Obituaries

Joyce Siebels

Apr 4, 2024

Joyce Adela Siebels (nee Frieboes), born on February 17, 1939, in Yankton, South Dakota, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was the cherished wife of Larry William Siebels, with whom she shared over 66 years of love and companionship.

Joyce was the beloved daughter of John Albert Frieboes and Hazel Elizabeth Volkers. As the...

Duane Bolte

Apr 13, 2024

Duane Philip Bolte passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 13th, 2024 at Bethany Lutheran after a lifelong battle with Crohn's disease and many other chronic conditions. Duane was born to the late Irwin Frank Bolte and Delores Mae Kohl on December 13th, 1962 in Council Bluffs, IA. He was the youngest of 4 children.

Duane is preceded in death...

William Agnew

Apr 13, 2024

William Agnew, age 76, passed away April 13, 2024. He was born August 4, 1947 to William and Doris (Clark) Agnew in Council Bluffs, IA.



In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Agnew.



William is survived by his daughters, Mary Agnew (Chad Anderson), Jennifer Agnew (Jay Richardson) and sister,...

Barbara Lindsley

Apr 11, 2024

Barbara Jean (Schneiderwind) Lindsley died after a brief illness on April 11, 2024, at home in Council Bluffs, surrounded by her husband of 45 years, Terry, and her eight children, their spouses, and grandchildren. She was 88.

She is survived by husband Terry, brother Joe and sister Jean Schneiderwind, and children: Joe (Jennifer) Simon, Bob (Aldea) Simon, Carol (Bob) Kelly, Michael...

Oswald Voudry

Apr 10, 2024

Oswald C. "Butch" Voudry, age 72, passed away at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital on April 10, 2024.

He was born October 3, 1951, to the late Clarence and Mae (Delaney) Voudry in Vermillion, SD. Butch proudly served his country in the United States Army and was a retired mechanic.



In addition to his parents, he was...

James Hayes

Apr 9, 2024

James E. Hayes, age 72, passed away at Jennie Edmundson Hospital on April 9, 2024.

He was born November 8, 1951, to the late James and Charlotte (Beard) Hayes in Des Moines, IA. James proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps and Navy Seabees. He retired from Tyson Foods.



In addition to his...

Tina Hilts

Apr 8, 2024

Tina Hilts, age 55, passed away April 8, 2024. She was born May 6, 1968 to Philip and Rose (Bey) Lira in Omaha, Nebraska. Throughout her life, her greatest joy came from her husband, Chris, her children and grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Rose Lira.

Tina is survived by her husband, Chris Hilts; daughters, Ausha (Rob) Simon; Payton...

Janet Walston

Apr 8, 2024

Janet Walston, age 75, passed away April 8, 2024. She was born June 6, 1948 to George and Mildred (Moore) Huntsman. She enjoyed playing pool, and teaching others how to play the game. She enjoyed her time spent with family often fishing in Minnesota. Known for her trademark drink of choice, always seen with a diet coke in hand. An...

Susan Price

Apr 8, 2024

Susan "Sue" Price, age 65, passed away April 8, 2024. She was born August 24, 1958 to Jay and Jane Field in Onawa, Iowa.

Sue enjoyed many things throughout her life, including camping, fishing, slow pitch softball, bowling, and activities with her family.

She worked as a Day Care provider and co-owner of Moms House Child Care Center for 19 years. Taking...

Jordan Frazier

Apr 7, 2024

Jordan Elizabeth Frazier, age 16, passed away on April 7, 2024 in Council Bluffs.

She was born June 5, 2007 to Johnnie Bright and Melissa Frazier in Hamburg, Iowa.

Jordan was preceded in death by grandparents, Lynne and Larry Frazier; and great-grandfather, Edward Bright.



She is survived by her father, Johnnie Bright; stepmother, Amber Tarr;...

Kyle Dirks

Apr 7, 2024

Kyle William Dirks, son of Stan and Linda Dirks, was born on December 18, 1981, in Prairie Village, Kansas.

Kyle passed away on April 7, 2024, at the age of 42, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He spent most of his life in the Council Bluffs area.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Leonard and Lois Wunschel, and Albert and Marie...

Sharon Leslie

Apr 6, 2024

Sharon K. Leslie, age 81, passed away at CHI Health Bergan Mercy April 6, 2024.

She was born February 11, 1943, to the late Clifford and Glenda (Jensen) Andersen in Elk Horn, IA. Sharon retired from the CHI Bergan Mercy Pharmacy.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Leslie; daughter,...

Dorothy Kelso

Apr 5, 2024

Dorothy Kelso, age 95, born at home on March 2, 1929 in Little Sioux, Iowa, to Richard and Daisy (Wall) Haynie and passed April 5, 2024.

She married the love of her life, Arnold Kelso, in 1946.

They had three daughters, Phyllis, Robin and Valerie, and two sons, Ronald and Steven.

Dorothy (Dot, Dotty) gave her life to the LORD in 1963 and...

Robert Greenwood

Apr 5, 2024

Robert "Bob" Greenwood, age 73, passed away April 5, 2024. He was born December 23, 1950 to Manly and Mary (Kasomenos) Greenwood in Council Bluffs, Iowa.



In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Leroy Greenwood; sister, Evon Snipes.

Bob is survived by his children, Ericka (Raymond) Humphrey, Teresa Tanzler, Robert (Nona)...

Ivon Aguilar Silva

Apr 4, 2024

Ivon Aguilar Silva

Feb. 2, 1991 ~ April 4, 2024

Visitation: Thursday, April 11, 2024, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Hoy Kilnoski Funeral HomeFuneral Mass: Friday, April 12, 2024, 12:30 PM at Corpus Christi Parish- Queen of Apostles Church

Ivon Aguilar Silva

2 de febrero de 1991 ~ 4 de abril de 2024Velorio: Jueves, 11 de abril de 2024 de 6:00 PM a...

Troy Belt

Apr 3, 2024

Troy J. Belt Jr., age 32, passed away at Nebraska Medicine on April 3, 2024.

He was born August 27, 1991, to Troy and Annette (Ratliff) Belt in Council Bluffs, IA.

Troy was preceded in death by his grandparents, Charlene Ratliff and Gary Olsen.

Troy is survived by his wife Kelsey Belt; mother, Annette (Ben Christensen) Root; father, Troy Belt Sr.; siblings, Noah...

Cinthia Gitchel

Apr 3, 2024

Cinthia Gitchel, age 59, passed away April 3, 2024. She was born September 30, 1964 to the late Albert and Glenda (Moore) Conyers in Council Bluffs, IA.

Cinthia is survived by her step- mother, Misti Conyers; half- brothers, Rick (Bri) Conyers, Len (Lauren) Conyers, Alex (Tina) Conyers; special friends, Don Talbott and Crystal Brown; nieces and nephews, and extended family and...

Floyd Foreman

Apr 3, 2024

Floyd Dean Foreman had a ravenous appetite for life. He tried on jobs the way some men try on suits. Farmer, banker, pilot, auctioneer, cattle feeder/feedlot operator, real estate broker, real estate developer, trucking company owner, steel worker, house painter, insurance agent, teacher, entrepreneur, landlord, investor and more! That was after a childhood where he shined shoes, delivered 100...

Jack Mowery

Apr 2, 2024

Jack G. Mowery, age 94, passed away peacefully at Midlands Living Center on April 2, 2024.

He was born June 23, 1929 to William and Edna (Moon) Mowery in Council Bluffs, IA. Jack was a member of Plumber's Local 16 in addition to farming. He was an active member of the Church of the Nazarene for over 65 years, served on...

Mary Elder

Mar 31, 2024

Mary Beth (Watts) Elder, 70, of Glenwood IA (formerly of Slater MO), passed away on March 31, 2024 in Omaha NE. She was born on November 28, 1953, in Marshall MO, to the late Mary Jane (Schaefer) Watts and Harvey Major Watts Jr.

Mary had a fulfilling career as an accountant, working with Arthur Andersen LLP, serving as the Saline County...