Obituaries
Julie Ann (Jan) Bengtson Wescoatt, 74, passed away May 4, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nev.Julie Wescoatt was born Oct 15, 1949, to Marcella and Ervin Bengtson.She was preceded in death by her daughter, Heather Renee Wescoatt; and mother and father, Marcella and Ervin Bengtson.Julie is survived by her...
Donald Gene Sowers, 91, Henderson, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2024, at Montgomery County Memorial Hospital.Don was born Jan. 20, 1933, in Mills County, the son of Glen and Edith (Rumsey) Sowers. He attended Boxelder Country School and graduated from Henderson High School in 1951. He joined the U...
James Ralph Marsh, 72, rural Elliott, passed away peacefully at home on May 13, 2024.James was born in Red Oak on June 4, 1951, the son of Milburn “Mel” and V. Marie (Mullen) Marsh. He attended school in the Griswold area and graduated with the Class of 1970. He joined the National Guard in...
There will be no services for Cash Gordon Gruber, the infant son of Bruce and Shelby Gruber of Red Oak. Cash passed away May 15, 2024, at Nebraska Methodist Women’s Health in Omaha, Neb.Survivors include his parents, Bruce and Shelby Gruber of Red Oak; grandparents, Glenda Hurt and husband Dwaine...
Leslie Lee King, 77, of Red Oak, passed away Monday, May 13, 2024, at his home. Survivors include his wife, Juanita of Red Oak; children: Kimberly Hammons of Nebraska City, NE; Michael King of Red Oak; and Bryan King of Red Oak; seven grandchildren; two adopted grandchildren; and seven great-...
Joyce Philby McKinley, 84, Red Oak, passed away Monday, May 6, 2024, at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital. A Mass of Resurrection will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 31, 2024, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with a celebration of life to follow at Joyce’s home. In lieu of flowers, memorials...
Charlotte Werth, 83, Red Oak, Iowa, passed away on Feb. 28, 2024.She is survived by her spouse, Jo Knott; sons, John and Robert Werth; two granddaughters; and one great-grandson.She was preceded in death by her parents.A celebration of life will be held for Charlotte Werth at the Montgomery County...
Jerry Bates, 82, passed away on Monday, Sept. 4, 2023, at Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Neb.Jerry was born in Montgomery, County on Oct. 9, 1940, the son of Donald and Elsie (Weseen) Bates.Jerry is survived by his wife Diane of Grant, his daughters, Debra James of Dallas, Texas and Dana Bates...
Patricia L. Head, 88, Imogene, passed away May 14, 2024, at Montgomery County Memorial Hospital, Red Oak.Patricia “Pat” Lillian (Maher) Head was born on Nov. 24, 1935, at home on the family farm in Mills County to Catherine M. (Sweeney) Maher and Thomas P. Maher.Patricia was preceded in death by...
Darlien Marie Johnson, 84, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Covenant Living Retirement Community Care Center in Golden Valley, Minn.Darlien, the daughter of Glen & Mabel (Olander) Johnson of Stanton, and sister of Paul Johnson, was born March 20, 1940 in Stanton.Darlien is survived by...