. After receiving his...

Sara Marie Bass

Sara Marie Bass

Aug 31, 2021

** CHANGE OF SERVICE TIME** It will now be held Sunday, September 19th, 2021 Sara Marie Bass, age 41, (the first born) passed away August 31st, 2021. She was born August 8th ,1980 to parents Dianne and Steven Bass. Sara was preceded in death by her mother Dianne, grandparents Wesley and Betty Bass, and grandfather, James Herman. Sara is survived...

Alma V.  Nixon

Alma V. Nixon

Aug 30, 2021

Alma V. Nixon, age 79, passed away August 30, 2021. She was born on the Beson Family Farm in Jefferson County Nebraska on June 24, 1942, to the late John and Audrie (Gould) Andrews. Alma is survived by her husband of 58 years, Ronald Nixon; children, Laura Nelson (Michael) and Larry Nixon (Melanie); siblings, Norma Kimes, Opal Brandon (Galen), Karl...

Roger Jungferman

Roger Jungferman

Aug 29, 2021

Roger Jungferman, age 63, passed away August 29, 2021. He was born July 2, 1958 to the late Leo and Darlene (Smith) Jungferman in Council Bluffs, IA. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Jungferman; daughters, Keri (Tracy) Putnam, Nicole Jungferman (Jeremy Myre), Jessica (Carlos) Petry; brothers, Gary (Vicki) Jungferman, Bob Jungferman (Loretta Booher); and a host of other family...

Lorraine Marilyn Kolln

Lorraine Marilyn Kolln

Aug 27, 2021

Lorraine was born June 20, 1933 to John and Edith (Moll) Kolln on a farm near Westside, Iowa. She began country school at Paradise #5 northeast of Arion, Iowa. She later attended Arion Elementary in Arion, Iowa. She graduated from Dow City High School in 1952. As a child her fearless horsemanship skills earned her the nickname “Jockle Bean” from...

Jere Lee Griffis

Jere Lee Griffis

Aug 27, 2021

Jere Lee (Babe) Griffis of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away at her home on August 27, 2021. She was born in Council Bluffs on December 19, 1939 to the late Charles and Addie Wilson. She attended Thomas Jefferson High School and spent her early years as a candy striper at Mercy Hospital. She worked at Fairmont Foods, owned and managed...

Nicholas  Wayne Rutledge

Nicholas Wayne Rutledge

Aug 26, 2021

Nicholas Wayne Rutledge, age 20, passed away August 26, 2021. He was born January 31, 2001 to Sandra Myers and Matthew Rutledge in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Nicholas enjoyed Cyber Security and animals. His pride and joy was his pet snake Django. Nicholas is survived by mother, Sandra (Byron) Myers; father, Matthew (April) Rutledge; brothers, Anthony, Brandon, Jesse, Nathan and Matthew...

Josephine A. Corrin

Josephine A. Corrin

Aug 25, 2021

Josephine Corrin, age 96, passed away August 25, 2021. She was born April 19, 1925 to William and Lorretto (Cavanaugh) Denning in Omaha, Nebraska. She was raised in Shelby, Iowa and later moved to Neola with her husband Wallace. Josephine enjoyed sewing, playing cards with her lady club, flowers and attending all her grandchildren's events. Her pride and joy was...

Joyce  C. Cowan

Joyce C. Cowan

Aug 25, 2021

Joyce Cowan, age 50, passed away August 25, 2021. She was born December 25, 1970 to Charles and Marilyn (Black) Hexom in Hamburg, Iowa. Joyce enjoyed reading. Her pride and joy was her children and grandchildren. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by sister, Robin. Joyce is survived by husband of 32 years, Gary Cowan; children,...

Katheryn M. Thomas

Katheryn M. Thomas

Aug 24, 2021

Katheryn M. Thomas, 96, passed away August 24, 2021. She was born in Scranton, Iowa, on December 5, 1924, to the late Alva "Gus" and LoEtta (Stiles) Boulware. Katheryn retired from AT&T after 28 years and was a member of First Christian Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd; son, John Thomas;...

Elsie  Alley

Elsie Alley

Aug 23, 2021

Elsie Alley, age 72, passed away August 23, 2021. She was born October 25, 1948 to Rev Jesse Sr. and Muriel (Cox) Jordan in Clinton, MO. Elsie enjoyed Church, music, puzzles, camping and being with her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by siblings, Bill Jordan, Lola Richie and Les Jordan; grandson, Jeremiah Joseph Stephens....

Ronald "Ron" E. Rief

Ronald "Ron" E. Rief

Aug 22, 2021

Ronald E. "Ron" Rief, age 85, of rural Missouri Valley passed away in his home, surrounded by loving family, on August 22, 2021. Ron was born December 3, 1935 on a farm in Crescent, IA to the late Harold and Thelma (Bird) Rief. He worked hard on the farm in his youth and that carried over into his adult life....

Ralph D.  Carmona Sr.

Ralph D. Carmona Sr.

Aug 20, 2021

Ralph Carmona, age 64, passed away August 20, 2021. He was born April 17, 1957 to Henry and Mary (Grewell) Carmona in Saint Joseph, MO. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary; and brother, Greg. Ralph is survived by his wife, Karen; daughter, Patti Norman (Lanny); sons, David (Misty) Carmona, Ralph Jr (Lexi) Carmona; 7 grandchildren, Alyssa and...

Robert P. Everhart

Robert P. Everhart

Aug 20, 2021

Robert P. Everhart, age 85, passed away August 20, 2021. He was born June 16, 1936 to Phillip and Martha (Meyer) Everhart in Saint Edward, NE. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Martin Everhart. Robert is survived by wife, Sheila Everhart; daughter, Bobbie Lhea Everhart; brother, Don (June) Everhart; and a host of other...

Wendell S. Haack

Wendell S. Haack

Aug 20, 2021

Wendell S. Haack, age 80, passed away on August 20, 2021. He was born July 28, 1941, to the late Stanley and Doris (Kindhart) Haack in Council Bluffs, IA. Wendell graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1959. He was the president and owner of HELP, Inc. Wendell is survived by his wife of 34 years, Julie...