Local obituaries for Rieken Funeral Home

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...

Oct 6, 2025

Scott Mitchell Mueller, born on August 6, 1957, in Atlantic, Iowa, passed away at home on October 6, 2025, at the age of 68. He was the beloved son of Henry 'Hank' and Janice 'Jan' Mueller and the middle child of five siblings.

Scott spent his early years on the family farm and...

Sep 13, 2025

Bonnie Jean Redding, born on September 10, 1946, in Atlantic, Iowa, passed away on September 13, 2025. She was a beloved resident of Elliott, IA, where she lived a life full of love and service. Bonnie was the wife of Bob Redding, with whom she celebrated 60 years of marriage. Together, they built a life on their...

Sep 8, 2025

Eloyce Lena Kline, born on July 17, 1936, in Noble Township near Lyman, passed away leaving behind a legacy of love and dedication. She spent her early years in the Lyman area, where she developed a strong work ethic by helping on the family farm. Eloyce's passion for baking was nurtured at home, where she learned from...

Sep 6, 2025

Donna Lea Casey, the daughter of Edgar and Francis (Kemling) Reynolds, was born January 18, 1952, at the family home in Griswold, IA. Donna died September 6, 2025, at the Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic, IA, at the age of 73 years, 7 months, and 19 days.

Donna attended school in Elliott,...

Aug 25, 2025

Curtis William Potter, 67, of Grove City, OH, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025 following an extended illness. He was born on November 25, 1957, in Red Oak, IA, to the late Neil and Ruby Mae Potter. Curtis grew up on a small family farm in Griswold, IA and later attended Iowa State University, where he...

Aug 23, 2025

David Michael Mortensen was born in Omaha on November 12, 1990 to Richard and Sue (Grove) Mortensen, the second of the three children with which they were blessed.  He went home to the Lord on August 23, 2025, from one of his favorite places, the lake, surrounded by his family including all his beloved nieces and nephews....

Jul 27, 2025

Gayle passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025 at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines.

Gayle Darlene (Shipps) Lamb was born June 5, 1929, in Overbrook Kansas to Earl Shipps and Ellanora (Nellie) Leuf Shipps. Gayle worked in the telephone office when she was younger and was united in marriage to Robert (Bob) Lamb on September 5th,...

Jul 22, 2025

Gaylan Henry Holst, the son of Harry and Senta (Krohn) Holst, was born June 8, 1933, in Walnut, IA. Gaylan died July 22, 2025, at The Heritage at Fox Run, in Council Bluffs, IA, at the age of 92 years, 1 month, and 14 days.

Gaylan attended country school in Walnut and graduated from Walnut High School....

Jul 21, 2025

Gary Funkhouser lived a life defined by service—to his family, to his community, and to the cause of education. A gifted educator, musician, and leader, Gary's unwavering commitment to enriching the lives of others left an indelible mark on every place he called home. He often said, " Service to others is the rent we pay in...

Jul 7, 2025

Charlene Ann (Schroeder) Shaw was born on February 7, 1937 to Arno H. & Welma (Heesch) Schroeder. Charlene grew up on a farm North of Treynor. As the oldest daughter, she became the caretaker of her younger siblings when her Mom was recovering from Tuberculosis. She was Baptized and Confirmed at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in...

Jul 3, 2025

Philip Kerry Hackett, the son of Kermit and Orpha (Bingham) Hackett, was born September 30, 1943, in Council Bluffs, IA. He died July 3, 2025, in Carson, IA, at the age of 81 years, 9 months, and 3 days.

Phil grew up west of Hancock, IA, and attended country school through the 2nd...

Jun 27, 2025

Jeanette Lucille Bergstrom entered eternal life on June 27,2025, at the age of 89 years.

Jeanette was born to Loren and Gayle Frain Bradshaw on June 27,1936, along with a twin sister, Geneva.  Nine years later brother Larry was born.

The family lived in the Macedonia area before moving...