Local obituaries for Rieken Funeral Home

Jul 1, 2023

Drue William Kirchhoff, the son of Glenn William and Mary Ann (Mundorf) Kirchhoff, was born February 14, 1965, in Council Bluffs, IA.  Drue died July 1, 2023, at his home in Griswold, IA while surrounded by family, at the age of 58 years, 4 months, and 17 days.

Drue attended school in Griswold,...

Jun 18, 2023

Jerald Lee Putnam was born June 16, 1939 to Dorothy and Leon Putnam of Griswold, IA.

Jerry attended Country School and graduated from Griswold High School in 1957. From there, he attended Iowa State University, where he was a member of ROTC and Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity.  He received his Bachelor's Degree in...

Jun 12, 2023

Beverly Sue Walker, the daughter of Clifford Albert and Mary Kathleen (Sawyer) Embree, was born May 4, 1933, near Villisca, IA.  She died June 12, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Society in Villisca, IA, at the age of 90 years, 1 month, and 8 days.

Beverly attended country school until the eighth grade.  ...

Jun 9, 2023

Dennis Wayne Hulsebus, the son of Merlin Fay and Theone Maxine (McCullough) Hulsebus, was born November 19, 1948, in Atlantic, IA.  Dennis died June 9, 2023, at his home in Griswold, IA, at the age of 74 years.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

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Jun 8, 2023

Terry Lynn Haines (77) passed away peacefully at home on June 8, 2023, with his family by his side.

Terry's happy, joyful spirit joined this world in Council Bluffs, Iowa on October 30, 1945, to Orville Vernon and Edith Marie (Hauger) Haines.

While growing up in Oakland, Iowa, the...

May 28, 2023

John Edgar "Shorty" Koenig, the son of John Duane and Mildred Pearl (Livengood) Koenig, was born September 19, 1956, in Council Bluffs, IA.  He died May 28, 2023, in Oklahoma City, OK, at the age of 66 years, 8 months, and 9 days.

Ed attended school in Griswold, graduating from Griswold High School...

May 26, 2023

Joretta Lea Carley Johnson, daughter of Harold and Parthena (McConnell) Carley, was born on December 10, 1936. She died on March 26, 2023, at Rose Vista in Woodbine, IA, at the age of 86 years, 5 months, 16 days.

Joretta attended school in Oakland, IA, and graduated in 1954. She was united in...

May 23, 2023

Van Beck, Todd Wesley (May 23, 2023). The death care profession lost an icon in funeral service on May 23rd with the passing of Todd Van Beck. Beloved father of Thomas. Son of the late Tony and Norma (nee Feekin). Brother of Scott (Sarah) Van Beck; uncle of Wesley, Helen, Sam and Neil Van Beck.  Todd was...

May 22, 2023

Geraldine Annabel (Swisher) Brandt, the daughter of Bernard Ellis and Hazel Lucille (Stocker) Swisher, was born January 21, 1945, in Red Oak, IA.  Annabel died May 22, 2023, at the Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic, IA, at the age of 78 years, 4 months, and 1 day.

Annabel lived in rural Elliott, IA, before moving to...

May 22, 2023

Robert Merle Evans, the son of Harry and Leila (Applegate) Evans, was born February 24, 1925 at home in rural Pottawattamie County.  Bob died May 22, 2023 at the Heritage House in Atlantic, Iowa at the age of 98 years, 2 months and 28 days.

Bob was a farm boy his whole life.  ...

May 13, 2023

Michelle Jo Hackett, daughter of Val Maghee and Jessie (Bolton) Maghee, was born on December 14, 1946, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She lived most of her childhood with her grandmother, June Bolton, of Oakland, Iowa.  Michelle passed away on May 13, 2023, at the Griswold Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center at the age of 76 years.

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May 10, 2023

James "Whitey" Douglas McClain, the son of Guy Newton and Virgie Matilda (Stone) McClain, was born June 20, 1935, in rural Henderson, IA.  James died May 10, 2023, at his home in at the age of 87 years, 10 months and 20 days.

James attended country school #8 until the 6th grade and...

Apr 30, 2023

Danny Wayne Kaiser, the son of Duane Elton and Neva Janet (Gustason) Kaiser, was born September 23, 1950, in Atlantic, IA.  Danny died April 30, 2023, at his home near Lewis, IA, at the age of 72 years, 7 months, and 7 days.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, May 2,...

Apr 17, 2023

Phyllis Opal Pelzer Baier, aged 94 years and two weeks, passed away April 17, 2023 at the Heritage House in Atlantic, Iowa. Phyllis was born April 3, 1929, in Noble Township of Cass County, Iowa, the first child to Lloyd and Ruby Pelzer.

Phyllis grew up on the farm she was...

Apr 9, 2023

Gabriel Jase Applegate - the son of Dustin Lee and Teresa Ann (Coughlin) Applegate - was born September 20, 2012, in Omaha, NE. He was baptized at St. Peter's Church in Council Bluffs and was a student at Riverside.  Gabriel left this world on April 9, 2023, at the Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, IA, at...

Mar 29, 2023

Richard "Dick" Eugene Milner, the son of Russell Lewis and Mildred Marie (Rush) Milner, was born January 29, 1935, at home in Elliott, IA. Dick died March 29, 2023, at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital in Red Oak, IA, at the age of 88 years, and 2 months.

Dick attended school in Elliott, graduating from Elliott High...

Mar 18, 2023

Jessie Marie Shiffer, the daughter of Wayne Milton and Mattie Olive (Andersen) Hackett, was born at her family's home in Oakland, IA, January 15, 1932. Jessie died March 18, 2023, at the Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs, IA, at the age of 91 years, 2 months, and 3 days.

Jessie attended school in...

Mar 14, 2023

Linda Kay (Gammell) Petersen

Linda Kay Petersen, age 75, died suddenly at her home in Scottsdale, AZ on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. She was born March 1, 1948, in Red Oak, Iowa.

She attended schools in Elliott and Griswold, IA, graduating from Griswold High...