Local obituaries for Rieken Funeral Home

Mar 12, 2026

Sharon Kay Kearney, the daughter of Allen Eugene and Thelma Loree (Carlisle) Hamilton, was born February 17, 1950, in Council Bluffs, IA. Sharon passed away on March 12, 2026, at her home in Oakland, IA, at the age of 76 years and 23 days.

Sharon attended school in Oakland, graduating from Oakland High...

Mar 12, 2026

Judy Bates, born January 31, 1944, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026.

Judy was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose family was the center of her life. She leaves behind two children, Chris Cocklin and Cindy Williams, who will forever cherish the love, and memories she gave them.

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Mar 4, 2026

Kimberly Jo Gipple, the daughter of Roy and Maree (Beck) Westfall, was born January 19, 1965, in Atlantic, IA. She died March 4, 2026, at UNMC in Omaha, NE, at the age of 61 years, 1 month, and 16 days.

Kim graduated from Atlantic High School with the class of 1983. She worked...

Mar 1, 2026

Bonnie Rae Argotsinger, the daughter of Walter Alfred and Marjorie Ione (Taylor) Sorenson, was born on April 8, 1941, in Onawa, IA. Bonnie passed away on March 1, 2026, at Prairie Gate Retirement Center in Council Bluffs, IA, at the age of 84 years, 10 months, and 23 days.

Bonnie attended school at...

Jan 25, 2026

Larry Eugene Argotsinger, the son of Kenneth Barnard and Betty Lou (Riddle) Argotsinger, was born January 27, 1940, in Dow City, IA. Larry died January 25, 2026, at Prairie Gate Retirement Center in Council Bluffs, IA, at the age of 85 years, 11 months, and 29 days.

Larry moved to a farm near...

Jan 21, 2026

Linda Kay Clute was born on February 20, 1961 in Fort Madison, Iowa, the daughter of Verle and Diana (Swink) Clute. Linda entered into eternal peace on January 21, 2026, at her home in Oakland.

Her early years were spent in Burlington, Iowa, where she graduated from high school. She later lived in Ottumwa before settling in...

Jan 19, 2026

Jessica Lynn Laughlin, born on August 18, 1989, in Omaha, NE, was a vibrant and adventurous spirit who touched the lives of many. She grew up in a loving home on her family's farm east of Carson, IA, where she spent cherished time with her grandparents in Macedonia and with her close friend Kaytlin Shannon. Jessica was...

Jan 11, 2026

Jeffrey Thomas Tye, the son of Jack Ellis and Donna Joanne (Forsyth) Tye, was born February 13, 1964, in Greenfield, IA.  He died January 11, 2026, at his home in McCool Junction, NE, at the age of 61 years, 10 months, and 29 days.

Jeff grew up on the family farm northwest of...

Jan 7, 2026

Russell "Rusty" James Hering, born on November 10, 1971, in Atlantic, IA, passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 54. Rusty was the beloved son of Kenneth Dean and the late Fonda Rae Hering.

He grew up in Oakland, IA, where he graduated from Oakland High School in 1990, actively...

Dec 3, 2025

Marie L. Casey, age 93, of Ida Grove, Iowa, took her Lord and Saviors hand on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Golden Horizons Senior Living, in Ida Grove, Iowa.

A Memorial Mass was held at 11:00 a.m., with visitation held one hour prior from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ida...

Dec 1, 2025

Carol Marie Dreyer, born on June 14, 1940, to Fred and Dorothy (Pace) Hauger, passed away on December 1, 2025, at the age of 85 at the Oakland Manor Nursing Home in Oakland, IA. Carol spent her early years in Treynor and graduated from Treynor High School in 1958. She married Gary Allen Dreyer on June 21,...

Nov 27, 2025

Linda Sue Mundorf, born on July 31, 1948, in Red Oak, IA, was the beloved daughter of Donald and Enola Peterson. She passed away on November 27, 2025, at Nebraska Methodist Hospital in Omaha, NE, at the age of 77.

Linda spent her early years on a farm south of Stanton, IA, and...

Nov 25, 2025

Roberta "Bobby" Jean Jurchen, the daughter of Gilbert and Lily Laverne (Crouse) Rieken, was born November 28, 1933, in Albia, NE. She died November 25, 2025, at Red Oak Nursing and Rehab, in Red Oak, IA, at the age of 91 years, 11 months, and 28 days.

Bobby moved to Griswold, Iowa, in...

Nov 23, 2025

Lois Elaine Bailey, born on January 19, 1931, in Macedonia, Iowa, passed away on November 23, 2025, at the age of 94 at the Heritage House in Atlantic, Iowa. She was the beloved daughter of Earl and Maude (Dungan) Keast of Carson, Iowa. Lois grew up on the family farm with her two sisters, Laura and Joyce,...

Nov 22, 2025

Robert Wade Traylor, born on March 31, 1935, in Beatrice, NE, passed away on November 22, 2025, at Primrose Retirement Village in Council Bluffs, IA, at the age of 90 years, 7 months, and 23 days. He grew up near the Cathedral in Omaha and attended Cathedral High School. Robert pursued higher education at Omaha University and Creighton, earning...

Nov 16, 2025

Betty Faye Auten, born on February 15, 1948, in St. Joseph, MO, to Harry and Irene (Galloway) Ritzinger, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at CHI Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs, IA, at the age of 77 years, 9 months, and 1 day.

Betty grew up in St. Joseph and worked as...

Oct 16, 2025

Dale Robert Lampman, 83, of Waterloo, Iowa died peacefully October 16, 2025.

Dale was born on November 10, 1941, to Beulah Ekren and Willard Litty. He was raised from age 5 by his adoptive parents Robert and Leone Lampman. Dale graduated from Waterloo East High in 1960. He  was married to Sharon Geary...

Oct 15, 2025

Frances Elaine Rollins, the daughter of Harry Luther and Opal Marie (Twaddle) Calhoon, was born September 30, 1933, in Shambaugh, IA. Frances died October 15, 2025, at her home in Oakland, IA, at the age of 92 years and 15 days.

Frances lived in several different places before moving to Oakland, IA when...

Oct 9, 2025

Judith "Judie" Marie Boruff, the daughter of John and Gladys (Mass) Eckert, was born April 29, 1947, in Council Bluffs, IA. Judie died October 9, 2025, at her home in Oakland, IA, at the age of 78 years, 5 months, and 10 days after a short but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Judie...

Oct 6, 2025

Roberta Marie "Bert" Shellberg, the daughter of Wayne Scott and Alberta Alice (Lee) Kimpson, was born March 5, 1939, in Adams County, IA. Bert died October 6, 2025, at Atlantic Specialty Care in Atlantic, IA, at the age of 86 years.

Bert attended Griswold High School and lived in several different places including...