Obituaries

Royce Tornblom

May 1, 2024

Royce Marie (Culbertson) Tornblom, age 80, passed away May 1, 2024 in Council Bluffs, IA.

She was born on September 6, 1943 in Pottawattamie County, IA to John and Doris (Cary) Culbertson. She grew up on a farm near Grant, IA and attended elementary school in Grant. She attended High School in Griswold and graduated in 1961. That's where she met...

Charles Fiala

Apr 28, 2024

Charles M. Fiala, age 86, passed away peacefully at Amelia House on April 28, 2024.

He was born January 8, 1938, to the late Emil and Blanch (Rehak) Fiala in Ulysses, NE. Charles grew up in Foreman, ND and graduated from Foreman High School. He then attended a trade school in Lincoln to become a mechanic. Charles moved to Council Bluffs...

Stacey Payne

Apr 28, 2024

Stacey Payne, age 52, passed away April 28, 2024. She was born December 23, 1971 to John and Judy (Baxter) Kannedy in Council Bluffs, IA. Stacey was a graduate from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1990.

She was preceded in death by her father, John Kannedy.

Stacey is survived by her children, Dylan (Jennifer) Payne and Cassandra "Cassie"...

Karen Melton

Apr 25, 2024

Karen Rae (Brown) Melton Age 84 passed away April 25, 2024 after a short illness.  She was born at the family home, 8 miles east and 1/2 mile south of Bedford, Iowa on September 3, 1939. The 3rd of 4 children born to Harold R. (Shorty) Brown and Marvel (Burns) Brown. Karen attended West Gay School from Kindergarten to first...

Kevin Baker

Apr 25, 2024

Kevin Leroy Baker passed away on April 25th in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He was born to Robert "Bob" and Danielle "Pinky" Baker on March 19th, 1958 in Norfolk, NE. After residing in Omaha for a brief time, the family relocated to Council Bluffs, which he called home until his death. Kevin had a special relationship with God and was baptized...

Ronald Stueve

Apr 25, 2024

Ronald Stueve, age 77, passed away at Hansen House on April 25, 2024, after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease and Dementia.

Ron served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War from 1966-1970. He was employed by the U.S. West Company and retired after 25 years. Ron became a general contractor, building and remodeling houses, businesses, and...

Marjorie Sorensen

Apr 17, 2024

Marjorie Ann (Thompson) Sorensen, of Council Bluffs, IA and Cincinnati, OH passed away on April 17, 2024. Marjorie, Midge, Grammie, Nana, Margie was a woman with many names but one common theme. She loved those that were close to her and was a fierce defender of her loved ones. She was the wife of one, mother of two, and grandmother...

Dr. Richard E. Brown

Apr 17, 2024

Dr. Richard E. "Dick" Brown, age 86, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side at Atlantic Specialty Care on April 17, 2024.

He was born October 27, 1937, to the late Elmo and Roena (Sayler) Brown in Clearfield, Iowa. Dick graduated from Bedford High School, Bedford, Iowa in 1956. After earning his Bachelor of Arts from Nebraska Christian College,...

Duane Bolte

Apr 13, 2024

Duane Philip Bolte passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 13th, 2024 at Bethany Lutheran after a lifelong battle with Crohn's disease and many other chronic conditions. Duane was born to the late Irwin Frank Bolte and Delores Mae Kohl on December 13th, 1962 in Council Bluffs, IA. He was the youngest of 4 children.

Duane is preceded in death...

William Agnew

Apr 13, 2024

William Agnew, age 76, passed away April 13, 2024. He was born August 4, 1947 to William and Doris (Clark) Agnew in Council Bluffs, IA.



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



William is survived by his daughters, Mary Agnew (Chad Anderson), Jennifer Agnew (Jay Richardson) and sister,...

Barbara Lindsley

Apr 11, 2024

Barbara Jean (Schneiderwind) Lindsley died after a brief illness on April 11, 2024, at home in Council Bluffs, surrounded by her husband of 45 years, Terry, and her eight children, their spouses, and grandchildren. She was 88.

She is survived by husband Terry, brother Joe and sister Jean Schneiderwind, and children: Joe (Jennifer) Simon, Bob (Aldea) Simon, Carol (Bob) Kelly, Michael...

Oswald Voudry

Apr 10, 2024

Oswald C. "Butch" Voudry, age 72, passed away at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital on April 10, 2024.

He was born October 3, 1951, to the late Clarence and Mae (Delaney) Voudry in Vermillion, SD. Butch proudly served his country in the United States Army and was a retired mechanic.



In addition to his parents, he was...

Donald Berry

Apr 9, 2024

It's with great sadness we announce that Donald Lee Berry has passed away unexpectedly at age 66 on April 9th, 2024.

Donald was born in Anchorage, Alaska on March 21st, 1958 to Alice and Blaine Berry. Blaine, Alice, Donald, and Roy moved to Thurman, IA, in 1968. Donald spent most of his time working on cars, trucks, and equipment...

James Hayes

Apr 9, 2024

James E. Hayes, age 72, passed away at Jennie Edmundson Hospital on April 9, 2024.

He was born November 8, 1951, to the late James and Charlotte (Beard) Hayes in Des Moines, IA. James proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps and Navy Seabees. He retired from Tyson Foods.



In addition to his...

Tina Hilts

Apr 8, 2024

Tina Hilts, age 55, passed away April 8, 2024. She was born May 6, 1968 to Philip and Rose (Bey) Lira in Omaha, Nebraska. Throughout her life, her greatest joy came from her husband, Chris, her children and grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Rose Lira.

Tina is survived by her husband, Chris Hilts; daughters, Ausha (Rob) Simon; Payton...

Janet Walston

Apr 8, 2024

Janet Walston, age 75, passed away April 8, 2024. She was born June 6, 1948 to George and Mildred (Moore) Huntsman. She enjoyed playing pool, and teaching others how to play the game. She enjoyed her time spent with family often fishing in Minnesota. Known for her trademark drink of choice, always seen with a diet coke in hand. An...

Susan Price

Apr 8, 2024

Susan "Sue" Price, age 65, passed away April 8, 2024. She was born August 24, 1958 to Jay and Jane Field in Onawa, Iowa.

Sue enjoyed many things throughout her life, including camping, fishing, slow pitch softball, bowling, and activities with her family.

She worked as a Day Care provider and co-owner of Moms House Child Care Center for 19 years. Taking...

Jordan Frazier

Apr 7, 2024

Jordan Elizabeth Frazier, age 16, passed away on April 7, 2024 in Council Bluffs.

She was born June 5, 2007 to Johnnie Bright and Melissa Frazier in Hamburg, Iowa.

Jordan was preceded in death by grandparents, Lynne and Larry Frazier; and great-grandfather, Edward Bright.



She is survived by her father, Johnnie Bright; stepmother, Amber Tarr;...

Kyle Dirks

Apr 7, 2024

Kyle William Dirks, son of Stan and Linda Dirks, was born on December 18, 1981, in Prairie Village, Kansas.

Kyle passed away on April 7, 2024, at the age of 42, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He spent most of his life in the Council Bluffs area.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Leonard and Lois Wunschel, and Albert and Marie...

Sharon Leslie

Apr 6, 2024

Sharon K. Leslie, age 81, passed away at CHI Health Bergan Mercy April 6, 2024.

She was born February 11, 1943, to the late Clifford and Glenda (Jensen) Andersen in Elk Horn, IA. Sharon retired from the CHI Bergan Mercy Pharmacy.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Leslie; daughter,...