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Luther Henson

1935 - 2025

Luther Henson obituary, 1935-2025, Council Bluffs, IA

BORN

1935

DIED

2025

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1221 North 16th Street

Council Bluffs, Iowa

Luther Henson Obituary

Luther Henson

November 13, 1935 - August 5, 2025

Luther Henson, age 89, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2025. He was born November 13, 1935, to Albert and Alta (Lawhorn) Henson.

He and his wife, Madonna, owned and operated Iowa Feed and Grain, in Honey Creek, IA for 25 years, working side by side.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sons, Nathan and Kelly Henson; and sisters, Joyce Allen and Mary Petsel.

He is survived by his wife and best friend, Madonna Henson; daughter, Sherry Henson; grandchildren, Randi (Eric) Dofner, Andrea (Trevor) Raes, and Ryan Henson; great-grandchildren, Eric Jr., Hunter, Brody, and Lulu; sister, Betty (James) Melvin; a dear family friend, Shannon Barnes; and a host of extended family and friends.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 10, 2025, from 2 until 4 p.m., at Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home. Funeral service will take place Monday, August 11, 2025, at 10 a.m., at Corpus Christi - Our Lady of Carter Lake. Private family burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will direct memorials.

Published by The Daily Nonpareil on Aug. 9, 2025.

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Donna Malone

August 13, 2025

My husband and I ate at Iowa Feed and Grain every Saturday and Sunday for years. Both Luther and his wife were always friendly and we enjoyed visiting with them. I am sorry to learn of Luther's death and he was a very nice person.

Kelly Sciortino

August 13, 2025

Sorry for your loss. The family is in my thoughts and prayers.

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Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home

1221 N. 16th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51501

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Corpus Christi - Our Lady of Carter Lake

3501 N 9th St, Carter Lake, IA 51510

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