Obituaries
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 and later became a devoted...
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...
Judith J. Knutson
2026
Judith Janelle (Houston) Knutson passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 28, 2026, at the age of 87, at her home — surrounded by family after celebrating her birthday weekend with cheesecake, phone calls from her grandchildren, and the warmth of those she loved most.
Judie is survived by her brothers, Roberts A. Houston (Loretta) and...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Dennis Koenig
Mar 16, 2026
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Dennis Lee Koenig was born in a house outside Hardscratch, Iowa on May 22, 1945, to Kenneth Carl Koenig and Esta Louise (Fountain) Koenig. He was a total farm boy, driving his grandfather’s team of horses down the road as a little tyke. Dennis was baptized and confirmed at the Logan Methodist Church. He...
Deborah Merrill
Mar 13, 2026
Deborah Marie (Burgmeyer) Merrill was born on February 21, 1957, in Omaha, Nebraska. She grew up in East Omaha and attended Pershing School. Debbie was married at the age of 16 and soon she was blessed with a daughter, Deana. Two more daughters would join their family, Mindy and Angela. For several years Debbie worked with her mother...
Ken Kinzer
Mar 7, 2026
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Kenneth Leon Kinzer was born on January 24, 1944, in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Thomas Leonard and Virginia Belle (Hemmingsen) Kinzer. He grew up on a farm outside of Oakland, Iowa and graduated from Oakland High School in 1962. On October 12, 1963, Ken was united in marriage to Joyce...
Emily Moser
Mar 6, 2026
Emily JoAn Moser was born on February 8, 2006, in Omaha, Nebraska. She was raised on the family farm outside of Woodbine, Iowa and moved with her family to Modale, Iowa in 2014. Emily graduated in 2024.
Emily was known for her deep love of anime, a passion that sparked her imagination and offered her a unique...
Sheryl Hammitt
Mar 5, 2026
Sheryl Kae (Fairbanks) Hammitt was born in Waterloo, Iowa, on May 21, 1950, to Dale and Wanda (Postel) Fairbanks of Evansdale, Iowa. Sheryl attended grade school in Evansdale and later attended high school in Waterloo before moving to Reinbeck with her family. In 1968, she graduated from Reinbeck High School and married Merne Hammitt of Woodbine, Iowa, that...
Delores Hartwig
Mar 1, 2026
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Our beloved mom, Delores “Dee” Marie Hartwig, 78, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 1st, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, love, and a bit of mischief. She was a feisty, independent spirit who wasn’t afraid to voice her opinion, yet had a heart of gold. Whether she was cracking a...
Linda Henry
Mar 1, 2026
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Linda Jean Henry, 75, of Logan, Iowa, passed away on March 1, 2026.
Linda was born on July 3, 1950, in Belle Plaine, Iowa, to Don and Letty (Klenk) Jack, and lived a life defined by generosity, steadiness and faith. She was known for her quiet endurance and her instinct to care for others —...
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