Obituaries

Cynthia Porter

Jul 8, 2024

Cynthia M. "Cindy" Porter, age 57, passed away peacefully at CHI Health Bergan Mercy on July 8, 2024.

She was born February 15, 1967 in Omaha.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Cassy Booth; brother, Ricky Booth.

Cynthia is survived by her husband, Timothy Porter; son, Carl Booth; mother, Nellie Thulin (Herb); siblings, David Booth, Joe Booth (Cheryl), and Kim Stewart...

Dennis Lainson

Jul 8, 2024

Dennis T. Lainson, age 85, passed away at Jennie Edmundson Hospital on July 8, 2024.

He was born April 9, 1939, to the late Charles and Frances (Donnelsen) Lainson in Council Bluffs, IA. Dennis graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1957 and retired from Vickers.

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

Jay Kennedy

Jul 7, 2024

Jay Kennedy, age 65, passed away at CHI Health Mercy Hospital on July 7, 2024.

He was born March 1, 1959, to the late Ira and Karen (Miller) Kennedy in Council Bluffs, IA. Jay graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1977. He married Connie Summerville on March 3, 1979 and together they had two children. He retired...

Ann McClelland

Jul 5, 2024

Ann M. McClelland, age 73, passed away at Nebraska Medicine July 5, 2024.

She was born July 17, 1950, to the late Bill and Esther (Koch) Trede in Council Bluffs, IA. Ann graduated from Treynor High School with the class of 1968. She and her late husband, Paul had owned the Shortline Cafe in Treynor. Ann also worked for 1st National...

Creighton Dominguez

Jul 4, 2024

Creighton "Tito" Dominguez, age 21, passed away July 4, 2024.

He was born February 26, 2003 in Omaha, NE. Tito graduated from Westside High School with the class of 2021.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, James Scoggins.

Tito is survived by his father and stepmother, Victor and Tina Dominguez; mother and stepfather, Erica Dominguez and Andrae Covington; siblings, Blake Scoggins,...

Carolyn Fisher

Jul 3, 2024

Carolyn S. Fisher, age 85, passed away peacefully at CHI Health Mercy Hospital July 3, 2024.

She was born March 16, 1939, to the late Elmer and Izetta (Oldfield) Lamer in Salina, KS. Carolyn worked for many years at Charles Schnieder Furniture and retired from NP Dodge.



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

Donna Walker

Jul 2, 2024

Donna Lou Ehlers Walker, age 95, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away peacefully on July 2, 2024, at Country House Residence surrounded by family and friends. Donna was a loving sister, aunt, friend, and mentor. Donna was active in various philanthropy and business organizations including Optimist International, American Businesswomen, Altrusa International and PEO Chapter LR. She was also a dedicated...

Debra Armstrong

Jul 1, 2024

Debra L. Armstrong, age 70, passed away peacefully at Bethany Lutheran Home July 1, 2024.

She was born March 21, 1954, to the late Charles and Phyllis (Woolsey) Armstrong in Council Bluffs, IA.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Donald William; grandmothers, Dorothy Feek and Mary Armstrong.

Debra is survived by her children, Larry Hogan Jr....

Harley Rae Carruthers

Jun 30, 2024

Harley Rae Carruthers, infant daughter of Bryce and Kaylie Carruthers, passed away June 30, 2024. She was born May 30, 2024 in Council Bluffs, IA.

She was preceded in death by her grandfather, John Boyd.

Harley Rae is survived by her loving parents, Bryce and Kaylie Carruthers; siblings, Kinleigh Carruthers and Brecken Carruthers; her grandparents, Michaela Burns, Lori Hunt and, Doug Carruthers;...

Christine Christensen

Jun 30, 2024

Christine M. "Chris" Christensen, age 62, passed away at CHI Health Mercy Hospital on June 30, 2024.

She was born August 7, 1961, to Donald and Cynthia (Konecny) Feller in Council Bluffs, IA. The family lived on an acreage just outside of town and there her love of animals, especially horses, grew.

Chris attended Abraham Lincoln High School and graduated in 1979....

Darell Gross

Jun 28, 2024

Darell Leon Gross, age 67, passed away June 28, 2024 in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

He was born on October 14, 1956, in Crook, Colorado to the late Lloyd Dean and Winell Fay (Houchin) Gross. Darell was the third of five children. He proudly served his country in the Army. Darell worked several years for Ed Wilson Trucking.

In addition to his parents,...

Aron Goddard

Jun 28, 2024

Aron E. Goddard, age 85, passed away peacefully at Hansen House June 28, 2024. The Hansen staff said he had a caring, fun, happy and jokester personality. 

He was born December 6, 1938, the oldest of six, to the late Harold and Valeda (Bauerle) Goddard in Imperial, NE. He attended rural grade schools in the county and graduated from Chase County...

Dixie Holmes

Jun 27, 2024

Dixie L. Holmes, age 87, of Council Bluffs, IA, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2024.

Born in Council Bluffs on April 17, 1937, to Harold and June Stewart, Dixie was a lifelong resident.

Together with her husband of 60 years, Richard, they owned and operated Holmes Printing Service, a local business they ran for several decades.

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Richard Walker

Jun 26, 2024

Richard A. "Rich" Walker, age 51, passed away at CHI Health Mercy Hospital June 26, 2024.

He was born October 2, 1972, to the late James and Margaret (Nunez) Walker in Omaha, NE. Rich was proud to be the night stock manager at HyVee on West Broadway.



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

Timothy Offerman

Jun 26, 2024

Timothy Offerman, age 68, passed away June 26, 2024. He was born August 22, 1955 to John and Maxine (Young) Offerman in Manchester, IA.



Visitation will be held from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm at Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home on Saturday, August 3, 2024. The family will direct memorials.

Tabitha Schafer

Jun 24, 2024

Tabitha Jean Schafer, age 6, died June 24, 2024.

She was born October 25, 2017 in Bolivar, Missouri.

She was preceded in death by her great grandparents, Stanley Poore, Jean Poore (whom she was named after), Patricia Law; and her great uncle, Michael Tarr.

Tabitha is survived by her mother, Heather Schafer; sister, Tiara Schafer; brother, Justin Schafer;...

Barbara Tacke

Jun 24, 2024

Barbara "Barb" Tacke, age 74, born August 16th,1949 to Lloyd M. and May L. (Witte) Tacke, died peacefully in the early hours of June 24th, 2024, at Hansen House Memory Care. Barb was a Sister, an Aunt, a Great Aunt, and a Friend. She was present for all of us...until she could no longer be.

Academically, Barb was the smart one...

Melva Wood

Jun 23, 2024

Melva J. Wood, age 82, passed away peacefully at Risen Son Christian Village June 23, 2024.

She was born January 4, 1942, to the late Orval and LaVerna (Hoffman) Ridnour in New Market, IA.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Phyllis Chubick; brother, Duane Ridnour.



Melva is survived...

Curtis "Joe" Prudhome

Jun 21, 2024

Curtis J. "Joe" Prudhome, Sr., age 75, of Carter Lake, Iowa went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 21, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his wife, the love of his life, Barbara H. (Sollazzo) Prudhome; his parents, Joseph J. Prudhome, Lenora Irene (Dueling) Russell; stepdad, William Russell "Bill"; and faithful companion, Marley.

He is survived by his...

Chloe Johnson

Jun 20, 2024

Chloe Sharon Johnson, age 21, was born to Michael & Jamie Johnson on February 20, 2003, in Omaha, Nebraska.

She was a baptized and confirmed a member of Saint John's Lutheran Church of Honey Creek, Iowa. She graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 2021. She loved the culinary world and was currently a Sous Chef at Heirloom...