Obituaries
John Walsh
Apr 9, 2026
John James Walsh died on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at his home in Logan, Iowa after a long battle with heart disease, at the age of 46 years, nine months, and 24 days.
John is survived by his parents, Dennis and Annette (Solon) Walsh of Missouri Valley, Iowa; daughter, Kaitlyn and her husband Garret Thompson of Logan;...
Thomas Donelson
Apr 8, 2026
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 his hands-on skills as a welder, proving himself...
Robert Cohrs
Apr 8, 2026
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 they were married on September 19, 1959. To...
Curtis Butler
Apr 8, 2026
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 1968 until October 1969 as a...
Dale Kenkel
Apr 8, 2026
Dale James Kenkel of Missouri Valley, Iowa died on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at the age of 66 years, three months and 30 days.
Dale is survived by his parents Merle and Theresa (Miller) Kenkel; siblings, Jerry and Debbie Kenkel of Missouri Valley, Richard and Irene Kenkel of Arlington, Nebraska, Carol and Pat Sears of Logan, Iowa,...
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 —...
Esther Kessel
Feb 24, 2026
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Esther Mae Kessel was born January 2, 1947, in Council Bluffs, Iowa to parents Charles and Iva (Cooper) Duren. By 1950, Iva was remarried to Clifford York and he had a son, Ken. Ken and Esther went to grade school in Logan, Iowa and moved to Woodbine, Iowa in 1960....
Paula Christensen
Feb 21, 2026
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Paula Diana Christensen was born on December 19, 1946, in Woodbine, Iowa to Floyd and Consuelo (Gerratt) Mahan. She graduated from Woodbine High School in 1964. Paula was united in marriage to Jerald Mann in 1964 and since he was in the Air Force the couple lived in a variety of...
Frank Guinan
Feb 20, 2026
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Francis Vincent Guinan was born on August 9, 1933, in Omaha, Nebraska. Frank grew up with the strong values of hard work, faith, and family that would define his life. He was also a veteran of the United States Army. Frank was a lifelong entrepreneur and a man...
Nancy Powell
Feb 17, 2026
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Nancy Lee (Grap) Powell, 88, of Missouri Valley, Iowa, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026. She was born on July 3, 1937, to Charles and Viola (McHenry) Grap on the family farm near Persia, Iowa. Nancy grew up on that farm with her brothers and sisters. She graduated from Persia High...
Sheryl Ellrott
Feb 12, 2026
Sheryl L. Ellrott was born on December 27, 1963, in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Otto and Janice (Osler) Bartels and she died on Thursday, February 12, 2026, in Woodbine, Iowa at the age of 62 years, one month and 16 days.
Sheryl was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her daughter, Elise Ellrott; sister, Sheila (Brian) Kilby;...
Clyde Robbins
Feb 12, 2026
Clyde Charles Robbins was born on August 16, 1951, in Golden City, Missouri to Harold and Lualla (Faulk) Robbins. He grew up in Pierson, Iowa, graduating from Correctionville High School. Clyde went on to work as an over the road truck driver. He also worked construction and for John Deere. Clyde was blessed with four children, Nathan, Jarrod, Lynette and...
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