Obituaries

Robert William Fulton

Robert William Fulton

Apr 1, 2026

Robert "Bob" Fulton, a devoted family man, proud veteran, and lifelong friend, passed away on April 1, 2026, at the age of 78.

Born in June 1947 in Clarinda, Iowa, to Charles and Betty Fulton, Bob grew up with a spirited sense of adventure. In 1970, while serving his country in the United States Navy, he married the love of...

Dale Ann Hoyt

Dale Ann Hoyt

Mar 28, 2026

Dale Ann (Doty) Hoyt, age 76, of Missouri Valley, Iowa, passed away on March 28, 2026.Dale Ann was born on January 20, 1950 to Jim and Betty Doty. A lifelong resident of the area, she graduated from Missouri Valley High School, where she met the love of her life. On November 22, 1969, she married her high school sweetheart, Dan...

Barbara Joan Carberry

Barbara Joan Carberry

Mar 28, 2026

Barbara Joan (Oslanzi) Carberry, age 86, of Council Bluffs, passed away peacefully at home on March 28th. She was born July 26, 1939, in Ottawa, Illinois, to Martin and Virginia Oslanzi. Barb built a long career at Jennie Edmundson Hospital, where she worked for 32 years and advanced to the position of administrator/lead accountant before retiring in 2004.

She will be...

Bonna Dean McCarty

Bonna Dean McCarty

Mar 27, 2026

Bonna D. McCarty, age 91, passed away on March 27, 2026.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home & Crematory.

A full obituary is pending.

Inella G Eickholt

Inella G Eickholt

Mar 26, 2026

Inella Grace Eickholt, age 83, passed away on March 26, 2026. She was born to Clarence and Opal (Guill) Kerber on July 7,1942 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She married Larry Eickholt on January 16, 1965, in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. 

Inella graduated from Northwest Missouri State University in 1965 with a degree in education. She dedicated many years to raising her...

Carl Francis Wilson

Carl Francis Wilson

Mar 23, 2026

Carl Wilson, age 91, passed away peacefully at his house on March 23, 2026. Carl was born October 1, 1934 to Clarence Wilson and Bertha Schroeder in Avoca, NE.Carl was a member of the Carter Lake volunteer Fire Dept for many years, as well as chief. He was also part of the Carter Lake police force as well as animal...

Shari Michele Hardisty

Shari Michele Hardisty

Mar 22, 2026

Shari "Frenchie" Michele Hardisty, 63, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away March 22nd, 2026.

She was born on November 21st, 1962, in Fremont, Nebraska to Ronald Sr. and Shirley (Weise) Hardisty.

She earned her GED and spent many years as a devoted, hardworking employee at the Truck Haven Restaurant, where she formed countless lifelong friendships. She also worked at Yellow...

Dennis Leon Crews

Dennis Leon Crews

Mar 21, 2026

Dennis Crews, age 81, passed away March 21, 2026. He was born August 31, 1944.

Dennis was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Kay; his son, Christopher; his daughter, Tamara; his son, Gary; his son-by-marriage, Francisco; and his loyal furry companions, Maggie and Duke.

He is survived by his wife, Margaret; his son, Anthony (Angela) Crews; his son-by-marriage, Carlos...

Charles Fred Robinson

Charles Fred Robinson

Mar 21, 2026

Charles F. Robinson, age 91, passed away peacefully at Maple Crest Health Center on March 21, 2026.He was born February 22, 1935, to the late Manley and Bessie (Sweat) Robinson in Chester, SC. Charles retired after serving a full career in the United States Air Force and then worked at Ford Storage in Omaha, Nebraska. He was a member of...

Sandra K Anderson

Sandra K Anderson

Mar 20, 2026

Sandra Kay Anderson (Speichinger), 83, of Council Bluffs, IA

Sandra Kay Anderson (Speichinger), lovingly known as Sandy, 83, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on March 20, 2026. Sandy was born on April 26, 1942, in Norfolk, Nebraska, to Melvin James Speichinger and Gwendolyn Delores Speichinger (Lycan). She graduated from Sioux City Central High School...

Dean David Voster

Dean David Voster

Mar 19, 2026

Dean Voster, age 82, passed away on March 19, 2026.

Dean was born on January 22, 1944, in Emmetsburg, Iowa.

Dean retired from the Iowa State Patrol in 1997 after 31 years of service.

Dean was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and Alice (Speer) Voster.

Dean is survived by his wife, Linda Voster; sons, David Voster (Joan Hopkins) and Dan (Dindy) Voster; grandchildren,...

Kenneth Lee Neighbors

Kenneth Lee Neighbors

Mar 18, 2026

Kenneth "Kenny" Neighbors, age 86, passed away at his home March 18, 2026. He was born May 2, 1939 to the late Oscar and Etta (Mass) Neighbors in Silver City, Iowa. Kenny was a proud Marine, devoted father, and beloved family member and will be remembered with love by all who knew him.

He proudly served in the United States...

Harlan Parker

Harlan Parker

Mar 18, 2026

Harlan Parker, age 71, passed away March 18, 2026. He was born March 27, 1954 to Albert and Doris (Cooperrider) Parker in Omaha, NE.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Mary Ferrin and Debbie Renshaw.

Harlan is survived by brother, LeRoy Parker; sister, Gloria Renshaw; and many nieces and nephews and a host...

John H Carlson

John H Carlson

Mar 18, 2026

John Halger "Kayo" Carlson, age 92, passed away on March 18, 2026. He was born February 8, 1934, to the late Gustaf and Esther (Johanson) Carlson in Council Bluffs, IA. John graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School and then proudly served his country in the United States Army. He retired from the Union Pacific Railroad.

In addition to his parents,...

Janet Faye Parker

Janet Faye Parker

Mar 18, 2026

Janet F. Parker, age 75, passed away at her home on March 18, 2026.She was born August 21, 1950, to the late Faye Edward (Ed) and Mildred (Oldfield) Brown in Auburn, NE. Janet graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School. She retired from Mutual of Omaha and then worked at No Frills Supermarket.

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

Elpides Stephen Rallis

Elpides Stephen Rallis

Mar 18, 2026

Elpides Stephen RallisNovember 5, 1934 - March 18, 2026Rev. Mr. Elpides Stephen Rallis, DDS. age 91, passed away at Northcrest Living Center on March 18, 2026.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jacqueline and son Michael Kraig.He was born November 5, 1934, to the late Stephen and Margery (Adamson) Rallis in Green...

Lona Kay Schamel

Lona Kay Schamel

Mar 16, 2026

Lona "Kay" Schamel, age 82, passed away peacefully March 16, 2026. She was born October 18, 1943 to Richard and Minnie (McCoy) Kraft in Lake City, IA.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by spouse, Rex Schamel; sisters, Doris (Jack) Johnson and Karen (Buzz) Ruby; brothers, Richard (Karene) Kraft, Butch Kraft and infant sister, Marilyn Kraft; grandson,...

Thomas LeRoy Reikofski

Thomas LeRoy Reikofski

Mar 16, 2026

Thomas L. Reikofski, age 81, passed away at Jennie Edmundson Hospital on March 16, 2026. He was born March 31, 1944, to the late Martin and Mildred (Carpenter) Reikofski in Tilden, NE. Tom graduated high school from Columbus Senior High, in Columbus Nebraska with the class of 1962. He retired from the Union Pacific Railroad and was a member of...

Dennis Leo Wallace

Dennis Leo Wallace

Mar 15, 2026

Dennis Leo Wallace, 82, of Council Bluffs, IA, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2026.

He was born May 19, 1943, in Council Bluffs, IA, the son of Leo Dennis Wallace and Agnes L. Wright. His father, who raised 6 children, shaped his work ethic that stayed with him for his entire life.

Dennis shared 61 years of marriage with...

Roland Lynch

Roland Lynch

Mar 12, 2026

Roland Lynch, 91, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away on March 12, 2026.

Born in November 1934 in Council Bluffs, he graduated from North High School (Des Moines) in 1954. He served in the Army (1954-1957) as a helicopter repair specialist and later joined the Iowa Army National Guard until 1981.

Roland worked as a computer programmer for a pharmaceutical company and...