Obituaries

Tammy O'Brien

Tammy O'Brien

Oct 13, 2017

Tammy O’Brien, 58 years, of Council Bluffs, passed away at her home on October 13, 2017. She was born May 29, 1959 to Larry and Alice (Wilson) Mendenhall. Tammy graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1977 and was a longtime member and employee at the Elk’s Lodge. In addition to her parents she was preceded in...

Robert "Bob" Taylo

Robert "Bob" Taylo

Oct 12, 2017

Robert “Bob” Taylo, age 59, passed away October 12, 2017. He was born May 5, 1958, in Red Oak, Iowa, to the late Marvin and June Taylo. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister, Virginia Taylo. Survived by wife, Carol; sons, Mike (Whitney) Rowell, Ryane Taylo; daughter, Rebecca Taylo; sisters, Marveena (Dan) Anderson, Marilyn Taylo,...

Betty Jane Landen

Betty Jane Landen

Oct 12, 2017

Betty Jane Landen, age 49, of Carter Lake, Iowa passed away October 12, 2017 in Omaha, Nebraska. She was born September 10, 1968 in Lincoln, Nebraska to Donald & Shirley (Stokes) Landen. She was preceded in death by her father, Betty is survived by her daughter, Katie Remmen; 4 grandchildren, Aiden, Colton, Eric Jr. and Brooklynn; mother, Shirley Landen; brother,...

Sharon Eilene Thomas

Sharon Eilene Thomas

Oct 11, 2017

Sharon Eilene Thomas, age 78, of Council Bluffs passed away October 11, 2017, at her residence in Council Bluffs, surrounded by her loving family following a brief bout with brain cancer. Sharon was born June 17, 1939, in Shambaugh, Iowa, to Charles Ira and Edith Helene (Phipps) Johnson. She attended Woodland Country School in Crescent, Iowa, and Abraham Lincoln High...

Joseph H. Gruhn

Joseph H. Gruhn

Oct 11, 2017

Joseph H. Gruhn, age 74, passed away October 11, 2017. He was born in Omaha on August 31, 1943 to the late James and Sarah (Pike) Gruhn. Joseph is survived by his wife, Dorothy Gruhn; children, Karen Michl (Mark), Mary Rutherford (Tom), Shari Berney (Pat), James Gruhn (Annette), Kelly Cattlett (Colin), Joseph Gruhn; 18 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren. Visitation...

Denise A. Wellensiek

Denise A. Wellensiek

Oct 11, 2017

Denise A. Wellensiek, age 64, of Syracuse, Nebraska passed away October 11, 2017. She was born on December 30, 1952 in Harlan, Iowa to Darwin and Arlene (Andersen) Warner. Denise was preceded in death by her father, Darwin Warner. She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Karl Wellensiek; son, Eric Wellensiek; her mother, Arlene Warner; sister, Beverly Courtney,...

Richard A.L. Vorthmann

Richard A.L. Vorthmann

Oct 10, 2017

Richard A.L. Vorthmann, age 96, of Treynor, Iowa passed away October 10, 2017 at Risen Son Christian Village. He was born February 12, 1921 on the family farm to the late William and Minnie (Heithoff) Vorthmann. Richard graduated from Treynor High School and was a lifetime farmer. He was a lifetime member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Treynor and...

Lynn "Bird" Bertelsen

Lynn "Bird" Bertelsen

Oct 7, 2017

Lynn “Bird” Bertelsen, age 58, of Johnston, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2017, at home with his family by his side. Lynn was born on December 8, 1958, in Underwood, Iowa, to Kenneth and Doris Bertelsen. Lynn graduated from Underwood High School in 1977. On March 17, 1989, he married Sheila in Burlington, KY. Lynn worked at Midwest...

Ray E Grace

Ray E Grace

Oct 7, 2017

Ray E. Grace, 78 years, Council Bluffs, died October 7, 2017. Survived by wife, Lorraine; three children, Ray E. Grace, Jr., Tanya R. Pospishil and Tracy L. Grace; 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. In keeping with Ray’s wishes, no services will be held.

Martin Harold Stifle

Martin Harold Stifle

Oct 6, 2017

Martin H. Stifle, age 87, passed away October 6, 2017. He was born near Carson, Iowa on August 9, 1930 to the late Harry Ray and Bertha Stifle. Martin proudly served his country in the United States Army and retired from Griffin Pipe. He also drove a school bus for Lewis Central for many years. In addition to his parents...

Merrell I. Croson

Merrell I. Croson

Oct 6, 2017

Merrell I. Croson, age 90, passed away October 6, 2017, in Sun City West, Arizona. He was born in Council Bluffs, on September 4, 1927, to the late Ivan and Mary (Keaton) Croson. Merrell retired from the Council Bluffs Water Works. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Tom Croson; brother, Marvin Croson; sister,...

Allen Kent Golden

Allen Kent Golden

Oct 6, 2017

Allen Kent Golden passed away October 6, 2017, at Nebraska Medical Center after a 6 day battle. He was 82 years old. For the past two years Allen was a resident at Bethany Lutheran Home. Allen was born in Arnold Park, Iowa, His parents were Woody and Bernaline Golden. He was the second born of five other siblings. He graduated...

Susan K. Robinson

Susan K. Robinson

Oct 6, 2017

Susan K. Robinson, age 64, passed away October 6, 2017. Preceded in death by her father, Richard Betts. Susan is survived by her children, Richard Robinson and Elizabeth Schultz (Jason); mother, Arlene Betts; sister, Barbara Ellis; grandchildren, Christian, Luke and Keevan. Memorial visitation is 5:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. on Monday at the Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home. The family will direct memorials.

Dorothy  L.  Spring

Dorothy L. Spring

Oct 6, 2017

Dorothy L. Spring, age 100, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on October 6, 2017. She was born in Council Bluffs on September 28, 1917 to the late Dewey and Murrel (Bascom) Smith. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Spring; brothers Cliff and Dewey Smith; sister, Geneva Gorham. Dorothy...

Roberta Rose Parham

Roberta Rose Parham

Oct 5, 2017

Roberta R. Parham, age 89, passed away October 5, 2017. She was born in Council Bluffs on July 10, 1928 to the late Fred and Thelma (Husband) Boysen Sr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clinton Wayne Parham Sr.; son, Clinton Wayne Parham Jr.; brothers, Fred Jr. and Graham Boysen; and grandson, Brian...

Robert Eugene Davis

Robert Eugene Davis

Oct 4, 2017

Robert E. Davis, age 80, passed away at his home on October 4, 2017. He was born in Council Bluffs on July 8, 1937 to the late Teddie and Margaret (Hemmingsen) Davis. Bob proudly served his country in the United States Navy and was an upholsterer. Bob is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sally Davis; daughter and son-in-law,...

Terry  Jo Ryan

Terry Jo Ryan

Oct 3, 2017

Terry Jo (Parys) Ryan, age 62, passed away at her home on October 3, 2017. She was born on August 5, 1955 to the late Walter and Dorothy (Kildow) Parys. Terry graduated from Central High School with the class of 1973 and worked at Colombo Candy. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Joe...

Jeffrey R. Hedrick

Jeffrey R. Hedrick

Oct 1, 2017

Jeffrey R. Hedrick, age 51, passed away October 1, 2017. He was born in Minden, Iowa on September 1, 1966. Jeffrey graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and was currently working at RF Anderson Construction. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and 2 infant siblings. Jeffrey is survived by his parents, Richard and Donna Hedrick; siblings, Terry Hedrick,...

Robert "Bob" Wulf

Robert "Bob" Wulf

Sep 30, 2017

Robert “Bob” E. Wulf, age 69, of Council Bluffs passed away September 30, 2017. He was born on July 31, 1948 to the late Ernest and Martha Wulf. When Bob was born, his dad was so proud to have a boy that he told everyone in the neighborhood. Bob was baptized and confirmed at Faith Lutheran in Andover, Iowa. He...

Dale  L. Mast

Dale L. Mast

Sep 29, 2017

Dale L. Mast, age 87, passed away September 29, 2017. He was born in rural Grundy County on March 11, 1930 to the late John and Mary (Allgood) Mast. Dale grew up on the family farm. He retired from the company he started called Master’s Home Improvement. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his siblings,...