Obituaries

Paul Schomer

Dec 17, 2023

Paul Alvin Schomer, age 71, of Carter Lake, Iowa, formerly of Neola, Iowa, was welcomed into heaven on December 17, 2023.

He was born on November 12, 1952 to the late Alfonso and Edna (Mickels) Schomer. Paul graduated from Tri-Center High School in Neola, Iowa and attended Capitol Cosmetology School. He married the love of his life, the late Mary...

Carolyn Hemmingsen

Dec 16, 2023

Carolyn Sue Hemmingsen passed away December 16, 2023. She was born on July 1, 1937 in Sioux City, Iowa, to Clarence and Dorothy Kruse.

Sue is survived by her loving husband Roger, of 40 years; daughters Vicki (Kevin) Ehlers, Cari (Rob) Pfohl, Tami O'Konsky, Marti (Rocky) Richards, Amy Hemmingsen and son Brad Hemmingsen; siblings Marie Lindon and Virginia (Cookie) Johnson;...

Faith Helms

Dec 15, 2023

Faith Alice (Roloff) Helms, age 82, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away on December 15, 2023. She was born on January 18, 1941 to Henry and Ina (Fischer) Roloff in Metropolis, Illinois. She enjoyed traveling, camping, boating especially at Lake of the Ozarks and spending time with family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas on August 3, 2023...

Joseph Crane

Dec 14, 2023

Joseph William Crane, age 61, passed away December 14, 2023. He was born January 22, 1962 to William and Marilyn Crane in Denison, IA. Joe graduated from Oakland High School in 1980. He later went on to become a registered nurse where he performed his life's work in mental health and nurse management. During his thirty years of nursing, he...

Gloria Ann (Pitt) Martin

Dec 13, 2023

Gloria Ann (Pitt) Martin, age 86, of Glendale, Arizona passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023.

Gloria was born March 19, 1937, to Lawrence Rodney Pitt and Edith May Godden Pitt near Logan, Harrison County, Iowa.  She graduated from Logan Iowa High School in 1955.  She married Larry Eldo Martin on May 02, 1955.  She relocated with her husband after living for...

Vance Geick

Dec 13, 2023

Vance E Geick, age 65, passed away on December 13, 2023.

He was born February 4, 1958 to Melvin and JoDee (Westling) Geick in Hawarden, IA. Vance proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps and was a computer programmer.

Vance was preceded in death by his mother, JoDee Geick.

Vance is survived by his father, Melvin Geick;...

Timothy Junkman

Dec 11, 2023

Timothy Allen Junkman of Neola, Iowa passed away at Heritage of Fox Run Memory Services in Council Bluffs, Iowa on December 11th, 2023 at the age of 60 after a battle with Alzheimer's Disease. He was born in Joliet, Illinois to the late Eddie and Mavis Junkman. Tim, (or Timmy as he was known) attended Rockwell City Public School where...

Anthony Stom

Dec 11, 2023

Anthony George "Tony" Stom, age 48, passed away December 11, 2023. He was born June 16, 1975 to George and Judith (Botts) Stom in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Tony graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School. He enjoyed fixing and working with cars or anything with a motor that he could repair, he worked many years with his father at Stom Construction....

Gary Donnar

Dec 11, 2023

Gary Donnar, age 68, passed away December 11, 2023. He was born January 14, 1955 to the late Darrell Donnar and Barbara (Begeman) Conrad in Southern Indiana. Gary worked for Cummins Central Power for 45 years and retired in 2020. Gary was an avid farm boy, traveling the Midwest attending tractor shows, and even winning multiple awards with his Farmall...

Eva Baker

Dec 11, 2023

Eva Baker, age 70, passed away peacefully December 11, 2023. She was born July 25, 1953 to Earl and Lorraine (Bothwell) Fezzette.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters, Janet, Joyce, and Barbara; and brother, Kenny.

Eva is survived by her husband, Randy Baker; daughters, Kathy (James) Miles, Lorie (Chad) Cramer, Kim (Eric) Foster; son,...

Karen Roll

Dec 11, 2023

Karen Jean Hite Roll was born May 22, 1949 in Orange, California. She was the second of eight children: Linda, Karen, Lee, Kathy, Bob, Rick, John, Judy. Karen was married to Doug Roll on August 17, 1968 in Council Bluffs. Karen worked for the Red Cross until she had her three children: Stacy, Bridget, and Bobbi Jo. She enjoyed bowling,...

Norma Golden

Dec 6, 2023

Norma F. Golden, age 85, passed away peacefully at Risen Son Christian Village December 6, 2023.

She was born November 26, 1938, to the late Woody and Bernaline (League) Golden in Spirit Lake, IA. Norma retired from Lucent Technologies.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Kenneth Golden, Allen Golden, and Robert Golden; sons-in-law,...

Corwyn Gray

Dec 5, 2023

Corwyn L. Gray, age 86, passed away peacefully at Northcrest Living Center after a bout with dementia on December 5, 2023.

He was born June 3, 1937, to the late Frank and Lula (Lee) Gray in Malvern, IA. Corwyn attended Abraham Lincoln High School and then worked for the Union Pacific Railroad. He retired from the Council Bluffs Police Department...

Sharon Prichard

Dec 3, 2023

Sharon, born on June 16, 1938, to Joy Clare Polly and Lillie Mae Sierks Polly, spent her early years on a farm in rural Rodney, Iowa, where she was the eldest of six siblings. Following her graduation from Smithland High School in 1956, she relocated to Onawa, Iowa, where she initially worked as a bank teller before marrying Ray Prichard...

Catherine Weaver

Dec 3, 2023

Catherine Weaver, age 92, passed away peacefully at Jennie Edmundson Hospital on December 3, 2023. She was born August 12, 1931 to Thomas and Mary (Green) Fearnside in Council Bluffs, IA.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ashton Weaver Sr.; grandson, Ashton Weaver, III; sisters, Dorothy Hill, Darlene Patten, Jessie "Jay" Williams, and...

Edna Meyer

Dec 1, 2023

Edna Joan Meyer passed away December 1, 2023 in Council Bluffs, IA at the age of 79.

Edna was born on June 7, 1944 to Edward J DenBeste and Elvena E (Kempers) DenBeste in Orange City, IA. She was proud of her heritage and some of her fondest childhood memories as a little girl were participating in the Dutch traditions...

Karen Mehsling

Dec 1, 2023

Karen Mehsling

June 11, 1941 - December 1, 2023

Karen Krohn Mehsling joined her parents in Heaven on December 1, 2023 at her home in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was born to William and Lillie (Dethlefs) Krohn on June 11, 1941 on the Henry Krohn farm northeast of Avoca, Iowa in Fairview Township.

Karen attended a one-room school, Monroe #9,...

Jessica Carlson-Riesland

Nov 30, 2023

Jessica Marie Carlson-Riesland, age 35, passed away November 30, 2023.

She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on January 4, 1988, to Kris and Cristine Carlson. Jessica graduated from Kanesville with the class of 2006.

Jessica is survived by her husband, Joshua Riesland; children, Jordan, Jaydan, Jakobi, and Jurnii; father, Kris Carlson; mother, Kristine Carlson; sister, Samantha (Colt) Bintz; grandmother,...

Meghan Wurth

Nov 29, 2023

Meghan Renae Wurth Age 39 of Council Bluffs, Iowa sadly left us on November 29, 2023.

She was born November 26, 1984 to Barton and Diana (Phillips) Wurth in Omaha, Nebraska.

Meghan is preceded in death by her mother, Diana and brother, Jessie Ray Gerhardt.

Meghan is survived by her beloved daughters, Alexis Harriman and Savanah Anderson; fiance' and best...

Janet Jacobs

Nov 29, 2023

Janet Sue "Susie" Jacobs

Born to Jim and Jean Jacobs in Peoria, IL on December 20, 1955. Janet was the second of six children, the oldest daughter. She was called Susie by family members because her older brother wanted a baby sister with a blond pony tail named Susie.

Janet graduated from Lewis Central High School in 1974....