Obituaries
Pauline B. “Polly” Allen, 93, Emerson, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Society in Red Oak.Polly was born May 3, 1932, in Philadelphia, Penn., the daughter of Bernard and Pauline Eleanor (Frederick) Spindler.Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Gordon; and son,...
Dixie L. Ohnmacht Wilkerson passed over to God on March 17, 2025.Dixie was born in Nebraska City on May 16, 1935, to Bernard and Mamie Ohnmacht. She had siblings, Donald, Sharon, Peggy, Richard, and Judy. She spent her early years on farms in the Red Oak, Coburg, and Northboro areas and attended...
Lisa Ann Myers, 62, Red Oak, passed away April 21, 2025, at her home after an extended illness. Lisa was born on Jan. 20, 1963, the daughter of Bobby G. and Marcia (Kiblinger) Haffner.Preceding her in death was her mother.Survivors include her son, Andrew Green of Alabama; and her father, Bobby...
Wayne Kent Franson, 72, Red Oak, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 19, 2025, at his home.Wayne was born June 30, 1952, in Red Oak, the son of Ivan and Marguerite (Kraftt) Franson. He was raised in rural Morton’s Mill. He attended school for many years in Griswold, then graduated from Red Oak...
“Celebrating the Joy”
Please join us as we celebrate the life of Joyce (McHenry) Royston—a woman known for her humor, quick wit, fierce love for her family, and generosity. As Joyce wished, we will gather not in mourning, but in joy—sharing laughter, memories, and a few of her favorite foods - just...
Alvin Sobbing, 70, Auburn, Neb., along with his stepson, Andrew Hersman, 12, tragically passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025, from a motor vehicle accident south of Nebraska City, Neb.Alvin was born on Nov. 4, 1954, in Red Oak, the son of Jesse and Joan (Palin) Sobbing. Andrew was born on March 19...
Richard Arthur “Dick” Mikuls, 88, Omaha, Neb., passed away May 12, 2025, at The Heritage at Legacy in Omaha. Dick was born on Aug. 15, 1936, in Cicero, Ill., the son of Welhemina “Minnie” and Peter.Dick was preceded in death by his parents. Dick is survived by his children, Greg of Omaha, Steve...
Sarah Anne Hill, 37, Villisca, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at her home. Sarah was born Oct. 15, 1987, in Creston, the daughter of Marvin and Rebecaa (Hicks) Gulick.Preceding her in death were her parents; and her fiancé, Cody Tunnell. Survivors include her children, Madilyn...
Carl Christensen, 70, Henderson, passed away Friday, May 16, 2025, at the Azria Health Longview in Missouri Valley.Carl was born Aug. 11, 1954, in Council Bluffs, the son of Norman and Mary Stephania (Vogltanz) Christensen.Graveside services were held on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the Farm Creek...
Phyllis Corene Stebbins, 100, Red Oak, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Prairie Gate Retirement Community in Council Bluffs.Phyllis was born on April 1, 1925, in Orange City, the daughter of Ralph J. and Vera E. (Caruth) Stebbins. Preceding her in death were her parents.A celebration of life...