Obituaries

Glenda Erlewine

Glenda Erlewine

Jun 5, 2026

     Glenda Fay Erlewine was born on August 19, 1947, in Tarkio, Missouri, to Glen and Belva (Cook) Carlson. The family moved to Woodbine in 1957. Glenda married Edward Barnum and was blessed with four sons, Kevin, Keith, Kenny, and Kert. She dedicated herself to raising her four boys with strength, patience, and love. She later married her soulmate,...

Jake D. Gibson

Jake D. Gibson

May 9, 2026

     Jake D. Gibson, son of Lynn (Downey) Gregory, was born on April 6, 1985, in Louisville, Kentucky. He grew up in St. Charles, Illinois, where he attended school, graduating in 2003. Jake went on to further his education at college. He moved to Florida, where he worked as a marketing manager at a rehabilitation center for several years....

Robert G. Loyd

Robert G. Loyd

May 23, 2026

     Robert Gale Loyd was born on May 16, 1946, in Pisgah, Iowa to Everett “Howard” and Stacia (Price) Loyd. He grew up in the Mondamin area and attended school there. Bob graduated from West Harrison High School in 1964. He answered the call to serve when he was drafted into the U.S. Army. Upon his return home, Bob...

Mark Stevens

Mark Stevens

Dec 5, 2025

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   Mark David Stevens was born to David and Patricia (Mahan) Stevens on November 11, 1986, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Mark grew up in Woodbine, Iowa, with his older sister, Vicki, where he attended grade school through high school. After graduating from Woodbine High School in 2005, Mark attended Midland University in Fremont,...

Judy Rudnick-Howie

Judy Rudnick-Howie

Nov 22, 2025

     Judy Rudnick-Howie was born on June 13, 1945, in Iowa, to the late Raymond and Lena Jochims. Judy was known as a hardworking wife and mother who always put her family first. She was kind and generous to all and took everyone under her wing. She was loved and respected by all who knew her.

     On May...

Jay Bell

Jay Bell

May 23, 2026

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     Jay Thomas Bell was born in Denison, Iowa, on May 30, 1953, to William and Lois (North) Bell. Jay attended school in Vail and graduated with the Class of 1971. Following graduation, Jay proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. After his service, he married Mary Peterson, and together...

Corlys Mullenix

Corlys Mullenix

May 11, 2026

     Corlys Jean (Rees) Mullenix, 98 years and 11 months old, passed away peacefully on Monday May 11, 2026, at Azria Health Rose Vista Nursing Home in Woodbine, Iowa. She was born June 14, 1927, to Corbett and Essie Rees in Dunlap, Iowa where she spent her early childhood days along with her younger sister, Carolyn. They both attended...

Norma Kierscht

Norma Kierscht

May 10, 2026

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     Norma Gene Kierscht was born in Brady, Nebraska, a small town of 400+ people. While in Brady, the family owned and operated the Barnes Cash Grocery Store. Due to the Depression, and too many IOU’s, the store had to close. After their time in Brady, the family then moved to...

Lorraine Howard

Lorraine Howard

May 8, 2026

Lorraine Marie HowardSeptember 2, 1956 – May 8, 2026

          Lorraine passed away peacefully at her home in Mondamin, Iowa, on Friday, May 8, 2026, at the age of 69.     Born in Augusta, Georgia, Lorraine was the youngest of seven children born to Melvin and Laura (Berryman) Howard. She graduated from Lucy C. Laney High School...

Norman Kuhlman

Norman Kuhlman

May 8, 2026

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     Norman Eugene Kuhlman was born on August 11, 1938, in Mapleton, Iowa to Wilbert and Esther (Longlee) Kuhlman. He was a member of the Lutheran Church in Moorhead, Iowa. Norman was united in marriage to Judith Marva Pape on March 10, 1958, in Onawa, Iowa and five children were born...

Joan Ervin

Joan Ervin

May 2, 2026

     Joan Christine Ervin was born on May 8, 1938, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Howard and Margaret (MacManus) Sherman. Joan attended school in Johnston, Iowa, until her senior year when she transferred to Roosevelt High School in Des Moines. She attended Drake University where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma, and graduated with a degree in...

Scott Kielian

Scott Kielian

Apr 18, 2026

     Scott Edward Kielian was born on September 1, 1965, in Omaha, Nebraska to John Joseph (Jack) Kielian and Francine Evalyn White. He grew up in the Dunlap area and graduated from Dunlap High School in 1983. Scott began working in a packing plant right after high school. He married Deanna Mefferd on August 16th, 1986. They had two...

Janet Myler

Janet Myler

Apr 10, 2026

     Janet Lee Myler was born on March 15, 1952, in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Norman “Duke” and Betsy (Hough) Seaton. She grew up in Crescent, Iowa, attending grade school there. Janet then attended Thomas Jefferson in Council Bluffs and finished her last two years of high school in Missouri Valley, Iowa. On May 29, 1970, Janet was united...

John Walsh

John Walsh

Apr 9, 2026

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     John James Walsh was born on June 16, 1979, in Missouri Valley, Iowa, to Dennis and Annette (Solon) Walsh. He grew up in Missouri Valley and attended St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School through eighth grade, moving to Missouri Valley High School after, where he graduated in 1997. John participated in...

Thomas Donelson

Thomas Donelson

Apr 8, 2026

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     Thomas Morgan Donelson was born on March 6, 1950, in Fairfax, Missouri to Billy Joe and Rosalie (Frisbie) Donelson. He grew up in Missouri. Tom worked as a truck driver and truck mechanic, roles that showcased his deep understanding of the vehicles that kept the country moving. Later, he applied...

Robert Cohrs

Robert Cohrs

Apr 8, 2026

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     Robert Charles Cohrs was born July 26, 1934, to Herman and Hilda (Ehert) Cohrs at his family’s farm near Magnolia, Iowa. He attended country school and graduated from Woodbine High School in 1952. He met the love of his life, Judith Niles at a dance at the Magnolia Park and...

Curtis Butler

Curtis Butler

Apr 8, 2026

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     Curtis J. Butler was born on May 22, 1948, to Hersel and Louise (Hiller) Butler. He grew up on a farm Northwest of Dow City and graduated from DCA. Curtis was then drafted into the United States Army 1st Signal Brigade 379, Signal Battalion. He was stationed in Thailand from March of...

Dale Kenkel

Dale Kenkel

Apr 8, 2026

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     Dale James Kenkel was born on December 9, 1959, to Merle and Theresa (Miller) Kenkel. He passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa surrounded by his family.

     Dale grew up on the family farm outside of Missouri Valley, Iowa and attended...

Kenneth Jones

Kenneth Jones

Apr 8, 2026

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     Kenneth Wayne Jones was born on November 15, 1948, in Denison, Iowa to Wayne and Regina (Brummer) Jones. He grew up outside of Dunlap, Iowa until they moved to the family farm outside of Magnolia, Iowa. He attended school in Magnolia and Logan, graduating in 1967. Kenny worked...

Sally Hussing

Sally Hussing

Apr 1, 2026

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      Sally Sue Hussing was born on December 30, 1946, in River Sioux, Iowa to Joe and Ida (Little) Peasley. She attended grade school in River Sioux and graduated from West Harrison in Mondamin, Iowa in 1965. Sally then attended Iowa Western Community College, earning her associate’s degree in business...

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