Obituaries

Janice Bartels

Janice Bartels

Nov 8, 2020

Janice Bartels, age 85, passed away November 8, 2020. She was born February 24, 1935, to the late Harold & Lucille (Miller) Osler in Macedonia, IA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Otto Bartels; great grandson, Blake Rahe. Janice is survived by children, Sheila Kilby (Brian) and Sheryl Ellrott; grandchildren, Steven Snyder (Maryann),...

Joyce Elaine Roenfeld

Joyce Elaine Roenfeld

Nov 8, 2020

Joyce E. Roenfeld, age 65, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away November 8, 2020. She was born August 3, 1955, in Council Bluffs, to the late Ernest and Dorothy (Johnson) Johnson. She grew up, the youngest of four children on a farm in Honey Creek, IA which is were she attended elementary school and graduated from Missouri Valley High School...

Philip Spencer

Philip Spencer

Nov 6, 2020

Philip Spencer, age 92, passed away peacefully at Prairie Gate on November 6, 2020. He was born November 2, 1928, to Ray & Freda (Olsen) Spencer in Neola, IA. Philip was the owner/operator of Spencer Propane and was co-owner of Tours and Trips. He was a member of Underwood Lutheran Church and was a longtime farmer. In addition to his...

Kory Hall

Kory Hall

Nov 2, 2020

Kory Hall, age 53, passed away at his home on November 2, 2020. He was born December 29, 1966, to Michael & Evelyn (Hallberg) Hall in Omaha, NE. Kory graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1985. He was currently an executive chef at Iowa Western Community College. He was preceded in death by father, Michael Hall....

David Lyon

David Lyon

Nov 1, 2020

David Lyon, age 70, of Underwood, Iowa, passed away at Jennie Edmundson Hospital on November 1, 2020. He was born September 24, 1950, to David M. & Betty (Megonigle) Lyon in Elwood City, PA. Dave was the founder of Lyon Towing. He was preceded in death by father, David M. Lyon. David is survived by his wife, Bonnie Lyon; mother,...

Beth Ann Brown

Beth Ann Brown

Nov 1, 2020

Beth Ann Brown, age 65, passed away November 1, 2020. She was born October 2, 1955 to Donald & Jean (Lewis) Christensen Sr. in Council Bluffs, IA. She was preceded in death by father, Donald Christensen Sr.; mother, Jean Simons; granddaughter, Wynter Christensen. Beth Ann is survived by her son, Benjamin (Annette) Christensen; daughter, Brianne Lincoln; sisters, Barb (Michael) Nice,...

Shawn M Bryan-Mcdonald

Shawn M Bryan-Mcdonald

Nov 1, 2020

Shawn M. (Rauhaus) Bryan-McDonald, age 48, passed away at Methodist Hospital November 1, 2020. She was born in Council Bluffs, IA, on April 22, 1972. Shawn is survived by her parents; Richard and Betty Rauhaus. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 04, 2020. Funeral Service will be held...

Betty Jean Rocha

Betty Jean Rocha

Oct 31, 2020

Betty Rocha, age 71, passed away peacefully at Longview Home October 31, 2020. She was born August 22, 1949, to Gordon & Virginia (Chichester) Clevenger in Council Bluffs, IA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by spouse, Tito Rocha; brother, Bill Clevenger. Betty is survived by children, Wendell Vincent, Gary Vincent, Gordon Vincent (Colleen)Kris Vincent and...

Shirley M. Swanger

Shirley M. Swanger

Oct 31, 2020

Shirley M. Swanger, age 86, passed away October 31, 2020 in Carter Lake, IA. She was born on November 13, 1933 to Fred & Vera (English) Mills. Shirley attended Abraham Lincoln High School in Council Bluffs, IA. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Melvin “Bud” Swanger, brother, Roy K. Mills, her son, Randall Swanger, and her...

Donna M. Foote

Donna M. Foote

Oct 29, 2020

Donna M. Foote, age 81, passed away October 29, 2020. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on July 4, 1939, to the late John and Margaret (Jacoba) Wright. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roy L. Foote; brothers, Ivan and Lonnie Wright; sisters, Ardena Swanger and Cheryl Miller; granddaughter, Chantel Bates; an...

Steven Mcafee

Steven Mcafee

Oct 29, 2020

Steven McAfee, age 67, passed away on October 29, 2020. He was born January 9, 1953, to the late Dale & Carol (Skow) McAfee in Manhattan, KS. Steve is survived by his wife of 45 years, Patty McAfee; daughter and son-in-law, Amy Thiessen (Whitney); siblings, Philip McAfee (Tabita), Mark McAfee, Daniel McAfee (Tanessa), Samuel McAfee (Amesha), Linda Teixeira (Paulo), Irene...

Kevin Lee Lear

Kevin Lee Lear

Oct 27, 2020

Kevin L. Lear, age 48, passed away October 27, 2020. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska, on December 23, 1971 to the late Earl and Geraldine (Housley) Lear. Kevin graduated from Lewis Central High School and then attended mechanical trade school. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Roger Lear and sister, Cynthia Lear....

Philip F. Floerchinger

Philip F. Floerchinger

Oct 27, 2020

Philip F. Floerchinger, age 97, passed away October 27, 2020. He was born in Adair, Iowa, on December 16, 1922, to the late John and Catherine (Schickoufsky) Floerchinger. He graduated from Neola High School in 1941. He proudly served his country in the United States Army Air Force during World War II. He was appointed Rural Mail Carrier, Route 2,...

Wayne Thomas Fitzpatrick

Wayne Thomas Fitzpatrick

Oct 25, 2020

Wayne T. Fitzpatrick, age 71, of Carter Lake, Iowa, passed away October 25, 2020. He was born in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, on May 10, 1949, to the late Edward and Jean (Bower) Fitzpatrick. Wayne was an accountant for many years. Wayne is survived by his wife of 46 years, Nancy Fitzpatrick; daughters, Toni Reisis (Troy), Nikki Ingram, Beth Sondag (Mark),...

Everett E Gochenour

Everett E Gochenour

Oct 23, 2020

Everett E. Gochenour Jr, age 79, passed away October 23, 2020. He was born November 14, 1940 to the late Everett E. Sr. and Vonna (Kluckner) Gochenour. Everett retired from the Iowa D.O.T in 1955 after over 36 years of experience. He also served in the US Marine Corps. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Donald F. Connealy

Donald F. Connealy

Oct 22, 2020

Donald Connealy, age 58, passed away on October 22, 2020. He was born July 1, 1962, to Neil & Joan (Aronson) Connealy in Blair, NE. He was preceded in death by his father, Neil Connealy. Donald is survived by his wife, Tracy Connealy; mother, Joan Connealy; children, Kait (Adam) Shell and Nate (Rachel) Connealy; siblings, Dennis (Janis) Connealy, Ted (Sue)...

Ruth M. Cody

Ruth M. Cody

Oct 22, 2020

Ruth Cody, age 96, passed away peacefully at Bethany Lutheran Home October 22, 2020. She was born January 24, 1924 to the late Jens Andersen and Ellen (Loretzen) Andersen. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, W. Lyle Cody; son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Jaye Cody; infant children, Jimmy and Kathy; sisters, Elsie Lehmer...

Connie Lynne Shrimplin

Connie Lynne Shrimplin

Oct 21, 2020

Connie Lynne Shrimplin (Butts) of Council Bluffs, Iowa – was called home to be with our Lord Wednesday, October 21, 2020. Connie was born June 27, 1951 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to the late Paul Raymond (Jr) and Dorothy Mae Butts. Connie was raised, along with her 2 sisters and 3 brothers, to put family first. Connie took that value...

Larry Mcnabb

Larry Mcnabb

Oct 18, 2020

Larry McNabb, age 71, passed away peacefully at Atlantic Specialty Care on October 18, 2020. He was born November 5, 1948 to Virgil & Grace (Jensen) McNabb in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He is preceded in death by his parents. Larry is survived by his sister, Judy Cryer, of Treynor, Iowa; children, Christopher and Heather; niece, Natalie (Steve) Suden; nephews, Fred...

Virgil Schickner

Virgil Schickner

Oct 17, 2020

Virgil Schickner, age 86, passed away peacefully at his home on October 17, 2020. He was born June 28, 1934, to the late William & Margaret (Shotwell) Schickner in McClelland, IA. Virgil graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1955 and then proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He retired...