Obituaries

Ronald Michelson, Jr

Feb 23, 2025

Ronald L. Michelson, Jr, age 41, passed away at CHI Bergan Mercy Hospital on February 23, 2025.

He was born May 12, 1983, to Ronald and Cheryl (Jarrard) Michelson in Council Bluffs, IA. Ronald graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School and was employed at United Rent-All for the past 23 years.

Ronald was preceded in death by mother, Cheryl Michelson.

Ronald is survived...

Michael Martins

Feb 21, 2025

Michael was born on August 14th, 1956 to Mike Martins and Patricia Bott of Council Bluffs. He was a loving and devoted husband to his wife Carolyn of 48 years and a great father to their 4 kids: April 47, Jeremy 45, Amanda 40, and Josh 38, whom he shared with the love of his life, Carolyn.

Michael and...

Larry Horner

Feb 21, 2025

Larry Eugene Horner, age 76, passed away February 21, 2025. He was born May 10, 1948 to the late Donald and Jeanne (Talbot) Horner in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Larry graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the Class of 1966. He worked at Vickers Hydraulics for 33 years. Larry enjoyed fishing, golfing, hunting and Husker football.

Larry was preceded in death by his...

Bobby Petry

Feb 21, 2025

Bobby E. Petry, age 74, passed away at his home on February 21, 2025.

He was born October 27, 1950, in Council Bluffs, IA.

Bobby was preceded in death his father, Bobby Petry; mother, Joan (McCartney) Martindale; sister, Sandy Riddle.

Bobby is survived by his daughter, Wendy Davis; siblings, Vicki Martindale, Kirk Martindale; Kelly (Tom) Swanek, Michael (Marie) Petry, Jimmy (Jessica) Petry, and...

Dal Covey

Feb 19, 2025

Dal H. Covey, age 96, passed away peacefully at Bethany Lutheran Home February 19, 2025.

He was born October 11, 1928, to the late Herman and Rosie (Boswell) Covey in Rose, OK. Dal was a career truck driver with the Teamsters.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patsy Covey; infant...

Clifford D. "Dale" Dilts

Feb 19, 2025

Clifford D. "Dale" Dilts, age 64, passed away peacefully at his home on February 19, 2025.

He was born November 18, 1960, to the late Clifford and Ellen "Ruth" (Mahan) Dilts in Council Bluffs, IA.

Dale graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1979.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers-in-law, Paul Gustafson and...

Eugene Finn

Feb 17, 2025

Eugene "Gene" Valory Finn, age 87, passed away on February 17, 2025. He was born on March 23, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Eugene Finn and Mary Thompson.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Opal (Rosie) Finn; her two sons, Mark Eugene Delinger and Robert Gene Delinger.

Gene will truly by missed...

Larry Newkirk

Feb 17, 2025

Larry A. Newkirk, age 77, of Council Bluffs, passed away on Monday February 17, 2025 at UNMC.

Larry was born on April 18, 1947 in Maryville Missouri, to the late Roy and Helen Newkirk.

Larry spent most of his career working for Coca Cola. He married Linda Toman on April 10, 1971.

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

Brenda Gonzales

Feb 17, 2025

Brenda K. Gonzales, age 69, passed away at CHI Health Mercy Hospital on February 17, 2025.

She was born November 29, 1955, to the late Clarence "Joe" Wolcott and Jean (Simmons) Wolcott in Cherry Valley, AR.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Gonzales; and brother, Joe Wolcott.

Brenda is survived by her children, Michael (Amy)...

Linda Kay

Feb 17, 2025

Linda Diane (Rodenburg) Kay was born June 9, 1946 at Jennie Edmundson in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was the oldest of four children. Linda grew up on a farm near Bentley, Iowa. She walked to York #9 Country School until 3rd grade when it closed. She then went to Underwood Community School until the family moved to Minden, Iowa. Linda...

Patricia Van Outry

Feb 15, 2025

Patricia A. Van Outry, Age 82, died February 15, 2025 at Bethany Lutheran Nursing Home in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

She is preceded in death by her parents Malcolm H. and Violet Moore and a granddaughter Jenna Morton.

Survivors include her husband, Robert Van Outry; sons: Mark Van Outry and Steven (LeighAnn) Van Outry; brother Larry (Kay) Moore; 11 grandchildren: Kara Van Outry,...

Jean Runte

Feb 14, 2025

Jean Marie (Hanson) Runte, age 94, passed away February 14, 2025 in Council Bluffs. She was born August 15, 1930 at home on a farm near Red Oak, IA to the late John and Hulda Hanson. She had 10 other brothers and sisters.

As a child, Jean helped her mother a lot with the cooking and cleaning, while her brothers worked...

Blanche Obermeier

Feb 14, 2025

Blanche Jean (Chase) Obermeier was born to Benjamin and Iris Spencer Chase on April 10th, 1940 in Coon Rapids, IA. She entered her heavenly home on Valentines Day, February 14th, 2025 at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, IA.

On September 7th, 1957 she and LeRoy were united in marriage at Coon Rapids, IA, then later at the...

Jerri Cole-Vargo

Feb 12, 2025

Jerri Lynn Cole-Vargo, age 46, passed away February 12, 2025. She was born September 8, 1978 to Geraldene Bradford and Lorrie Owings in Sioux City, IA.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Cole.

Jerri Lynn is survived by her children, Cassidy Cole, Connor Cole, and Cheyanne Cole; mother, Lorrie (Wally) Doss; brother, David...

Boyd Butts

Feb 10, 2025

Boyd Butts, age 67, passed away February 10, 2025. He was born October 14, 1957 to Paul and Dorothy (Thomas) Butts in Council Bluffs. Boyd enjoyed "junking" and working on various bicycles with motors. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters Pamela Butts and Connie Shrimplin.

Boyd is survived by his fiancé, that he always referred...

Brian Robson

Feb 10, 2025

Brian Robson, husband, father and friend passed away on February 10th, 2025 after a hard fought battle with numerous health issues. Although Brian lived the last 15 years of his life in Iowa, he would be the first to tell you "I'm not from here, I'm from Nebraska". He was proud of his Nebraska background and always loyal to his...

Constance Spencer

Feb 10, 2025

Constance J. "Connie" Spencer, age 82, passed away on February 10, 2025.

She was born November 24, 1942, to the late Barnette and Greta (Chapin) Spencer in Council Bluffs, IA. Connie retired from AT&T and US West.

Constance is survived by her children, Brian (Krista) Dickey and Scott Dickey; sister, Carol (Denny) Daniels; grandchildren, Jacob Dickey, Riley Dickey, and Kaden Dickey; a...

David Shafer

Feb 10, 2025

David W. Shafer, age 59, passed away February 10, 2025. He was born December 28, 1965 to William and Ida (Burton) Shafer in Chillicothe, Missouri.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Robin Sorrells; brother, Martin Luster, and Drew Shafer.

David is survived by Brenda Shafer; son, Justin (Amanda) Mossberger, Donald (Brenna) Shafer, Dominic Shafer; brother,...

Audrey Merryman

Feb 8, 2025

Audrey K. Merryman, age 87, passed away peacefully at Midlands Living Center on February 8, 2025.

She was born July 5, 1937, to the late Earl and Rena (Reed) Miller in Council Bluffs, IA. Audrey graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1956 and retired from Conagra.

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

Gloria Parker

Feb 8, 2025

Gloria Parker, formerly of Fredericksburg, Texas, age 93, passed away on February 8, 2025. She was born December 10, 1931 to Kenneth and Nora (Bellamy) Schrupp in Swanville, MN. Gloria graduated from Swanville High School in 1949. Gloria moved to Minneapolis after graduating high school, where she met Glenn. She married Glenn Parker on October 28, 1950 in Gray Eagle,...