Obituaries

Emil Andy Mudra

Emil Andy Mudra

Jun 18, 2026

Emil "Moe" Mudra, age 84, passed away on June 18, 2026. He was born May 1, 1942, to the late Rudolph and Myrtle (Hopkins) Mudra in Omaha, NE. Moe graduated from South High and then proudly served his county in the United States Army. He was a self emplyed contractor.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Terri Lynn Huebner

Terri Lynn Huebner

Jun 19, 2026

Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Terri Lynn HuebnerCelebration of LifeSunday, July 26, 2026 1230 - 3:00 pmManawa State Park Pavilion #7Council Bluffs, Iowa

On June 19th, we said goodbye to a remarkable soul, Terri Lynn Huebner. Terri was a woman whose very essence was an outpouring of profound love. She walked through this world with a rare blend of fierce...

Sue Elaine O'Brien

Sue Elaine O'Brien

Jul 6, 2026

Sue E. O'Brien, age 79, passed away at Jennie Edmundson Hospital on July 6, 2026.She was born on November 1, 1946 in Stuart, Iowa. Sue retired from Plastilite Corp.

Sue was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie O'Brien Sr.; parents, Marion & Olive Otto, and June Able; granddaughter, Elizabeth O'Brien; sister, Marianne Mabbitt.

Sue is survived by her children, Charles E....

Robert "Jay" Clark

Robert "Jay" Clark

Jul 5, 2026

Robert "Jay" Clark, age 66, passed away July 5, 2026. He was born November 16, 1959 to Clarence and Virginia (Moody) Clark in Omaha, Nebraska.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Peggy Clark; brother, Craig Clark; sister, Sharon (Martin) Cortez; sister-in-law; Mary Clark; nephew, Craig Clark Jr.

Jay is survived by his wife,...

Pete Adams

Pete Adams

Jul 5, 2026

Duane A. "Pete" Adams, age 90, passed away peacefully at the Josie Harper Hospice House on July 5, 2026.He was born January 21, 1936, to the late Hubert and Elsie Adams in Linn Grove, IA. Pete proudly served his country in the United States Army and retired from UPS. He was an active member and past Exalted Ruler of the...

Nancy Lou Fienhold

Nancy Lou Fienhold

Jul 4, 2026

Nancy Lou (Priest) Fienhold, age 86, passed away on July 4, 2026 at her home.Nancy was born September 29, 1939 in Farragut, Iowa to the late Lewis and Unabelle (Ward) Priest. After the death of her mother in 1951, Nancy was raised by her grandmother, the late Esla Ward. She was a 1957 graduate of Thomas Jefferson high school in Council...

Arlene Forbes

Arlene Forbes

Jul 3, 2026

Arlene Kay Forbes, lovingly known to family and friends as "Kay", passed away on July 3, 2026, at the age of 89.

Kay was born on December 19, 1936, to Anthony Brendle and Wilhelmina (Kirchoff) Brendle.

Kay loved the simple joys of life and treasured every moment spent with those she loved. Her greatest joy was her family, and she especially loved...

Nancy Carol Katzenstein

Nancy Carol Katzenstein

Jul 3, 2026

Nancy C. Katzenstein, age 68, passed away peacefully at her home on July 3, 2026. She was born October 25, 1957 in Marshalltown, IA.Nancy was preceded in death by her mother, Elaine Perdue; daughter, Jenifer Katzenstein.

Nancy is survived by son Douglas Katzenstein (Melissa); step children, Danny Katzenstein; companion of 52 years, William "Bill" Katzenstein; sister, Debbie Richards (Randy); Gary...

Mark Andrew Blaney Sr

Mark Andrew Blaney Sr

Jul 1, 2026

It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved, fearless warrior of our family, Mark Andrew Blaney Sr. “Papoman“ age 73. Mark was born on November 15, 1952, to Shirold and Anne (Jacobson) Blaney, who passed peacefully, with his entire family by his side, on July 1, 2026. Mark married his wife, Shirley, of 50 years on July...

Robin Lee Jastorff

Robin Lee Jastorff

Jul 1, 2026

Robin Lee Jastorff, age 56, passed away at Nebraska Medicine on July 1, 2026. She was born February 14, 1970 to Douglas and Kathleen (Kallenbach) Harold in Council Bluffs, IA. Robin graduated from Thomas Jefferson high School with the class of 1988 and worked at the Pottawattamie County Assessor's Office for over 22 years. She was member of CityLight Church....

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, genuine spirit,...

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 with...

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...

Joseph Scott Battig

Joseph Scott Battig

Jun 28, 2026

Joseph Scott Battig ("Joe"), age 26, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away suddenly as the result of a tragic accident on June 28, 2026.

Born on February 28, 2000, in Pensacola, Florida, Joe brought light, laughter, and kindness into the lives of everyone who knew him. He graduated from Lewis Central High School in 2018 and was proud to have earned...

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 II....

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...

Karen Sue Sward

Karen Sue Sward

Jun 25, 2026

Karen S. Sward, age 70, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2026.She was born September 29, 1955, to the late David and June (Thompson) McIntosh in Council Bluffs, IA. Karen loved the outdoors. She did wildlife photography and was known as the bird lady. Together, her late husband, Larry and she bred birds and competed in bird shows. They were...

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...