Obituaries

Norman & Lois Lucille (Lucy) Quist

Norman & Lois Lucille (Lucy) Quist

Feb 12, 2021

Norman Weston Quist was born on December 30, 1920 to Niels and Katherine Quist in Omaha Nebraska. Lois Lucille (Lucy) Quist was born on February 12, 1921 to Axel and Kathrine Nelson in Council Bluffs Iowa. Lois Lucille passed away on June 21st, 1996 and Norman passed away on May 25, 2003. Their ashes have been in the loving care...

Timothy Herbranson

Timothy Herbranson

Jun 23, 2025

MSgt. Timothy Martin Herbranson, USAF (Ret.), entered into rest on Monday, June 23, 2025. He was 61 years old.

Born on March 21, 1964, in Storm Lake, Iowa, Timothy was the youngest child of the late Harold Herbranson and Barbara (Refsell) Herbranson. Raised in Council Bluffs, Iowa, he graduated from high school before enlisting in the United States Air Force at...

Xavier Filhiol

Xavier Filhiol

Sep 9, 2025

Xavier Filhiol, age 29, passed away on September 9, 2025. He was born September 1, 1996, in Omaha, NE, to Daudi Merriweather and Pamela (Moore).

Xavier graduated from Thomas Jefferson/Kanesville High School in 2014. He had a bright and adventurous spirit, even if he was sometimes hesitant at first to try new things. Once he did, his smile could light up...

Kenneth McMullen

Kenneth McMullen

Sep 9, 2025

Kenneth McMullen, age 89, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a life rich in love, laughter, and service.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Kathryn McMullen and their son, Mark McMullen.

He is survived by his son, Greg McMullen and partner Steven Sandoval; daughters, Linda and Scott McGregor and Trisha and Rudy Barajas; six grandchildren Katie,...

Rosella Myler

Rosella Myler

Sep 8, 2025

Rosella Maxine Myler, age 92, passed away peacefully at Rose Vista Nursing Home September 8, 2025.

She was born November 10, 1932, in Mondamin, IA. On March 25, 1951, she married Paul Myler and together they shared 62 years of marriage before he died. Rosella had a variety of jobs throughout her life. She walked beans, detasseled corn, worked at Mars...

Sally Brockman

Sally Brockman

Sep 7, 2025

Sally "Sis" Marie Brockman, age 75, passed away peacefully at Jennie Edmundson Hospital September 7, 2025. She was born November 19, 1949 to the late Clem and Sarah (Hooker) Long in Council Bluffs, IA. She met the love of her life Jerold Brockman at the age of 16 years old and they married 4 years later on July 19, 1969...

Dallas Petersen

Dallas Petersen

Sep 6, 2025

Dallas Petersen, age 86, passed away September 6, 2025. He was born December 1, 1938 to Hans and Sofie (Christensen) Petersen in Audubon (Wichita), IA. Grew up north of Adair and lived his life in different parts of western and central Iowa.

Dallas worked north of Adair as a farm hand before going to Griffin Pipe, from there he worked at...

Joan Peterson

Joan Peterson

Sep 6, 2025

Joan Peterson, age 83, passed away on September 6, 2025.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home on Sunday, September 21, 2025. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM at Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home on Monday, September 22, 2025. interment will be in the Saint Paul's Lutheran Church Cemetery - Boomer Township....

Judith Allmon

Judith Allmon

Sep 6, 2025

Judith E. "Judy" Allmon, age 88, passed away peacefully at Prairie Gate September 6, 2025.

She was born February 19, 1937 in Omaha, Nebraska. Judy grew up near Beebeetown and attended school there prior to attending Missouri Valley High School and graduated with the class of 1954.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce "B.C."...

Frederick Schmidt

Frederick Schmidt

Sep 5, 2025

Frederick E. "Fred" Schmidt, age 81, passed away at Methodist Hospital September 5, 2025.

He was born July 11, 1944, to the late Adolph and Fern (Rodenburg) Schmidt in Council Bluffs, IA. Fred graduated from Tri-Center High School with the class of 1962. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church near Honey Creek. He was a lifelong farmer and...

Ruth Hall

Ruth Hall

Sep 4, 2025

Ruth E. Hall, age 89, passed away peacefully at Josie Harper Hospice House September 4, 2025.

She was born September 2, 1936, to the late to Roger and Ruth (Fuller) Preston in Grinnell, IA. Ruth graduated from Grinnell High School in Grinnell, Iowa with the class of 1954.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Frank Fast

Frank Fast

Sep 2, 2025

 Frank L. Fast, age 84, passed away peacefully at his home on September 2, 2025.

He was born on December 14, 1940, to Katherine (Schroeder) Fast and Frank Everett Fast in Deer Park, Washington. Frank was the 2nd of 10 children and the oldest son.

At thirteen, he lived with an elderly couple, during the week, to work on their dairy farm....

Charles Killion

Charles Killion

Sep 1, 2025

Charles M. "Chuck" Killion, age 86, passed away at Jennie Edmundson Hospital while surrounded by his family on September 1, 2025.

He was born August 21, 1939, to the late Franklin and Iva (Inman) Killion in Oakland, IA. Chuck graduated from Carson High School with the class of 1957. In 1974, he began working for the Neola Gazette. In 1977...

Michael Moore

Michael Moore

Sep 1, 2025

Michael P. Moore, age 71, passed away at UNMC on September 1, 2025.

He was born September 15, 1953, to the late Jack and Marilyn (Nowling) Moore in Council Bluffs, IA. Michael graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1971 and retired from Mid-American Energy.

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

Esther Benegas

Esther Benegas

Aug 31, 2025

Esther (Martha) F Benegas, age 85, passed away peacefully in her daughter Melody's home, August 31, 2025. She was surrounded by family who loved her deeply.

She was born on December 26, 1939, to the late Luis and Carmen (Fabela) Rocha in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Esther, who always preferred to be called Martha, graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and retired...

Coltin Stockton

Coltin Stockton

Aug 29, 2025

Coltin Jose Stockton, age 33, passed away at his home on August 29, 2025.

He was born May 2, 1992 to Ricardo Stockton and April (Testerman) Stockton in Omaha, NE.

He was preceded in death by many immediate family and extended family members that meant so very much to him.

Coltin is survived by his father, Rick Stockton (Terri Knutson); mother, April Lopez...

Diane Etherington

Diane Etherington

Aug 26, 2025

Diane L. Etherington, age 63, passed away at CHI Health Mercy Hospital on August 26, 2025.

She was born May 31, 1962, to the late Vern and LaCota (Clark) Baldwin in Omaha, NE.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Rick Gurney; niece, Brandie Michelle.

Diane is survived by sons, Bradley Etherington (Mikala) and Brian Etherington (Tabitha...

Lee Sorensen

Lee Sorensen

Aug 25, 2025

Lee Earl Sorensen, 71, of Shelby, Iowa, passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, August 25, 2025.

Lee was born on February 27, 1954, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to Earl and Norma Sorensen of Avoca. He was raised on the family farm between Avoca and Walnut, Iowa, and graduated in 1972 from AvoHa High School, where he excelled playing basketball and baseball.

He dedicated...

Caroline Starr

Caroline Starr

Aug 25, 2025

Caroline Starr, age 80, passed away peacefully at Bethany Lutheran Home August 25, 2025. She was born November 27, 1944 to Dean and Maxine (Bates) Putnam in Oakland, IA.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother, Dean Charles II; sister, Mary Ann; her son, Gerald Denny Starr III; and grandson, Brandon Montgomery.

Caroline is survived by her...

Thomas Shirley

Thomas Shirley

Aug 24, 2025

Pastor Thomas D. Shirley, age 92, passed away on August 24, 2025.

He was born January 18, 1933, to the late Thomas C. and Florence (Thurman) Shirley in Pekin, IL. He proudly served his country in the United States Army before going to Bible college. Tom graduated from Tennessee Temple College in 1959 and Seminary in 1962. He was a pastor...