Local obituaries for Rieken Funeral Home

Mar 14, 2024

Gary "Jake" Jacobson, the son of Arthur "Art" Carl Edward Jacobson and Esther Marcella Hill Jacobson passed away Thursday March 14th, 2024 at the Griswold Care Center in Griswold after fighting a long, hard battle of Parkinson's and Heart Disease.  Jake was 78 yrs, 10 months and 13 days.  He is finally resting in peace.

Mar 10, 2024

Ernest Charles Ruehle, the son of Robert and Marguerite (McMartin) Ruehle, was born August 24, 1937, in Trinidad, CO.  He died March 10, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Society in Red Oak, IA, at the age of 86 years, 6 months, and 17 days.

Ernest graduated from Lee Summit High School in Missouri...

Feb 28, 2024

W. Keith Rattenborg

William Keith Rattenborg was born October 26, 1936 to Cena Mary Blevins and Simon Arnold Rattenborg, in a home at the top of Walnut street in Oakland Iowa.

Keith spent most of his life in Oakland except for a small time when the family moved to Oklahoma.

Keith began his...

Feb 27, 2024

Richard Lee Hay, age 67, of Oakland, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.

Per Richard's wishes, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life Graveside service will be held at the North Lawn Cemetery in Fort Dodge, Iowa at a later date.

In lieu of...

Feb 18, 2024

Patricia "Pat" Maurine Schaaf, the daughter of Harlen R. and Olove Marie (Isom) Shires, was born on a farm south of Elliott, IA, on November 26, 1934. She died February 18, 2024, at the Griswold Care Center in Griswold, IA, at the age of 89 years, 2 months, and 23 days.

Pat lived...

Feb 18, 2024

David "Butch" Max Reynolds, the son of Silas and Mable (Weston) Reynolds, was born February 17, 1941, in Pottawattamie County near Elliott, IA.  He passed away February 18, 2024, at the Griswold Care Center in Griswold, IA, at the age of 83 years and 1 day.

Butch graduated from Elliott High School with...

Feb 6, 2024

Phyllis Ann (Reed) Brandes was born on March 24, 1950, in Mount Ayr, Iowa.  She was the first-born child of Kenneth and DonElla (Dailey) Reed. She died at Jennie Edmundson Hospital on February 6, 2024, at the age of 73 years, 10 months, and 13 days.

Phyllis started her path to her career...

Jan 25, 2024

Robert Dean Reimers was born June 4, 1941, to Glen and Maudie (Bettinger) Reimers near Brock, Nebraska, and died January 25, 2024, at CHI Health Immanuel in Omaha, Nebraska, at the age of 82 years, 7 months and 21 days.

At an early age, Bob went to live with his grandparents and attended...

Jan 24, 2024

Kathryn Kaye McMartin, the daughter of Orlo Marvin and Winnie Clarabelle (Carr) Mincer, was born in Spencer, Iowa on June 1, 1942. Kaye died peacefully with her family gathered by her side on January 24, 2024 at Hansen House Assisted Living in Council Bluffs, Iowa at the age 81 years, 7 months, 24 days. Kaye lived 81 blessed years...

Jan 21, 2024

Virginia Lou Askeland peacefully passed away on January 21, 2024 after blessing this world with her love and vivacious personality for 89 years. From the very beginning, she left a lasting impact on many people during her time on earth.

Virginia Bruellman was born on April 5, 1934, in West Bend, IA to Ernest Albert and Esther...

Jan 18, 2024

Shirley Beth Frizzell, the daughter of Bert and Nellie (Peck) Bates, was born July 12, 1938, in Council Bluffs, IA.  Shirley died January 18, 2023, at Risen Son Christian Village, in Council Bluffs, IA, at the age of 85 years, 6 months, and 6 days.

Shirley lived in Council Bluffs for several years...

Jan 12, 2024

Roger Lyle West, the son of Lyle and Mildred (Hummel) West, was born January 1, 1940, in Council Bluffs, IA.  Roger died January 12, 2024, at the Josie Harper Hospice House in Omaha, NE, at the age of 84 years, and 11 days.

Roger graduated from Oakland High School with the class of 1958.  On Sept 10,...

Jan 5, 2024

Peggy Lou Pierson, the daughter of Eugene and Geneva (Bates) McConnell, was born September 28,1940, at rural Elliott, IA, at the home of her grandparents (known as "Ling Place").  She died January 5, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs, IA, at the age of 83 years, 3 months, and 8 days.

Peggy...

Jan 3, 2024

Janet Lee Weaver, the daughter of Lee Roy "Pete" and Werdna Maxine (Dean) Davis, was born August 21, 1948 in Red Oak, Iowa.  Janet entered into eternal peace on January 3, 2024, in Omaha, NE, at the age of 75 years, 4 months, and 13 days.

Janet's early years were spent in the...

Jan 2, 2024

Deana Montai Dorscher, the daughter of Floyd and Lois (Johnson) Amburn, was born October 7, 1968, in Kirkwood, MO.  Deana died January 2, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, IA, at the age of 55 years, 2 months, and 26 days.

Deana grew up in Licking and Raymondville, MO, and spent a...

Dec 18, 2023

Daryl Lynn Dorsheimer, the son of Coryell LeRoy "Corky" and Lois Nadine (Elliott) Dorsheimer, was born August 29, 1952, in Creston, IA.  Daryl died December 18, 2023, at the Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic, IA, at the age of 71 years, 3 months, and 20 days.

Daryl was baptized on February 2, 1964, at the Lewis...

Dec 16, 2023

Gary Eugene Hering, son of Charles and Ollie (Watson) Hering,  passed on December, 16th, 2023 peacefully at home in Chino, CA at the age of 76.

In 1966 Gary enlisted in the United States Army where he served in the Vietnam War. Gary was medically discharged in 1968. When he returned home he...

Dec 15, 2023

Heather Jean (Dahlke) Haines (45) passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023, in Council Bluffs, Iowa at Jennie Edmundson Hospital.  Heather was born to Eddie and Dinah (Archbold) Dahlke on October 25, 1978, in Omaha, Nebraska as the first of their four beautiful girls.  Heather met Heath Haines, and they married on December 10, 1994. To this...

Dec 10, 2023

Dennis Lyle Bates, the son of Lyle Mayne and Marjorie Maxine (Hummel) Bates, was born January 4, 1944, in Red Oak, IA. Dennis died December 10, 2023, at the Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, IA, at the age of 79 years, 11 months, and 13 days.

Denny attended school at Griswold, graduating...

Nov 25, 2023

Nazzareno D'Angelo, affectionately known as Mike to his friends, was born February 22, 1942, in Vibo Valentia, Calabria, Italy, to Francesco and Elizabetta (LaBella) D'Angelo. Nazzareno's life was a remarkable journey that left an indelible mark on the lives of those fortunate enough to know him. Nazzareno departed this world peacefully, surrounded by the warmth of his...