Obituaries
Bonnie Waite-Harris
Jun 27, 2026
Bonnie Jean Waite-Harris was born on January 2, 1931, to Harland and Violet (Lowder) Riley, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She spent her early childhood in Missouri Valley, Iowa, then moved to Dunlap, Iowa, before settling in Woodbine, Iowa. She graduated from Woodbine High School in 1948. Bonnie was united in marriage to Dwane Waite in 1950. To this...
Larry Gochenour
Jun 28, 2026
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Larry Dean Gochenour was born on October 31, 1959, in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Albert and LaMoine (Dougal) Gochenour. He grew up in Magnolia, Iowa and went to school at Logan-Magnolia. Larry farmed with his dad, raised hogs, and drove a charter bus. He then went to work in the...
Sarah D. Bryceson
Jun 26, 2026
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A tribute to Sarah from her family:
Sarah Dalise Bryceson lived 89 years upon this earth. She laughed a lot, cried and lived life to her fullest. She was a farmer‘s daughter and a farmer’s wife. When first married, she joined Larry in the Navy, traveling to Washington DC, and Norfolk, Virginia. Later, They lived...
Timothy R. Steckelberg
Jun 22, 2026
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Timothy Ray Steckelberg was born on December 23, 1951, in Carroll, Iowa to Vernon and Darlene (Atkins) Steckelberg. He lived in Manilla, Iowa until the family moved to California and Delaware before coming back to Iowa. Tim was united in marriage to the love of his life, Janene Ann Carritt...
Wyatt Reed
Jun 11, 2026
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Wyatt Matthew Reed was born on June 18, 2010, in Omaha, Nebraska to Matthew and Heather (Fent) Reed and was the middle son between older brother, Dillon and younger brother, Evan. Wyatt’s life, though brief, was marked by determination and an independent spirit that left an enduring impression on those who had the privilege...
Cyrila Roberts
Jun 11, 2026
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Cyrila Rae Roberts was born on July 30, 1950, in Onawa, Iowa to Cyril and Patsy (Stewart) Gray. She spent her childhood in the Dow City and Dunlap, Iowa area. She graduated from Dunlap High School with the Class of 1968 and later furthered her education by taking accounting and computer courses....
Kyle Bertelson
Jun 9, 2026
Kyle Mitchell Bertelson, age 63, died on June 9, 2026, in Missouri Valley, Iowa. Kyle was born October 14, 1962 to Jerry and Janice Bertelson in Missouri Valley, exactly four years and five minutes after the birth of his older brother. He grew up living on the family acreage east of town and, after his parents divorced in...
Sharon Neill
Jun 8, 2026
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Sharon Kay Neill was born on March 2, 1941, in Omaha, Nebraska to John and Betty (Kelp) Holbrook. She grew up in Missouri Valley, Iowa, graduating high school in 1959. Sharon was then married, and to that union three children were born – Mark, Tammy, and Marvin. Sharon was the receptionist...
Glenda Erlewine
Jun 5, 2026
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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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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....
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
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
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...
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