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Judith L Kenkel

Judith L Kenkel

Dec 7, 2019

Judith L. Kenkel, age 82, passed away December 7, 2019. She was born in Portsmouth, Iowa on May 13, 1937 to the late John and Helen (Schwery) Haller. Judith graduated from Harlan High School with the class of 1955. She had a 43 year career with AVON and was a proud member of AA with 42 years of sobriety. In...

Harold Frederick Tiarks

Harold Frederick Tiarks

Dec 6, 2019

Harold F. Tiarks, age 86, of Treynor, Iowa, passed away December 6, 2019. He was born in Council Bluffs on February 7, 1933 to the late Harvey and Thelma (Holst) Tiarks. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Janet Goos; brother, Chuck Tiarks; granddaughter, Kelcie Marie Stephens. Harold is survived by his wife of...

Greata "Cookie" Marie Adkins

Greata "Cookie" Marie Adkins

Dec 4, 2019

Greata M. “Cookie” Adkins, age 72, passed away December 4, 2019. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on May 7, 1942 to the late Reuben and Greata (Bishop) Adkins. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Johnie Adkins; sisters, Hettie Mae Adkins, Phyllis Cooper and Mary M. Adkins. Greata is survived by her...

Ylonda "Lonnie" L. Morrison

Ylonda "Lonnie" L. Morrison

Dec 4, 2019

Ylonda “Lonnie” L. Morrison, age 86, passed away December 4, 2019. She was born in Mondamin, Iowa on November 3, 1933. Lonnie was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Morrison; parents, Lester and Fleta Peterson; brothers, Ralph and Gary Hussing. Lonnie is survived by her children, Sheryl Wendt (Charles Jr.), Kimberly Johnson (Gary), Kathy Morgan (Jeff), F. Joseph Morrison...

Carole Rayburn

Carole Rayburn

Nov 30, 2019

Carole L. Rayburn, age 83, of Honey Creek, Iowa, passed away November 30, 2019. She was born in Missouri Valley, Iowa on January 8, 1936 to the late Orlie and Ruby (Hume) Skelton. Carole was a member of Woodland Community Bible Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Lyle Skelton; sisters, Helen Pospisal,...

Landon E. Rucker

Landon E. Rucker

Nov 30, 2019

Landon Eugene Rucker, age 66, passed away on November 11, 2019. He was born on June 22, 1953 to Donald and Arletta (Palmer) Rucker in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Landon was preceded in death by his father, Donald. He is survived by his wife, Lucrecia Rucker; son, Ryan Rucker (Ciecely); daughter, Cheyenne Overman; step-son, Jacob Hansen; mother, Arletta Pattavina; brother, Randy...

Joyce Kay Theisen

Joyce Kay Theisen

Nov 30, 2019

Joyce K. Theisen, age 78, passed away November 30, 2019. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1959 and retired from the Union Pacific Railroad. She was preceded in death by her father, Howard Shipley; mother, Evelyn Shipley; stepfather, Royal Shipley; grandson, Noah Gnader. Joyce is survived by her children, Michael Gnader (Jere Lynn), Steven Gnader...

Lyla Darlene Godsey

Lyla Darlene Godsey

Nov 27, 2019

Lyla Darlene Godsey, age 91, passed away November 27, 2019. She was born on January 22, 1928 to the late Arthur and Freida (Neemeyer) Suhr in Nance County, Nebraska. Shortly after her birth, Lyla was baptized on February 26, 1928. She taught rural school in Sarpy County, NE for two years and worked for the former J.L Brandeis & Sons...

Grant William Rasmussen

Grant William Rasmussen

Nov 27, 2019

Grant William Rasmussen Jr., age 66, passed away November 27, 2019. He was born on June 28,1953 to the late Grant and Lydia Rasmussen in Council Bluffs, Iowa. In addition to his parents, Grant was preceded in death by his grandson, Tyler Shears and brother, Richard Rasmussen. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Debra Rasmussen; children,...

Michael William Bent

Michael William Bent

Nov 22, 2019

Michael William Bent, age 17, passed away November 22, 2019. He was born December 5, 2001 to David and Autumn (Reuss) Bent in Grand Island, Nebraska. Michael was preceded in death by his grandparents, Patricia Reuss, Jean Bent and David Bent, Sr.; great-grandpa, Richard McIntosh. He is survived by his parents, David and Autumn Bent; brother, Cody Bent; sister, Nevaeh...

Ollie Thomas

Ollie Thomas

Nov 22, 2019

Ollie Alphonso Thomas, age 84, went to be with the lord on November 22, 2019. He was born on January 8, 1935 to the late Willie and Essie (Slappy) Demons in Jacksonville, Florida. His best years were spent working at Lucent Technologies for 32 years and playing tennis. In addition to his parents, Ollie was preceded by 7 brothers, Benny,...

Floyd Thomas Quick

Floyd Thomas Quick

Nov 22, 2019

Floyd Thomas Quick, age 17, passed away November 22. 2019. He was born on August 22, 2002 to Tracy Quick and Jennifer Cotton in Omaha, NE. Floyd was preceded in death by his mother, Jennifer Cotton and grandpa, Clifford Quick. He is survived by his father, Tracy Quick; sisters, Charity Cassady and Shaylee Quick; brother, Benjamin Quick; grandparents, Mable Quick,...

Donald Leroy Sitzler

Donald Leroy Sitzler

Nov 21, 2019

Donald LeRoy Sitzler, age 83, passed away November 21, 2019. He was born on January 9, 1936 to the late Walter and Mildred (Ulrich) Sitzler in Omaha, Nebraska. In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by his grandson, Nathan Duncan and sister, Marlene Groves. He is survived by his wife, Ora Jean Sitzler; daughters, Deborah Shaw (Bruce);...

John Charles Stuhr

John Charles Stuhr

Nov 21, 2019

John Charles Stuhr, age 88, of Minden, Iowa passed away on November 21, 2019. He was born on September 4, 1931 to the late John and Opal (Voge) Stuhr in Minden. John attended country school at Valley View #8 and graduated from Minden High School in 1949. He farmed with his father until he joined the service in 1952. John...

Jimmy Allen Cavanaugh

Jimmy Allen Cavanaugh

Nov 20, 2019

Jimmy A. Cavanaugh, 83, of Council Bluffs, passed away on November 20, 2019. Jim was born on February 22, 1936 in Atlantic, Iowa to the late George and Mabelle (Andersen) Cavanaugh. He graduated from Atlantic High School in 1954. Jim married the love of his life, Josephine “Jo” Jagger on September 13, 1956. To this union, they were blessed with...

Joan  L.  Hester

Joan L. Hester

Nov 19, 2019

Joan Lee Hester (86) of Honey Creek, Iowa passed away on November 19, 2019, surrounded by her loving family while listening to the beautiful tenor voice of her deceased husband, Jack. On November 20, 1932, Joan was born in Shelby, Iowa, to Helen and Walt Goshorn. She graduated from Persia High School. She married her high school sweetheart, Jack Hester...

Lyle  Dean Armstrong

Lyle Dean Armstrong

Nov 19, 2019

Lyle Dean Armstrong, age 86, passed away on November 19, 2019. He was born on August 26, 1933 to the late Howard and Alice Armstrong in Woodbine, Iowa. In addition to his parents, Lyle was preceded in death by his son Gary Armstrong; daughter-in-law, Kim Armstrong; sister, Maxine and brothers, Jerry and Louis. Lyle is survived by his wife, Beverly...

Barbara Jean Stansberry

Barbara Jean Stansberry

Nov 18, 2019

Barbara Jean Stansberry, age 88, passed away November 18, 2019. She was born on August 1, 1931 to the late Walter and Eva (Foster) Pieper in Harlan, Iowa. In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Freddie Stansberry; daughter, Stacy Bagley; grandsons, Shawn and Michael Kain; twin sister, Pat Browning; brother, Art Pieper; sister, Betty...

Reginald J. Broussard

Reginald J. Broussard

Nov 17, 2019

Reginald J. Broussard Jr., age 24, passed away November 17, 2019. He was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on May 26, 1995. Reggie graduated from Abraham Lincoln School with the class of 2013 and was currently working at Driver Plumbing. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Dale Medley; grandmother, Connie Sapienza. Reggie is survived by his fiancee, Addy Driver;...

Bonnie J. Wedel

Bonnie J. Wedel

Nov 16, 2019

Bonnie Jo Wedel, age 82, passed away November 16, 2019 in Omaha, Nebraska. She was born in Harlan, Iowa on May 12, 1937 to the late Ambrose and Myrtle (Tradel) O'Neill. In addition to her parents, Bonnie was preceded in death by her brothers, Buster, Bob, and Jim O'Neill; and sister, Betty Landers. She is survived by her husband, Allan...

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