Richard Mann
Nov 4, 2025
Richard P. Mann, age 95, passed away at CHI Health Mercy Hospital on November 4, 2025.
He was born April 14, 1930, to the late Clare and Opal (Liminger) Mann in Shenandoah, IA. Richard honorably served his country for 40 years. His military journey began in high school as a platoon leader in the R.O.T.C. and concluded at the Pentagon in...
Lynette Schmitt
Nov 3, 2025
Lynette Christine Schmitt, age 65, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on November 3, 2025. She was born on October 3, 1960, in Council Bluffs and lived a life filled with love, kindness, and devotion to her family and friends.
Lynette's life was centered on family. She was happiest when surrounded by...
Robert McCardle
Nov 1, 2025
Robert "Bob" McCardle, 64, of Missouri Valley, Iowa, passed away at his home on Saturday, November 1, 2025.
Robert Lynn McCardle was born January 11, 1961, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to Robert and Bonnie McCardle. He attended school in Carter Lake and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1979. In 1981, he married Jennifer Lester. They had two children,...
Galen Brandon
Nov 1, 2025
Galen L. Brandon was born on June 6, 1942, in rural Mills County, Iowa, to the late Willie Emanuel and Hazel Irene (McDowell) Brandon. Galen attended school in Glenwood and Council Bluffs.
Galen worked in the trucking industry for over 30 years and was a proud Teamster. He also worked and helped at Frost Farms. Galen enjoyed traveling in his retirement.
In addition to his...
Mary Donaldson
Oct 31, 2025
Mary A. Donaldson, age 86, passed away peacefully at her home on October 31, 2025.
She was born April 20, 1939, to the late Lee and Arretta (Mickey) Houser in Macedonia, IA. Mary worked for the Daily Nonpareil for over 40 years.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, John Donaldson; daughters, Robbin Westcott and Debra Thede;...
Tom Tamms
Oct 29, 2025
Tom Lee Tamms, age 94, passed away peacefully at Bethany Heights October 29, 2025.
He was born July 26, 1931, to the late William and Ruth (Schaffert) Tamms in Avoca, IA. Tom graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and then proudly served his county in the National Guard.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah...
Jean Torneten
Oct 27, 2025
Jean L. Torneten, age 92, passed away peacefully at her home on October 27, 2025.
She was born September 14, 1933, to the late Louis and Louella (Thomas) Manhart in Harrison County, IA. Jean graduated from Underwood High School with the class of 1951 and was a longtime member of Saint John United Church of Christ.
In addition to her parents, she...
James Staska
Oct 24, 2025
James "Jim" Staska, age 85, passed away October 24, 2025. He was born February 25, 1940 to Joseph and Margaret (Jordan) Staska in Omaha, NE. On November 2, 1963, Jim married the love of his life, Pamela (Taylor), and together they were blessed with three children.
Jim worked as a plumber for 40 years and was a proud member of...
Melvin Geick
Oct 23, 2025
Melvin Henry Geick, age 88, passed away peacefully at his home on October 23, 2025.
He was born September 17, 1937, to the late Melvin and Mae (Falis) Geick in Rock Rapids, Iowa.
He was a veteran of the US Army and a member of the VFW, FOE Eagles Club #104 and L.D.S.. Melvin was a master carpenter and woodworker and was...
Oliver Busch
Oct 21, 2025
Oliver Busch. Born in the arms of God on October 21, 2025.
Precious son of Eric and Brittany (Blodgett) Busch, Oliver was deeply loved from the moment his life began. Though his time on earth was brief, his impact on the hearts of his family will last forever.
He is survived by his loving parents; sisters, Hadlee, Emalee, and Kenzlee; paternal grandparents...
Hayden Baker
Oct 21, 2025
Hayden Allan Baker, age 17, passed away on October 21, 2025.
He was born April 4, 2008, to Westly Baker and Karla (Gibson) Baker in Council Bluffs, IA. Hayden was a senior at Lewis Central High School. His passion in school was welding and wrestling in his early years. Hayden was due this semester to finish his high school credits as...
Joyce Tague
Oct 21, 2025
Joyce Tague, age 93, passed away on October 21, 2025. She was born September 25, 1932 to Stanley and Mabel (Kelley) Baker in Spirit Lake, IA. On October 5, 1948 she married Oral Tague. In 1952 Oral and Joyce moved to Fort Dodge, Iowa. In 1967 they entered the nursing home business as an owner and administrator in Iowa, Nebraska...
Glenna Pullen
Oct 21, 2025
Glenna Kay Pullen, age 72, passed away peacefully at CHI Health Mercy in Council Bluffs, IA on October 21, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Glenna was born on November 20, 1952, to the late Harold and Vernal Henriksen in Harlan, IA, growing up on a farm outside Harlan. When she was in high school the family moved into the town...
Gloria Spitler
Oct 19, 2025
Gloria Jean Miller Spitler, age 65, passed away October 19, 2025. She was born July 27, 1960 to Cletus and Josephine (Coco) Miller in Omaha, NE. She lived in Council Bluffs, IA and worked at Bethany Lutheran Health Services.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by father, Cletus Miller; mother, Josephine Miller; and 2 sisters.
Gloria...
Susan Dingman
Oct 17, 2025
Susan Marie (Abel) Dingman, born May 26, 1952, to Helen and Richard Abel passed away peacefully on October 17, 2025, following a short illness. She was 73 years old.
A devoted wife, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. Susan leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unwavering dedication to her family. She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years,...
Patricia Krueger
Oct 16, 2025
Patricia Ann (Pospisil) Krueger was born in Friend, Nebraska, on December 7, 1941, the same day as the attack on Pearl Harbor. She was the third of eight children born to Lewis (Tobe) and Ann Pospisil.
Patti had two older brothers, Dale and Larry, and another two brothers (Joel and Bob), would be born before the next girl (Marcia) arrived. Being...
David Fairbanks
Oct 16, 2025
David Conrad Fairbanks, of Council Bluffs went to his Lord and Savior on October 16, 2025. David was born December 9, 1953, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Margaret Bauer Fairbanks and Stanley Fairbanks on his father's 25th birthday.
David grew up on a farm northeast of Crescent where he and his siblings explored the Loess Hills, played basketball in the barn loft,...
Deloris Christensen
Oct 14, 2025
Deloris M. Christensen, age 98, passed away peacefully at Bethany Lutheran Home October 14, 2025.
She was born March 1, 1927, to the late Charles and Gertrude (Minchow) Bell. Deloris retired as the meal site manager at Regal Towers and was a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Harvey Christensen; son,...
Geraldine "Jerri" Kidder
Oct 13, 2025
Geraldine "Jerri" Kidder, age 81, passed away unexpectedly October 13, 2025. She was born May 31, 1944, in Ord Nebraska, to Frank and Magdalen (Greenwalt) Wisniski. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother-in-law Terry Collins, and stepson Chad Kidder.
Jerri is survived by her husband Steven Kidder, brother Frank Wisniski, sister Marlene Collins, daughters Stephanie and Jennifer...
Donald Sedlacek
Oct 13, 2025
Donald K. Sedlacek, age 82, passed away peacefully at Jennie Edmundson Hospital October 13, 2025, surrounding by family.
He was born January 26, 1943, to the late Kenneth and Eleanor (Kassmeyer) Sedlacek in Columbus, NE. Donald graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1961. He proudly served his country in the United States Army after being drafted in1964....
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