Former superintendent of Blair Community schools,84 year old Larry Bock passed away January 8th. He spent 25 years as an administrator with the Blair School District. He is survived by his wife, Maureen and children Brett and Shannon. Visitation is tomorrow from 5 to 7pm, the Vigil is from 6 to 8pm, and the Mass of Christian Burial is Wednesday at 10am, all events at Saint Francis Borgia Catholic Church. 41 year old Kathryn Birdsall Sutherland of Blair passed away January 9th

56 year old Patrick West, Junior of Missouri Valley passed away January 2nd. He was a Captain of Security with Douglas County Corrections and helped found the DCDC Honor Guard. A Celebration of Life will be January 18th 1 to 4 pm at the Missouri Valley Eagles Club. Details available at hennesseyonline.com 89 year old Rich Small passed away January 3rd. He owned Rich Electric in Magnolia, Iowa. He is survived by his wife, Deanna, daughters Bonnie Adams, Betty Smith, Bev Olsen

56 year old Patrick West, Junior of Missouri Valley passed away January 2nd. He was a Captain of Security with Douglas County Corrections. And instrumental in establishing the DCDC Honor Guard. He is survived by his wife, Pam, sons Patrick, Colten and Wyatt, sister Gina Huber, brothers Darren, Marty West and Monte Hanel and their families. A Celebration of Life will be January 18th 1 to 4 pm at the Missouri Valley Eagles Club. Details available at hennesseyonline.com 89 year