Vicente Escobar
Nov 8, 2025
Vicente M. Escobar, age 71, passed away peacefully at Northcrest Living Center November 8, 2025. He was born December 3, 1953 to the late Victor Sanchez and Victoria Escobar in El Salvador. He later moved to Los Angeles, CA in 1975. He then moved to Council Bluffs, IA in 1996, where he lived out the rest of his remaining years.
Vicente...
Robert DeYoung
Nov 24, 2025
Robert J. DeYoung, age 68, passed away at CHI Health Mercy Hospital on November 24, 2025.He was born June 30, 1957, to John and Helen (Huyck) DeYoung in Beloit, WI. Robert graduated high school from Cambria-Friesland High School in Wisconsin with the class of 1976 and then earned a bachelor's degree from Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa. Robert then...
Nancy Gillespie
Nov 23, 2025
Nancy Lou Gillespie, age 82, passed away peacefully at Primrose Assisted Living November 23, 2025.She was born March 16, 1943, to the late Frank and Helen (Swain) Kozak in Beatrice, NE. Nancy graduated from Virginia Nebraska with the class of 1960 and then earned a bachelor of science degree in home economics from the University of Nebraska Lincoln. She retired...
Dorothy Iwen
Nov 23, 2025
Dorothy D. Iwen, age 95, passed away peacefully at Elm Crest Senior Living in Harlan on November 23, 2025. She was born March 13, 1930, to the late Chester and Anna (Block) Larison in Magnolia, IA. Dorothy graduated from Mondamin Consolidated School with the class of 1948. After high school, she worked at First National Bank of Omaha. She later...
Billy Baird
Nov 21, 2025
Billy J. Baird, age 68, passed away at CHI Health Bergan Mercy November 21, 2025. He was born July 31, 1957, to the late Max and Elvira (Schurke) Baird in Council Bluffs, IA.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Dennis Baird and Gerald Baird.
Billy is survived by his wife Debbie Baird; children,...
Ann Boyd
Nov 19, 2025
Ann Elizabeth Boyd Age 67 of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away November 19, 2025 at Jennie Edmundson Hospital. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on January 19, 1958 to Richard W. and Miriam (Hieronymous) Boyd. Ann graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1976. She worked as a paralegal for many years before becoming an HR Benefits Specialist.
She enjoyed...
Tyler Dolch
Nov 17, 2025
Tyler Scott Dolch, age 33, passed away at Jennie Edmundson Hospital on November 17, 2025. He was born May 28, 1992 to Max and Terri (Woods) Dolch in Council Bluffs, IA. Tyler graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 2011. He was currently a salesman with REI Radio Engineering Industries.
He was preceded in death by his...
Scott Moore
Nov 16, 2025
Scott Richard Moore, age 58, joined our Lord and others who have gone before us on November 16, 2025 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.
Scott made the courageous decision to have quality of life over quantity and lived his last days surrounded by family and friends.
Scott loved to bowl, golf, hunt and cheer his beloved Iowa State...
Betsy Shipley
Nov 16, 2025
Betsy I. Shipley, age 70, passed away at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska, on November 16, 2025.
She was born February 9, 1955 to Stanley and Ann (Hough) Gardner in Council Bluffs, IA. Betsy attended Underwood High School.
Betsy was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, and friend. She touched the lives of many with her profound sense of humor, warmth, creativity, curiosity,...
Stephanie Ridder
Nov 15, 2025
Stephanie M. (Zachary) Ridder, age 52, passed away peacefully at her home on November 15, 2025, after a courageous 22-month battle with cancer.
She was born October 2, 1973, to Edward and Margaret (Waugh) Zachary in Omaha, NE. Stephanie attended Glenwood High School and earned an associate's degree from Hamilton College. She worked at National Indemnity for the last 18 years.
Stephanie...
Paul Otten
Nov 14, 2025
Paul L. Otten, born October 11th, 1960, passed away on November 14th at the age of 65.
Paul spent most of his life in Council Bluffs, IA, and graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1979. He worked various construction jobs throughout his lifetime.
Paul was a wonderful, loving brother and will be missed very much.
He is preceded in death by his...
Beverly Shelton
Nov 12, 2025
Beverly Y. Shelton, age 78, passed away peacefully at her home in Council Bluffs, IA on November 12, 2025.
She was born February 1, 1947, to the late Clifford and Aleda (Roggow) Stief in Aurelia, IA. Beverly graduated from Storm Lake High School and also attended business school in Sioux City, IA. She was a long-time day-care provider having provided...
Renee Petersen
Nov 12, 2025
Renee Petersen, 69, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away on November 12, 2025, surrounded by family. She was born on April 12, 1956, in Omaha to Patricia (Egan) Dettmer and Thomas Egan. Renee graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1975.
Renee married the love of her life, Lawrence "Spook" Petersen. Together, they shared 50 years of marriage. She worked faithfully...
Robert Fitzsimmons
Nov 11, 2025
Robert O. Fitzsimmons Jr., age 82, passed away peacefully at his home on November 11, 2025.
He was born September 26, 1943, to the late Robert O. Fitzsimmons Sr. and Virginia (Stewart) Fitzsimmons. He was an avid bowler, biker, and boater.
Robert is survived by his wife of 61 years, Sandy Fitzsimmons; children, Patrick Fitzsimmons and Angela Fitzsimmons; grandchildren, Brian...
Khadin Theisen
Nov 10, 2025
Khadin Gage Theisen, age 28, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2025.
He was born September 8, 1997 to Jason Theisen and Angela Thurman in Council Bluffs, IA. Khadin graduated from South High.
He was preceded in death by father, Jason Theisen; grandmother, Elizabeth Rife; great-grandparents, Juanita and Herman Thallas; cousins, Andrew, Ashley, and Dylan.
Khadin is survived by his mother, Angela Thurman;...
David Shepley
Nov 9, 2025
David N. Shepley, 78, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.
David was born on May 22, 1947, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Dale and Jacqueline Shepley. He graduated from Ballard High School in Huxley, Iowa, attended Iowa State University, and later graduated from the University of Northern Iowa. After...
Mary Lou Wiley
Nov 9, 2025
Mary Lou Wiley, age 79, passed away peacefully at Bryan Medical Center on November 9, 2025.
Mary Lou Wiley was born January 7, 1946 to Evert and Ester Shum in Huron, South Dakota. Mary spent most of her life in Lincoln, Nebraska where she built a loving home with her husband, Wayne Wiley.
Mary was known for her radiant laughter,...
Timothy Albertus
Nov 6, 2025
Timothy Lynn Albertus, age 44, passed away November 6, 2025.
He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on January 16, 1981.
Timothy was preceded in death by his father, Gary Albertus; grandparents, Norma and Gerald Albertus and Helen and Oscar Elees, Bill West; great-grandparents; uncles, Roy West and Larry West; and cousins, Jesse Dofner and Jeffery Scott Jr. Dollen.
He is survived by...
Arleta Young
Nov 6, 2025
Arleta M. Young, age 95, passed away peacefully at CHI Health Mercy Hospital November 6, 2025.
Arleta Minnie Young was born July 19, 1930 in Keg Township of rural Council Bluffs, Iowa. Her parents, Harry James and Vera Regina (Knickman) Nusser raised Arleta along with her older brother, Loren and younger sister, Carolyn. They grew up together on a small family...
Gerald Parry
Nov 4, 2025
Gerald "Lane" Parry, age 97, passed away on November 4, 2025 at the Good Samaritan Care Facility in Red Oak, Iowa.
Lane was born in Carson, Iowa to Robert and Glenn (Perry) Parry. His parents raised Lane along with his older sister, Marcell in Carson, Iowa. Lane graduated from Carson High School in 1946. On August 26, 1949, Lane met...
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