Obituaries
Catherine Norah Wearin, 72, died at her home in Council Bluffs on Aug. 25, 2026, after a five-month struggle with cancer.She was born on April 28, 1954, in Council Bluffs, to Edward Anderson and Helen (Cochran) Wearin of Red Oak. Their new daughter was welcomed to their farm home by siblings...
Russell Ralph “Rusty” Williams, 43, Red Oak, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, at University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. Rusty was born Jan. 15, 1983, in Hamburg, the son of Danny and Patsy (Shaver) Williams.Preceding him in death was his father, Danny Williams. Survivors include his...
Carol Ann Lewis, 84, Villisca, passed away Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at the Villisca Good Samaritan Society. Carole was born July 26, 1942, near Brooks.Preceding her in death were her parents; son, Clinton; and husband, Wesley. A celebration of life service will be held at the Advent Christian Church...
John David “David” Johnson, 81, Stanton, passed away on Sept. 28, 2026.David Johnson was born July 26, 1945, the son of Alvin and Elsie Johnson.David is preceded in death by his parents.A private family service will be held at a future date.Memorials may be directed to Mamrelund Lutheran Church in...
Betty L. Treat, 86, of Red Oak, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital, Red Oak.Betty Lou Treat, the daughter of Wayne and Mildred (Howery) Blackburn, was born Sept. 22, 1940, in Shenandoah.Betty was raised on a farm near Norwich, and graduated from...
Joann Marie Rickels, 77, Red Oak, passed away Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, at the Shenandoah Medical Center in Shenandoah.Joann was born Jan. 10, 1949, in Clarinda, the daughter of Harry and Anna (Heitman) Rickels.Preceding her in death were her parents.A private family graveside service will be held at...
Matthew Steven Oleen, 45, Mansfield, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, at his parents’ home in Red Oak.Surviving him are his parents, Steve and Diana Oleen.Matt will be honored privately by his family in Red Oak and interred at the Omaha National Cemetery.
Carolyn “Lyn” Gibson, 82, Red Oak, passed away on Aug. 10, 2026.Lyn was born on March 12, 1944, in Charleston, W.Va., the daughter of Thomas and Thelma (Pierson) Gibson.She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Thelma Gibson.Celebration of Life Services were held on Tuesday, Sept. 29,...
Phyllis Lillian Harold, 91, Red Oak, passed away Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, at Arlington Place. Phyllis was born Aug. 23, 1935, in Omaha, Neb., the daughter of Arthur Eggert and Lillian Mae (Hoerath) Lage. She was raised in Elliott and graduated from Elliott High School in 1953. Phyllis lived in...
Bonnie Starlin, 94, Atlantic, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, at Cass Health in Atlantic.She is survived by her children, George Starlin, Deborah Thomas and Angela Ireland; 16 grandchildren, and many great- and great-great-grandchildren.A Graveside Service will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Sept....