Local obituaries for Rieken Funeral Home

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...

Nov 19, 2023

Calvin Dee Grobe, the son of Raymond Christian and Henrietta Elaine (White) Grobe, was born August 3, 1942, in Council Bluffs, IA.  Calvin died November 19, 2023, at his home north of Oakland, IA, at the age of 81 years, 3 months, and 16 days.

Calvin graduated with the Class of 1960 from...

Nov 10, 2023

Joan Elizabeth Scofield, the daughter of Fay and Nancy "Pauline" (Perdue) Braden, was born July 16, 1945, in Atlantic, IA.  Joan died Nov 10, 2023, at the Oakland Manor Nursing Home in Oakland, IA, at the age of 78 years, 3 months, and 25 days.

Joan graduated from Oakland High School with the...

Oct 27, 2023

Bette G. Alff, the daughter of Gordon and Ruth (Algire) Graff, was born May 15, 1944, in Nashville, TN. Bette died October 27, 2023, at the Josie Harper Hospice House, in Omaha, NE, at the age of 79 years, 5 months, and 12, days.

Bette grew up in California and Texas before settling...

Oct 11, 2023

James William McMartin, the son of William Clair and Muriel Anza (Donnelly) McMartin, was born November 8, 1941 in Council Bluffs, IA.  James died October 11, 2023 at the Northcrest Living Center in Council Bluffs, IA, at the age of 81 years, 11 months, and 3 days. Jim battled Parkinson's disease for over 30 years with courage,...

Oct 8, 2023

Joseph Paul Kuchcinski, of Omaha, Nebraska, the son of Raymond Frank and Josephine (Macias) Kuchcinski, born February 14, 1974, in Omaha, Nebraska.  He died on October 8, 2023, at the Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, Iowa, at the age of 49 years, 7 months, and 24 days.

Joe attended St. Stanislaus Catholic...

Sep 24, 2023

Helen Jenkins was a sweet compassionate caring soul, and an absolute angel on earth. On September 24, 2023, she was called home to be our angel from above where she was reunited with the love of her life, her husband of 64 years. Family was everything to Helen and she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.