Obituaries

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...

Derald D. Blois

Derald D. Blois

Oct 16, 2020

Derald Duane Blois, age 92, died October 16, 2020. He was born Sept.4, 1928 at Amherst Nebraska to the late Howard and Hattie (Wilson) Blois. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Jennifer Battern; in-laws:, Chester Driver, Wilma & Roger Clark, Harold Wohlers, Glenn & Joyce Wohlers, Eva June Wood. His family moved to...

Arthur E. Kybat

Arthur E. Kybat

Oct 14, 2020

Arthur E. Kybat, age 73, died October 14, 2020. He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on April 13, 1947 to the late Arthur and Marie (Howe) Kibat. Arthur proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. Arthur is survived by his wife, Renee Kybat; children, Philly Wall (Brandon) and Kinkayde Kybat; sister, Helen Coats (Bill); 5 grandchildren;...

Ruth Robertson

Ruth Robertson

Oct 14, 2020

Ruth Robertson, age 95, died October 14, 2020. She was born August 3, 1925 to the late Clifford and Mildred (Slaughter) Kelly. In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Warren Robertson; and brother, Eugene Kelly. She is survived by her daughter, Phyllis (Barry) Fouts; grandchildren, Joshua (Amanda) Fouts, Lesha (Ryan) Crilly, Ramie (Brad) Louks;...

Loris M. Smith

Loris M. Smith

Oct 13, 2020

Loris M. Smith, age 83, died October 13, 2020. She was born in Carson, Iowa on August 3, 1937 to the late Harold and Eleanor (Beezley) Morris. Loris worked as a CNA at Mercy Hospital for over 33 years. She volunteered at the hospital following her retirement and was very active with the food pantry and Our Savior’s Lutheran Church...

Patricia Schroder

Patricia Schroder

Oct 12, 2020

Patricia Schroder, age 86, passed away peacefully at Longview Home October 12, 2020. She was born March 13, 1934, to James & Lena (Kreber) Barger in Bon Homme County, SD. She and her late husband owned and operated the Dew Drop Inn in Loveland, Iowa for 47 years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...