Obituaries

Connie Sudmann

Connie Sudmann

Jul 24, 2025

Connie Marie (Guttau) Sudmann, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Known for her unwavering faith in Jesus Christ, servant heart, selfless love, and deep devotion to her family.

Born on March 15, 1944, Connie was the eldest daughter of Raymond and Arlue Guttau of Treynor, Iowa. She graduated...

June Behrens

June Behrens

Jul 22, 2025

June Behrens, age 95, passed away on July 22, 2025.

She was born June 15, 1930, to the late Ivan and Ruby (Brown) Piper in Woodbine, IA. June graduated from Woodbine High School with the class of 1948 and retired from the Carter Lake Senior Center. She was a longtime member of the First Church of the Nazarene.

In addition to her...

Norman Bates

Norman Bates

Jul 22, 2025

Norman passed peacefully to his heavenly home on July 22, 2025 in his Treynor, IA home with his wife, Carole and son Eric, close by. Norman was born on October 11, 1932, the ninth child in a family of twelve to Bert and Nellie (Peck) Bates in their farm home west of Griswold, IA.

In 1936, the family relocated to Council...

Lloyd Larson

Lloyd Larson

Jul 20, 2025

Lloyd A. Larson, age 78, passed away on July 20, 2025.

He was born on December 24, 1946, to the late Olliver and Myrtle (Nelson) Larson in Logan, IA.

Lloyd proudly served his country in the United States Navy, especially joining at 17 years old. He loved telling stories about his time stationed in Japan, while in the Navy. Lloyd worked on...

Rose Petry

Rose Petry

Jul 18, 2025

Rose M. Petry, age 88, passed away at Methodist Hospital on July 18, 2025.

She was born on July 28, 1936, to the late Perry and Rosetta (Stevens) Watkins in Harlan, IA.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Petry; step-son, Bobby Petry; brothers, Perry Watkins and Henry Watkins.

Rose is survived by...

John Herren

John Herren

Jul 18, 2025

John David Herren was born June 17, 1936 in New Market, IA to James D. and Lydia Reidlinger Herren.

John grew up in New Market and graduated from New Market High School in 1954. There he met the love of his life, Phyllis Brooks. Together they attended and graduated from Clarinda Jr. College in 1956.

John and Phyllis were married May 27,...

Jacqueline Triplett

Jacqueline Triplett

Jul 17, 2025

Jacqueline A. "Jackie" Triplett, age 87, passed away on July 17, 2025.

She was born March 31, 1938, to the late Oliver and Florence (Mattis) Mintun in Council Bluffs, IA.

Jackie was a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, niece, aunt, and a friend to many. Jackie's acts of kindness knew no limits. She never had to try to be kind, it was...

Larry Poffenbarger

Larry Poffenbarger

Jul 17, 2025

Larry G. Poffenbarger, age 87, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025. Larry was born in Council Bluffs on 11 February, 1938 to Arthur and Bertha (Thacker) Poffenbarger (Granny Henderson). He lived in the Southend of Council Bluffs for the first fourteen years of his life and then moved to The Farm where he spent his remaining years. He joined...

Michael McCoy

Michael McCoy

Jul 12, 2025

Michael McCoy, age 77, passed away July 12, 2025. He was born February 23, 1948 to Robert and Geraldine McCoy.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lynette McCoy; brother, Tony Anthony McCoy; and brother-in-law, Raymond Pruett.

Michael is survived by his son, John McCoy; sister, Connie Pruett; nephew, Raymond Pruett Jr.;...

Pamela Johnson

Pamela Johnson

Jul 12, 2025

Pamela Johnson, age 74, passed away at Atlantic Specialty Care on July 12, 2025. She was born January 31, 1951 to Wayne and Elva (Britt) Gibbs in Omaha, Nebraska.

She was preceded in death by her father, Wayne L. Gibbs.

Pamela is survived by her daughter, Amy Haines; sons, Martin Dreher, Gregory Dreher, and Jeffrey Haines; grandchildren, Jadyn, Joshua, Ethan, Deahnna and...

Danny Mihaly

Danny Mihaly

Jul 12, 2025

Danny Mihaly, age 80, passed away peacefully at his home on July 12, 2025. He was born June 26, 1945 to the late John and Marion (Strandberg) Mihaly in San Diego, CA.

Per his wishes, no services will be held.

Julie Shreeves

Julie Shreeves

Jul 11, 2025

Julie A. Shreeves, age 62, passed away at Jennie Edmundson Hospital July 11, 2025.

She was born August 1, 1962, to the late Dwight and Wava (Wolfe) Smith in Council Bluffs, IA.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Gary Smith, Barb Perales, and Richard Smith.

Julie is survived by her husband of 37 years, Les Shreeves;...

Kathy Burns

Kathy Burns

Jul 10, 2025

Kathy Rae Burns, age 69, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away on July 10, 2025, at CHI Health Bergan Mercy, due to complications following a courageous battle after a stroke. As a proud registered organ donor, Kathy's final act was a true reflection of the love and compassion she carried throughout her life.

Born on May 30, 1956, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,...

Leopoldo Mendoza

Leopoldo Mendoza

Jul 10, 2025

Leopoldo Huerta Mendoza, age 89, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025.

He was born September 24, 1935, to the late Pascual and Dolores Mendoza in Mexico. Leopoldo retired from the Union Pacific Railroad after 42 years and was a member of Saint Peter's Catholic Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son, Leopoldo Jr.;...

Korbin Cundiff

Korbin Cundiff

Jul 9, 2025

Korbin Cundiff, age 26, of Omaha, Nebraska, passed away on July 9, 2025.

Born on March 23, 1999, to Jerry and Lisa (Olesen) Cundiff in Omaha, Korbin brought immeasurable joy into the world from the very beginning. With a big, beautiful, warm smile and a laugh that could light up any room, he had a way of making people feel instantly...

Sally Bugge

Sally Bugge

Jul 8, 2025

Sally Mae Bugge, age 89, of Council Bluffs, passed away peacefully at Northcrest Living Center on Tuesday morning, July 8, 2025.

She was born March 11, 1936, in Harlan, Iowa to Ottis and Iva Gearhart, whom preceded her in death. She married Gene Bugge on August 14, 1955 and enjoyed 52 years of marriage before his passing in 2007. She was...

Robert Massie

Robert Massie

Jul 6, 2025

Robert D. Massie, age 73, of Omaha, NE passed away peacefully on July 6, 2025 at Douglas County Health Center. He was born November 28, 1951 in Council Bluffs, IA, the son of the late Dale (Sr.) and Patricia Massie.

Bob was raised by his late grandmother, Nora Hultquist after the death of his mother at a young age. He enlisted...

Barbara Fox

Barbara Fox

Jul 3, 2025

Barbara J. "Bobbi" Fox, age 63, passed away peacefully at her home on July 3, 2025.

She was born September 24, 1961, to the late Wayne and Sheila (Hendricks) Dodge in Callaway, NE. Bobbi graduated from Aurora High School in Aurora, Nebraska and then attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln.

Bobbi loved her family deeply, and nothing brought her more joy...

Mary Denny

Mary Denny

Jul 1, 2025

Mary was born in the small town of Macedonia, Iowa in 1938, the first daughter of a cattle farmer, a firecracker from the jump, bold and fierce; a woman who outran her era. Her early years unfolded in wide-open fields, but after high school her folks moved her to the big city, Omaha. This is where she locked eyes with...

Leonard Ranney

Leonard Ranney

Jul 1, 2025

Leonard R. "Herk" Ranney, age 91, passed away peacefully at his home on July 1, 2025.

He was born May 1, 1934 to Clifton and Lela (DeBar) Ranney in Omaha, NE. Herk graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School and then proudly served his country in the United States Army. He retired from United Airlines and was a member of the...