Obituaries

Laura E. Behrens

Laura E. Behrens

Nov 15, 2020

Laura E. Behrens, age 38, passed away November 15, 2020. She was born February 15, 1982 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Richard “Dick” and Jean Behrens, LaVerne Goss. Laura is survived by her husband, Andrew Winans; children, Jayden Behrens and Zoey Boham; parents, Richard and Cece Behrens; brother, Jeremy Behrens (Bonnie); grandmother, Peggy...

Dorethea Forristall

Dorethea Forristall

Nov 14, 2020

Dorethea Forristall, age 80, passed away November 14, 2020. She was born August 26, 1940 to Robert & Margarete (Kramer) Sigmund in Darmstadt, Germany. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Robert Sigmund; Reinhold Sigmund, Wilhelm Sigmund, Karlheinz Sigmund, Friedel Sigmund. Dorethea is survived by her children, Richard (Sandy) Forristall, Randal (Michelle) Forristall, Rhonda...

Gregory K Miller

Gregory K Miller

Nov 14, 2020

Gregory Miller, age 75, of Treynor, Iowa, passed away November 14, 2020 at home. Greg was born July 19, 1945, to Glen & Lois (Mass) Miller in Council Bluffs, IA. Greg graduated from Treynor High School with the class of 1963. He married Carol Schneider September 9th 1966. He served in the National Guard and was a lifelong farmer. Greg...

Donald L. "Spook" Schnackenberg

Donald L. "Spook" Schnackenberg

Nov 12, 2020

Donald L. “Spook” Schnackenberg, age 80, lost his battle with COVID on November 12, 2020. He was born to the late Herman and Verna (Rhoades) Schnackenberg in Boise, Idaho on June 10, 1940. Don proudly served his country in the United States Navy and retired a boilermaker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter,...

Charley Edward Gillett

Charley Edward Gillett

Nov 12, 2020

Charley E. Gillett, age 86, passed away November 12, 2020. He was born to the late Clayton and Colletta (Miller) Gillett in Nebraska City, Nebraska on March 7, 1934. Charley proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War and retired from Control Data. Charley is survived by his wife, Donna Gillett; siblings, Ron Gillett, Philip...

Emily Bergren

Emily Bergren

Nov 11, 2020

Emily Bergren, age 37, passed away November 11, 2020. She was born February 16, 1983, to Scott & Nora (Caughlan) Bergren in Council Bluffs, IA. Emily graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 2001. She then earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Iowa. Emily is survived by her parents, Scott and Nora Bergren. There will...

Miguel Larry Rocha

Miguel Larry Rocha

Nov 11, 2020

Miguel Rocha, age 79, passed away peacefully at Jennie Edmundson Hospital November 11, 2020. He was born July 27, 1941, to Liberty & Gladys (Umble) Rocha in Council Bluffs, IA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Rocha; brothers, Carlos Rocha, Marcy Rocha, Carmen Rocha and Tito Rocha. Miguel is survived by his...

Helen Hutchison

Helen Hutchison

Nov 11, 2020

Helen Hutchison, age 89, passed away November 11, 2020. She was born March 4, 1931, to Edward & Olga (Evans) Willey in Baltimore, Maryland. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters and a brother. Helen is survived by her children, Bradford Hutchison (Susan), Bryan Hutchison (Trish), Robin Lucey (Scott); grandchildren, Dana Mason, Derek Hutchison...

Donald E. Rutledge

Donald E. Rutledge

Nov 11, 2020

Donald E. Rutledge, age 88, passed away November 11, 2020. He was born in Henderson, Iowa, on November 26, 1931 to the late Ray and Frances (Selby) Rutledge. Donald proudly served his county in the United States Army during the Korean War. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Darwin Rutledge. Donald is survived...

Betty L. Raygor

Betty L. Raygor

Nov 9, 2020

Betty L. Raygor, age 91, passed away November 9, 2020. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on May 2, 1929, to the late Hugo and Ethel (McLaughlin) Steppuhn. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Raygor; son, Randall Raygor; siblings, Fern Baugh, Jack Steppuhn, Walter Steppuhn and William Steppuhn. Betty is survived...

Dennis Cutshall

Dennis Cutshall

Nov 9, 2020

Dennis Cutshall, age 69, of Honey Creek, passed away November 9, 2020. Dennis was born in Marshalltown, Iowa on Feb. 23, 1951 to the late Homer and Vera (Frahm) Cutshall. He graduated from Marshalltown High School then moved to Omaha to attend a trade school for auto mechanics. Once out of trade school he worked for Montgomery Wards for several...

Terry Webster Wright Jr.

Terry Webster Wright Jr.

Nov 9, 2020

Terry Webster Wright Jr., 59 of Loveland, Colorado passed away unexpectedly on November 9th, 2020 while doing what he loved, hunting with his nephew, Josh and friends. He is survived by his parents Terry and Donna (Gylling) Wright, Wife Karen Wright, Sons Kyle (Heather) Wright, Kory Wright, Daughters Elizabeth and Ashlyn Wright, grandchildren Peyton and Chevy Lewis & Marlon and...

Terry Strong

Terry Strong

Nov 9, 2020

Terry Strong, age 80, passed away November 9, 2020. He was born January 3, 1940 to Carlos & Marjorie (Hofmann) Strong in Creston, IA. He was raised on a farm northwest of Creston, Terry attended Nevinville and Richland Schools. He moved to Council Bluffs, IA in 1958 to attend Commercial Extension School of Commerce Business and worked as a stenographer...

Lorna Hagar

Lorna Hagar

Nov 9, 2020

Lorna Hagar, age 79, passed away at Methodist Hospital November 9, 2020. She was born July 27, 1941, to the late Henry & May (Hiebrook) Frerichs in Hawarden, IA. Lorna graduated from LeMars Central High School with the class of 1958. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Nancy Frerichs. Lorna is survived by...

Sandra Pitcher

Sandra Pitcher

Nov 8, 2020

Sandra Pitcher, age 75, passed away November 8th, 2020. She was born March 4, 1945 to Ivan & Hilda (Tieman) Ives in Council Bluffs, IA. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her brother, William Ives; sister, Diane Larsen; her husband Milo Pitcher; daughter-in-law, Jennifer Cassidy Pitcher. Sandra is survived by Shari (Donald Donaldson) Pitcher- daughter;...

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,...