Obituaries

Alan Mark Hollenbeck

Alan Mark Hollenbeck

Aug 19, 2020

Alan M. Hollenbeck, age 64, passed away at CHI Mercy Hospital on August 19, 2020. He was born on December 29, 1955 to the late Cecil and Gladys (Pelkey) Hollenbeck in Omaha, Nebraska. Alan served his county to maintain his freedom from 1972 – 1974 in the United States Army. He loved his wife and family. Alan was a kind,...

Sandra Sue Doiel

Sandra Sue Doiel

Aug 19, 2020

Sandra S. Doiel, age 76, died August 19, 2020. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on July 4, 1944, to the late Frederick and Margaret (Samson) Dunow. Sandra graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1962 and retired from the West Pottawattamie County Extension Office. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Dennis Michael Scheffler

Dennis Michael Scheffler

Aug 17, 2020

Dennis Michael Scheffler, age 62, passed away August 17, 2020. He was born on May 20, 1958 to the late Billy and Shirley (Jensen) Scheffler in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1976- 1978. After being honorably discharged, Dennis graduated from Creighton University. He spent decades in the Human Service Field and was proud...

Duanna Marcella King

Duanna Marcella King

Aug 17, 2020

Duanna M. King, age 73, died August 17, 2020. She was born in Patuxent River, Maryland, on February 8, 1947 to the late Duane and Doris (Eley) King. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Karen Cowger. Duanna is survived by her daughter, Robin Harris (Matt); grandson, Alexander King; siblings, Stephen King (Nancy), Mary...

Joann Blocker

Joann Blocker

Aug 16, 2020

JoAnn Blocker, age 80, passed away August 16, 2020. She was born on February 23, 1940 to the late Leo and Wilma (Hays) Fleming in Marion, Utah. As a young child the family moved to Council Bluffs, Iowa. She graduated in 1958 from AL High School. She retired from Kellogg’s in 2001 after 25 years of service. She was a...

Glenda Joyce Schultz

Glenda Joyce Schultz

Aug 16, 2020

Glenda Joyce Schultz, age 66, passed away August 16, 2020. She was born on December 07, 1953 to RJ and Earlene (Gibson) Ratliff in Thayer, Missouri. Glenda was preceded in death by her father, RJ. She is survived by her husband, Matt Schultz; mother, Earlene Ratliff; step-son’s, Jeremiah Schultz and Scott Schultz; siblings, Marilyn Ratliff, Phyllis Taulborg, Karen Bruce (Brian),...

Kenneth Eugene Turner

Kenneth Eugene Turner

Aug 15, 2020

Kenneth E. Turner, age 64, died August 15, 2020. He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on September 10, 1955 to the late Kenneth L. Turner and Dorothy P. (Duncan) Turner. Kenny graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1974 and retired from Griffin Pipe. Kenny is survived by his wife of 45 years, Wilma Turner; children,...

Roger Dean Robey, Jr.

Roger Dean Robey, Jr.

Aug 15, 2020

Roger Dean Robey, Jr., age 49, passed away on August 15, 2020. Roger was born in Council Bluffs, on October 13, 1970 to the late Roger D. Sr. and Nancy M. (Gates) Robey. Roger is survived by his two sons, Randy and Alec Robey; companion, Barb Kinzer; two sisters, Paula (Dan) Thomas and Lisa (John) Annin; nieces and nephews; and...

Vernelle J.  Bonar

Vernelle J. Bonar

Aug 14, 2020

Vernelle J. Bonar, age 89, longtime resident of Treynor, Iowa, passed away August 14, 2020, at Risen Son Christian Village. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on November 29, 1930, to the late Henry and Hannah (Klahn) Hekter. Vernelle graduated from Treynor High School and was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. She married William “Bill” Bonar on...

Shirley Anne Jastorff

Shirley Anne Jastorff

Aug 13, 2020

Shirley Anne Jastorff, age 87, passed away August 13, 2020 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was born in Highmore, South Dakota on September 14, 1932 to the late Charles and Mary Grover. In addition to her parents, Shirley is preceded in death by her husband, Ernest; and daughter-in-law, Nora. Shirley is survived by her sons, Rodney Jastorff, Craig Jastorff and...

Kyle Christopher Liddick

Kyle Christopher Liddick

Aug 13, 2020

Kyle Christopher Liddick, age 30, passed away August 13, 2020. Kyle was born in Council Bluffs, IA on November 24, 1989 to Louis and Pamela (Fowler) Liddick. Kyle graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 2009. Kyle was a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church. He attended Crossroads of Western Iowa and Vodec in Council Bluffs. The REM staff in...

Cheryl Miller

Cheryl Miller

Aug 12, 2020

Cheryl Kay Miller, age 79, passed away August 12, 2020. Cheryl was born April 4, 1941 to the late John and Margaret (Jacobs) Wright. She is preceded in death by her husband, Edward Miller; Brothers, Lonnie & Ivan, Sister Ardena. Cheryl is survived by her children, Teresa Clarke, Ivan(Joe) Miller & Wife Brenda; 2 granddaughters Bobbie Miller & Kayla Clarke,...

Donna Mae Laura Bailey

Donna Mae Laura Bailey

Aug 11, 2020

Donna Mae Laura Waldron Bailey, age 86, passed away on August 11, 2020 at Jennie Edmundson Hospital. Donna was born in Macedonia, IA on May 3, 1934 to Virgil and Velna (Kunze) Waldron. She married Arthur Bailey Jr. on November 12, 1955. They lived most of their life in Council Bluffs, Iowa where Art built the family home. The couple...

Nanette E. White

Nanette E. White

Aug 11, 2020

Nanette E. White, age 53, passed away August 11, 2020. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska, on March 26, 1967 to Leland and Sharon (Brott) Kelley. She is preceded in death by her brother, Leland Kelley Jr. Nanette is survived by her husband, Michael; her parents; daughters, Tilaina (Aaron) and Ashlee; sons, Justin (Akemi), Joseph (Nicole), Johnathan (Chelsea); 8 grandchildren;...

Harold Stephen  Lefeber

Harold Stephen Lefeber

Aug 10, 2020

Harold Stephen Lefeber, age 88, of Minden, IA, passed away August 10, 2020. He was born October 27, 1931 to the late Peter and Clara (Blum) Lefeber. Harold served in The Korean war in the Army for 3 years, in the Triple Nickel Squadron. Harold married Cleo Mae Leinen in 1953, the couple had 4 children. Harold was a lifelong...

Arleen  Diana Foote

Arleen Diana Foote

Aug 10, 2020

Arleen Diana Foote, age 55, passed away August 10,2020. She was born on October 28, 1964 to the late Dennis and Yolanda (Bustamante) Bussom in San Antonio, Texas. In addition to her parents, Arlene was preceded in death by her sister, Laura Huff. She is survived by her son, Paul Foote; granddaughter, Lanaya Foote; siblings, Dennis Bussom Jr., Yvonne Bussom;...

Helen D Smith

Helen D Smith

Aug 10, 2020

Helen D. Smith, age 89, passed away August 10, 2020. Helen was born September 30, 1930 to the late Asa and Lottie (Dingman) McIntosh. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; brothers, Robert and Glenn McIntosh; Sisters, Jane Hiles, and Patricia Rapier. Helen is survived by her daughter, Teri Wilson- Spencer (Greg); sons, Larry “Max” Smith (DeAnne), Charles...

James Duane Brown

James Duane Brown

Aug 10, 2020

James D. Brown, age 78, passed away August 10, 2020. James was born November 25, 1941 to the late Gilbert and Mildred (Robinson) Brown in Axtell, Kansas. He is preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Mary Clark and John Brown. James is survived by his wife, Glenda (Sharp) Brown; daughters, Cheryl Greening (Robert Wood), Lorrie (Allan) Downey, Christine (Scott)...

Chad Coleman Abel

Chad Coleman Abel

Aug 9, 2020

Chad Coleman Abel, age 51, passed away at his home on August 9, 2020. He was born on September 16, 1968 to Cloyce and Carol (Runner) Abel in Osceola, Iowa. Sgt. Abel served in the US Army until 1998 when he was discharged with honors. He was then blessed with his son, Alex and soon after with his beloved wife...

Darryl Dean Kalasek

Darryl Dean Kalasek

Aug 8, 2020

Darryl Dean Kalasek, age 79, passed away August 8, 2020. He was born on January 27, 1941 to the late Frank and Emogene (Palmer) Kalasek in Bellevue, NE. Darryl retired from Union Pacific Railroad as a Systems Analyst. In addition to his parents, Darryl was preceded in death by his wife, Eleanora. He is survived by his daughter, Debra Pierson...