Obituaries

Nicholas  Wayne Rutledge

Nicholas Wayne Rutledge

Aug 26, 2021

Nicholas Wayne Rutledge, age 20, passed away August 26, 2021. He was born January 31, 2001 to Sandra Myers and Matthew Rutledge in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Nicholas enjoyed Cyber Security and animals. His pride and joy was his pet snake Django. Nicholas is survived by mother, Sandra (Byron) Myers; father, Matthew (April) Rutledge; brothers, Anthony, Brandon, Jesse, Nathan and Matthew...

Josephine A. Corrin

Josephine A. Corrin

Aug 25, 2021

Josephine Corrin, age 96, passed away August 25, 2021. She was born April 19, 1925 to William and Lorretto (Cavanaugh) Denning in Omaha, Nebraska. She was raised in Shelby, Iowa and later moved to Neola with her husband Wallace. Josephine enjoyed sewing, playing cards with her lady club, flowers and attending all her grandchildren's events. Her pride and joy was...

Joyce  C. Cowan

Joyce C. Cowan

Aug 25, 2021

Joyce Cowan, age 50, passed away August 25, 2021. She was born December 25, 1970 to Charles and Marilyn (Black) Hexom in Hamburg, Iowa. Joyce enjoyed reading. Her pride and joy was her children and grandchildren. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by sister, Robin. Joyce is survived by husband of 32 years, Gary Cowan; children,...

Katheryn M. Thomas

Katheryn M. Thomas

Aug 24, 2021

Katheryn M. Thomas, 96, passed away August 24, 2021. She was born in Scranton, Iowa, on December 5, 1924, to the late Alva "Gus" and LoEtta (Stiles) Boulware. Katheryn retired from AT&T after 28 years and was a member of First Christian Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd; son, John Thomas;...

Elsie  Alley

Elsie Alley

Aug 23, 2021

Elsie Alley, age 72, passed away August 23, 2021. She was born October 25, 1948 to Rev Jesse Sr. and Muriel (Cox) Jordan in Clinton, MO. Elsie enjoyed Church, music, puzzles, camping and being with her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by siblings, Bill Jordan, Lola Richie and Les Jordan; grandson, Jeremiah Joseph Stephens....

Ronald "Ron" E. Rief

Ronald "Ron" E. Rief

Aug 22, 2021

Ronald E. "Ron" Rief, age 85, of rural Missouri Valley passed away in his home, surrounded by loving family, on August 22, 2021. Ron was born December 3, 1935 on a farm in Crescent, IA to the late Harold and Thelma (Bird) Rief. He worked hard on the farm in his youth and that carried over into his adult life....

Ralph D.  Carmona Sr.

Ralph D. Carmona Sr.

Aug 20, 2021

Ralph Carmona, age 64, passed away August 20, 2021. He was born April 17, 1957 to Henry and Mary (Grewell) Carmona in Saint Joseph, MO. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary; and brother, Greg. Ralph is survived by his wife, Karen; daughter, Patti Norman (Lanny); sons, David (Misty) Carmona, Ralph Jr (Lexi) Carmona; 7 grandchildren, Alyssa and...

Robert P. Everhart

Robert P. Everhart

Aug 20, 2021

Robert P. Everhart, age 85, passed away August 20, 2021. He was born June 16, 1936 to Phillip and Martha (Meyer) Everhart in Saint Edward, NE. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Martin Everhart. Robert is survived by wife, Sheila Everhart; daughter, Bobbie Lhea Everhart; brother, Don (June) Everhart; and a host of other...

Wendell S. Haack

Wendell S. Haack

Aug 20, 2021

Wendell S. Haack, age 80, passed away on August 20, 2021. He was born July 28, 1941, to the late Stanley and Doris (Kindhart) Haack in Council Bluffs, IA. Wendell graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1959. He was the president and owner of HELP, Inc. Wendell is survived by his wife of 34 years, Julie...

Deb Lyons

Deb Lyons

Aug 17, 2021

Deborah "Deb" Lyons, age 57, passed away August 17, 2021. She was born April 11, 1964 to David and Sharon (Allison) Lyons in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Deborah enjoyed her family, gardening and Keith Urban. Her pride was her grand babies. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her brother, Michael Lyons. Deborah is survived by children,...

Bonny Wheeldon

Bonny Wheeldon

Aug 17, 2021

Bonny was a strong and independent lady who lived a long and active life. She worked 37 years at Lewis Central High School as a teachers' secretary. She also worked at Iowa Western as a "resident/patient" for the Certified Nurse Aide State Skills Exam. She bowled on the Lewis Central Teachers' League for many years. Bonny was a fan of...

Larry Simpson

Larry Simpson

Aug 16, 2021

Larry Simpson, age 82, passed away August 16, 2021. He was born May 5, 1939 to the late Stanley and Loretta (Piel) Simpson in Waverly, IA. Larry graduated from Waverly High School in 1958. He married Carol Knudson on January 21, 1961 in Waverly, IA- to this union, 5 children were born. The couple recently celebrated their 60th anniversary this...

Sharon Warrior

Sharon Warrior

Aug 15, 2021

Sharon Warrior, age 66, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away August 15, 2021. She was born September 22, 1954 in Massena, Iowa to Howard and Pearl Fletcher. Sharon graduated from Massena- Cumberland High School in 1972. She then moved to Omaha, Nebraska where she had started working for World Insurance. After many years at World Insurance she had taken another...

Dennis D.  Evans

Dennis D. Evans

Aug 15, 2021

Dennis Evans, age 67, passed away August 15, 2021. He was born December 7, 1953, to the late Russell and Selma (Wram) Evans in Pacific Junction, IA. Dennis graduated from Glenwood High School with the class of 1972 and retired from Midwest Walnut. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Donald Evans, Dale Evans...

Max Krohn

Max Krohn

Aug 15, 2021

Max E. Krohn, age 76, passed away August 15, 2021. He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on March 4, 1945, to Eugene and Emmylou (Bebensee) Krohn. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Jane Weddle. Max is survived by his daughter, Kathryn Krohn; brother and sister-in-law, Lyle and Sherry Krohn; brother-in-law, Tim Weddle; nieces, nephews and...

Gilrene E. Kinney

Gilrene E. Kinney

Aug 14, 2021

Gilrene Kinney, age 86, passed away August 14, 2021. She was born September 10, 1934 to the late Gilbert and Colleen (Dimmock) Mueller in Council Bluffs, IA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Steve Kinney; sisters, Judy Matzen and Kathy Harbold. Gilrene is survived by her children, Jill (Dean) Orren, Julie Jensen and...

Ryan Griffith

Ryan Griffith

Aug 14, 2021

Ryan Griffith, age 40, was born November 3, 1980, and passed away August 14, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, Jeffrey Griffith; grandparents, Jacqueline Compton, Robert Griffith and Sandra Griffith; aunt, Jill Griffith. Ryan is survived by his mother and stepfather, Elizabeth and John Fankhauser; sister, Megan Griffith (Josh); brother, Jon Griffith; grandfather, Harold Compton; grandparents, Lee...

Betty  L.  Crossley

Betty L. Crossley

Aug 12, 2021

Betty (Baker) Crossley, age 93, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by family, on August 12, 2021. She was born January 26, 1928 to Jess and Sophia (Beth) Baker near Whiting, IA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 76 years, Leonard Crossley; sister Eileen Cutler; brothers, Harold and Robert Baker. Betty...

Steven M Stitt

Steven M Stitt

Aug 12, 2021

Steven M. Stitt, age 88, passed away August 12, 2021. He was born October 17, 1932 to Sam and Dorothy (Bird) Stitt in Nebraska City, NE. Steven enjoyed horses, fishing, gardening and remodeling things. His pride and joy was his family. The majority of his life he enjoyed his multiple jobs working for the county. In addition to his parents,...

Terry Overman

Terry Overman

Aug 11, 2021

Terry Overman, age 71, passed away at CHI Health Mercy Hospital August 11, 2021. He was born March 22, 1950 to the late Cecil and Stella (Craig) Overman in Council Bluffs, IA. Terry worked most of his life in auto part sales and worked for may years at Richman Auto Parts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...