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...
Francis Henry Neff
Aug 10, 2025
Francis Henry Neff, 80, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2025, in Sanford, Florida. Born on August 16, 1944, in Davenport, Iowa, he lived a life marked by unwavering faith, devoted service, and deep love for his family and community.
Henry graduated from high school in Albia, Iowa, before pursuing his calling in ministry. He earned his Bachelor of Ministry degree...
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 Vernon 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...
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) Putman 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...
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...
Judith Jensen
Aug 24, 2025
Judith R. Jensen, age 83, passed away peacefully at her home while surrounded by her daughters on August 24, 2025.
She was born January 20, 1942, to the late Fred and Inez (Gruenau) Peterson in Council Bluffs, IA. Judy graduated from Minden High School with the class of 1960. She was married to Richard Jensen in 1963. Judy retired from Jennie...
Charles Burbridge
Aug 21, 2025
Charles P. "Chuck" Burbridge, age 70, passed away at Jennie Edmundson Hospital on August 21, 2025.
Chuck was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on December 10, 1954, to the late Robert and Mary (Larsen) Burbridge. As a child, he was full of good-natured mischief and was always playing pranks on his siblings. He graduated from West Harrison High School in...
Kelly Cline
Aug 19, 2025
Kelly Ann Cline Age 45 of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away at home on August 19, 2025. Kelly was born in Columbus, Nebraska on April 30, 1980 to Mike and Melissa (Settje) Mossman.
She work at JBS. Kelly enjoyed photography, playing pool and reading.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Kelly will be sadly missed by her husband, Adam; daughter, Elizabeth...
Daniel Hawkins
Aug 18, 2025
Daniel E. Hawkins, Age 79, passed away on August 18, 2025.
He was born January 26, 1946 to the late Walter J. and Helen A. (Lee) Hawkins in Omaha, NE. Daniel worked for the City of Omaha and proudly served his country in the United States Army and Army Reserves. He was a member of the Carter Lake Volunteer Fire...
Claude Brown
Aug 18, 2025
Claude W. "Sonny" Brown, age 82, passed away at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital on August 18, 2025. He was born June 2, 1943 to Claude and Myrtle (Butts) Brown in Council Bluffs, IA. Claude retired from Omaha Standard as a welder.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sons, Michael Brown and James Brown; sisters, Luella,...
Kathryn Warren
Aug 18, 2025
Kathryn "Kay" Warren, age 82, passed away August 18, 2025. She was born January 16, 1943, in Fremont, Nebraska, to James and Mary (Shada) Denson.
Kay had a lifelong love of books and shared that joy with her family. She often gathered her children to read aloud, passing on her love of stories and learning to her daughters. Through life's paths,...
Marvin Wilson
Aug 16, 2025
Marvin J. Wilson, age 76, passed away peacefully at his home on August 16, 2025.
He was born August 7, 1949, to the late Marvin and Juanita (Mac Lane) Wilson in Omaha, NE. Marvin retired from Certified Transmission. Marvin was well known in the area for his eclectic collection of funeral related items and usually drove a classic hearse. He was...
Robert Wege
Aug 16, 2025
Robert E. Wege, age 95, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2025, at Memorial Community Care in Aurora, Nebraska.
He was born on October 21, 1929, in Norfolk, Nebraska, to the late William and Edna (Ferris) Wege. He was baptized and confirmed in Norfolk and graduated from Norfolk High School in 1947.
On July 25, 1948, Robert was united in marriage to...
Janet Riche
Aug 15, 2025
Janet A. Riche, age 84, passed away peacefully at her home on August 15, 2025.
She was born February 5, 1941, in Jacksonville, IL. Janet retired from Iowa School for the Deaf and was a member of the Refuge Church. She had a lifelong love for showing horses.
Janet was preceded in death by her brother, Warren Roach; nephew, Michael...
Donald Sorensen
Aug 15, 2025
Donald G. Sorensen, age 94, passed away peacefully at his home on August 15, 2025.
He was born December 1, 1930, to the late Jens and Nina (Lansman) Sorensen in Exira, IA. Don proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a lifelong farmer as well as being involved in other business ventures....
Richard Osborne
Aug 12, 2025
R. Gary Osborne was born to Jack and Violet Osborne 6/12/1941 in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
He graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1960. While in high school, he was a member of the R.O.T.C. program.
Gary drove semi-truck and was a Teamster for over 30 years with Hinky Dinky, Super Valu, and Foodliner. He and his wife, Joyce owned the Rolling...
Ronald Funkhauser
Aug 11, 2025
Ronald "Doc" Funkhauser, born January 3, 1936, passed away peacefully at home on August 11, 2025 at the age of 89, following a long illness. His passing was sudden but serene-just as we would have hoped. While we deeply mourn his loss, we take comfort in knowing he is no longer in pain or struggle.
Ron was born and raised...
Brian Rommel
Aug 10, 2025
Brian A. Rommel, age 60, passed away on August 10, 2025.
He was born July 7, 1965, to Russel and Marilyn (Richardson) Rommel in Davenport, IA. Brian graduated from Davenport West High School with the class of 1983 and then earned a Bachelor's Degree from Saint Ambrose University. Brian worked at J.C. Penney from 1987 to 2005, and spent the last...
Ilene Bechtold
Aug 9, 2025
Ilene J. Bechtold, age 76, passed away on August 9, 2025.
She was born December 22, 1948, to the late Maxwell and Eleanor (Mier) Taylor in White Cloud, KS.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Sondra Plunkett; brother, Fred Taylor.
Ilene is survived by her children, Rodney Pogge, Paula Pogge, and Jeri Fletcher (Ron); brother-in-law, George...
Judy Gouldsmith
Aug 8, 2025
Judy A Gouldsmith, age 69, passed away peacefully at Josie Harper Hospice House August 8, 2025.
She was born June 5, 1956, to the late Joseph Gouldsmith and Joan (Martis) Gouldsmith in Omaha, NE. Judy graduated from Abraham Lincoln with the class of 1974 and then earned a degree from North Central Bible School. She retired from Metro Community College...
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