Obituaries
Kay Brennan, 78, Red Oak, passed away Friday, May 1, 2026, at Nebraska Methodist Hospital in Omaha, Neb.Kay was born April 12, 1948, in Emmetsburg, the daughter of Orville and Vivian Wiener.Kay’s life touched many in the Red Oak community. She was known for her kindness, sense of humor, strength,...
Steven Lowell Akers, 72, Red Oak, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and quiet strength. Born on Oct. 18, 1953, in Montgomery County, Red Oak, Iowa, Steven lived a life rooted in hard work, family, and simple joys.Steven was a devoted husband, loving father, proud...
Joseph Duane Ross, 87, Red Oak, passed away Monday, April 27, 2026, at Good Samaritan Society. Duane was born Oct. 7, 1938, in Adams County, the son of William Estel and Helen Lucille (Kuhn) Ross.Preceding him in death were his parents.Survivors include his wife, Shirley Ross of Red Oak; daughter...
Ruby Ruth Houtchens, 95, Red Oak, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the Good Samaritan Society in Red Oak.Ruby was born April 28, 1930, in Missouri, the daughter of William and Ethel (Johnson) Blay.Preceding her in death were her parents; son, Danny Houtchens; and husband, Clifford Houtchens....
Phyllis Alexander, 68, of Malvern, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at the Good Samaritan Society in Red Oak. Phyllis was born on July 2, 1957, in Council Bluffs to Donald and Mildred (Mils) Johnson. Phyllis is survived by her husband, Mike Alexander of Malvern; and son, Travis Alexander...
Gerald G. Sederburg, 90, Red Oak, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Montgomery County Memorial Hospital. Gerald was born May 10, 1935, in Shenandoah, the son of Warner and Mary (Hayzlett) Sederburg.Preceding him in death were his parents; and his wife, Mary. Survivors include his children,...
Ruby Houtchens, 95, Red Oak, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Good Samaritan Society in Red Oak. Funeral services are pending at LeRette Funeral Chapel in Red Oak.
F. Lynn (Okie) Adams, 94, Red Oak, passed away peacefully at his home on April 10, 2026, in the presence of family and friends.Lynn was born in Villisca on Dec.13, 1931, to parents Gertrude and Robert D. Adams. He proudly graduated from Red Oak High School in 1949 where he participated in football...
Elinor Almquist, 97, Red Oak passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026 at Montgomery County Memorial Hospital, Red Oak.Funeral Services are pending with Sellergren Lindell DeMarce Funeral Home.
Arlene Irene Raines, 84, Stanton, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2026, at the Accura Healthcare of Stanton.Arlene was born July 19, 1941, in Villisca, the daughter of Clarence Charles McCuen, Sr. and Elsie Pearl (Pierson) McCuen.Arlene was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Marvin Raines...