Obituaries

Jan 11, 2023

Daniel "Whitebox" Frank Hagen, age 56 passed away Wednesday January 11, 2023 at his home. Dan was born December 8, 1966 in Los Angeles CA to Frank Booth Hagen and Josephine Ann Hagen (Langdon).

Dan served in the US Army and was a member of the Legion Riders. He had a gift for talking and storytelling. He would talk to anyone...

Jan 11, 2023

Elsie Baker, age 97, passed away peacefully at Northcrest Living Center on January 11, 2023.

She was born May 28, 1925, to the late Nels and Kirsten “Katherine” Jensen in a house on a farm between Tennant and Harlan in rural Shelby County, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at the Lutheran Church in Avoca, Iowa. Her family only spoke Danish...

Jan 10, 2023

Wanita Patton, age 91, passed away peacefully at Midlands Living Center on January 10, 2023.

She was born May 14, 1931, to the late Harry and Elzina (Dow) Longman in Logan, IA.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Delmar Patton; siblings, Willis Longman, Beulah Roeser, Arlene Skinner, Frank Longman, and an infant sister.

Wanita is survived...

Jan 10, 2023

Vernon F. Wulff, age 92, passed away January 10, 2023.

He was born on March 17, 1930 in Woodbine, Iowa to the late Fred and Anna (Wessell) Wulff. Vernon served in the US Marines for 2 years. After his discharge, he worked in the trucking industry for over 30 years, retiring from Yellow Freight in 1992.

Vernon loved to bowl and was...

Jan 10, 2023

Kenneth Bowerbank, age 79, passed away January 10, 2023. He was born August 21, 1943 to Howard and Thelma (Barnes) Bowerbank in Adair County, IA. Kenneth married Sandy (Myers) on August 21, 1965, the couple had 2 daughters. Kenneth retired with Pottawattamie County after working for 20 years. He enjoyed antique Ford cars, spending time with his family and his...

Jan 8, 2023

Vickie Harm, age 70, passed away at Bethany Lutheran Home on January 8, 2023.

She was born March 2, 1952, to the late Loyd and Mildred (Mitchell) Daggett in Council Bluffs, IA. Vickie graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1970. She graduated from Wayne State College in 1974. She retired from Millard Public Schools after teaching first...

Jan 8, 2023

Marshall Brown (Downtown) was born to Carlos and Shellie Brown on August 11, 1962 in Lawton Oklahoma. He went home to glory on January 8, 2023.

Marshall graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1980. Though he received many full ride scholarships to go to college Marshall always knew he wanted to join the United States Air Force. In 1981 he...

Jan 8, 2023

Jan 7, 2023

Larry D. Belt Sr., age 76, passed away peacefully at his home January 7, 2023. He was born September 16, 1946, to the late William and Evelyn (Barker) Belt in Council Bluffs, IA.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Marie Belt, Angie Pruett, and Norma Robinson; brother, Jerry Belt; son-in-law, Ken Jurek.

Larry is survived...

Jan 6, 2023

Troy Barber, age 50, passed away January 6, 2023.

He was born November 14, 1972, to Ronald and Tina (Skalberg) Barber in Council Bluffs, IA. Troy graduated from Lewis Central High School with the class of 1991 and was a self-employed painter. He was a member of Saint John United Church of Christ.

Troy is survived by his wife, Kristina Barber; parents,...

Jan 5, 2023

June N. (VanScoy) Gellert, age 96, passed away January 5, 2023. She was born on June 9, 1926, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to the late Donald and Emma Austin.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, John VanScoy and Lawrence “Bud” Gellert; grandson, Eric Scott Jacobsen; siblings and in-laws, Donald and Murldean Austin, Gretchen and...

Jan 5, 2023

AB Barnett Age 65 of Council Bluffs, IA passed away January 5, 2023. He was born on February 12, 1957 in Gulfport, MS to Wavol and Idarean (Cleveland) Barnett. He enjoyed fishing, camping, going on adventures, working funerals and spending time with family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 7-brothers and 2-sisters.

AB is survived by his wife Debbie, children,...

Jan 2, 2023

Richard E. Rauhaus, age 78, passed away January 2, 2023.

He was born October 19, 1944, to the late Elias and Minnie (Hollins) Rauhaus in Omaha, NE. Richard proudly served his country in the United States Navy and retired from MidAmerican Energy.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Shawn Marie McDonald; sisters, Leona Smith-Harm, Irene...

Jan 1, 2023

Ronald C. “Butch” Ettleman Sr., age 80, passed away at his home on January 1, 2023.

He was born February 3, 1942, to the late William and Eileen (Tripp) Ettleman. Butch retired from Campbell Soup after 39 ½ years and was a member of Faith Lutheran Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by daughters, Kimberly and Tammy...

Dec 31, 2022

Clayton D. Oder, age 90, was born on August 21, 1932 to parents, Joseph and Esther (Moon) Oder. He died December 31, 2022 in Nixa, Missouri.

In addition to his parents, Clayton was preceded in death by five sisters and four brothers. His first wife, Gladys Arlene (Ragland) preceded him in 1989 and his second wife, June (Graham/Brown) in 2002. Also...

Dec 31, 2022

Darlene "Dolly" Icenogle passed away December 31, 2022 at 7:40PM at Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa at the age of 85.

Dolly was born in Galesburg, Illinois on October 26, 1937. She graduated from Alexis High School. Dolly married Dale "Pinky" Icenogle at the Alexis United Presbyterian Church on October 9, 1955. From their union, they had three daughters: Mary...

Dec 31, 2022

Douglas Leroy Gulden passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones in his home in Council Bluffs, Iowa on December 31, 2022, after a long and courageous battle with Multiple System Atrophy (MSA). He was 69.

Doug was born September 20, 1953, in Bertha, Minnesota to LeRoy Oscar and Idella Bernice (Moe) Gulden. Their family lived in Eagle Bend and Wegdahl,...

Dec 29, 2022

Nathan Blodgett, 37, passed away peacefully at the home of his parents on Thursday, December 29, 2022 after a 3 year battle with a complex auto immune disorder.

He was born in Dubuque , Iowa to Rev. Rick and Deb Blodgett on August 14, 1985. He moved with his family to Council Bluffs at the age of 2, attended council bluffs...

Dec 27, 2022

Norma Jean Kjeldgaard, age 94, passed away December 27, 2022.

She was born April 15, 1928, to the late Wayne and Nellie (Dilts) Jones in Modale, IA. Norma graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1946.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Junior Kjeldgaard; brothers, Daryl Jones and Duane Jones; half-brother, Jim...

Dec 27, 2022

Roxanne C. Williams, age 79, passed away December 27, 2022.

She was born December 21, 1943, to Roy and Ruth (Baer) Vaughn in Council Bluffs, IA.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Farrel Williams.

Roxanne is survived by daughters, Dawn Williams, Robin Ortner, Cindy Williams, Vicki Williams, Tracy Rachwalik, Nikki Keenan; and son, Troy Peterson; 13...