All Obituaries

David Allen Terry, son of David Arlin Terry, Sr and Colleen Elizabeth Good, was born on June 12, 1970 in Shenandoah, Iowa.  He unexpectedly left this world on Sunday night, July 19, 2020 near Waubonsie State Park in Fremont County, Iowa, far too soon at the age of 50 years, 1 month, 7 days. A memorial visitation for David will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2020 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the funeral home with the family present.  Please follow social distancing regulations, wear a...

Gene A. McMullen, 75, of Shenandoah, entered into eternal rest unexpectedly Wednesday evening, May 6, 2020 at the Emergency Room at Shenandoah Medical Center at the age of 75 years, 2 months and 2 days.  A celebration of life memorial service for Gene will be held at Sportsman Park in Shenandoah by the dome on the westside of the park at 7:30 pm, Friday, July 31, 2020 and officiated by Jenny Folmar of the Shenandoah Congregational Church.  A graveside committal service will be...

Deborah Jean Rivers, 65, of Shenandoah, entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 30, 2020 at CHI Health St. Elizabeth Hospital in Lincoln, NE following an extended illness. To view the Celebration of Life Service for Deb at the Elks go to the Nishna Valley Funeral and Cremation Services Facebook page and scroll down and it will go live or appear at 1:00 pm. A celebration of life memorial service for Deb will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at 1:00 pm at the Shenandoah Elks Club...

Irene Elizabeth (Carr) Nagel, daughter of George and Clara (Brosam) Carr, was born on June 10, 1925, in Atlantic, Iowa. She entered into rest on July 20, 2020 in Shenandoah, Iowa at the age of 95 years, 1 month, 10 days. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 24, 2020 at 2:00 pm at Nishna Valley Funeral Home in Shenandoah with Pastor Jack Langley officiating.  The family will greet relatives and friends with visitation Thursday evening, July 23, 2020 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at...

Leland James Tillman, son of Darwin and Letha (Linquist) Tillman, was born on October 24, 1933, on the family farm near Essex in Page County, Iowa.  He entered into rest on July 19, 2020 at Elms Heights Care Center in Shenandoah, Iowa at the age of 86 years, 8 months, 25 days. A celebration of life memorial service for Lee will be held on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at 10:30 am at the Fremont Lutheran Church at Nyman.  There will be open calling at the funeral home beginning at 12:00...

Zoe Maureen Young, daughter of Milo and DeEtta (Wilcoxson) Lightfoot, was born on January 12, 1922 in Farragut, Iowa.  She entered into eternal rest on March 20, 2020 in Shenandoah, Iowa, at the age of 98. A Celebration of Life Service for Zoe will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at 10:30 am at the Farragut Methodist Church with Phil Wing officiating.  Everyone attending the service will be required to wear a mask and social distance. Inurnment will take place in the...

Richard D. (Dick) Irvin, 85, of Shenandoah, entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 13, 2020 at the Every Step Regional Hospice House in Creston, Iowa.  A memorial graveside service following cremation will be held on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at 10:00 am at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah with Pastor Luke Fillmore officiating.  Everyone is welcome to bring their own lawn chairs to the cemetery.  There will be open visitation from 12:00 to 7:00 pm Wednesday afternoon at...

Mary Lou (Booher) Kier, daughter of Charles E., Sr, and Marcelene (Booher) Binau, was born on February 5, 1948 at Athelstan, Iowa.  She peacefully entered into rest on Wednesday morning, July 8, 2020 at her home in Red Oak, Iowa surrounded by her family. A memorial visitation gathering, following cremation, will be held on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at  Nishna Valley Funeral and Cremation Service.  Private family inurnment will take place in the Rose...

Robert (Bob) Warren Jandreau, 73, of Council Bluffs, Iowa and formerly of Shenandoah, unexpectedly entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 13, 2020 in Council Bluffs.    A memorial graveside service with military honors will be held at a later date at Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah.   Bob was a United States Army Vietnam veteran who received the Purple Heart.  Survivors include his wife, Jolene Jandreau.  A full obituary will posted as soon as approved by...

Dr. Allen G. Blezek, 74, of Lincoln, Nebraska and formerly of Randolph, Iowa entered into rest on Monday, July 6, 2020 at The Monarch (hospice facility) in Lincoln. Allen was a University of Nebraska-Lincoln Professor and Department Head Emeritus, NU Department of Agricultural Leadership Education and Communication; founding Director Emeritus, NU Center for Leadership Development; Director Emeritus, Nebraska LEAD (Leadership Education/Action Development) Program.  Past President:...