Obituaries

Vida M. Ward

Vida M. Ward

Sep 20, 2019

Vida M. Ward, age 84, passed away September 20, 2019. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on January 13, 1935 to the late Claude and Edna (Donahoo) Carman. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Ward; daughter, Marie Ward; grandson, Nathan Rasmussen; 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Vida is survived by her...

Adam  Yhwh

Adam Yhwh

Sep 20, 2019

Adam Yhwh Formerly known as Terry Fox, age 60, passed away September 20, 2019 surrounded by loved ones and friends. He was born in Batesville, Mississippi on September 24, 1959 to the late Roosevelt and Annie Lee Benson-Fox Hightower. Adam worked as an Account Executive at National Marketing Classified up until his health began to fail. He was a member...

Mary   M. “Betty”  Mauer

Mary M. “Betty” Mauer

Sep 19, 2019

Mary M. “Betty” Mauer, age 96, passed away September 19, 2019. She was born in Neola, Iowa on June 7, 1923 to the late George H. and Ruby E. (Wheeler) Armstrong. After high school, she worked for the government as an inspector during World War II. Betty and her husband operated their businesses together and she even drove one of...

Judith   S. “Judy”  Ravlin

Judith S. “Judy” Ravlin

Sep 18, 2019

Judith S. “Judy” Ravlin, age 75, passed away September 18, 2019. She was born in Ely, Minnesota on May 12, 1944 to the late Joseph and Angela (Jasper) Godec. Judy retired from Internal Medical Associates and was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Judy is survived by her husband of 54 years, Larry Ravlin; children, Renae Thompson (Wade), Phil...

Sondra J. Budd

Sondra J. Budd

Sep 18, 2019

Sondra J. Budd, age 80, passed away at her home on September 18, 2019. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on February 14, 1939 to the late Berdel and Velma (Burkhart) Taylor. Sondra worked for many years in nursing and home health care. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her daughter, Deb Drennen; siblings,...

Connor  P.  Corrin

Connor P. Corrin

Sep 18, 2019

Connor P. Corrin, age 22, of Neola, Iowa, passed away September 18, 2019 at Nebraska Medicine. He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on November 14, 1996. Connor graduated from Tri Center High School. He is survived by his parents, Craig and Jackie Corrin; brother and sister-in-law, Colton and Breanna Corrin; sister and brother-in-law, Ashley and Cameron Bedard; aunts, uncles,...

Jon A. Rice Ii

Jon A. Rice Ii

Sep 15, 2019

Jon A. Rice II, age 56, passed away September 15, 2019. He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on February 21, 1963 to Jon and Mildred (Wilson) Rice. Jon graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1981 and had worked at Bethany Lutheran Home. Jon is survived by his wife of 38 years, Julie Rice; children, Jill...

Judith E. Lascala

Judith E. Lascala

Sep 15, 2019

Judith “Judy” Ellen LaScala, age 69, of Treynor passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2019. She was born on June 8, 1950 to the late Jack and Jody Sandage. Judy graduated Bishop Heelan High School in Sioux City. She then completed cosmetology school and she went on to own her own beauty shop called the Clip and Curl. Judy is...

Gerald M. Stevens

Gerald M. Stevens

Sep 14, 2019

Stevens,Gerald Milton September 5, 1916 - September 14, 2019 Survived by daughter, Carol; son, Mark (Aleta); grandchildren, Alec and Alexa; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Proceeded in death by wife, Mabel; his parents, Amy and Clinton Stevens; and nine brothers and sisters: Lloyd, Don, Robert and Richard, Mildred, Doris, Bethel, Dorothy and Maxine. Gerald "Pat" Stevens was born...

Rebecca A. Mallory

Rebecca A. Mallory

Sep 10, 2019

Rebecca A. Mallory, age 59, passed away on September 10, 2019. She was born on April 28, 1960 to Dennis Rief and Margaret (Adams) Rief. She was preceded in death by her mother, Margaret Johnson; and daughter, Valerie Lozano. Rebecca is survived by her husband, Robert Mallory; daughter, Teresa Gregorio; son, Adam Hoke (Evan); father, Dennis Rief; seven grandchildren; siblings,...

Darrel L. Palser

Darrel L. Palser

Sep 10, 2019

Darrel L. Palser, age 77, passed away September 10, 2019. He was born in North Loup, Nebraska on November 24, 1941 to the late George and Exie (Timson) Palser. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Gene Palser. Darrel is survived by his wife of 54 years, Christinia Palser; children, John Ashton Palser II...

John Paul Grgurich

John Paul Grgurich

Sep 10, 2019

John Paul Grgurich, age 63, passed away on September 10, 2019. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on September 5, 1956 to Paul and Marilyn (DeYager) Grgurich. John graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1974. From a young age, he knew he wanted to work on cars and began his career at a foreign car shop...

Brenda Jean Davis

Brenda Jean Davis

Sep 9, 2019

Brenda Jean Davis, age 58, of Carter Lake, Iowa passed away at her home on September 9, 2019. She was born on September 15, 1960 in Omaha, Nebraska to the late Donald and Eleanor Mair. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Mark Mair and Fiancé, Ron Bartlett. Brenda is survived by her children,...

Marilyn J. Schroeder

Marilyn J. Schroeder

Sep 9, 2019

Marilyn J. Schroeder, age 87, passed away September 9, 2019. She was born near McClelland, Iowa on July 8, 1932 to the late Bruce J. and Mabel F. (Kerber) Chambers. Marilyn graduated from Treynor High School and retired from the American Red Cross. During her time at the Red Cross, she received the Evelyn Ahrens Award in 1989, the Belle...

Benjamin L. Anson

Benjamin L. Anson

Sep 9, 2019

Benjamin L. Anson, age 91, passed away September 9, 2019. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on November 24, 1927 to the late William and Edith (Darnell) Anson. Benjamin proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II and retired from Nashua Label Products. He was a member of First Baptist Church. In addition to his...

Walter N. Hanson

Walter N. Hanson

Sep 8, 2019

Walter N. Hanson, age 89, passed away in Council Bluffs, Iowa on September 8, 2019. He was born in Hayward, Minnesota on April 15, 1930 to the late Philip and Elizabeth (Lee) Hanson. In addition to his parents, Walter was preceded in death by his brother, Leslie Hanson. He is survived by his wife, Berneil; sister-in-law, Ardith Lindahl (Jerry); many...

Melissa M. Goodman

Melissa M. Goodman

Sep 7, 2019

Melissa Marie Goodman, age 30, passed away on September 7, 2019. She was born in Portland, Oregon on February 16, 1989. She is survived by her children, Kaiden Foster, Damian Goodman, Adryan Goodman, Granger Briggs; significant other, Brett Briggs; brothers, Jerry Lievsay, Robert Lievsay; sister, Amber Lievsay; mother, Jeanette Foster; grandmother, Linda Fowler (Jerry); and a host of other family...

Russell V. Schmitz

Russell V. Schmitz

Sep 6, 2019

Russell V. Schmitz, age 76, passed away September 6, 2019. He was born in Harlan, Iowa, on August 17, 1943 to the late Nick and Sally (Pauley) Schmitz. Russ graduated from St. Boniface High School with the class of 1962 and then attended barber college in Sioux City, Iowa. He owned operated Russ’s Barber Shop for 42 years. In addition...

Diane Yost

Diane Yost

Sep 5, 2019

Diane Marie Yost, age 61, passed away September 5, 2019 at her home in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska on August 4, 1958 to Robert and Kathryn (Devaney) Conley. Diane graduated from Omaha South High School and worked for West Telemarketing as a payroll specialist. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by...

Franklin  Delano Briggs

Franklin Delano Briggs

Sep 5, 2019

Franklin Delano Briggs was born February 17, 1933 in Taylor County, Iowa to parents Henry Francis and Maybelle Ann (Howard) Briggs. He joined 9 siblings: Ernest Briggs, David Briggs, Emory Briggs, Hobert Briggs, Lowell Briggs, Opal (Davis) Lawson, Ralph Briggs, Floyd Briggs and Mary (Briggs) Gohn. Frank attended Taylor County schools and graduated from the 8th grade. On October 25,...