Hayden Todd Durham
Apr 3, 2026
Hayden Todd Durham, age 5, passed away surrounded by the deep love of his family.
Hayden was a beautiful, radiant soul who touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. He loved his mommy and daddy, Vanessa McNeal and Chase Durham, and his mama Kait and daddy Cameron. He adored his siblings-Leighton, Scout, Carsyn, Caleb, and Caitlyn-and cherished every...
Beverly A. Hurley
2025
Beverly A. Hurley, age 84, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2025, at Praha Village in New Prague, MN, after a long battle with dementia. Beverly was born in DuBois, NE, to John and Alice Jancik. Her family eventually moved to Council Bluffs, IA, where she met her future husband, Gary. The two were married in 1961 and shared a...
Clifford Dean Anderson
Apr 7, 2026
Clifford Dean Anderson, age 69, passed away at his home on April 7, 2026.He was born May 19, 1956, to Clarence and Donna (Delanty) Anderson in Council Bluffs, IA.Clifford was preceded in death by his father, Clarence Anderson; brother, James Anderson.
Clifford is survived by his mother, Donna Anderson; siblings, Tim Anderson (Elizabeth), Rick Anderson, Michelle Anderson, Kelly Anderson (Sandra), Joel...
Patsy W McMullen
Apr 6, 2026
Patsy McMullen, 84, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026. She was born in Calhoun, Georgia, on December 1, 1941, to the late Charles and Thelma Westbrook. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Michael McMullen, granddaughter, Christina Black.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Charles...
Michael Everette Gray
Apr 5, 2026
Michael E. Gray, age 72, passed away peacefully at Prairie Gate on April 5, 2026.
He was born January 24, 1954, in Denison, Iowa, to Cyril and Patsy (Stewart) Gray. Michael spent his early years in Dow City before moving to Dunlap, where he graduated with the Class of 1972.
Michael began his career at Tommy Lift Gate in Woodbine and later...
SSgt. Alejandro "Hondo" Huerta
Apr 4, 2026
SSgt. Alejandro "Hondo" Huerta, age 31, passed away on April 4, 2026. He was born August 24, 1994 to Samuel and Jolene (Fichter) Huerta in Council Bluffs, IA. Hondo was proudly serving his country in the United States Air Force.
Hondo is survived by his wife of 7 years, Daisy Huerta; children, Wesley Huerta, Opal Huerta, Samuel Huerta, and Gabriel...
Charles Ellis Legg
Apr 4, 2026
Charles Ellis Legg, age 94, passed away Saturday April 3 with health issues that worsened quickly over his last couple weeks. His friends called him “Charlie” and wife Betty called him “Chas”. He was born August 15, 1931 in Oklahoma and lived his early life in Enid.
He loved to work on aircraft in his father’s hanger, went to Oklahoma State...
Janet Maxine Stork
Apr 4, 2026
Janet M. "Maxine" Stork, age 92, passed away peacefully at Northcrest Living Center on April 4, 2026.She was born June 27, 1933, to the late Curtis and Waunita (Smiley) Lewis in Saint Paul, NE. Maxine graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1951. She had been a longtime and very active member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church...
Royce Edwin Fastnacht
Apr 2, 2026
Royce Edwin Fastnacht, age 72, passed away peacefully at his home on April 2, 2026. He was born August 18, 1953, to the late Edwin "Mr. Ed" and Mildred (Muell) Fastnacht in Fort Riley, KS. Royce proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps and retired from the Union Pacific Railroad.
In addition to his parents, he was...
Robert William Fulton
Apr 1, 2026
Robert "Bob" Fulton, a devoted family man, proud veteran, and lifelong friend, passed away on April 1, 2026, at the age of 78.
Born in June 1947 in Clarinda, Iowa, to Charles and Betty Fulton, Bob grew up with a spirited sense of adventure. In 1970, while serving his country in the United States Navy, he married the love of...
Dale Ann Hoyt
Mar 28, 2026
Dale Ann (Doty) Hoyt, age 76, of Missouri Valley, Iowa, passed away on March 28, 2026.Dale Ann was born on January 20, 1950 to Jim and Betty Doty. A lifelong resident of the area, she graduated from Missouri Valley High School, where she met the love of her life. On November 22, 1969, she married her high school sweetheart, Dan...
Barbara Joan Carberry
Mar 28, 2026
Barbara Joan (Oslanzi) Carberry, age 86, of Council Bluffs, passed away peacefully at home on March 28th. She was born July 26, 1939, in Ottawa, Illinois, to Martin and Virginia Oslanzi. Barb built a long career at Jennie Edmundson Hospital, where she worked for 32 years and advanced to the position of administrator/lead accountant before retiring in 2004.
She will be...
Inella G Eickholt
Mar 26, 2026
Inella Grace Eickholt, age 83, passed away on March 26, 2026. She was born to Clarence and Opal (Guill) Kerber on July 7,1942 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She married Larry Eickholt on January 16, 1965, in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.
Inella graduated from Northwest Missouri State University in 1965 with a degree in education. She dedicated many years to raising her...
Shari Michele Hardisty
Mar 22, 2026
Shari "Frenchie" Michele Hardisty, 63, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away March 22nd, 2026.
She was born on November 21st, 1962, in Fremont, Nebraska to Ronald Sr. and Shirley (Weise) Hardisty.
She earned her GED and spent many years as a devoted, hardworking employee at the Truck Haven Restaurant, where she formed countless lifelong friendships. She also worked at Yellow...
Dennis Leon Crews
Mar 21, 2026
Dennis Crews, age 81, passed away March 21, 2026. He was born August 31, 1944.
Dennis was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Kay; his son, Christopher; his daughter, Tamara; his son, Gary; his son-by-marriage, Francisco; and his loyal furry companions, Maggie and Duke.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret; his son, Anthony (Angela) Crews; his son-by-marriage, Carlos...
Charles Fred Robinson
Mar 21, 2026
Charles F. Robinson, age 91, passed away peacefully at Maple Crest Health Center on March 21, 2026.He was born February 22, 1935, to the late Manley and Bessie (Sweat) Robinson in Chester, SC. Charles retired after serving a full career in the United States Air Force and then worked at Ford Storage in Omaha, Nebraska. He was a member of...
Sandra K Anderson
Mar 20, 2026
Sandra Kay Anderson (Speichinger), 83, of Council Bluffs, IA
Sandra Kay Anderson (Speichinger), lovingly known as Sandy, 83, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on March 20, 2026. Sandy was born on April 26, 1942, in Norfolk, Nebraska, to Melvin James Speichinger and Gwendolyn Delores Speichinger (Lycan). She graduated from Sioux City Central High School...
Dean David Voster
Mar 19, 2026
Dean Voster, age 82, passed away on March 19, 2026.
Dean was born on January 22, 1944, in Emmetsburg, Iowa.
Dean retired from the Iowa State Patrol in 1997 after 31 years of service.
Dean was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and Alice (Speer) Voster.
Dean is survived by his wife, Linda Voster; sons, David Voster (Joan Hopkins) and Dan (Dindy) Voster; grandchildren,...
Kenneth Lee Neighbors
Mar 18, 2026
Kenneth "Kenny" Neighbors, age 86, passed away at his home March 18, 2026. He was born May 2, 1939 to the late Oscar and Etta (Mass) Neighbors in Silver City, Iowa. Kenny was a proud Marine, devoted father, and beloved family member and will be remembered with love by all who knew him.
He proudly served in the United States...
Harlan Parker
Mar 18, 2026
Harlan Parker, age 71, passed away March 18, 2026. He was born March 27, 1954 to Albert and Doris (Cooperrider) Parker in Omaha, NE.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Mary Ferrin and Debbie Renshaw.
Harlan is survived by brother, LeRoy Parker; sister, Gloria Renshaw; and many nieces and nephews and a host...

