Obituaries

Michael  Ross Tarr

Michael Ross Tarr

Dec 19, 2021

Michael Ross Tarr, age 55, passed away at Oakland Manor December 19, 2021. He was born November 6, 1966 to Ross and Barbara (Dale) Tarr in Omaha, Nebraska. Michael enjoyed music and he liked playing his guitar. His pride and joy was his children. Michael is survived by wife of 27 years, Karen Tarr; children, Stormy Khuc, Britainni Tarr, Ricky...

Nadine Patricia  Thomas

Nadine Patricia Thomas

Dec 19, 2021

Nadine Patricia Thomas, age 71, passed away at Jennie Edmundson Hospital December 19, 2021. She was born February 26, 1950 to Albert and Gladys (Thompson) Kellar in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Nadine enjoyed God, family and friends! In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Thomas; brother, Allyn Kellar. Nadine is survived by children, Kimberly...

Dennis  Walker

Dennis Walker

Dec 18, 2021

Dennis Walker, age 43, passed away December 18, 2021. He was born August 25, 1978 to David and Barbara (Swift) Walker. he was preceded in death by mother, Barbara Swift. Dennis is survived by daughters, Diamond Walker and Ryleigh Jones; step-children, Kaylee and Tyler Jones; father, David Walker; siblings, Amanda Sosa, Heather Martinez and Angelina Scales; granddaughter, Kinsley Walker; many...

Doris  Elaine  (Bertelsen) Grote

Doris Elaine (Bertelsen) Grote

Dec 18, 2021

Born July 13, 1929 in Underwood, Iowa to the late Willie M. and Lillian M. (Larsen) Christoffersen. She attended grade school at Hazel Dell #1, and graduated from Underwood High School in 1947. She was married to Kenneth O. Bertelsen July 9, 1950. To this union Gail (Mack), Susan, Lynn, and Kirsten were born. After graduating, she worked as a...

Rodney Eugene  Miller

Rodney Eugene Miller

Dec 17, 2021

Rodney Eugene Miller, age 84, passed away at his home on December 17, 2021. He was born June 30, 1937 to Ralph and Dorothy (Wilson) Miller in Battle Creek, Iowa. Rodney was united in marriage on March 30, 1963 to Ruth Ann Peregrine, they have four children. Rodney was owner of Bee line electric since 1981. Rodney enjoyed fishing, hunting...

Leo  Cook

Leo Cook

Dec 17, 2021

Leo Cook, age 87, passed away at Evelyn's house in Creve Coeur, Missouri on December 17, 2021 . He was born January 13, 1934 to Henry and Leona (Kier) Cook in St. Joseph, Missouri. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Leona Trionfo; son-in-law, Pat Trionfo; special friend, Ruby Curtis. Leo is survived by...

Bonnie L.  Snyder

Bonnie L. Snyder

Dec 17, 2021

Bonnie Snyder, age 88, passed away December 17, 2021. She was born August 5, 1933 to Clarence and Buelah (Darbin) Jackson in Honey Creek, IA. Bonnie lived in Council Bluffs, IA the majority of her life until moving to the east coast, but she made her way back to the midwest. Bonnie enjoyed her friends, family, and eating out. She...

Kenneth Mahan

Kenneth Mahan

Dec 17, 2021

Kenneth Mahan, age 53, passed away at CHI Health Mercy Hospital December 17, 2021. He was born September 8, 1968 to the late Kenneth and Rosemarie (Logan) Mahan in Council Bluffs, IA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Donald Struck. Kenneth is survived by his children, Kody (Autumn) Evers-Mahan, Hannah Evers-Mahan, and Lucas...

Maj. Ret. Usaf Franz  E. "Rusty" Westermeier

Maj. Ret. Usaf Franz E. "Rusty" Westermeier

Dec 17, 2021

Maj. Ret. USAF Franz E. "Rusty" Westermeier September 9, 1943 – December 17, 2021 Born in Neosho, Missouri, Rusty (as his friends knew him) was raised in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. He served 20 years in the Air Force, retiring in 1985, and served 10 years as a civilian Meteorologist/Research Analyst at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri before retiring again in...

Ollie Ridder

Ollie Ridder

Dec 17, 2021

Ollie Ridder, age 74, passed away peacefully at Mercy Hospital on December 17, 2021. She was born August 3, 1947 to James and Ruth Ridder in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She lived at Risen son for the last several years. She enjoyed singing, coloring and visiting with people. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by daughter, Sylvia...

Jacqueline Schewe

Jacqueline Schewe

Dec 15, 2021

Jacqueline Schewe, age 89, passed away peacefully December 15, 2021. She was born March 27, 1932, to the late Alvin and Eva (Clark) Falk in Omaha, NE. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Schewe; son-in-law, Mike Rine; granddaughter-in-law, Melissa Rine. Jacqueline is survived by her daughter, Barbara Rine; son, Bill (Jami) Schewe;...

Paul Wilson

Paul Wilson

Dec 15, 2021

Paul Wilson, age 82, passed away peacefully at his home on December 15, 2021. He was born July 11, 1939, to the late LeRoy and Linnie (Gallup) Wilson in Rockford, IA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Roxanne Fox; 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Paul is survived by his wife of 57 years,...

Brian  Donald  Jensen

Brian Donald Jensen

Dec 15, 2021

Brian Jensen, age 58, passed away December 15, 2021. He was born January 14, 1963 to Donald and Joan (Smith) Jensen in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. Brian enjoyed riding and putting a lot of miles on his motorcycle, doing things around the house, spending time with family and friends. He was preceded in death by parents, Donald and Joan Jensen; siblings, Sheri...

Jeanette Partusch-Schultz

Jeanette Partusch-Schultz

Dec 14, 2021

Jeanette Partusch-Schultz, age 69, passed away December 14, 2021. She was born August 26, 1952, to the late Leonard and Gertrude (Washa) Partusch in Omaha, NE. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by siblings, Edward Partusch, Ron Partusch and Donna Blake. Jeanette is survived by her husband of 19 years, Philip Schultz; siblings, Trudie (Paul) Nelsen...

Sandra "Sandy" Fields

Sandra "Sandy" Fields

Dec 12, 2021

Sandra "Sandy" Fields, age 77, passed away at Hillcrest Millard December 12, 2021. She was born August 26, 1944 to Ernest and Fona (Booton) Eldridge in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Sandra enjoyed retirement following 37 years of civil service starting with the Corp of Engineers. Sandy was an administrator for four generals during her career at Offutt Air Force Base. Her...

Clarissa King

Clarissa King

Dec 11, 2021

Clarissa King, age 99, passed away peacefully at Northcrest Living Center December 11, 2021. She was born June 19, 1922, to George "C.X." and Irene (Arnold) Smith in McEwen, TN. Clarissa was always active with her husband in patriotic groups. Verlow was the 7th District Commander of the Veteran of Foreign Wars and Clarissa was the Commander of the 7th...

Randall Lynn Christiansen

Randall Lynn Christiansen

Dec 11, 2021

Randall Lynn Christiansen, 67, passed away December 11, 2021, at Bethany Lutheran Home. He was born May 14, 1954 in Council Bluffs. His parents were Charles and Wanda (Handlen) Christiansen. He graduated Abraham Lincoln High School 1972; Graceland University 1976 BA; United Theological Seminary 1982 MA and California Institute of Integral Studies 2014 MA with a dissertation short of attaining...

Richard Lee Christensen

Richard Lee Christensen

Dec 10, 2021

Richard Christensen, age 83, passed away December 10, 2021. He was born October 22, 1938 to Julius and Florance Christensen in Gray, IA. Dick had one sister and six brothers. In 1961, he enlisted into the army and later worked as a mechanic in Omaha, NE. In 1967, he married Beverly Hillman and they later had a daughter, Sheila. Dick...

Linda Schmitt

Linda Schmitt

Dec 10, 2021

Linda Schmitt, age 69, passed away December 10, 2021, after an extended battle with cancer. She was born June 19, 1952, to the late Oliver and Agnes (Basler) Moser in Hillsboro, MO. Linda was united in marriage to Thomas (Tom) Schmitt on February 11, 1978, in Festus, MO. Linda and Tom were introduced by two of Linda’s sisters, who worked...

Isidoro Arellano, Jr.

Isidoro Arellano, Jr.

Dec 8, 2021

Isidoro Arellano, age 57, passed away December 8, 2021. He was born January 10, 1964 to the Isidoro and Olga (Ozuna) Arellano in Falfurrias, TX. He is preceeded in death by his father, Isidoro Arellano Sr. Isidoro is survived by children, Gabriella Arellano - daughter, Christopher Furlong - son, Olga Ramirez (Jimmy) - mother; grandchild Ivyanna Jennings, siblings Melanie Arellano,...