Obituaries

Kathy I. Burse

Kathy I. Burse

Jun 29, 2026

Kathleen "Kathy" Burse, age 79, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026. She was born on October 26, 1946, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to Jeremiah and Mary (Murphy).

Kathy was a graduate of Abraham Lincoln High School. In 1996, she married, Paul, and together they lived in Council Bluffs.

Above all, Kathy was a devoted and loving mother whose kindness,...

Willard Piercy

Willard Piercy

Jun 29, 2026

Willard "Junior" Piercy, age 90, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026. He was born on January 22, 1936, in Decatur County, Iowa, to Willard and Ruth (Miller) Piercy.

Junior dedicated 26 years to the United States Postal Service, including nine years riding the mail train between Chicago and Omaha, a unique chapter of his career that he always remembered...

Irene May Thornton

Irene May Thornton

Jun 29, 2026

Irene Thornton, age 89, passed away June 29, 2026. She was born July 6, 1936 to Cecil and Elsie (Huss) Thornton in Conway, IA.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughters, Jeannie L. Brancs, Vickie Petersen; brother, Manford Thornton, granddaughter, Kathy.

Irene is survived by her children, Larry John Petersen, Jerry Perersen, Terry (Cheryl) Petersen, Tayva...

Rex E Davis

Rex E Davis

Jun 28, 2026

Rex E. Davis, age 99, passed away peacefully at Elm Crest Senior Living in Harlan on June 28, 2026. He was born October 21, 1926, to the late Eddie and Edith (Davis) Davis in Boone, IA. Rex attended Thomas Jefferson High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. in the South Pacific during World War...

Billy Robert Klaudt

Billy Robert Klaudt

Jun 28, 2026

Billy "Bill" Robert Klaudt, 80, of rural Neola, Iowa, passed away on June 28, 2026. He was born on April 7, 1946, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Christian and Bertha (Wallender) Klaudt.

Bill graduated from Central High School in Omaha before proudly serving his country in the United States Coast Guard. Following his military service, he returned to Omaha and joined the...

John Smith

John Smith

Jun 27, 2026

John Smith, age 55, passed away June 27, 2026. He was born June 15, 1971 to Harry Smith Sr and Elizabeth (Osmond) in Malcom, Iowa.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by, brothers, Harry Smith, Jr., Thomas Smith; and sisters, Kathy Foster, Shirley Times.

John is survived by his wife, Pennie (Haven) Smith; children, Tyler Smith, Collin (Sara)...

Gary Farwell

Gary Farwell

Jun 26, 2026

Gary David Farwell, age 73, was born at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Fort Dodge, lowa on February 14, 1953 to Arthur Frederick Farwell and Georgia Louise Farwell and gained his wings in the early morning hours of June 26. 2026 at his home in Randolph, lowa. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; his father, Arthur Farwell and...

Jeffrey Stuart Botts

Jeffrey Stuart Botts

Jun 25, 2026

It is with a heavy heart and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our Brother and Uncle, Jeff Botts on June 25, 2026.

Jeffrey Stuart Botts, age 81, was born February 3, 1945 to the late Arthur and Rozanne (Pilley) Botts in Omaha, NE.

He was a gentle, kind hearted man. His love for his family brought a smile to...

Mark Anthony Roberson

Mark Anthony Roberson

Jun 22, 2026

Mark Anthony Roberson I, 79, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away on June 22, 2026, at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs.

Mark was born on January 17, 1947, in Shenandoah, Iowa, to the late Dale Roberson and Cloma Roberson. He proudly served his country in Vietnam as a member of the United States Army. Following his military service, Mark...

Carol Johanna Fahrenkrug

Carol Johanna Fahrenkrug

Jun 22, 2026

Carol J. Fahrenkrug, age 76, of Treynor, Iowa, passed away at Methodist Hospital June 22, 2026.She was born September 8, 1949, to the late Allen and Delphine (Hekter) Schoening in Council Bluffs, IA. 

Carol graduated from Treynor High School with the class of 1967. Carol grew up on the family farm west of Macedonia and attended elementary school there through second...

Sean C Clemons

Sean C Clemons

Jun 22, 2026

Sean C. Clemons, age 54, passed away peacefully at his home on June 22, 2026. He was born February 20, 1972 in Council Bluffs, IA. Sean graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents. James and Ople Clemons.

Sean is survived by his wife, Heather Clemons; mother, Carol Clemons; children, Paige Lovell (Trevor), Cody...

Wendell Harold Brandt

Wendell Harold Brandt

Jun 21, 2026

Wendell Harold Brandt, age 83, passed away peacefully at his home in Lincoln, Nebraska, on June 21, 2026.He was born September 10, 1942, to the late Harold and Rona (Doehla) Brandt in Holstein, IA.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Bradley J. Brandt.

Wendell is survived by his wife, An Brandt; children, Cindy Browne (George),...

Leon Crocfer

Leon Crocfer

Jun 20, 2026

Leon Crocfer passed away peacefully at the age of 88. He was born on May 23, 1938, in Trinidad, Colorado, to Robert J. and Jeanette M. Crocfer.

Leon proudly served his country in the United States Army. He graduated from Adams State University and enjoyed a career as an accountant, working in both the private and public sectors.

A man...

Robert Clyde Albers

Robert Clyde Albers

Jun 19, 2026

Robert "Bob" Albers, age 80, passed away June 19, 2026. He was born August 27, 1945, to Clyde and Elizabeth (Fegley) Albers in Sioux City, IA.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded death by his son, Robert.Bob is survived by his wife, Joan "Joey" Albers; son, Ronald (Jill) Albers; stepson, Troy Miller; siblings, Barbara (Al) Pearson, Kevin (Cynthia) Albers,...

Betty Lou Schmidt

Betty Lou Schmidt

Jun 18, 2026

Betty Lou (Hibbeler) Schmidt, age 94, of Treynor, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2026. She was born to Gustave and Hilda (Gosch) Hibbeler in Omaha, Nebraska on October 2, 1931. She was baptized on December 25, 1931 and confirmed April 21, 1946 at St. Paul Lutheran in Millard, Nebraska.

Betty attended school at Millard, graduating in 1949 and received a...

Neva May Tadlock

Neva May Tadlock

Jun 17, 2026

Neva May Tadlock, age 84, passed away peacefully at her home on June 17, 2026.She was born April 8, 1942, to the late Clifton and Bessie (Garner) Beason in Maryville, MO.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Wanda Jens; son, Scott Tadlock; sisters, Norma Carr and Nancy Reiff.

Neva is survived by William "Bill" Tadlock;...

Louise McMilleon

Louise McMilleon

Jun 16, 2026

Louise McMilleon, age 90, passed away peacefully June 16, 2026. She was born February 3, 1936 to Gabriel and Louise (Kapiko) Balibrea in Honolulu, Hawaii.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by daughter, Jackie (Billy) Fautt; siblings, Gabriel Balibrea, Bill Balibrea, Bertha Schweitzer.

Louise is survived by her children, Pamela (Mark) Shirley, Daniel Manfre, Natalie (David)...

Jason William Cooper

Jason William Cooper

Jun 16, 2026

Jason William Cooper, 51, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away on June 16, 2026.

Jason was born on November 7, 1974, and was lovingly raised by his dad, Lyle Edwin Woodard, and his mom, Vicki Lee Woodard. He spent 21 years with Asplundh Tree Company, where he worked his way to the position of General Foreman and earned his Arborist certification....

Gabriel Michael Bach

Gabriel Michael Bach

Jun 15, 2026

Gabriel Michael Bach

August 21, 2007 - June 15, 2026

Gabriel Michael Bach, a vibrant and beloved young man, passed away to be with the Lord and his cherished father on June 15, 2026, at the age of 18. Born on August 21, 2007, in Omaha, Nebraska, Gabriel was the treasured son of Marty and Tona (Hailey) Bach. He had just celebrated...

Aaron Charles Roloff

Aaron Charles Roloff

Jun 15, 2026

Aaron Roloff, age 22, passed away June 15, 2026. He was born November 28, 2003 in Omaha, Nebraska to Chad and Brenda (Shreves) Roloff.

Aaron is survived by his daughter, Ela Charlotte Mary Roloff and her mother, Chloe Chester; mother, Brenda Roloff and his father, Chad Roloff; sister, Laysa (Haleigh) Shreves; grandma, Nancy West; his dog, Hank; aunts, uncles, and...