Obituaries

Nadine Dreager

Sep 1, 2023

Nadine Krohn Dreager joined her parents in Heaven on September 1, 2023 at her home in Council Bluffs, Iowa after bravely battling a long list of maladies. She was born to William and Lillie (Dethlefs) Krohn on March 27, 1936 on the Henry Krohn farm northeast of Avoca, Iowa in Fairview Township.

Nadine attended a one-room school, Monroe #9, Northeast...

Charles Wesley Ruggles

Sep 1, 2023

Charles Wesley Ruggles, age 72, passed away September 1, 2023. He was born June 13, 1951 to Edward Elihu and Betsy Rose Crawford Ruggles in Atlantic, Iowa. Wes was the fourth son born to them. He grew up in Anita, Iowa along with six brothers and one sister. He attended Anita elementary and high school.



Wes graduated with the...

Jeffry Andersen

Aug 31, 2023

Jeffry J. Andersen

April 8th 1954 - August 31st 2023

Jeff Andersen, age 69, passed away on August 31st, 2023. He was born April 8th, 1954 to Earl and Patricia (Lindsay) Andersen in Council Bluffs, IA. He attended Abraham Lincoln High School. Jeff was united in marriage to Suzanne Mathews on February 29th, 1980. He most enjoyed visiting with...

Sharletta Boulware

Aug 31, 2023

Sharletta A. "Shar" Boulware, age 85, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away at her home on August 31, 2023.

She was born in Scranton, Iowa, on February 9, 1938, to the late Roy and Irene (Swartz) Boulware. Shar graduated from Scranton High School with the class of 1956 and retired from US West. She was a member of First...

Thomas Collins

Aug 29, 2023

Thomas Collins, age 74, passed away August 29, 2023. He was born April 27, 1949 to George and Dorothy (Pike) Collins in Council Bluffs, Iowa.  

Tom, as he was affectionately known to family and friends, possessed a gift for connecting with everyone. He had an innate ability to turn strangers into friends effortlessly. Tom's willingness to lend a helping...

Yvonne May

Aug 28, 2023

Yvonne May, age 72, passed away on August 28, 2023 in Omaha, Nebraska.

Yvonne was born in Hayward, CA on June 7, 1951 to Dona Brule and Edith Boucher.

She was preceded in death by husband, Ronald May; father, Dona Brule; mother, Edith Briggs; siblings, Michael Brule, John Brule, Tom Brule, Carl Brule, James Brule, Joseph Brule, Steven Brule, Mary...

Walter Nurton

Aug 28, 2023

Walter A. Nurton, age 66, passed away on August 28, 2023.

Walter was born in Omaha, NE on September 9, 1956 to the late Asa Nurton and Mardell (Breitkreutz) Nurton. He was a member of COBIA Masonic Lodge #631.

He is survived by his wife, Beverly; sons, Matthew (Stephanie) Nurton and Adam Nurton; and one granddaughter.

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Jacqulyn Kipp

Aug 28, 2023

Jacqulyn "Jackie" Kipp, age 67, passed away August 28, 2023. 

She was born February 11, 1956 to the late James "Whity" and Beverly (Husz) Jefferis. Jackie was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Elkhorn, NE. She was also a member of Northwestern Lumber Association, where she served 3 years, as a Board Member for the Nebraska Lumbermen's.  Jackie...

Andy Wiese

Aug 26, 2023

Andy Wiese, age 39, was born on July 26, 1984 in Creston, Iowa to Lyle and Janelle Wiese. He graduated from Corning High School with the class of 2003. He was united in marriage to Elizabeth (Liz) Wiese in 2017, the couple have two children, Bodi Jack (age 4) and Luci (age 1). They lived in Silver City, Iowa for...

Linda West

Aug 25, 2023

Linda L. West, age 73, passed away peacefully at her daughter's home on August 25, 2023.

She was born November 11, 1949, to the late Archie and Maxine (McIntire) Fichter in Council Bluffs, IA. Linda retired from Gordman's.



In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by spouse, Richard West.



Linda is survived by...

Marlyn Pannhof

Aug 23, 2023

Marlyn Dean Pannhof, age 72 , passed away August 23, 2023. He was born May 12, 1951 to the late Melvin Pannhof and Tina (Kaduce) Finn in Swaledale, Iowa.  Marlyn proudly served in the Marines from 1968 - 1975 and also served time in the Vietnam War. He retired with the railroad and later started his own business in trucking...

Joan Saar

Aug 22, 2023

Joan Saar of Treynor, Iowa passed away August 22, 2023.

She was born in Kirkland, Washington on January 20, 1935 to Carl and Emily (Harsch) Goldapp. When she was a young girl, her parents returned to Germany to take over the family farm. With the onset of World War II, her parents decided to return to the U.S., escaping through...

Jerald Ritter

Aug 22, 2023

Jerald E. Ritter, age 87, passed away August 22, 2023.

He was born June 1, 1936, to the late Arthur and Emily (Robillard) Ritter in Creston, IA. Jerald graduated from Creston High School and proudly served his country in the United States Army and then the National Guard. He was a graduate of Iowa State University and retired...

Donald Wayne Myler

Aug 20, 2023

 

Donald Wayne Myler, 78,  of Victoria, Texas, passed away August 20,2023.

He was born  April 28,1945 to Harold and Ethel (Stodgel) Myler. Don worked as a Brick Mason for over 50 years until he retired in 2007, he traveled in his motorhome with his beloved dog Scooby, spending most of his time between IA and TX. Donnie was an...

James Flannery

Aug 20, 2023

James "Jim" L. Flannery, age 73, passed away from this world to his homecoming on August 20, 2023.

He was born February 16, 1950 to Lowell Ray & Ruth Lea (Myers) Flannery in Los Angeles, CA. James graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the Class of 1968. After high school, Jim enlisted in the Army and served in Fairbanks,...

Barry Brown

Aug 19, 2023

Barry Brown, age 67, passed away August 19, 2023. He was born March 26, 1956 to Richard and Peggy (Somers) Brown in Omaha, NE.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Chris.



Barry is survived by his wife, Linda Brown; son, Jacob; step-sons, Michael, Mark, and Douglas; 7 grandchildren, 5...

Donald Stevens Jr

Aug 17, 2023

Donald Stevens, Jr., age 57, passed away on August 17, 2023, in Council Bluffs, IA.

Donald was born on June 22, 1966 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Donald and Guadalupe (Tamayo) Stevens. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1984. Donald worked for Union Plumber for Local #16 for 27 years. He loved to hunt and...

Sandra Smith

Aug 16, 2023

Sandra Smith, age 73, passed away August 16, 2023 in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

She was born in Omaha, Nebraska on April 3, 1950 to the late Cecil and Jeanette (Weiseleski) Jinks. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1968. She was united in marriage to Michael Smith in 1968, and they lived in Missouri Valley, Iowa...

Sandra Stucker-Hoffman

Aug 15, 2023

 

Sandra L. Stucker-Hoffman, age 62, was born on May 23, 1961, to Clayton and Gladys Arlene (Ragland) Oder. She died August 15, 2023, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

In addition to her parents, Sandy was preceded in death by her first husband William "Rusty" Stucker, who passed in July of 2010.

She is survived by her loving husband, Lawrence Hoffman of...

Nicole Smith

Aug 13, 2023

Nicole B. Smith, age 41, passed away August 13, 2023.

She was born May 14, 1982, to Preston and Vicki (Sage) Smith in Omaha, NE.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Jerome Collier; niece, DeMarionna McGaugh.

Nicole is survived by her mother, Vicki Smith; father, Preston (Caren) Smith; siblings, Michaella Smith; Briana (Spencer Black) Black, Jerica Collier; best...