Obituaries
Leland Eugene Perkins, 80, San Juan, Texas, formerly of Waukee, passed away July 22, 2024.Before moving to Texas, Lee helped to raise his family in Stanton before taking a position in Waukee as Street superintendent.He married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Elizabeth Lou West...
Kirk Judson Requist, 82, formerly of Stanton, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024, at his daughter’s home in Urbandale. A Celebration of Life and Visitation will be held at a later date. Family graveside services will be held at that time.
Wayne Lyle Nelson, 82, Carrollton, Ga., passed away on Sept. 1, 2024.He was born on May 17, 1942, in Fertile, Minn., the son of the late Conrad and Hazel Ashling Nelson. Known for his unwavering dedication to family and friends, Wayne’s loving spirit touched the lives of all those around him.Wayne...
Doug Woodward, 42, Red Oak, passed away on Monday, Sept. 2, 2024, at Red Oak.Jay Douglas Woodward, the son of Charles Woodward, Sr. and Lori Sue Points, was born Feb. 10, 1982, at Cherry Point, N.C.Doug was preceded in death by his father, Charles K. Woodward, Sr.Doug is survived by his mother,...
Norman Nelson, 89, of Red Oak, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, at Arlington Place, Red Oak.Norman Fredrick Aaron Nelson, the son of Lester A. and Pearl F. (Linquist) Nelson, was born March 15, 1935, in Montgomery County. Norman graduated from Coburg Consolidated School in 1953. He furthered...
Joanne E. Nelson, 88, Red Oak, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, at Arlington Place, Red Oak.Joanne Elizabeth Nelson, the daughter of Herbert and Anna (Augustson) Bjorkquist, was born on March 26, 1936, at Munising, Mich. Joanne lived in Munising until the age of nine, when the family moved...
Anita May Dyer, 90, Omaha, Neb., formerly of Red Oak, passed away Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024, at Legato Eastridge Senior Living in Omaha.Anita was born Nov. 26, 1933, in Red Oak, the daughter of Frank and Florence (Bruce) Winn.Preceding her in death were her father, Frank Winn; mother, Florence Winn;...
Betty Jane Horgdal, 75, Council Bluffs, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at the Villisca Good Samaritan.Betty was born Sept. 18, 1948 in Newell, S.D., to Robert and Ella (Schmidt) Richards. She was lovingly welcomed home by six siblings. Their family eventually moved to Omaha, Neb., where...
Marie Mitchell, 87, Stanton, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024, at Accura Healthcare of Stanton.Gladys Marie Mitchell, the daughter of Andrew and Sally (Reese) Borza, was born Dec. 16, 1936, at Washington, D.C.Marie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Joseph; and daughter, Kellee...
Jack L. Martin, 91, Red Oak, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society, Villisca.Jack Lynn Martin, the son of Gale and Jessie (Reynolds) Martin, was born March 9, 1933, at Ina, Ill.Jack was preceded in death by his father, Gale Martin; and mother, Jessie (Reynolds) Martin....