Walnut - Stanley Richard Johannsen was born on November 7, 1936, to Arnold and Maxine (Koos) Johannsen.  Baptized and confirmed in the faith at Peace Evangelical & Reform Church in Walnut, IA.

Avoca - Wayne Jacobsen, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on February 9, 2025, to Wilbert and Bernice (Hansen) Jacobsen, at the Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn, Iowa.

Cambridge, Nebraska - Joyce Arlene (Wolfe) Reinig, 95, passed into Eternal Life on February 8, 2025. She was born on January 28, 1930 in Cambridge, Nebraska. She was the oldest of four children born to Darrel and Beulah (Woolman) Wolfe. Her family moved frequently but stayed in the Nebraska area.Because the family moved around a lot, Joyce attended many different schools.

Persia - Bernard J. “Bernie” Kremer, age 82, of Council Bluffs, passed away February 1, 2025, at Jennie Edmundson Hospital. Bernie was born January 16, 1943, in Persia, IA to the late Clarence and Helen M. (Honeywell) Kremer. He graduated from Tri-Center High School, Neola, IA in 1961. Bernie was a police officer for the City of Council Bluffs and a bartender for 25 years at the Goldmine Bar & Grill.

Harlan - On January 4, 1975, Geoffrey Daniel Falkena entered the world with a spark that would light up every room he walked into. As the first grandchild on the Falkena side, he was doted on and spoiled by family who adored him, though it didn’t stop him from keeping everyone on their toes. Geoff was a rowdy kid, full of mischief and energy, the kind of boy who lived for adventure and found excitement wherever he went.

Carroll - Cheryl Joneen (Cordes) Brown passed peacefully surrounded by loving family members on January 27, 2025 at The Brant at Gretna Senior Living.   She was only a few days short of her 83th birthday and attained the age of 82 yrs, 11 months, 8 days at the time of her passing.Cheryl was born in Carroll, IA  at St.

Templeton - Leo Willenborg, son of Henry and Ida (Uhlenkamp) Willenborg, was born at home on a farm near Templeton, Iowa on August 6, 1924. At 100 years old, he had been through many changes in his lifetime. He walked to a country school about 2 miles from the house, except for 2nd grade, and 8th grade. He attended Sacred Heart Catholic school in Templeton so he could make his First Holy Communion and be confirmed.

Council Bluffs - Kathleen Alice Williamson was born to John and Ruth (Peterson) Turner on January 3, 1956, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She started school at Shelby-Tennant Elementary and stayed there through high school. Kathleen worked at the school library while in high school.Kathleen was a very hard worker, after graduation, she started working in Denison at Dubuque Packing and IBP.

Harlan - John William Wells, was born to Lila and John Jerome Wells on May 14, 1960, in Harlan, Iowa. He attended St. Paul’s Catholic School in Defiance, Iowa until 1974 when he started attending Harlan Community High School where he graduated in 1978. After high school, John went on to work at the Dubuque Packing House and then as a welder at Deba and Petersen Manufacturing both in Denison, Iowa.

Harlan - Robert Louis Mages, 70, died on Thursday, January 16, 2025, surrounded by his family at his home outside of Panama. He was born on May 24, 1954, in Harlan, Iowa to Martin and Alva (Munchrath) Mages, the oldest of eight children. He grew up in Panama, Iowa attending Catholic school through the 8th grade. Bob graduated from Harlan High School in 1972. He was united in marriage to Lori Kleffman on September 1, 1973, at the St.

Des Moines - Kathryn (Kate) Inez Zoss, age 97, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025, at Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines. She was born the daughter of Obed and Inez (Carlson) Burkgren on April 18, 1927, at the family farm near Dayton, Iowa, and she graduated from Dayton High School in 1945.

Westphalia - Helen Mary Wubbenhorst, the daughter of Peter N. and Clara (Bock) Gubbels was born on September 1, 1933 on a farm near Westphalia, Iowa.  She was baptized, confirmed and received her First Holy Communion at St. Boniface Catholic Church inWestphalia.  She attended St.

Portsmouth - Frances “Frankie” Eva Anastasi was born to Nick and Anna (Kloewer) Springman on December 13, 1930 in Portsmouth, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Portsmouth, Iowa where she remained a lifelong member. From the 1st through 8th grades she attended school at St. Mary’s Our Lady of Fatima School in Portsmouth.

Avoca - Donna Hansen was born May 10, 1934 at Avoca, Iowa,  to Lloyd Schuning and Ella (Neve) Schuning. Donna was baptized and confirmed at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Avoca.Donna attended school in Avoca and graduated in 1952. She was united in marriage to Gordon Dale Hansen on January 31st, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois.Donna was a member of the Corley Community Club as well as the American Legion Auxiliary #227 in Avoca, IA.

Pleasant Township - Mary Clare Wise Klindt was born on January 31,1924 on the Wise family farm in Pleasant Township, Pottawattamie County, Iowa.  She was the daughter of Edward and Caroline Bergman Wise.  Mary’s mother died shortly after she was born and as a result she was raised by her Aunt Nell and Uncle Ervin Fisher in Sioux City, Iowa.  At age 3, Mary was reunited with her dad, Edward, Stepmother Rose Kueny and her six siblings.  Mary was