Obituaries

Michael C. Walck

Michael C. Walck

Jul 6, 2021

Michael C. Walck, age 65, passed away peacefully at his home on July 6, 2021. He was born September 18, 1955 to Clair and Myrtle Walck in Sioux City, Iowa. Michael enjoyed going fishing, attending concerts and being with his family. He also loved to talk about politics, global issues and was always ready for a debate. Michael is survived...

Wilhelm E. Koenig

Wilhelm E. Koenig

Jul 6, 2021

Wilhelm E. Koenig age 89 of underwood, passed away on July 6, 2021 at his home. Bill was born in Bentley, Iowa on April 4, 1932 to Wilhelm and Mildred Timm Koenig. He grew up on the family farm and graduated with the Underwood class of 1950. He served in the United States Army and the Korean War from 1950...

Raymond Dean Wright Jr.

Raymond Dean Wright Jr.

Jul 5, 2021

Raymond Dean Wright, Jr., was born on December 18, 1942, in Guthrie Center. He was the son of Raymond D. and Phyllis E. (Whitman) Wright. He went to one-room country schools in his early years while helping on the farm. He participated in football, basketball, track, baseball, choir, drama and graduated in 1961 from Guthrie Center High School. Then he...

Richard Campbell

Richard Campbell

Jul 5, 2021

Richard Campbell, age 59, passed away July 5, 2021. He was born October 16, 1961 to the late Paul and Donna (Holley) Campbell in Council Bluffs, IA. Richard is survived by his siblings, Jackie Phillips (Mike), Randy Campbell (Gwen), Rodney Campbell, Jolene Hrabik (Ernie) and Jeremy Darnold (Nicole); close friend, Roger Williams; several nieces and nephews and a host of...

Paul  D. Goldapp

Paul D. Goldapp

Jul 5, 2021

Paul Goldapp, age 55, passed away unexpectedly on July 5, 2021. He was born March 22, 1966 to Robert and Ramona Goldapp in Council Bluffs, Iowa. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by grandparents. Paul is survived by children, Allison (Jonny) Stebbins and Hannah (Kale) Thomas; siblings, Martie (Carl) Holeting, John Goldapp and Jim (Robin) Goldapp;...

John Kannedy

John Kannedy

Jul 4, 2021

John Kannedy, age 75, passed away peacefully in Council Bluffs, IA, on July 4, 2021. He was born March 20, 1946 to Ira and Stella (Williamson) Kannedy in Council Bluffs, IA. He served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. John was a General Labor Foreman for Peter Kiewit. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Alvadean  L. Garcia

Alvadean L. Garcia

Jul 2, 2021

Alvadean L. Garcia, age 81, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on July 2, 2021. She was born November 15, 1939 to Alva and Marge Dye in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Alvadean enjoyed taking care of her children and reading the bible. Her pride and joy was her faith and family. She will be greatly missed by all....

Kathleen Marie Stephens

Kathleen Marie Stephens

Jul 2, 2021

Kathleen Marie Stephens was born on March 10, 1951, the firstborn child of Richard and Neva Anderson in Omaha, Nebraska. Kathy grew up as a hard worker on the family farm in Council Bluffs, Iowa, with her younger siblings Karen, Richard, Peggy, and Robert. She went to Abraham Lincoln High School, where she participated in 4H club. After high school,...

Mitchell A. Biggs

Mitchell A. Biggs

Jul 1, 2021

Mitchell Biggs, age 65, passed away peacefully at Caring Acres nursing home on July 1, 2021. He was born December 5, 1955 to Max and Lois (Beherens) Biggs in Kearney, NE. Mitchell enjoyed fishing, camping or anything outdoors. His pride and joy was his grandchildren and family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by grandparents; aunts;...

Byron "Butch" Meek

Byron "Butch" Meek

Jul 1, 2021

Byron "Butch" J. Meek, age 76, was surrounded by family when he passed away peacefully on July 1, 2021 at the home he built in 1975. He was born July 29, 1944 to Orville and Josephine (Snyder) Meek in Atlantic, IA. Byron enjoyed camping, fishing, dancing, karaoke, and spending time with family. His pride and joy was his wife Cleo...

Mary  A Dorner

Mary A Dorner

Jul 1, 2021

Mary A. Dorner, age 90, passed away peacefully at Jennie Edmundson Hospital July 1, 2021. She was born March 17, 1931 to August and Lorna (Mansperger) Dorner in Omaha, NE. Mary enjoyed spending time with her family, attending church and loved animals. Her pride and joy were her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Nathan D. Jones

Nathan D. Jones

Jun 30, 2021

Nathan Jones, age 20, passed away June 30, 2021. He is survived by his parents, Michelle and Richard Foote; siblings, Ricky Foote, Kyla Jones, Laura Jones and Sabrina Foote; grandparents, Doris and Dale Ferrel, Donna Foote; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and a nephew. Memorial visitation is at the Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home on Sunday July 11, 2021, from 2:00 p.m. to...

Arabella  Griffeth

Arabella Griffeth

Jun 30, 2021

Arabella Griffeth, passed away June 30, 2021. She was born April 26, 2021 to Brandon Griffeth and Rachael Meehan in Omaha, NE. Arabella was preceded in death by grandma, Angela Griffeth; great-grandma, Charlotte Meehan; great-uncle, Brian Meehan. Arabella is survived by parents, Brandon Griffeth and Rachael Meehan; siblings, Landyn and Dawsyn Griffeth; grandparents, Ernest Mount and Steven Meehan; great-grandma, Penny...

Wayne Kreft

Wayne Kreft

Jun 28, 2021

Wayne L. Kreft, age 85, passed away June 28, 2021. He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on June 19, 1936, to the late Ernest and Helen (Clausen) Kreft. Wayne graduated from Wiota High School and served his country in the United States Army. He was a longtime tool and die maker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Irene M Costello

Irene M Costello

Jun 27, 2021

Irene Costello, age 83, passed away peacefully in her home on June 27, 2021. She was born May 19, 1938 to James and Gladys Gray in Lander, Wyoming. Irene enjoyed oil painting, spending time with her grandkids and playing bunko with her friends and neighbors. Her pride and joy was her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Bonnie Bolte

Bonnie Bolte

Jun 27, 2021

Bonnie Bolte, age 98, passed away June 27, 2021. She was born on October 30, 1922 to Guy and Emma (Davis) Custer in their home near Silver City, IA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, C.F. "Kelly" Bolte and 2 infant grandchildren. Bonnie is survived by her children, Ann Vorthmann (Bill), Marshall (Linda)...

Randy J. Little

Randy J. Little

Jun 25, 2021

Randy J. Little, age 60, passed away at his home in Battle Creek, Iowa. Randy was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn Little and Shirley (Wheat) Shriver; brothers, Glendon Little, Christopher Shriver and Michael Shriver; stepfather, Bernard Shriver. Randy is survived by his daughter, Randee Marie Little; siblings, Shirrie Jones (Rick), Brenda Stout and Lorrie Reddish (John); 2 grandchildren;...

Mona F. Meier

Mona F. Meier

Jun 25, 2021

Mona Faye Meier, daughter of Burnett and Bernetta (Morrison) Sturm, was born August 6, 1949 at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She attended Thomas Jefferson High School where she graduated with the class of 1967. She furthered her education at Dana College in Blair, Nebraska where she obtained her education degree for teaching. She was baptized and a...

Jennifer M. Ault-Ross

Jennifer M. Ault-Ross

Jun 24, 2021

Jennifer Ault-Ross, age 41, passed away peacefully at CHI Health Bergan Mercy-Omaha on June 24, 2021. She was born March 15, 1980 to Lloyd and Diane (Wilson) Ault in Omaha, NE. She was preceded in death by her mother, Diane Ault. Jennifer is survived by her spouse, Jeff Ross; children, Jordain Ault, Haelay Ault, Alicin Ross, Ashlyne Ross, Payton Ross;...

Walter Wilson

Walter Wilson

Jun 23, 2021

Walter Wilson, age 83, passed away at his home on June 23, 2021. He was born April 4, 1938, to George and Flossie (Goodman) Wilson in Pacific Junction, IA. Walter graduated from Missouri Valley High School with the class of 1957. He retired from the Union Pacific Railroad and was a farmer. Walter is survived by his wife of 63...