Obituaries

Joanne Lapke

Joanne Lapke

Jul 15, 2026

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     Joanne Clara Lapke was born on January 3, 1934, on their family farm three miles west of Harlan, Iowa to Rudy and Clara (Hofer) Rosman. She was the youngest in her family of four brothers. Joanne attended a one-room country schoolhouse for grades first through sixth. She then...

David Ehlert

David Ehlert

Jul 7, 2026

David L. Ehlert was born on November 13, 1966, in Cedar Falls, Iowa to Robert Ehlert and Janet Golden. He grew up in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and attended school at Washington High School.

David enjoyed lighthouses. He owned a prized collection of Zippo lighters. David also enjoyed playing pool and any card game you could think of.

David died on Tuesday, July...

Karen Wilkinson

Karen Wilkinson

Jul 7, 2026

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     Karen Kay Wilkinson was born on March 21, 1940, in a farmhouse near Mondamin, Iowa, to Kenneth and Winifred (Voss) King. After graduating from Mondamin High School, Karen furthered her education at Iowa State, joining the Delta Delta Delta sorority. One of her more memorable moments at Iowa State occurred...

Larry Kocour

Larry Kocour

Jul 3, 2026

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     Larry Lee Kocour was born on July 28, 1943, in Missouri Valley, Iowa to Frank and Christena (Reker) Kocour. He grew up in Missouri Valley where he graduated in 1961. Larry drove a school bus for a while and farmed row crops while raising cattle and hogs. He...

Larry Gochenour

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...

Bonnie Waite-Harris

Bonnie Waite-Harris

Jun 27, 2026

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     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...

Sarah D. Bryceson

Sarah D. Bryceson

Jun 26, 2026

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A tribute to Sarah from her family:

Sarah Dalise (Wallis) 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...

Timothy R. Steckelberg

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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....

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...

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