Obituaries

Grant William Rasmussen

Grant William Rasmussen

Nov 27, 2019

Grant William Rasmussen Jr., age 66, passed away November 27, 2019. He was born on June 28,1953 to the late Grant and Lydia Rasmussen in Council Bluffs, Iowa. In addition to his parents, Grant was preceded in death by his grandson, Tyler Shears and brother, Richard Rasmussen. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Debra Rasmussen; children,...

Michael William Bent

Michael William Bent

Nov 22, 2019

Michael William Bent, age 17, passed away November 22, 2019. He was born December 5, 2001 to David and Autumn (Reuss) Bent in Grand Island, Nebraska. Michael was preceded in death by his grandparents, Patricia Reuss, Jean Bent and David Bent, Sr.; great-grandpa, Richard McIntosh. He is survived by his parents, David and Autumn Bent; brother, Cody Bent; sister, Nevaeh...

Ollie Thomas

Ollie Thomas

Nov 22, 2019

Ollie Alphonso Thomas, age 84, went to be with the lord on November 22, 2019. He was born on January 8, 1935 to the late Willie and Essie (Slappy) Demons in Jacksonville, Florida. His best years were spent working at Lucent Technologies for 32 years and playing tennis. In addition to his parents, Ollie was preceded by 7 brothers, Benny,...

Floyd Thomas Quick

Floyd Thomas Quick

Nov 22, 2019

Floyd Thomas Quick, age 17, passed away November 22. 2019. He was born on August 22, 2002 to Tracy Quick and Jennifer Cotton in Omaha, NE. Floyd was preceded in death by his mother, Jennifer Cotton and grandpa, Clifford Quick. He is survived by his father, Tracy Quick; sisters, Charity Cassady and Shaylee Quick; brother, Benjamin Quick; grandparents, Mable Quick,...

Donald Leroy Sitzler

Donald Leroy Sitzler

Nov 21, 2019

Donald LeRoy Sitzler, age 83, passed away November 21, 2019. He was born on January 9, 1936 to the late Walter and Mildred (Ulrich) Sitzler in Omaha, Nebraska. In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by his grandson, Nathan Duncan and sister, Marlene Groves. He is survived by his wife, Ora Jean Sitzler; daughters, Deborah Shaw (Bruce);...

John Charles Stuhr

John Charles Stuhr

Nov 21, 2019

John Charles Stuhr, age 88, of Minden, Iowa passed away on November 21, 2019. He was born on September 4, 1931 to the late John and Opal (Voge) Stuhr in Minden. John attended country school at Valley View #8 and graduated from Minden High School in 1949. He farmed with his father until he joined the service in 1952. John...

Jimmy Allen Cavanaugh

Jimmy Allen Cavanaugh

Nov 20, 2019

Jimmy A. Cavanaugh, 83, of Council Bluffs, passed away on November 20, 2019. Jim was born on February 22, 1936 in Atlantic, Iowa to the late George and Mabelle (Andersen) Cavanaugh. He graduated from Atlantic High School in 1954. Jim married the love of his life, Josephine “Jo” Jagger on September 13, 1956. To this union, they were blessed with...

Joan  L.  Hester

Joan L. Hester

Nov 19, 2019

Joan Lee Hester (86) of Honey Creek, Iowa passed away on November 19, 2019, surrounded by her loving family while listening to the beautiful tenor voice of her deceased husband, Jack. On November 20, 1932, Joan was born in Shelby, Iowa, to Helen and Walt Goshorn. She graduated from Persia High School. She married her high school sweetheart, Jack Hester...

Lyle  Dean Armstrong

Lyle Dean Armstrong

Nov 19, 2019

Lyle Dean Armstrong, age 86, passed away on November 19, 2019. He was born on August 26, 1933 to the late Howard and Alice Armstrong in Woodbine, Iowa. In addition to his parents, Lyle was preceded in death by his son Gary Armstrong; daughter-in-law, Kim Armstrong; sister, Maxine and brothers, Jerry and Louis. Lyle is survived by his wife, Beverly...

Barbara Jean Stansberry

Barbara Jean Stansberry

Nov 18, 2019

Barbara Jean Stansberry, age 88, passed away November 18, 2019. She was born on August 1, 1931 to the late Walter and Eva (Foster) Pieper in Harlan, Iowa. In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Freddie Stansberry; daughter, Stacy Bagley; grandsons, Shawn and Michael Kain; twin sister, Pat Browning; brother, Art Pieper; sister, Betty...

Reginald J. Broussard

Reginald J. Broussard

Nov 17, 2019

Reginald J. Broussard Jr., age 24, passed away November 17, 2019. He was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on May 26, 1995. Reggie graduated from Abraham Lincoln School with the class of 2013 and was currently working at Driver Plumbing. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Dale Medley; grandmother, Connie Sapienza. Reggie is survived by his fiancee, Addy Driver;...

Bonnie J. Wedel

Bonnie J. Wedel

Nov 16, 2019

Bonnie Jo Wedel, age 82, passed away November 16, 2019 in Omaha, Nebraska. She was born in Harlan, Iowa on May 12, 1937 to the late Ambrose and Myrtle (Tradel) O'Neill. In addition to her parents, Bonnie was preceded in death by her brothers, Buster, Bob, and Jim O'Neill; and sister, Betty Landers. She is survived by her husband, Allan...

Kathy Ellen  Booth

Kathy Ellen Booth

Nov 14, 2019

Kathy Ellen Booth, age 72, passed away on November 14, 2019. She was born on March 12, 1947 to the late Robert and Berneice (Jones) Gallaher in Council Bluffs, Iowa. In addition to her parents, Kathy was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Booth; son-in-law, Michael Koesters; half-sister, Sally Johnson. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Koesters; grandchildren,...

Ernest A. Schewe

Ernest A. Schewe

Nov 13, 2019

Ernest A. Schewe, age 89, passed away November 13, 2019. He was born in December 24, 1929 to the late Frank and Myrtle (Jacobsen) Schewe. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Herbert Schewe; son-in-law, Mike Rine. Ernest is survived by his wife, Jackie Schewe; children, Barbara Rine, Bill Schewe (Jami) and Sherri McMurphy...

Kristina Ann Schmidbauer

Kristina Ann Schmidbauer

Nov 12, 2019

Kristina Ann Schmidbauer, age 26, passed away November 12, 2019. She was born on March 9, 1993 to Steven Betts and Dianna Schmidbauer in Omaha, Nebraska. Kristina was preceded in death by her grandparents, Ralph and Marilyn Schmidbauer; uncles, Steve Schmidbauer and Russ Schmidbauer. She is survived by her parents, Steve Betts and Dianna Schmidbauer; sister, Felicia Meyers-Raymond; aunt, Cindy...

Alida J. Hartog

Alida J. Hartog

Nov 12, 2019

Alida J. Hartog, age 97, passed away November 12, 2019. She was born September 30, 1922 to the late Marius and Jenneken (Nyhof) Lina. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Hartog; son, Maurits Hartog; daughter, Marjorie Hartog; brothers, Gerard Lina and Marius “Max” Lina. Alida is survived by her children, Martin Hartog,...

Harold W. Larsen

Harold W. Larsen

Nov 12, 2019

Harold W. Larsen, age 57, of Underwood, Iowa, passed away November 12, 2019 due to complications from Acute Myeloid Leukemia. He was born October 26, 1962 to the late John “Jack” Larsen and Joan (McGehee) Larsen. Harold graduated from Underwood High School with the class of 1981 and was currently the transportation director for the Underwood School system. In addition...

Herbert Jerome Liston

Herbert Jerome Liston

Nov 11, 2019

Herbert J. “Jerry” Liston, age 91, passed away November 11, 2019. He was born in Rockford, IL on December 23, 1927 to the late Herbert and Josephine Liston. Jerry retired from the Burlington Northern Railroad. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his twin brother, Gary Liston; sister, Dorothy Black. Jerry is survived by his wife...

Samuel  L. Hurd

Samuel L. Hurd

Nov 11, 2019

Samuel L. Hurd, age 85, passed away on November 11, 2019. He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on February 7, 1934 to the late Samuel and Ruth (Wills) Hurd. Sam proudly served his country in both the United States Army and Navy. He retired from Robert’s Dairy. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his...

Sandra Ann Rocha

Sandra Ann Rocha

Nov 9, 2019

Sandra A. Rocha, age 75, passed November 9, 2019. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on August 29, 1944 to the late James and Georgetta (Lane) Wallace. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sisters, Patricia Sutton, Mary Jean Rocha and Georgetta Kay Callaghan. Sandra is survived by her husband, Miguel Rocha; daughters, Angie...