Obituaries

Dennis Fellhauer

Dennis Fellhauer

Jul 30, 2026

Dennis O. L. Fellhauer, 61, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, died July 30, 2026, at Josie Harper Hospice House in Omaha, Nebraska, following a six-month battle with stage 4 kidney cancer. Diagnosed in February 2026, Dennis remained positive and motivated as he underwent treatment. His family is deeply grateful for the compassionate care he received from Methodist Hospital in Omaha and...

Charles E. "Chuck" Thompson

Charles E. "Chuck" Thompson

Oct 20, 2026

Charles E. "Chuck" Thompson, age 83, passed away peacefully at Midlands Living Center October 20, 2026. He was born March 14, 1943, to the late Levi and Margaret (Munchrath) Thompson in Council Bluffs, IA. Chuck graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 61 and retired from Union Pacific Railroad. He was a member of Saint Peter's Catholic...

Norma Jean Morehouse

Norma Jean Morehouse

Oct 20, 2026

Norma Morehouse, age 88, passed away October 20, 2026. She was born May 29, 1938 to Harry and Alta Leuch in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Morehouse; siblings, Betty Graves, Frank Leuch, Richard Lauch, and Howard Lauch.

Norma is survived by her son, David Morehouse; daughter, Rhonda Powell...

Scott Smith

Scott Smith

Oct 20, 2026

Scott Smith, age 61, passed away October 20, 2026. He was born October 25, 1964 to Lester and Shirley (Waugh) Smith in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

He was preceded in death by sister, Michelle Smith; and brothers, Michael Smith Sr. and Patrick Smith.

Scott is survived by his wife, Leah Smith; children, Austin Sommer and Cody Smith (Ryan Frangenberg and Adam...

Donna Mae Boehne

Donna Mae Boehne

Oct 20, 2026

Donna Boehne, age 88, passed away in the early hours of October 20, 2026. She was born in Henderson, Iowa to Lorell and Eva Viner. Donna graduated from Red Oak High School in 1956 and married Duane Boehne that same year. Duane died in 2018. They were married for 62 years. For most of those 62 years they lived in...

Leonard Edwin Wright

Leonard Edwin Wright

Oct 18, 2026

Leonard E. Wright, age 84, passed away peacefully at his home on October 18, 2026.He was born June 26, 1942, to the late George and Elizabeth (Seeger) Wright in Council Bluffs, IA. Leonard graduated from Fremont Mills High School with the class of 1961. He earned an Associate's Degree from Iowa Western and a Bachelor's Degree from Buena Vista. Leonard...

Mary Jane Kirlin

Mary Jane Kirlin

Oct 17, 2026

Mary Jane Kirlin, age 85, passed away October 17, 2026. She was born June 4, 1941, to James and Marguerite (Muller) Kirlin in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Mary Jane was a caring daughter, sister, aunt, and friend who treasured time with her family, frequently traveling to visit her nephews and nieces. A proud Irish ambassador in the Missouri Valley community, she...

Louis Bruce Costanzo

Louis Bruce Costanzo

Oct 16, 2026

Louis B. Costanzo, age 78, passed away on October 16, 2026. He was born March 8, 1948, to the late William and Tressa (Gerch) Costanzo in Omaha, NE. Louis proudly served his country in the United States Navy.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by wife, Wanda Costanzo; son, Manny Costanzo; sisters, Beverly, Jean, and Shirley.

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Roberto Martinez

Roberto Martinez

Oct 15, 2026

Roberto (Locs) Martinez, 44, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away on October 15, 2026.He was born September 28, 1982 to Joaquin Barajas and Christina Martinez, inLindsay, California.

Roberto was preceded in death by his grandmother Leduvina Trinidad and his sisterRocio Martinez.

He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Samantha Dingman; his children, Damion(Kortni) Madsen, Heidi (Skyler) Frederick, Roberto (Lexi) Martinez...

Neomia Virginia Morrison

Neomia Virginia Morrison

Oct 15, 2026

August 28, 1941 - October 15, 2026

Neomia V. "Nancy" Morrison, age 85, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at Dunlap Specialty Care.

Nancy was born on August 28, 1941, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to Albert and Maggie (Belt) Harrison. She was raised in Council Bluffs, where she attended Thomas Jefferson High School and...

Donald Gilbert Rhoades

Donald Gilbert Rhoades

Oct 15, 2026

Donald Gilbert "D.G." Rhoades, age 97, passed away peacefully at Josie Harper Hospice House on October 15, 2026.D.G. was born June 5, 1929, to the late Charles and Pearl (Harden) Rhoades in Omaha, NE. He graduated from Waterloo Nebraska High School with the class of 1948. After high school, he worked for the Nebraska Department of Roads before working for...

Janice E Dingman

Janice E Dingman

Oct 14, 2026

Janice E. Dingman, age 84, passed away at October 14, 2026.She was born October 16, 1941, to the late Milton and Lucille (Turner) Metcalf. Janice graduated with the last class from Magnolia High School in 1959. She was a longtime hairdresser, caregiver, and was a member of Kingsway Christian Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death her...

Cherrene Dessa Allerton

Cherrene Dessa Allerton

Oct 13, 2026

Cherrene D. Allerton, age 87, passed away at Northcrest Living Center on October 13, 2026. She was born May 27, 1939, to the late Rudolph and Opal (Hartwig) Sedlak in Council Bluffs, IA. Cherrene graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1957.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Amy...

(Jim) George James Ollie Jr

(Jim) George James Ollie Jr

Oct 11, 2026

(Jim) George James Ollie, Jr., age 81, started his next adventure October 11, 2026.He was born August 12, 1945 in Port Angeles, Washington to the late George James Ollie, Sr. George was a graduate of Abraham Lincoln High School in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He served his country and was a U.S. Navy Veteran of Vietnam as a Signal man on...

Wayne Charles Clark

Wayne Charles Clark

Oct 11, 2026

Wayne C. Clark, age 88, passed away at Jennie Edmundson Hospital on October 11, 2026. He was born January 10, 1938, to the late William and Lucille (Wilson) Clark in Council Bluffs, IA. Wayne graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1955 and then proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He retired from...

Carol Jean LeRette

Carol Jean LeRette

Oct 10, 2026

Carol J. LeRette, age 83, passed away at her home on Oct. 10, 2026.

Carol was born Dec, 22, 1942, to the late Wayne and Iva (Harris) Reed in Council Bluffs, Iowa, where she attended Thomas Jefferson High School. 

She was a proud member of Refuge Church, a strong follower of Christ and a dedicated participant in Bible study.

The only rival to Carol's...

Michael Cooney

Michael Cooney

Oct 9, 2026

Michael Cooney, age 65, passed away on October 9, 2026.Mike was born in Missouri Valley IA on July 14, 1961, to Curtis and Ruth (Cline) Cooney. He was the oldest of five children. He was blessed with four beautiful, intelligent, and kind, younger sisters.

Mike enjoyed the outdoors from an early age, spending much of his youth hunting and trapping with...

Alice Delia Smith

Alice Delia Smith

Oct 9, 2026

Alice Smith found peace with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in heaven October 9, 2026 at Amelia Senior Living in Council Bluffs. She joins her husband of 75 years Ronald, who passed away April 8, 2025.

She was born Alice Delia Anderson on January 13, 1930 alongside her identical twin sister Anna, known as Anne, near Red Oak, Iowa. Alice...

Jacqueline Pearl Allen

Jacqueline Pearl Allen

Oct 9, 2026

Jacqueline Allen, age 82, passed away on October 9, 2026. She was born on June 1, 1944, in Martinez, California.

Jacqueline married Jim on June 30, 1962, and together they shared a lifetime of love and memories.

Jacqueline was an avid animal lover who also had a deep appreciation for art and music. She especially enjoyed painting and expressing her creativity. Above...

Leland Wayne Brugge Jr

Leland Wayne Brugge Jr

Oct 8, 2026

Leland Brugge Jr., age 69, passed away October 8, 2026. He was born May 23, 1957 to the late Leland Brugge Sr. and Maxine (Lee) in Council Bluffs, IALeland is survived by his daughters, Christina Mallard (Frances Calkins), Selina Jackson (Lynn) and Rebecca Evans; his siblings, Susan Chandler, Barb Holland (Dave) and Debbie Lee; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews...