Obituaries
Jean Ellis
August 29, 2024
Jaqueline, more affectionately known as Jean, Ellis was born on July 8, 1928, the daughter of Byron and Marie Caroline (Bartels) Schwitzer in Denison, Iowa. Her family moved to Sac City where she received her education and graduated from Sac City High School with the class of 1946. She then went on to graduate from the University of Iowa with...
Jennie Pautsch
August 29, 2024
Jeraldine "Jennie" Pautsch was born on February 13, 1932, to Carl and Gladys (Eisanhut) Lee, on a farm near Soldier, IA. On March 21, 1948, she was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ute, IA. She attended Ute High School and graduated with the Class of 1951. Jennie was known for her passionate spirit, particularly on the...
Lorraine Christiansen
August 27, 2024
Ruby Lorraine Christiansen, known to most as Lorraine, was born on September 20, 1933 to the late Sam and Edna (Jensen) Smith on a farm in Shelby County, Iowa. Lorraine’s life was marked by her deep faith and commitment to her beliefs. She was baptized on November 18, 1934, and later confirmed on June 8, 1952.
She graduated from Irwin High...
Ehbahtah Moo
August 26, 2024
Ehbahtah Moo was born on August 19, 2018, to Jame Boo and Hser Paw in Denison, Iowa. He was known for his playful and energetic nature. He loved to play like a monkey, running around making silly noises that always brought smiles to the faces of his family and friends. Ehbahtah also loved eating Cheetos and watching his favorite movie...
Janice Carlyle
August 25, 2024
Janice Jeneal (James) Carlyle, 90, died peacefully at home Sunday, August 25, surrounded by family. She was a strong, caring, selfless woman who spent much of her life in the service of her family and her Catholic faith.
Janice was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Leonard and Mildred (Strait) James - the fourth of five children. When she was five years...
Lois LaJune Greder
August 24, 2024
Lois LaJune Greder was born on August 24, 1935, north of Vail, Iowa to Amanda (Beck) and Meinhard Klink. She was baptized Dec 31, 1935 at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison by Pastor Freese and later confirmed on April 10, 1949, by Pastor L.S. Winters at Stockholm Church. Lois attended country schools before graduating from Manilla High School on May...
Teresa Beazor
August 20, 2024
Teresa Beazor was born on November 29, 1959, the daughter of George W. and Scenna M. (Terrell) Gorden in Denison, Iowa. Teresa received her education from Dow City- Arion and graduated with the Class of 1978.
Teresa’s career journey began when she opened her home to babysit for local families. Her compassion and commitment to the well-being of children led her...
Doris Neddermeyer
August 10, 2024
Doris Marie (Creese) Neddermeyer was born on August 28, 1942, the daughter of Raymond and Donna (Abbott) Creese near Charter Oak, Iowa. She was baptized into the Catholic faith and received her education from Charter Oak Schools.
On June 7, 1959, Doris married Gailen Neddermeyer at St. John Lutheran Church in Charter Oak and they were blessed with seven children: Gary,...
Mark W. Bockelmann
August 5, 2024
Mark William Bockelmann was born on February 4, 1954, the son of William Jr. and Ethel (Laumbach) Bockelmann in Ida Grove, Iowa. He was baptized at St. John Lutheran Church in Battle Creek and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ida Grove. Mark received his education from Ida Grove High School and graduated with the class of 1972. He...
Viola H. Riley Shrimpton
August 2, 2024
Viola Helen Riley Shrimpton was born on January 11, 1939, the daughter of John and Florence (Kessel) Mathies in Denison, Iowa. She was raised in the Denison Community and attended the Deloit Public Schools.
She married Joe Riley and to this union they were blessed with three children. The couple later divorced but remained good friends over the years. On April...
Ann Renè Brus
July 31, 2024
Ann René (Coffey) Brus, aged 69, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at her sister’s home in Council Bluffs, Iowa, surrounded by her family.
Born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on November 15, 1954, Ann graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1972. During her high school years, she actively participated in the National Honor Society and vocal music. She continued...
Eva Hunting
July 29, 2024
Eva Linda Hunting was born on October 7, 1977, the daughter of Leonard and Serapia (Garcia) Rodriguez in Tulia, Texas. Eva received her education from Owatonna High School in Minnesota and graduated from Kress High School in Kress, Texas.
Eva met Charles Hunting and the couple spent many years together making precious memories until they decided to exchange vows in 2016....
Gerald F. Riley
July 25, 2024
Gerald Frederick Riley was born on March 20, 1936, the son of Oral and Elenora (Schurke) Riley at home near Deloit, Iowa. He was baptized and later confirmed his faith at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison. He attended country school near Deloit and Denison High School. Gerald enlisted in the United States Army and bravely served his country during the...
Albert William Whiteing Jr.
July 19, 2024
Albert William Whiteing Jr., the son of Albert Whiteing Sr. and Evelyn McCoid was born in Omaha, Nebraska on April 29, 1952 and died at CHI Mercy in Council Bluffs, Iowa surrounded by his family on July 19, 2024 at the age of 72 years.
Albert received his childhood education through the Omaha Public School system. In June 1970, at age...
Arlene Birney
July 19, 2024
Arlene Birney age 91 of Broken Bow, NE passed away July 19, 2024, at the Brookestone View in Broken Bow.
Phyllis Arlene (North) Birney was born October 3, 1932, along with her twin brother Robert Arlo North. They were the first of 10 kids born to Sears and Olive (Dowling) North.
Arlene graduated from Dow City High School and went on to...
Earl William Schultz
July 18, 2024
Earl William Schultz was born on April 26, 1934 in Charter Oak Township, the son of William and Olinda (Kutschinski) Schultz. He was baptized, confirmed, and attended school through the 8th grade at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hanover Township, Charter Oak. Earl's formative years were marked by some of the most challenging periods in our nation's history; the Great...
Richard "Dick" J. Keating
July 17, 2024
Richard “Dick” Joseph Keating was born on March 16, 1943 in Denison, Iowa, the son of Vincent and Elsie (Miller) Keating. He was baptized and later confirmed in the Catholic faith. He attended Denison Community School and graduated with the class of 1961.
In 1962, Dick married Linda Schwanz and from this union they were blessed with one son, Richard Keating...
Adam John Gosch
July 16, 2024
Adam John Gosch was born on March 10, 1963, the son of Nancy (Rubendall) Rogers in Iowa City, Iowa. He was baptized and later confirmed into the Lutheran faith. Adam received his education from Denison Community School graduating with the class of 1981.
Adam proudly served his country as a member of the United States National Guard from 1981 to 1983,...
Conner Joseph Scott
July 14, 2024
Conner Joseph Scott, 70, of Ft. Collins, CO, formerly from Vail, Iowa passed away peacefully on July 14th, 2024 after a brief battle with cancer.
Born July 23rd 1953 in Des Moines Iowa, Conner was the second of four children born to Kathryn (Begley) and the late Dr. Edward Michael Scott. Katie later remarried Don Farrell and relocated to Vail, Iowa...
Dennis John Fineran
July 10, 2024
Dennis John Fineran was born on October 5, 1950 in Denison, Iowa, the son of John “Jake” and Lorraine (Schneller) Fineran. He attended Deloit Community School and then later graduated from Denison High School. He went on to further his education at Northwest Missouri State where he graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Safety and Education.
On June 19, 2004,...
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