David Douglas Davis
Jul 5, 2026
David Douglas "Dave" Davis, 81, of Crescent, Iowa, passed away on July 5, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer, just 31 days after the passing of his beloved wife, Jennie Davis.
Dave was born on January 1, 1945, in Atlantic, Iowa, to Albert Davis and Charlene Hansen Davis. He was one of three siblings.
A resident of...
Robert "Jay" Clark
Jul 5, 2026
Robert "Jay" Clark, age 66, passed away July 5, 2026. He was born November 16, 1959 to Clarence and Virginia (Moody) Clark in Omaha, Nebraska.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Peggy Clark; brother, Craig Clark; sister, Sharon (Martin) Cortez; sister-in-law; Mary Clark; nephew, Craig Clark Jr.
Jay is survived by his wife,...
Pete Adams
Jul 5, 2026
Duane A. "Pete" Adams, age 90, passed away peacefully at the Josie Harper Hospice House on July 5, 2026.He was born January 21, 1936, to the late Hubert and Elsie Adams in Linn Grove, IA. Pete proudly served his country in the United States Army and retired from UPS. He was an active member and past Exalted Ruler of the...
Nancy Lou Fienhold
Jul 4, 2026
Nancy Lou (Priest) Fienhold, age 86, passed away on July 4, 2026 at her home.Nancy was born September 29, 1939 in Farragut, Iowa to the late Lewis and Unabelle (Ward) Priest. After the death of her mother in 1951, Nancy was raised by her grandmother, the late Esla Ward. She was a 1957 graduate of Thomas Jefferson high school in Council...
Ernest F Skare II
Jul 3, 2026
Ernest F. Skare II, age 72, passed away on July 3, 2026, at Nebraska Medicine.
Born on December 4, 1953, in Grinnell, Iowa, Ernie was the son of the late Ernest and Erlean Skare. He spent his early childhood in Montezuma, Iowa, before moving with his family to LeMars, Iowa, at the age of 10. He graduated from LeMars Community High...
Arlene Forbes
Jul 3, 2026
Arlene Kay Forbes, lovingly known to family and friends as "Kay", passed away on July 3, 2026, at the age of 89.
Kay was born on December 19, 1936, to Anthony Brendle and Wilhelmina (Kirchoff) Brendle.
Kay loved the simple joys of life and treasured every moment spent with those she loved. Her greatest joy was her family, and she especially loved...
Nancy Carol Katzenstein
Jul 3, 2026
Nancy C. Katzenstein, age 68, passed away peacefully at her home on July 3, 2026. She was born October 25, 1957 in Marshalltown, IA.Nancy was preceded in death by her mother, Elaine Perdue; daughter, Jenifer Katzenstein.
Nancy is survived by son Douglas Katzenstein (Melissa); step children, Danny Katzenstein; companion of 52 years, William "Bill" Katzenstein; sister, Debbie Richards (Randy); Gary...
Mark Andrew Blaney Sr.
Jul 1, 2026
It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved, fearless warrior of our family, Mark Andrew Blaney Sr. “Papoman“ age 73. Mark was born on November 15, 1952, to Shirold and Anne (Jacobsen) Blaney. Mark passed peacefully with his entire family by his side on July 1, 2026. Mark married his wife, Shirley, of 50 years on July...
Robin Lee Jastorff
Jul 1, 2026
Robin Lee Jastorff, age 56, passed away at Nebraska Medicine on July 1, 2026. She was born February 14, 1970 to Douglas and Kathleen (Kallenbach) Harold in Council Bluffs, IA. Robin graduated from Thomas Jefferson high School with the class of 1988 and worked at the Pottawattamie County Assessor's Office for over 22 years. She was member of CityLight Church....
Kathy I. Burse
Jun 29, 2026
Kathleen "Kathy" Burse, age 79, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026. She was born on October 26, 1946, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to Jeremiah and Mary (Murphy).
Kathy was a graduate of Abraham Lincoln High School. In 1996, she married, Paul, and together they lived in Council Bluffs.
Above all, Kathy was a devoted and loving mother whose kindness, genuine spirit,...
Willard "Junior" Piercy
Jun 29, 2026
Willard "Junior" Piercy, age 90, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026. He was born on January 22, 1936, in Decatur County, Iowa, to Willard and Ruth (Miller) Piercy.
Junior dedicated 26 years to the United States Postal Service, including nine years riding the mail train between Chicago and Omaha, a unique chapter of his career that he always remembered with...
Irene May Thornton
Jun 29, 2026
Irene Thornton, age 89, passed away June 29, 2026. She was born July 6, 1936 to Cecil and Elsie (Huss) Thornton in Conway, IA.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughters, Jeannie L. Brancs, Vickie Petersen; brother, Manford Thornton, granddaughter, Kathy.
Irene is survived by her children, Larry John Petersen, Jerry Perersen, Terry (Cheryl) Petersen, Tayva...
Joseph Scott Battig
Jun 28, 2026
Joseph Scott Battig ("Joe"), age 26, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away suddenly as the result of a tragic accident on June 28, 2026.
Born on February 28, 2000, in Pensacola, Florida, Joe brought light, laughter, and kindness into the lives of everyone who knew him. He graduated from Lewis Central High School in 2018 and was proud to have earned...
Rex E Davis
Jun 28, 2026
Rex E. Davis, age 99, passed away peacefully at Elm Crest Senior Living in Harlan on June 28, 2026.He was born October 21, 1926, to the late Eddie and Edith (Davis) Davis in Boone, IA. Rex attended Thomas Jefferson High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. in the South Pacific during World War II....
Billy Robert Klaudt
Jun 28, 2026
Billy "Bill" Robert Klaudt, 80, of rural Neola, Iowa, passed away on June 28, 2026. He was born on April 7, 1946, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Christian and Bertha (Wallender) Klaudt.
Bill graduated from Central High School in Omaha before proudly serving his country in the United States Coast Guard. Following his military service, he returned to Omaha and joined the...
John Smith
Jun 27, 2026
John Smith, age 55, passed away June 27, 2026. He was born June 15, 1971 to Harry Smith Sr and Elizabeth (Osmond) in Malcom, Iowa.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by, brothers, Harry Smith, Jr., Thomas Smith; and sisters, Kathy Foster, Shirley Times.
John is survived by his wife, Pennie (Haven) Smith; children, Tyler Smith, Collin (Sara)...
Gary Farwell
Jun 26, 2026
Gary David Farwell, age 73, was born at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Fort Dodge, lowa on February 14, 1953 to Arthur Frederick Farwell and Georgia Louise Farwell and gained his wings in the early morning hours of June 26. 2026 at his home in Randolph, lowa. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; his father, Arthur Farwell and...
Karen Sue Sward
Jun 25, 2026
Karen S. Sward, age 70, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2026.She was born September 29, 1955, to the late David and June (Thompson) McIntosh in Council Bluffs, IA. Karen loved the outdoors. She did wildlife photography and was known as the bird lady. Together, her late husband, Larry and she bred birds and competed in bird shows. They were...
Jeffrey Stuart Botts
Jun 25, 2026
It is with a heavy heart and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our Brother and Uncle, Jeff Botts on June 25, 2026.
Jeffrey Stuart Botts, age 81, was born February 3, 1945 to the late Arthur and Rozanne (Pilley) Botts in Omaha, NE.
He was a gentle, kind hearted man. His love for his family brought a smile to...
John Charles Pitzl
Jun 24, 2026
John Pitzl, a cherished son, husband, father, and friend to many, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2026, in Omaha, after a long illness.
Born in Omaha, Nebraska, to Johnny and Mary Jane (Sacco) Pitzl, John grew up surrounded by a large, loving family.
A graduate of Bellevue University, John had a successful career as a water maintenance engineer at the Metropolitan...
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