Creston and Corning, IA Obituaries

Mar 4, 2018

Judy Crago, 69, of Allerton, Iowa, passed away Sunday, March 4, 2018, at the Greater Regional Hospice House in Creston. Judy Kay Crago, the daughter of Henry John and Helen Margaret (Inlow) Tanner, was born January 15, 1949, in Creston. She attended school at Orient-Macksburg, graduating with the class of 1967. Judy was united in marriage to Dean Arthur Crago...

Mar 1, 2018

Claudine S. Wilson, 95, of St. Joseph, Missouri, formerly of Corning, Iowa passed away Thursday, March 1, 2018, at her home. Memorial services will be 3:00PM, Sunday, March 4, 2018 at Parkway Christian Fellowship Church, 3001 Pickett Road, St. Joseph, Missouri. Per Claudine’s wishes no services will be held in Corning. She will be laid to rest in the Carl...

Feb 25, 2018

Max Eugene DeVore, the son of Guy Alan and Bessie (Falconer) DeVore was born May 13, 1926, in Cass County, near Massena, Iowa. Max entered eternal rest on Sunday, February 25, 2018, at Vintage Park, Lenox, Iowa, at the age of ninety-one years. Max received his early education at Victoria #8 and Massena High School. The family moved to Quincy...

Feb 21, 2018

Jacob Scott Tobiasson, age 34, of Orient, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at the Greater Regional Hospice House in Creston, Iowa. Jacob was born in Redding, California on May 29, 1983, the son of Scott Rodrick Sanchez and Mollie Lee Tobiasson. Jake was educated in California and graduated High School in Redding, California with the Class of...

Feb 19, 2018

Agnes Maxine Driskell, the daughter of Harvey and Myrtle (Crosley) Toland, was born March 5, 1922 in Kent, Iowa. When Agnes was 11 years old her mother passed away and less than six months later her father passed away. Agnes and her siblings were then raised by her Aunt and Uncle, Rachael and Ray Cunningham in Creston. Agnes was educated...

Feb 16, 2018

Dennis Eugene Stormer, the son of Maurice Eugene and Iylene Kathryn (Schaaf) Stormer was born December 24, 1951 at the Atlantic Hospital, Atlantic, Iowa. He passed away Friday, February 16, 2018, at his home in rural Adams County, Iowa, at the age of sixty-six years. His family lived in Cass County and moved to Adams County in 1958. Dennis attended...

Feb 15, 2018

John Edward Still, one of 14 children, was born in Creston, Iowa, September 19, 1940. John passed away Thursday, February 15, 2018, at Creston Specialty Care, Creston, Iowa, at the age of seventy-seven years. John was the son of Charlie Edward and Doris Lavon (Keeler) Still. He was a graduate of Arispe High School, Aripse, Iowa. John served his country...

Feb 12, 2018

Michael “Mike” Dale Goodrich was born February 13, 1946, in Red Oak, Iowa to Mona Rhea (Myers) and Dale Arthur Goodrich. He passed away at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown on Monday, February 12, 2018, at the age of 71. Mike and his family moved to Creston, Iowa in 1951. He attended Creston High School where he was involved...

Feb 10, 2018

Joyce Arlene Means, the daughter of Harold Allen, Sr. and Agnes Lusie (Christensen) Young, was born August 25, 1946, in Creston, Iowa and passed away at Creston Specialty Care on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at the age of 71. When Joyce was 3, the family moved to Linn Grove, Iowa and then on to Rolfe, Iowa before returning back to...

Feb 3, 2018

Kenneth Wayne Richmond was born April 19, 1934 in Boone, IA, the oldest of three children of Francis Wayne and Eula Mae (Garvin) Richmond. Kenny passed away Saturday, February 3, 2018, peacefully surrounded by his loved ones. Kenny lived a full and quality life. He was the most devoted son, brother, spouse, father and grandfather. He graduated from Boone High...

Jan 31, 2018

Parislynn Elizabeth Sharpsteen, twelve days old, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2018, at CHI Mercy Hospital, Corning, Iowa. She was born January 19, 2018, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to Angel Rose Sharpsteen. She will always be loved by her mother Angel of Corning, Iowa; siblings: Jayden, Skylynn, and Chase Sharpsteen; her grandma and grandpa: Rose and Brandon Stalker, Corning, Iowa;...

Jan 31, 2018

Tracy Ellen Fredrickson, the daughter of Norma Mardale (Siddens) and Richard Everett Konkler, was born in Santa Cruz, California on August 25, 1953. At a young age, Tracy’s family relocated to Union County, Iowa where she would spend most of her life. After earning her GED, Tracy graduated from Grandview University in Des Moines, Iowa with a Bachelor’s degree and...

Jan 28, 2018

Kenneth Dean Bradley, the son of John Francis and Alma Clara-Susan (Ohlschleger) Bradley, was born in Creston on October 12, 1931. He was welcomed home by his two brothers: Theodore and Eugene and his sister, June. Kenneth received his education in Creston, graduating from Creston High School with the Class of 1949. A couple of years later, Kenneth enlisted in...

Jan 26, 2018

Russell “Rusty” Ray Ritnour, 83, of Creston passed away Friday January 26, 2018 at his home, surrounded by family. A celebration of his life will be held Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Pearson Family Funeral Service Cremation Center in Creston. Pastor Jodi Rushing will officiate. Visitation with family receiving friends will be Tuesday, January 30, 2018 from...

Jan 26, 2018

Bruce Edward Peterson, son of Leonard Ulysses and Wanda Isabella (Walker) Peterson, was born on January 2, 1952 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Bruce was raised in a military family and moved often during his youth. He attended elementary school in both Abilene, TX and Salina, KS and middle/ high school in Scottsdale, AZ. Bruce graduated with the class of 1970...

Jan 21, 2018

Marilyn (McClain) Reiley, the daughter of Carl and Irene Elizabeth (Thorne) McClain, was born November 21, 1946 in Shenandoah, Iowa. Marilyn entered eternal rest on Sunday, January 21, 2018, at Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska, at the age of seventy-one years. Marilyn attended school in Red oak and graduated from Red Oak High School with the class of 1964....

Jan 20, 2018

Jane Elizabeth (Moon) King, the daughter of Dale Laverne and Marie Frances (Endres) Moon, was born January 5, 1953 in Creston and passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and loved ones on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Greater Regional Hospice House. Jane was educated in the Creston Public Schools and lived all but two years of her life in Creston....

Jan 18, 2018

Burdette Lee Smart was born on March 6, 1948 in Montgomery County, Red Oak, Iowa, to Kenneth Dean and Esther Mable Smart. Burdette Lee was called home to be with the Lord and Savior on January 18, 2018 at the Veterans Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. He was reunited with his Father and older brother Kennie Dean. Burdette would be...

Jan 16, 2018

Dec 29, 2017

Kenneth Miller, 88, of Kent, passed away at the Alegent Creighton Mercy Hospital in Corning on Friday, December 29, 2017. Celebration of Life Services will be held on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at Pearson Family Funeral Service Cremation Center, 809 W. Montgomery Street, Creston, IA. Visitation will be open to the public from 2-7 PM, Wednesday, January 3, 2018 with...