Obituaries

Todd Jensen

Todd Jensen

Jan 7, 2026

Todd W. Jensen, aged 63, passed away in Nebraska, surrounded by family, on January 7, 2026.

Todd was born on January 16, 1962, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to the late James and Donna Jensen. As a child he played football and developed what would be a life-long passion for wood working. As an adult he turned that passion into a successful...

Bud Vosler

Bud Vosler

Dec 29, 2025

Buddy "Bud" R. Vosler, 85, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away on December 29, 2025. Bud was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on April 15, 1940, he graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School. He was a longtime member of First Christian Church. He served in the U.S. Navy and was employed with Meyer Funeral Home and the Farm Service Company of...

Betty Malone

Betty Malone

Jan 11, 2026

Betty Malone, age 86, passed away January 11, 2026. She was born June 24, 1939 to Clarence and Louise (Moreland) Frieze in Council Bluffs, IA.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Robert, sons, Danny Malone and Jeff Malone; grandsons, Travis Malone, Mark Bothwell, and John Bothwell ; great grandsons, Leland and infant great grandson,...

Constance Brooks

Constance Brooks

Jan 10, 2026

Constance "Connie" (Grace) Brooks, age 80, passed away January 10, 2026. She was born February 12, 1945 in Omaha, Nebraska.Preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Eldon Brooks, retired Captain of the Co. Bluffs, Fire Department.She is survived by her daughter, Pamela Steele and grandchildren, Spencer Steele and Sabrina Tenopir (Trey Tenopir); sons, Todd (Brandy) Brooks and Aaron Brooks;...

Ralph Campbell

Ralph Campbell

Jan 8, 2026

Ralph Campbell, age 82, passed away at Jennie Edmundson Hospital January on 8, 2026.He was born April 17, 1943, to the late Howard and Wilma (Steiner) Campbell in Boyertown, PA. Ralph proudly served his country in the United States Navy.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Joan Arblaster; and his infant children, Katrina Alice,...

Roger McEvoy

Roger McEvoy

Jan 8, 2026

Roger T. McEvoy, age 73, passed away peacefully at Oakland Manor on January 8, 2026.He was born March 27, 1952, to the late Timothy and Dorothy (Hays) McEvoy in Council Bluffs, IA. Roger graduated from Tri-Center High School with the class of 1970 and then attended Iowa Western Community College. Roger developed a lifelong fascination with airplanes that shaped both...

Troy Oles

Troy Oles

Jan 8, 2026

Troy Douglas Harle Oles, age 62, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026, at UNMC in Omaha, Nebraska, surrounded by the love and comfort of family and friends.

Troy was born on September 12, 1963, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to the late Jerry Oles and Dawn (Brown) Oles Grason. He was a proud graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School, Class of...

Darcy Good

Darcy Good

Jan 8, 2026

Darcy Lynn Good, age 68, passed at Avoca Specialty Care January 8, 2026. She was born February 23, 1957, to the late Richard and Loretta (Dirgo) Hytrek in Council Bluffs, IA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David Good; son, Scott Good.

Darcy is survived by her children, Steve (Jill), David Jr. (Theresa),...

Judy Hunt

Judy Hunt

Jan 8, 2026

Judy Hunt, age 75, passed away January 8, 2026. She was born February 1, 1950 to George and Mary (Greer) Hunt in Council Bluffs, IA.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister-in-law, Peggy Hunt.

Judy is survived by her siblings, George III "Tom" Hunt, Debra Shaffer, John Hunt, Cindy (Dick) Fender; many nieces and nephews and...

Sharyl Reed

Sharyl Reed

Jan 7, 2026

Sharyl Reed, age 81, passed away January 7, 2026. She was born August 9, 1944 to Donald and Josephine (Mattox) Breeden in Omaha, Nebraska.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Rodney Nelson; and her step-son, Steven Reed; sister, Patricia Vogt; brothers, Donald Breeden, and Glen Breeden.

Sharyl is survived by her husband, Earl...

Samuel Martin

Samuel Martin

Jan 7, 2026

Samuel "Sam" Martin, age 85, passed away on January 7, 2026. He was born on October 5, 1940, to Otis and Mildred (McKinney) Martin in Padonia, Kansas. His family moved to Council Bluffs, Iowa, when he was one year old. Sam attended Council Bluffs public schools and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1958. Following graduation, he proudly served...

Mary Larson

Mary Larson

Jan 7, 2026

Mary K. Larson, age 84, passed away peacefully at Amelia House January 7, 2026.She was born December 12, 1941, to the late John and Arvilla (Leslie) Turner in Neola, IA. Mary graduated from Saint Joseph Catholic High School in Neola Iowa, with the class of 1960 and she played 3 on 3 high school basketball. Mary worked at Boys Town...

Rita Chase

Rita Chase

Jan 6, 2026

Rita Chase, age 75, passed away January 6, 2026. She was born November 16, 1950 to Sipriano and Geraldine (Yochum) DeSantiago in Council Bluffs, IA.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Geraldine DeSantiago; her husband, Richard Chase; sister, Rhonda DeSantiago; and nephew, Jeremy White.

Rita is survived by her father, Syrup DeSantiago; brothers, Ric (Cindy) DeSantiago, Rory DeSantiago; 8 nieces...

Mary Gill

Mary Gill

Jan 6, 2026

Mary Lou Gill, age 84, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026, at Azria Health Longview.

Mary Lou was born on October 25, 1941, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to the late Clive and Mary (Pitcher) Stogdill. She grew up as the third youngest of eight children - three sisters and four brothers - in a lively household that helped shape her...

Elna Frances Kidder

Elna Frances Kidder

Jan 2, 2026

Elna Frances Kidder, age 88, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026, in Shenandoah, Iowa.

She was born on May 2, 1937, at Lutheran Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska, to Richard and Blanche (Jirka) Nielsen.

Elna worked as a switchboard operator earlier in her career and later retired as an Avon representative, a role she truly enjoyed and took pride in. She was...

Larry Rief

Larry Rief

Jan 1, 2026

Larry L. Rief, age 79, passed away at his home on January 1, 2026.He was born May 20, 1946, to the late Robert and Martha (Patience) Rief in Council Bluffs, IA. Larry graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and retired from Ready Mixed Concrete. He was a member of Hazel Dell United Methodist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was...

Daniel Hiller

Daniel Hiller

Dec 30, 2025

Daniel Lee Hiller, age 50, passed away at his home on December 30, 2025.He was born April 14, 1975 to David and Lana (Goon) Hiller in Blair, NE. Daniel graduated from Blair High School and had last worked at Harrah's as an auditor.

He was preceded in death by father, David Hiller; brother, James Hiller; grandparents, Mary Lou Goon and...

Kathleen Novak

Kathleen Novak

Dec 28, 2025

Kathleen Novak, age 73, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2025. She was born on May 12, 1952, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to William and Winifred (Hopp) Kemmish.

Kathleen spent many years working at H&R Block, where she was known for her dedication and friendly nature. Outside of work, she found joy in the simple pleasures of life. She loved attending...

William Crum

William Crum

Dec 27, 2025

William Samuel Crum (Bill) was born to William Stanley Crum and Marie Elizabeth (Brunell) Crum on February 15, 1938, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. There Bill attended Washington Elementary and Bloomer Junior High Schools, ultimately graduating high school from Abraham Lincoln in 1956. He then attended Omaha University (University of Nebraska at Omaha) and then Creighton University for the study of...

Susan VanWassenhove

Susan VanWassenhove

Dec 26, 2025

Susan "Sue" Kay VanWassenhove, 67, of Papillion, NE, passed away peacefully the afternoon of December 26, 2025 at Creighton University Medical Center Bergan Mercy in Omaha, NE surrounded by her daughters after a courageous battle with colon cancer. Born on December 16, 1958 in Kewanee, IL, the daughter of Eugene and Marilou (Jenkins) VanWassenhove. She graduated from Kewanee High School...