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Marijo E. Strong
Jan 7, 2020
Birthplace: Omaha, Nebraska Resided In: Henderson, Iowa Marijo Ellen Strong, age 69, of Henderson, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Marijo was born January 22, 1950, in Omaha, Nebraska, the daughter of Merrell and Lorene (Hayes) Stattler. She was raised in the Council Bluffs, Iowa area and was united in marriage...
Lyle M. Terry
Dec 30, 2019
Birthplace: Jameson, Missouri Resided In: Red Oak, Iowa Lyle Max Terry, age 72, of Red Oak, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly Monday, December 30, 2019 at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital. Lyle was born July 29, 1947 in Jameson, Missouri, the son of Donald James and Wilma Mae (Hockman) Terry. He lived in many places throughout Missouri and Iowa before moving...
Joanna Simpson Brokaw
Dec 29, 2019
Birthplace: Rural Montgomery County, IA Resided In: Corning, IA Joanna Simpson Brokaw, age 91, of Corning, Iowa, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019 at the Corning Specialty Care. Joanna was born October 15, 1928 in rural Montgomery County, Iowa, the daughter of Malker and Greta (Dahlgren) Alm. She attended school in Stanton, Iowa and started working at the Johnson Hotel...
Charlene Larsen
Dec 27, 2019
A graveside memorial service for Richard and Charlene Larsen of Vancouver, Washington, formerly of the Mills County area will be held 11 AM Saturday, June 8, 2024, at the Walnut Cemetery south of Emerson, Iowa.
Survivors include their daughter: Lori Davis and husband Steve of Vancouver, Washington and their son: William Larsen and wife Regina of Goldendale,...
Judy L. Mcfarland
Dec 26, 2019
Birthplace: Grand River, IA Resided In: Red Oak, IA Judy Lorraine McFarland, age 78, of Red Oak, Iowa, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019 at the Arlington Place Assisted Living. Judy was born January 30, 1941 in Grand River, Iowa, the daughter of Clarence and Inice (Crist) Larson. She graduated from Stennett High School where she was involved in basketball,...
Jared Gresham
Dec 21, 2019
Birthplace: Red Oak, Iowa Resided In: Red Oak, Iowa Jared Alan Gresham, age 36, of Red Oak, Iowa, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2019, at his home. Jared was born October 15, 1983 in Red Oak, Iowa, the son of Gary and Susan (Bloomquist) Gresham. He was raised in Red Oak graduating from Red Oak Community High School in the...
Beverly J. Foster
Dec 18, 2019
Birthplace: Omaha, Nebraska Resided In: Red Oak, Iowa Beverly Jean Foster, age 68, of Red Oak, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital. Beverly was born June 15, 1951 in Omaha, Nebraska, the daughter of Harold and Roberta (Brewer) Lunsford. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Council Bluffs and attended Iowa Western...
Michael Cave
Dec 11, 2019
Birthplace: Red Oak, Iowa Resided In: Red Oak, Iowa Michael Avery Forest Cave, age 46, of Red Oak, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital. Michael was born July 4, 1973 in Red Oak, Iowa the son of Michael and Rene (Glasgo) Cave. Michael attended school and lived his whole life in Red Oak,...
Joy Shearer
Dec 10, 2019
Birthplace: Montgomery County, IA Resided In: Red Oak, IA Joy Shearer, age 88, of Red Oak, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2019, at Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska after a sudden illness. Joy was born January 29, 1931 in Sherman Township of Montgomery County, Iowa the daughter of John and Bessie (Templeton) Van Buskirk. She was raised in...
Frances Marie Rydberg
Dec 9, 2019
Birthplace: Silvery City, Iowa Resided In: Glenwood, Iowa Frances Marie Rydberg, age 94, of Glenwood, Iowa, passed away Monday, December 9, 2019, at Glen Haven Village in Glenwood, Iowa. Frances was born at home on March 30, 1925, in Silver City, Iowa, the daughter of George and Fern (Teatsworth) Canfield. She was raised near Randolph and graduated from Randolph High...
Lorena P. Gray
Dec 8, 2019
Birthplace: Braddyville, IA Resided In: Emerson, IA Lorena Pauline Gray, age 87, of Emerson, Iowa, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2019 at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital in Red Oak. Lorena was born January 25, 1932 in Braddyville, Iowa, the daughter of Homer and Beatrice (Martin) Sheirbon. She grew up in in the Braddyville, College Springs, Shenandoah, and Clarinda, Iowa...
Max David Clayton
Dec 3, 2019
Birthplace: Clarinda, IA Resided In: Red Oak, IA Max "David" Clayton, age 75, of Red Oak, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at the Villisca Good Samaritan Society. Max David Clayton was born September 24, 1944 in Clarinda, Iowa, the son of Max Duane Clayton. He was raised in Red Oak and was a graduate of Red Oak Community...
John Stephens
Dec 2, 2019
Birthplace: Omaha, Nebraska Resided In: Emerson, Iowa Ronald "John" Stephens, age 80, of Emerson, Iowa, passed away Monday, December 2, 2019 at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital. John was born June 7, 1939 in Omaha, Nebraska the son of John and Helene (Stanek) Stephens. He graduated from South High School in 1958 and attended University of Nebraska at Omaha. He...
Ruby "Darlene" Warren
Nov 27, 2019
Birthplace: Henderson, Iowa Resided In: Emerson, Iowa Ruby "Darlene" Warren, age 99, of Emerson, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2019, at the Good Samaritan Society of Red Oak, Iowa. Darlene was born October 10, 1920 in Henderson, Iowa the daughter of Forrest and Sylvia (Braden) Achenbaugh. She graduated from Wales Lincoln High School in 1937. Darlene was united in...
Leslie M. Grismore
Nov 24, 2019
Birthplace: Allerton, Iowa Resided In: Red Oak, Iowa Leslie Merle Grismore, age 75, of Red Oak, Iowa, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. Les was born August 31, 1944 in Allerton, Iowa, the son of W. Wilson and Cleo Merle (Couchman) Grismore. The family lived many different places before settling in...
Robert J. Jones
Nov 21, 2019
Birthplace: Red Oak, Iowa Resided In: Red Oak, Iowa Robert John "Bob" Jones, age 75, of Red Oak, Iowa, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019 at Nebraska Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Bob was born March 2, 1944 in Red Oak, Iowa, the son of Darwin and Helen (Peterson) Jones. He was raised near Elliott, Iowa and graduated from Elliott High...
Vayne Eugene Redd
Nov 15, 2019
Birthplace: Council Bluffs, IA Resided In: Coburg, IA Vayne Eugene Redd, Jr., age 52, of Coburg, Iowa, passed away Friday, November 15, 2019 at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital in Red Oak. Vayne was born July 31, 1967 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the son of Vayne Eugene Redd, Sr. and Anna Nadine (Cannon) Redd. The family moved to Red Oak...
Cynthia L. Eggert
Nov 14, 2019
Birthplace: Red Oak, IA Resided In: Tucson, AZ Cynthia L. Bailey Eggert, age 63, of Tucson, AZ, passed away November 14, 2019, at home following a brief illness. Cindy was born January 9, 1956 in Red Oak, IA, the daughter of Reid and Jeanne (England) Bailey. She graduated from Red Oak High School in 1974. Following graduation, she married and...
Kaisa Eliana Vanest
Nov 13, 2019
Birthplace: North Carolina Resided In: North Carolina Kaisa Eliana VanEst, 9 days old, passed away November 13, 2019 in North Carolina. Kaisa was born November 4, 2019 the daughter of Colton and Megan (Boggess) VanEst. She is survived by her parents: Colton and Megan (Boggess) VanEst of Goldsboro, NC; siblings: Hephzibah and Leora VanEst; grandparents: James and Diane (Andersen) Boggess...
Fred E. Sowers
Nov 8, 2019
Birthplace: Mills County, IA Resided In: Red Oak, IA formerly Henderson, IA Fred Elmer Sowers, age 90, of Red Oak, Iowa formerly Henderson, Iowa, passed away Friday, November 8, 2019 at Nebraska Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Fred was born October 4, 1929 in Mills County, Iowa, the son of Glen and Edith (Rumsey) Sowers. He graduated from Henderson High School...
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