Marjorie Batten
Nov 26, 2025
We sadly announce the passing of Marjorie Ann Batten, age 92 on November 26, 2025 at Heritage Fox Run.Marge was born July 25, 1933 in Carson, IA the second child of Lynn and Vera Lehigh Achenbaugh.Margie Ann grew up in Macedonia, IA and graduated in 1950 from Macedonia High School. She participated in all school activities and loved playing basketball...
Mary Fehr
Nov 25, 2025
Mary Alice Fehr, age 86, passed away peacefully at Chapters Living of Council Bluffs on November 25, 2025.She was born May 12, 1939 to John and Alice (Moser) Campain in Sharpsburg, IA. Mary graduated high school from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1957 and then attended nurses training at Jennie Edmundson. She eventually retired from Jennie Edmundson...
Darlyne Mullin
Nov 25, 2025
Darlyne Faye Mullin, age 91, passed away at Jennie Edmundson Hospital on November 25, 2025. She was born September 19, 1934, to the late Howard and Opal (Metcalf) Beaman in Dow City, IA. Darlyne graduated high school from Mondamin. She worked for many years at Hinky Dinky Grocery Store, later known as Jubilee and had been a longtime member of...
Bessie Hill
Nov 24, 2025
Bessie Hill, age 93, passed away November 24, 2025. She was born November 22, 1932 to Ralph and Evelyn Myhlhousen in Council Bluffs, IA. She worked at Beauty on Broadway for over 40 years.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Ralph George Myhlhousen.
Bessie is survived by her husband, Robert Hill; daughter, Linda (Drew) Hamilton;...
Robert DeYoung
Nov 24, 2025
Robert J. DeYoung, age 68, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2025 at CHI Health Mercy Hospital.
He was born on June 30, 1957, in Beloit, Wisconsin, to John and Helen (Huyck) DeYoung, Bob graduated from Cambria-Friesland High School in 1976. As a teenager, Bob received Christ Jesus as his Savior and felt called to ministry, a path that led him...
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.
Dorothy was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church, Magnolia, IA. Her faith grew stronger throughout her life. Her love for and trust in Jesus Christ as her Savior and Lord were her solid ground, guiding light, and purpose in life until...
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,...
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