Nicholaus John Epperson Sr
Apr 18, 2026
Nicholaus "Nick" John Epperson, Sr., age 47, sadly took his own life on April 18, 2026.He was born on May 1, 1978, to the late Sharon Epperson and Ernest Camp in Omaha, Nebraska. Nick attended Council Bluffs Public Schools and graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1996. He was a member of First Christian Church. Nick was preceded in...
Samuel Donald Martin
Jan 7, 2026
Samuel "Sam" Martin, age 85, passed away on January 7, 2026. He was born on October 5, 1940, to Otis and Mildred (McKinney) Martin in Padonia, Kansas. His family moved to Council Bluffs, Iowa, when he was one year old. Sam attended Council Bluffs public schools and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1958. Following graduation, he proudly served...
Kathleen Louise Hamilton
May 12, 2026
Kathleen "Kathy" Hamilton, age 81, passed away on May 12, 2026. She was born on May 29, 1944, to Richard and Dorothy Potvin in Fairmont, Minnesota.
Family meant everything to Kathy. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend whose love was shown in countless thoughtful ways. She married the love of her life, Tom, on June 17, 1967, and...
Shirley Murray
May 10, 2026
Shirley June (Nielsen) Murray of Shelby, Iowa was born September 15, 1935, to Edwin O. Nielsen and Wilamina "Minnie" C. Bogs. She was an ornery, self-reliant farm girl who was full of wild stories.
Stories like the time Shirley's mother sent her into town for an errand and was told to take the family car. What should've been a quick trip turned...
Brian Keith Congdon
May 10, 2026
Brian Congdon, age 67, passed away May 10, 2026. He was born September 7, 1958 to Giles and Ella (Campbell) Congdon in Council Bluffs, IA. He was a proud member of Veterans Suicide Awareness Association and Weekend Overnight Motorcycle Group.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister, Barbara McGlone; brother, Bill Congdon.
Brian is survived by his...
Bernadette Ann Scott
May 8, 2026
Bernadette Scott, age 90, passed away May 8, 2026. She was born June 17, 1935 to Albert and Laura (Leinen) Reid in Defiance, IA.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Ronald Lamphear; her husband, John Scott; son, David Lamphear; sons-in-law, Merrill Bowman, and Jeff Howard; great-grandchildren, Isabelle Ann and Abigail Marie Bowman and...
Karen Pearl Isenberger
May 7, 2026
Karen (Keairnes) Isenberger, age 82, passed away peacefully at Josie Harper Hospice House May 7, 2026. She was born on August 12, 1943, to Enos and Lila (Fouts) Keairnes in Carroll, IA. Her parents were farmers near Boyer, Iowa at that time, before moving to the home farm in Dow City, Iowa. Karen received her education at the Dow City-Arion...
Richard Boyd
May 7, 2026
Richard Boyd, age 74, passed away at Jennie Edmundson Hospital on May 7, 2026.He was born December 5, 1951, to the late Richard and Miriam (Hieronymus) Boyd in Shelby, NE. Richard graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1970 and then retired from the United States Navy as a Chief Petty Officer. He was a member of...
Nancy Marshall
May 5, 2026
Nancy Marshall, age 80, passed away on May 5, 2026. She was born on July 1, 1945, in Omaha to Emil and Anna (Seidel) Schaefer.
Nancy dedicated many years of her life to serving others through her work as a waitress. She worked at Mister C's for more than 30 years and later at Cascio's Steakhouse for over 13 years.
In addition...
Cheryl Augusta May Williams
May 4, 2026
Cheryl Augusta May Williams, age 81, passed away on May 4, 2026 in Council Bluffs, Iowa.She was born on October 5, 1944, in Council Bluffs, Iowa to the late Clement and Elsie (Fleer) Rowe.Cheryl was a longtime member of the Faith Community Bible Church in Neola, Iowa.Cheryl is survived her husband of 62 years, Victor Dennis Williams; children, Dan, Tammy...
Marjorie Lee Miller
May 4, 2026
Marjorie Lee was born in Eldora, Iowa to Velma Tideback Miller and Lloyd Milller.
Marge went to Eldora High School and graduated in 1958. She attended Wartburg College, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education in 1963 and then returned to earn a Master's Degree as a Reading Specialist from the University of Northern Iowa in 1995.
Her teaching career...
Mark Alan Schiller
May 1, 2026
Mark A. Schiller, age 74, passed away peacefully at his home on May 1, 2026. He was born October 20, 1951, to the late Ferdinand and Carmen (Williams) Schiller in Omaha, NE. Mark was the owner/operator of A+ Affordable and founded Rebels In His Hands Church.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Daniel Schiller.
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Rory Charles Hallberg
Apr 29, 2026
Rory Charles Hallberg, age 64, passed away at Jennie Edmundson Hospital April 29, 2026. He was born May 23, 1961 to Roy and Joycelyn (Williams) Hallberg in Council Bluffs, IA. Rory graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1979 and was a skilled mill worker.
He was preceded in death by father, Roy Hallberg; half-brother, Adam Hallberg;...
Betty M Graves
Apr 25, 2026
Betty M. Graves, age 94, passed away peacefully at WEL-Life in Papillion on April 25, 2026.She was born May 28, 1931, to the late Harry and Alta (Lean) Leuch in Council Bluffs, IA.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Graves; brothers, Richard Leuch, Howard Leuch, and Frank Leuch.
Betty is survived by her children,...
William Lester Hempel
Apr 24, 2026
William L. "Bill" Hempel, age 57, passed away peacefully at his home while surrounded by his family on April 24, 2026. He was born June 9, 1968, to the late Donald and Dixie (Michael) Hempel in Council Bluffs, IA. .
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by is brother, Donald Hempel Jr.
Bill is survived by...
Judy Lee Carlson
Apr 23, 2026
Judy Lee Carlson, 82, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, died on April 23, 2026. Judy was born on December 21, 1943 in Sioux City, Iowa to Buck Parkhurst and June (Lee) Parkhurst. She grew up in Villisca, Iowa where she attended Villisca High School. During her youth, she was proud to be one of the first members of the International Order...
Wanita Joy Bednarz
Apr 23, 2026
Wanita Joy Bednarz, age 76, passed away peacefully at home on April 23, 2026. She was born October 13, 1949, to the late Robert and Joyce Blankman in Omaha, NE.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings.
Wanita is survived by her daughters, Amy Nelson (Randy Fox), Ronny Bruner (Kent); grandchildren, Colby Nelson, Shelby Nelson,...
Dale Bruner
Apr 22, 2026
Dale Bruner, age 83, passed away April 22, 2026. He was born April 3, 1943 to the late Lloyd and Bernadine (Barnt) Bruner in Hampton, IA.Dale received a BBA from Iowa University in 1965. He worked at Mutual of Omaha Fund Management Company as Vice President. Retiring from there at the age of 45, Dale serviced automatic teller machines and...
Carroll Alva Tibbles
Apr 20, 2026
Carroll Alva Tibbles, age 71, passed away on April 20, 2026, with his wife and daughter by his side. Carroll was born on November 12, 1954, in Council Bluffs, IA, to Alva and Grace Tibbles. He grew up in Macedonia, IA and graduated from Carson-Macedonia School in 1973.
Carroll was proud to farm the same land his family had cared for...
Vernetta M Clingenpeel
Apr 19, 2026
Vernetta M. Clingenpeel, age 86, passed away peacefully at Bethany Lutheran Home on April 19, 2026. She was born May 1, 1939, to the late Albert and Dorothy (Nance) Hast near Buck Grove, Iowa.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Darrel Clingenpeel; son, Ricky Clingenpeel; daughter, Ruth Clingenpeel; brothers, Dean Hast, Russ Hast,...
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