Obituaries

Leona R Stuart

Leona R Stuart

Aug 18, 2022

Leona R. (Clausen) Stuart lost her battle with diabetes on August 18, 2022. She was born September 20, 1936, to the late Harold and Carrie (Petersen) Clausen in Honey Creek, IA. She graduated from Underwood High School in 1955. She married her 5th grade sweetheart, Tom Stuart on July 15, 1956. The couple lived most of their married years in...

Robert Alan Diamond

Robert Alan Diamond

Aug 17, 2022

Robert Diamond passed away on August 17, 2022. Your last ride will forever be in our hearts. You were always there when needed (the answer was always yes) tears don’t describe how blessed and thankful we are. Your direct insight (good or bad) to family and friends will truly be missed. You fought long and hard and it’s time to...

Thomas Gann

Thomas Gann

Aug 17, 2022

Thomas Henry “Butch” Gann, age 75 , entered in eternal rest in Omaha, Nebraska at Nebraska Medicine on August 17, 2022. Butch was born September 5, 1946, to Thomas and Dorothy (McCallan) Gann in Williford, AK. He married the love of his life Connie on April 22, 1967. He served in the United States Army and was a proud Vietnam...

Sharyl Britten

Sharyl Britten

Aug 16, 2022

Sharyl Britten, age 75, passed away August 16, 2022. She was born October 6, 1946, to the late Clarence E. "Smitty" and C. Maxine (Wrinkle) Smith in Council Bluffs, IA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Norbert "Bud" Britten; sister, Jan Tyer. Sharyl is survived by her sons, William (Kathie) Britten, Steve (Mindy)...

Jacqueline Smith

Jacqueline Smith

Aug 15, 2022

Jacquie was born in Oakland, Iowa January 6, 1930. She graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in Council Bluffs. Jacquie married Alan Smith August 12, 1951. They were married until Alan's death in November 2016. They had two children, Greg Smith and Valerie (Smith) Heuer; and son-in-law, Stephen Heuer; two grandchildren, Jack Heuer, age 32 of New York City and...

Sheila Crook

Sheila Crook

Aug 15, 2022

Sheila Crook, age 62, passed away August 15, 2022. She was born October 1, 1959, to the late Vernon and Margaret (Christensen) Lewis in Omaha, NE. Sheila graduated from South High School in Omaha and retired from VA Hospital in Omaha. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, John Miles; grandson, Jacob Miles; sister,...

Roy Quakenbush

Roy Quakenbush

Aug 12, 2022

Roy Quakenbush, age 93, passed away at his home August 12, 2022. He was born June 3, 1929, to John and Lena (Thayer) Quakenbush in Axtell, KS. Roy was a longtime barber in Council Bluffs. He was a Mason and Shriner. Roy was a member of Broadway Christian Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Scott Wohlers

Scott Wohlers

Aug 11, 2022

Scott Wohlers, age 62, passed away at Missouri Valley Hospital August 11, 2022. He was born April 24, 1960, to Malvern Wohlers and Betty (Schroder) Danker in Council Bluffs, IA. Scott graduated from Tri-Center High School with the class of 1978 and was a skilled craftsman. Growing up Scott had a love of riding motorcycles. He caused a lot of...

Donald A.  Rieger

Donald A. Rieger

Aug 10, 2022

Donald Rieger, age 95, passed away August 10, 2022. He was born January 3, 1927 to Daniel and Amanda (Crum) Rieger in Preston, NE. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Joan (Bock) Rieger; daughter, Susan Will; siblings, Claire Yoesel, Viola Rieger, Orville Rieger, Sadie Yoesel, Everett Rieger, Glen Rieger; and son-in-law, Terry Swanson....

Linda L Keiser

Linda L Keiser

Aug 10, 2022

Linda Keiser, age 73, passed away August 10, 2022. She was born March 8, 1949 to Cecil and Jeanette (Wasielewski) Jinks in Omaha, NE. She attended Thomas Jefferson High School in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Linda loved cooking and spending any time she could with her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Cecil and Jeanette Jinks, she was preceded in death...

James Robert Phillips

James Robert Phillips

Aug 9, 2022

On Tuesday, August 9th, James Robert Phillips, 90, passed away peacefully at his home in Council Bluffs, surrounded by his family. He was born July 28, 1932, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, where he lived most of his life. Jim was the son of Orville James and Margaret Verna Phillips. A graduate of Abraham Lincoln High School, Jim fondly remembered working...

Kathryn Cook

Kathryn Cook

Aug 9, 2022

Kathryn Cook, age 84, passed away August 9, 2022. She was born July 19, 1938 to William and Ellen (Winters) Devaney in Omaha, NE. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Diane Yost; son, Brian Conley; sister, Barbara Huttner. Kathryn is survived by her children, Gwynne (Clarence) Widhalm; Steve (Kelly) Conley, Maureen (Larry) Safarik,...

Alice Lovica Allan

Alice Lovica Allan

Aug 8, 2022

Alice Lovica Allan born December 13, 1927. Preceded in death by loving husband, Robert Allan Sr; daughter, Linda Kay Fienhold; son, Robert K Allan Jr; son-in-law, James Fienhold; daughter-in-law, Jeanette Allan; grandson, Robert Ballenger; granddaughter, Nichelle Kelley; grandson-in-law, Tim Frederiksen. Survived by son, Donald Allan Jr.; grandchildren, Alicia, Allan, Jozeph, Amy, Jamie, and Becky; 12 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandkids....

Bruce Iverson

Bruce Iverson

Aug 7, 2022

Bruce Iverson, age 79, passed away peacefully at home on August 7, 2022. He was born January 29, 1943 to Elvin and Augut (Lund) Iverson in Fargo, North Dakota. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Dorothy Colp and Phyllis Schutz. Bruce is survived by his wife, Sandra Iverson; sons, Greg Iverson; Jeff Eggerling, Scott...

Andrea Davis-Hall

Andrea Davis-Hall

Aug 7, 2022

Andrea Davis-Hall, age 46, passed away August 7, 2022. Andrea was born May 2, 1976 in Macon, Georgia. On Sunday, August 7, 2022, Andrea fell asleep and woke up in the presence of the Lord. Andrea proudly served in the U.S. Army with the 101st Airborne Division as a Cargo Specialist. Andrea loved life and lived it to the fullest,...

Carol  Lee Rodewald

Carol Lee Rodewald

Aug 7, 2022

Carol Lee Rodewald, age 75, a longtime resident of Missouri Valley, Iowa, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2022. She was born in Missouri Valley, Iowa, April 5, 1947 and grew up on a farm northeast of Mondamin. While in school, Carol was a beautiful and accomplished singer and also played the piano, clarinet, and alto saxophone. She graduated from...

Peter Joseph Valiante Sr.

Peter Joseph Valiante Sr.

Aug 7, 2022

Peter Joseph Valiante Sr., age 82, passed away August 7, 2022. He was born February 13, 1940 to Felix and Mary (Peassake) Valiante in Norwalk, CT. Peter served in the Air Force for 8 years. Peter married Stella (Poulson) on May 20, 1961. The couple had one son, Peter J. Valiante Jr . In addition to his parents, he was...

Lee Ring

Lee Ring

Aug 6, 2022

Lee Ring, age 59, passed away August 6, 2022. He was born May 21, 1963 to Fred and Sheila (Patten) Ring in Council Bluffs, IA. Lee graduated from Tri-Center High School with the class of 1981. He earned his Bachelor's Degree at Buena Vista University and worked for Boys Town. Lee was a member of Calvary Country Church. He loved...

Kenneth Paul Kuta

Kenneth Paul Kuta

Aug 5, 2022

Kenneth Kuta, age 77, passed away August 5, 2022. He was born March 28, 1945, to the late Joseph and Rose (Kusek) Kuta in Loup City, NE. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Ron Kuta. Kenneth is survived by his wife, Sheri Danker-Kuta; children, Melanie (Tim) Jackson, Natalie (Jared) Horton, and Amber (Jason)...

Patricia Lawson

Patricia Lawson

Aug 3, 2022

Patricia Lawson, age 69, passed away August 3, 2022. She was born June 3, 1953, to the late Lawrence and Sarah (Watkins) McDaniel in Council Bluffs, IA. Patricia attended Abraham Lincoln High School and retired from Jennie Edmundson Hospital as a certified operating room technician. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by grandson, Josh Moore; sisters,...