Obituaries
Shelby County - Gerald “Jerry” Lee Krantz passed away at Scripps Mercy Hospital, San Diego on August 13, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on December 13, 1938 in Shelby County, Iowa to Walter and Bernice (Hulsebus) Krantz. Jerry grew up in St. Charles, Minnesota and lived...
Council Bluffs - Reverend Michael B. Berner, age 65, of Council Bluffs, passed away April 11, 2025, in Council Bluffs. Fr. Mike was born January 9, 1960, in Council Bluffs to Charles R. and P. Joan (Edwards) Berner. Fr. Mike graduated from St. Albert High School in 1978. He earned a bachelor’s...
Harlan - Sandra Lee Haney, 78, of Harlan, IA, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2024 at Hansen House in Harlan, IA.Though Sandra had been in and out of the hospital for the past few years, battling infections and an ankle injury, she has always been resilient and the mention of hospice came as...
Poway, CA - Peter James Mischo passed away in Poway, CA on March 29, 2025. He was born to Isidore & Sarah (Willmes) Mischo in Des Moines, IA on June 2, 1948. Peter was 76 years old.After proudly serving in the United States Navy, Peter worked as an aircraft electrician for the federal...
Defiance - Alice Theresa Rau, the daughter of Anthony and Elenor (Thraen) Schleimer, was born on a farm in Defiance, IA on February 25, 1936. She attended country school and St Mary’s High School in Panama, IA, graduating with the class of 1954. On May 26, 1955 she married Leonard Rau at St. Mary’s...
Harlan - Tony Joseph Kloewer was born to Norbert and Patricia (Cunningham) Kloewer on April 26, 1964 in Harlan, Iowa. He was raised on the family farm near Westphalia, Iowa, where he developed a strong work ethic and deep family values. Tony was baptized and confirmed at St. Boniface Catholic...
Blair - Melinda Lee Sheets was born on December 7, 1960, in Blair, Nebraska, to Neil and Edie (Jensen) Rosenbaum. She was baptized and confirmed at Emmaus Lutheran Church in Kennard, Nebraska. She grew up in the country outside of Kennard, Nebraska, and attended school in Arlington, Nebraska not...
Missouri Valley - Visitation will be held 10am-11am Saturday, April 5, 2025, at St Patrick’s Catholic Church in Missouri Valley, Iowa. Mass will immediately follow at 11am.Mary Elizabeth (Schaben) Muell, 92, of Missouri Valley, IA, passed away on March 28, 2025. Mary was born on September 4, 1932,...
Harlan - Erik Paul Rasmussen was born on November 20, 1964, at the hospital in Harlan, Iowa to Franklin “Fraz” and Doris Rasmussen.He lived in Council Bluffs with his friends, where he enjoyed outings, shopping trips, and simply spending time together. He especially loved grocery shopping.Erik had...
Wichita - Julia Lou Sheck, 84, of Wichita, KS, went to meet Jesus on Sunday, March 23, 2025, surrounded by her family.A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Riverwalk Church of Christ in Wichita. Memorial contributions may be made to Riverwalk Church of Christ....