Obituaries
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....
Earling - Madonna Kramer was born on June 20, 1929 in Earling Iowa to Anton and Johanna (Zimmerman) Koesters. She was a lifelong member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling where she was baptized, confirmed and attended school.On March 30, 1948 Madonna was united in marriage to Alfons (Mike)...
Harlan - Tammy Kristine Kaltved, 52, died on Monday, March 17, 2025, at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska after a courageous five-year battle with cancer. She was born on October 31, 1972, in Missouri Valley, Iowa to David and Kristine (Hatterman) Tremel. She grew up in Woodbine, Iowa,...
Harlan - Thomas Lee Feser was born to Jack and Betty (Schneider) Feser on August 8, 1959 in Harlan, Iowa. He attended grade school at St. Peter’s Catholic School in Defiance and went on to graduate from Harlan Community High School with the class of 1978.After high school, Tom worked at Farmland in...
Denison - Elsie Joyce Sievert was born March 19, 1934, in Denison, Iowa to Nora Wardell Sievert and George Sievert. Elsie attended and graduated from Denison High School in 1952. Following graduation, Elsie moved to Omaha, NE and worked as a secretary.Elsie married Charles Raymond Book in 1953...