Obituaries

Mitchell A. Biggs

Mitchell A. Biggs

Jul 1, 2021

Mitchell Biggs, age 65, passed away peacefully at Caring Acres nursing home on July 1, 2021. He was born December 5, 1955 to Max and Lois (Beherens) Biggs in Kearney, NE. Mitchell enjoyed fishing, camping or anything outdoors. His pride and joy was his grandchildren and family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by grandparents; aunts;...

Byron "Butch" Meek

Byron "Butch" Meek

Jul 1, 2021

Byron "Butch" J. Meek, age 76, was surrounded by family when he passed away peacefully on July 1, 2021 at the home he built in 1975. He was born July 29, 1944 to Orville and Josephine (Snyder) Meek in Atlantic, IA. Byron enjoyed camping, fishing, dancing, karaoke, and spending time with family. His pride and joy was his wife Cleo...

Mary  A Dorner

Mary A Dorner

Jul 1, 2021

Mary A. Dorner, age 90, passed away peacefully at Jennie Edmundson Hospital July 1, 2021. She was born March 17, 1931 to August and Lorna (Mansperger) Dorner in Omaha, NE. Mary enjoyed spending time with her family, attending church and loved animals. Her pride and joy were her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Nathan D. Jones

Nathan D. Jones

Jun 30, 2021

Nathan Jones, age 20, passed away June 30, 2021. He is survived by his parents, Michelle and Richard Foote; siblings, Ricky Foote, Kyla Jones, Laura Jones and Sabrina Foote; grandparents, Doris and Dale Ferrel, Donna Foote; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and a nephew. Memorial visitation is at the Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home on Sunday July 11, 2021, from 2:00 p.m. to...

Arabella  Griffeth

Arabella Griffeth

Jun 30, 2021

Arabella Griffeth, passed away June 30, 2021. She was born April 26, 2021 to Brandon Griffeth and Rachael Meehan in Omaha, NE. Arabella was preceded in death by grandma, Angela Griffeth; great-grandma, Charlotte Meehan; great-uncle, Brian Meehan. Arabella is survived by parents, Brandon Griffeth and Rachael Meehan; siblings, Landyn and Dawsyn Griffeth; grandparents, Ernest Mount and Steven Meehan; great-grandma, Penny...

Wayne Kreft

Wayne Kreft

Jun 28, 2021

Wayne L. Kreft, age 85, passed away June 28, 2021. He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on June 19, 1936, to the late Ernest and Helen (Clausen) Kreft. Wayne graduated from Wiota High School and served his country in the United States Army. He was a longtime tool and die maker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Irene M Costello

Irene M Costello

Jun 27, 2021

Irene Costello, age 83, passed away peacefully in her home on June 27, 2021. She was born May 19, 1938 to James and Gladys Gray in Lander, Wyoming. Irene enjoyed oil painting, spending time with her grandkids and playing bunko with her friends and neighbors. Her pride and joy was her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Bonnie Bolte

Bonnie Bolte

Jun 27, 2021

Bonnie Bolte, age 98, passed away June 27, 2021. She was born on October 30, 1922 to Guy and Emma (Davis) Custer in their home near Silver City, IA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, C.F. "Kelly" Bolte and 2 infant grandchildren. Bonnie is survived by her children, Ann Vorthmann (Bill), Marshall (Linda)...

Randy J. Little

Randy J. Little

Jun 25, 2021

Randy J. Little, age 60, passed away at his home in Battle Creek, Iowa. Randy was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn Little and Shirley (Wheat) Shriver; brothers, Glendon Little, Christopher Shriver and Michael Shriver; stepfather, Bernard Shriver. Randy is survived by his daughter, Randee Marie Little; siblings, Shirrie Jones (Rick), Brenda Stout and Lorrie Reddish (John); 2 grandchildren;...

Mona F. Meier

Mona F. Meier

Jun 25, 2021

Mona Faye Meier, daughter of Burnett and Bernetta (Morrison) Sturm, was born August 6, 1949 at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She attended Thomas Jefferson High School where she graduated with the class of 1967. She furthered her education at Dana College in Blair, Nebraska where she obtained her education degree for teaching. She was baptized and a...

Jennifer M. Ault-Ross

Jennifer M. Ault-Ross

Jun 24, 2021

Jennifer Ault-Ross, age 41, passed away peacefully at CHI Health Bergan Mercy-Omaha on June 24, 2021. She was born March 15, 1980 to Lloyd and Diane (Wilson) Ault in Omaha, NE. She was preceded in death by her mother, Diane Ault. Jennifer is survived by her spouse, Jeff Ross; children, Jordain Ault, Haelay Ault, Alicin Ross, Ashlyne Ross, Payton Ross;...

Walter Wilson

Walter Wilson

Jun 23, 2021

Walter Wilson, age 83, passed away at his home on June 23, 2021. He was born April 4, 1938, to George and Flossie (Goodman) Wilson in Pacific Junction, IA. Walter graduated from Missouri Valley High School with the class of 1957. He retired from the Union Pacific Railroad and was a farmer. Walter is survived by his wife of 63...

Roman  Pierce Aguirre

Roman Pierce Aguirre

Jun 22, 2021

Roman Pierce Aguirre was born sleeping on June 22, 2021. He was deeply loved by his parents from the moment we found out we were expecting. He was the son we dreamt of having and was perfect in every way. His mommy will miss the unexpected tickle in her tummy from his hiccups, and the ripples across her belly from...

Gregory  Allen  Reichart

Gregory Allen Reichart

Jun 22, 2021

Gregory Allen Reichart, age 45, passed away June 22, 2021 in Red Oak, Iowa. He was born November 16, 1975 to Leroy and Patricia Reichart. Gregory lived in Council Bluffs, Iowa the majority of his life until moving to Red Oak, Iowa in 2014. Gregory enjoyed fishing, Hunting, his dogs and his family. His pride and joy were his grandchildren....

Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Paulson

Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Paulson

Jun 20, 2021

Elizabeth A. “Betty” Paulson, age 90, passed away June 20, 2021. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on August 7, 1930, to the late Ralph and Maude (Shields) Geppert. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Jean Stipp and Teresa Maher; brothers, Ralph, Larry, Robert and Richard Geppert. She is survived by her...

Carol Aken

Carol Aken

Jun 19, 2021

Carol Aken, age 83, passed away on June 19, 2021 in Omaha, Nebraska. She was born February 13, 1938 to John and Carry (Mahan) Johnson in Grand Forks, ND. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Shelly Miller; son, Jimmie Miller; and daughter, Cheryl Miller. Carol is survived by her children, Leann Wilcoxen, Bill...

Barbara K. Wallace

Barbara K. Wallace

Jun 17, 2021

Barbara Kay Wallace, age 67, passed away on June 17, 2021 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was born in Fairfax, Missouri on October 27, 1953 to the late James and Kathryn (Noble) Rinehart. She grew up in Tarkio, Missouri, graduating from Tarkio High School with the class of 1971. She worked for Black Hills Energy for 31 years. In addition...

Marva "Joni" Riddle

Marva "Joni" Riddle

Jun 17, 2021

Marva J. “Joni” Riddle, age 80, passed away June 17, 2021. She was born December 31, 1940, to the late Walter and Virgie (Boggs) Burns. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald “Jerry” Riddle; siblings, Beverly Webster, Janice McNeal, Richard, Ronnie and Jack Burns. Joni is survived by her children, Joni Myers, Jerry...

Larry Eugene Hayes

Larry Eugene Hayes

Jun 14, 2021

Larry is preceded in death by parents Barney and Viola (Fisher) Hayes; son Eddie Hayes; and grandson Austin Ebertkowski. He is survived by wife Gayle (McIntosh) Hayes; daughters Nikki (Scott) Rozier, Diana Sayers and Jeremy Ebertowski, Rebecca (Russ) Bowers, Leslie (Josh) Braddy, Amanda (Mark) Weiss; grandchildren Draven, Madison, Britany, Brooke, Braelyn, Dalton, Taylor, and Gage; Great Grandsons Liam, Maverick, and...

Donald Dean  Silvius

Donald Dean Silvius

Jun 13, 2021

Donald Dean Silvius August 18, 1936 - June 13, 2021 84, Don was born in Cameron, MO to Ruth and Woodson Silvius on August 18, 1936. He graduated from Cameron High School in 1954 later attending Missouri University. Don was united in marriage to Anneta (Sallee) on February 14, 1960. He passed away on June 13, 2021 at Brookstone Village...