Obituaries

Zaia Wilson

Dec 1, 2024

Zaia Jeanne Wilson, infant daughter of Kyle and Brianna (Phillips) Wilson was greeted into Heaven on December 1, 2024.

She is preceded in death by her great grandparents, Philip and Sonja Duvall, Everett "Carl" Wilson, and Michael Massey; many great aunts and great uncles and other family.

She is survived by her parents, Kyle and Brianna (Phillips) Wilson; brothers and sisters, Ryker,...

Liam Jastorff

Dec 1, 2024

Liam Patrick Theodore Jastorff, age 14, passed away on December 1, 2024. He was born December 21, 2009 in Omaha, NE. Liam was a freshman at Underwood High School.

Liam is survived by his parents father, Nathan (Jeannie) Jastorff and mother, Morgan (Steven Killpack) Jastorff; siblings, Jonathan (Brooke Wohlers) Casson, Brayden Felos, and Hadlie Jastorff; grandparents, Craig and Robin Jastorff, Corinna...

Eddy Riggs

Dec 1, 2024

Eddy Loren Riggs, age 70, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2024. He was born on March 4, 1954, to Kenneth and Ethel (Hogg) Riggs.

Eddy was a man who loved the outdoors. He spent countless hours working on projects outside, camping, hunting, fishing, and mushroom hunting. He cherished time with his family and friends, and had a special joy for...

Edward "Ed" Sudduth

Nov 27, 2024

Edward "Ed" Sudduth, age 82, passed away November 27, 2024. He was born April 4, 1942 to Marvin and Susan (Leasch) in Omaha, Nebraska.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Diane Sudduth; brother, Marvin Sudduth; and sister, Carol Eash.

Ed is survived by his children, Kenneth (Ellen) Sudduth, Lea (Mike) Mutum; grandchildren, Bud (Alicia) Mutum,...

John Plak

Nov 27, 2024

John E. Plak, age 77, passed away peacefully at Bethany Lutheran Home on November 27, 2024.

He was born November 13, 1947, to the late Rudolph and Jane (Stabler) Plak in Dayton, OH. John proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and then worked at Offutt Air Force Base as a civilian engineer.

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Sherry Turk

Nov 27, 2024

Sherry M. Turk, age 86, passed away peacefully at Josie Harper Hospice House on November 27, 2024.

She was born June 9, 1938, to the late Woodrow and Evelyn (Carmichael) Wilson in Council Bluffs, IA. Sherry graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1956 and then proudly served her country in the United States Navy.

In addition to her...

Marcia Booth

Nov 26, 2024

Marcia K. Booth, age 74, passed away at her home on November 26, 2024.

She was born June 4, 1950, to Kenneth and Marion (Elwood) Booth in Estherville, IA. Marcia graduated from West Harrison Consolidated Schools and retired from OPPD.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Marion Booth and brother, Stephen Booth.

Marcia is survived by her father, Kenneth; nephew, Kenneth...

Penny Nicholson

Nov 25, 2024

Penny Nicholson, age 71, passed away November 25, 2024. She was born September 27, 1953 to Thomas and Norma (Holste) Killmon in Council Bluffs, IA.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her aunts: Margorie Billings, Ula Boswell, and an uncle, Merlin Holste.

Penny is survived by her husband, Joe; daughter, Amanda (Justin) Hohn; 4 grandchildren, AJ, Mason,...

Deborah Andresen

Nov 25, 2024

Deborah Andresen, age 71, passed away peacefully at Oakland Manor November 25, 2024. She was born January 16, 1953 to the late Delbert Potter Sr and Mary (Stump).

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, David, Dennis and Douglas.

Deborah is survived by Randal "Randy" Andresen Sr.; her children, Melody, Christine, William and Randy Jr.; brother,...

Patricia Rockwell

Nov 23, 2024

Patricia Rockwell, age 82, passed away on November 23, 2024.

She was born on October 24, 1942, to the late William Poulson and Marie (Sprague) Thiessen in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and then attended and graduated from Stewart's School of Hair Design. She and her late husband, Ronald were also foster parents...

Elizabeth Leitz

Nov 22, 2024

Elizabeth Ann Leitz, age 78, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away surrounded by her family on November 22, 2024 at Midlands Living Center. She was born on June 12, 1946 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Robert and Lucille (Stortenbecker) Bensley. She graduated from Silver City High School in 1964.

Elizabeth married Kenneth Leitz on August 22, 1965 at Epworth United Methodist...

Barbara Darrington

Nov 22, 2024

Barbara Darrington, age 92, passed away on November 22, 2024. 

She was born in Underwood, Iowa, on June 5, 1932, to Virgil and Hazel (Ricker) George. Barbara graduated from Underwood High School in 1950. After high school, she got engaged and then married Owen Darrington on February 11, 1951 before he was deployed. She eventually joined him in Alaska while he...

Verla June Leeper Thomas

Nov 16, 2024

Verla June Leeper Thomas

June 16, 1938 – November 16, 2024

And I’ll be waiting on the far side banks of Jordan

I’ll be waiting, drawing pictures in the sand

And when I see you coming, I will rise up with the shout

And come running through the shallow waters, reaching for your

hand

Written by Terry Smith

William Gallo

Nov 15, 2024

Bill Gallo, age 87, passed away peacefully November 15, 2024, at Jennie Edmundson Hospital surrounded by his family and a wonderful group of caring nursing staff members.

Bill and his wife, Mary, celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary in June.

He was preceded in death by his parents Billie and Angie Gallo, his infant son, Anthony, and granddaughter, Paige.

Bill is survived by his...

John Waterman

Nov 15, 2024

John "Bruce" Waterman was born on September 11, 1948 in Logan Iowa. He was the son of Carroll and Melba (Walter) Waterman. He passed away on November 15, 2024 in Omaha, Nebraska having attained the age of 76 years.

Bruce was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Judith; and a brother, Dennis.

He leaves to mourn his passing his extended...

Murlene Wilson

Nov 15, 2024

Murlene Carol Wilson passed away November 15, 2024 at the age of 82.

She was born January 26, 1942, in Council Bluffs, Iowa to the late Muryl and Mildred Caroline (Moss) Kemmish of Persia, Iowa. Murlene graduated from Tri-Center High School and attended courses at I.W.C.C.

She was married to her husband, LaVern for 48 years. They were members of Trinity Lutheran...

Arnold Rathke

Nov 15, 2024

Arnold Rathke 92 years of age was greeted into heaven in the early morning of November 15th and went home to be with Jesus. He will be terribly missed by so many. He was an overall great human.

 He was born in Council Bluffs to Ernest and Selma Rathke. He is survived by his wife, Frances of 69 years. He is...

Bernard Nobis

Nov 13, 2024

Bernie Nobis, son of the late Gertrude Ella Handle & Fritz Alfred Nobis was born May 5, 1943 in Dresden, Germany. Bernie spent time in his youth playing on a professional soccer team before his family came to the United States. Bernie also served 4 years in the United States Air Force.

In 1982 Bernie met the love of his life...

Kenneth McQuinn

Nov 13, 2024

Kenneth "Kenny" Delmar McQuinn, age 71, a proud U.S. Navy Veteran, of Council Bluffs, IA, passed away at his home on November 13, 2024.

He was born February 27, 1953 in Turlock, CA to the late Leonard L. and Wanita (Knecht) McQuinn.

In addition to his parents, Kenneth was preceded in death by his sister, Janet Owen; brothers, Byron and Leonard McQuinn.

Kenneth...

Albert Doolan

Nov 12, 2024

Albert James Doolan Jr"Jim" Met the Lord in his sleep on November 12 2024.

Jim was born on December 23,1935 to Albert J And Sylvia Doolan Sr. He worked for the Omaha World Herald for 39 years. He was an avid hunter, trapper, and fisherman he also enjoyed woodworking and metal detecting.

He is proceeded in death by his parents .

Jim is...