Obituaries
Kenneth Robert Petersen, 74, Lawrence, Kan., passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024, at Maggie’s Place, Overland Park, Kan.The son of Robert and Virginia (Sitzman) Petersen, Ken was born Feb. 9, 1950, in LeMars.Ken was preceded in death by his wife, Sue; and his parents.Ken is survived by his...
Gary Halvin, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2024, in Lee’s Summit, Mo., at the age of 84. Born on Nov. 27, 1939, in Red Oak, Gary was the beloved son of Wayne and Effie Halvin.Gary spent most of his life in Omaha, Neb., where he became a true...
Elizabeth Lenore “Betty” McFarland, 73, Red Oak, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Society.Betty was born April 12, 1951, in Creston, the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Simms) McFarland.Preceding her in death were her parents.Graveside funeral services were held Saturday,...
Jeremiah Nathaniel Keatts was born on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020. He was selected below the zone for early promotion into eternal life with Jesus Christ on Monday, July 1, 2024, at three years and eight months of age.As a pastor’s kid and military child, Jeremiah’s extended family reaches all over...
James Edward “Jim” Wiese, 63, Red Oak, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024, at his home. Jim was born March 8, 1961, in Emmetsburg, the son of Ronald and Sharon (Lee) Wiese.Preceding him in death was his father, Ron Wiese.Survivors include his children, Scott Wiese of Shenandoah; Bradley Wiese of...
Willa Grace Miner, 4, Emerson, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2024.Willa was born Aug. 9, 2019, in Elkhorn, Neb., the daughter of Justin Miner and Lexis Holmgren. Willa was a girl who was full of life, strong willed, and had a playful spirit. She enjoyed the outdoors, working alongside her dad and...
Billy O. “Bill” Jones, 89, of Red Oak, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024, at Accura Healthcare, Stanton.Billy Owen Jones, the son of Dan and Louise (Hein) Jones, was born Jan. 9, 1935, on a farm in Day County, S.D. Bill was raised in South Dakota and graduated in 1953 from Aberdeen High School....
Rachel Anne Darby, 89, passed away on June 19, 2024, at Methodist Jennie Edmundson hospital.Rachel was born to John and Norma (Crawford) Niday on May 7, 1935.She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Norma Niday; her husband, Dean Darby; and her son, David Darby.She is survived by her son...
Teresa Alice Souza, 66, of Red Oak, passed away May 10, 2024, at her home. Teresa was born June 25, 1957, in Oakland, Calif., the daughter of Joseph and Phyllis Souza. She grew up in Council Bluffs and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1975. Teresa was employed at Campbell’s Soup...
Steven Lee Johnson, 72, of Versailles, Mo., formerly of Red Oak, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at his home. Steve was born March 16, 1952, the son of Duane “Andy” and Ardis (Jungferman) Johnson. He graduated from Red Oak Community High School, where he was the 1970 SW Iowa Athlete of The...