Obituaries

Ronald  A. Olson

Ronald A. Olson

Jul 12, 2021

Ronald Arthur Olson, of Crescent IA, passed away after a short illness on July 12, 2021. Ron was born on August 10, 1939 in Council Bluffs IA to Ralph and Zeatta (Schneckloth) Olson. He graduated from Abraham Lincoln in 1957. Ron and Sandy lived in Crescent for more than 35 years. Ron was very active in the community and served...

Sally L. Bequette

Sally L. Bequette

Jul 12, 2021

Sally Louise Bequette, age 79, passed away July 12, 2021 in Bellevue, Nebraska. She was born in Malvern, Iowa on December 4, 1941 to the late Archie and Daisy Anderson. Sally was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Alice; brother, Robert; and great grandson, Joseph. She is survived by her children, , Junaita, Vicky, Penny, Adam, Tammy, Daniel, September,...

Mike O'Hara

Mike O'Hara

Jul 12, 2021

Mike O’Hara passed away at home July 12, surrounded by his loving family. Mike was born September 9, 1965 in Millington, Tennessee. His parents were Susan and Charles O’Hara. Mike lived each day with a positive attitude and deep love for family and friends, was thoughtful and committed to helping people. He enjoyed a nearly 40-year career in the banking...

Clayton E. Rhodes Jr.

Clayton E. Rhodes Jr.

Jul 10, 2021

Clayton E. Rhodes Jr., age 68, passed away at his home on July 10, 2021. He was born in Des Moines, Iowa, on February 23, 1953, to the late Clayton Sr. and Mary (Milford) Rhodes. Clayton is survived by Donna Rae Rhodes; children, Danny Rhodes, Clayton Rhodes III (Sandy Rich Bergantzel), Jamie Mutchler (Preston); siblings, Carol Dewaele (Ceil), Ella Rhodes,...

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)...