Obituaries
Steven Scott Schaffer, 68, son of Cecil Forrest and Marjorie Jean (Maxwell) Schaffer, was born in Red Oak on Jan. 10, 1958. He unexpectedly entered into eternal rest on April 26, 2026, at Methodist Jennie Edmondson Hospital in Omaha, Neb.He grew up and graduated from Red Oak and then attended and...
Ronald Dean Schooling, Sr., 88, Griswold, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2026, at his home.Ronald was born Oct. 23, 1937, in Taylor County. He graduated from Corning High School and attended college for a short time. Ron was united in marriage to Judy Wyckoff on Dec. 17, 1961, in Red Oak. Through...
Kay Brennan, 78, Red Oak, passed away Friday, May 1, 2026, at Nebraska Methodist Hospital in Omaha, Neb.Kay was born April 12, 1948, in Emmetsburg, the daughter of Orville and Vivian Wiener.Kay’s life touched many in the Red Oak community. She was known for her kindness, sense of humor, strength,...
Steven Lowell Akers, 72, Red Oak, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and quiet strength. Born on Oct. 18, 1953, in Montgomery County, Red Oak, Iowa, Steven lived a life rooted in hard work, family, and simple joys.Steven was a devoted husband, loving father, proud...
Joseph Duane Ross, 87, Red Oak, passed away Monday, April 27, 2026, at Good Samaritan Society. Duane was born Oct. 7, 1938, in Adams County, the son of William Estel and Helen Lucille (Kuhn) Ross.Preceding him in death were his parents.Survivors include his wife, Shirley Ross of Red Oak; daughter...
Ruby Ruth Houtchens, 95, Red Oak, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the Good Samaritan Society in Red Oak.Ruby was born April 28, 1930, in Missouri, the daughter of William and Ethel (Johnson) Blay.Preceding her in death were her parents; son, Danny Houtchens; and husband, Clifford Houtchens....
Phyllis Alexander, 68, of Malvern, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at the Good Samaritan Society in Red Oak. Phyllis was born on July 2, 1957, in Council Bluffs to Donald and Mildred (Mils) Johnson. Phyllis is survived by her husband, Mike Alexander of Malvern; and son, Travis Alexander...
Gerald G. Sederburg, 90, Red Oak, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Montgomery County Memorial Hospital. Gerald was born May 10, 1935, in Shenandoah, the son of Warner and Mary (Hayzlett) Sederburg.Preceding him in death were his parents; and his wife, Mary. Survivors include his children,...
Ruby Houtchens, 95, Red Oak, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Good Samaritan Society in Red Oak. Funeral services are pending at LeRette Funeral Chapel in Red Oak.
F. Lynn (Okie) Adams, 94, Red Oak, passed away peacefully at his home on April 10, 2026, in the presence of family and friends.Lynn was born in Villisca on Dec.13, 1931, to parents Gertrude and Robert D. Adams. He proudly graduated from Red Oak High School in 1949 where he participated in football...