Obituaries

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...

Duane Bates

Aug 13, 2023

Duane O. Bates, age 91 years, 9 months, 13 days, passed away peacefully at his home on August 13, 2023.

He was born October 31, 1931 to the late Burt and Margaret (Peck) Bates in Griswold, IA. Duane graduated from Oakland High School. After graduation, he went into the Army in 1952 and served in Korea until being discharged in...

Cristopher Ibarra Hernandez

Aug 11, 2023

 

PARA MI HIJO 

Hace 23 años llegaste a mi vida sin esperar vivir contigo una gran enseñanza y aprendizaje 

Ese día fue uno de uno de los mas extraordinarios de mi vida sin saber que seria uno de tantos días que llenarían mi ser de alegria 

Ser madre por primera ves fue un gran desafío para mi y para...

Rocky Kerkman

Aug 11, 2023

Rocky Wade Kerkman, age 61 of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away August 11, 2023. He was born in Vinton, Iowa on August 25, 1961 to Robert and Mary (Jessop) Kerkman. He attended Hudson High School and graduated in 1979. His passion for sports truly started while attending Hudson. He competed as a state football champion and was a competitive wrestler....

David Brayman

Aug 11, 2023

David Brayman, age 70, passed away at CHI Health Bergan Mercy-Omaha August 11, 2023.

He was born February 27, 1953 to the late Everett and Elizabeth (McLean) Brayman in Omaha, NE.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Beverly Landon, Connie Carter, Colleen Houser, and an infant sister Carol Sue; brothers, Don Brayman, Ron Brayman,...

Jerome Feeney

Aug 10, 2023

Jerome "Jerry" Michael Feeney Age 84 of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away August 10, 2023. He was born in Jefferson, Iowa on June 16, 1939 to Michael and Madeline (Minnihan) Feeney. He married Joan Daniel and they were blessed with 7 children, Mike (Emma), Jeff, Todd (Jenny), Eric (Krisiti), Alan (Lisa), Lynn (Brent) Leach and Amie Wahl (Jeff); 11 grandchildren;...

Mary Louise Dahl

Aug 8, 2023

Mary Louise Dahl, age 81, residing at Rose Vista in Woodbine, Iowa, returned to home to Jesus on August 8, 2023.

Mary was born on June 29, 1942 to the late John Paul and Marietta Doner. She grew up on a farm east of Hamlin with her grandparents, Floyd and Cora Doner. Mary attended Exira Community Schools and graduated in 1961....

John Joseph Disalvo

Aug 6, 2023

John Joseph Disalvo, age 76, passed away peacefully at CHI Health Mercy Hospital on August 6, 2023.

He was born November 20, 1946, to the late John L. and Dorothy J. (McDowell) Disalvo in Council Bluffs, IA. John graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School and then proudly served his country in the United States Navy. John served on the Council Bluffs...

Constance "Connie" Wilson

Aug 6, 2023

Constance "Connie" Wilson, age 72, passed away peacefully August 6, 2023. She was born April 5, 1951 to Darrell and Elvina (Templeton) Herweg in Kansas City, MO. Constance lived in Council Bluffs the majority of her life.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by spouse, Jerry Wilson and son, Morris T. Wilson.

Constance is survived by her children,...

Gary M. "Mike" Lesley

Aug 4, 2023

Mike Lesley passed away suddenly on August 4, 2023 at the age of 57.

He was born on October 13, 1965 to Terry and Joyce Lesley. Mike graduated from Central High School in Omaha in 1984. He was a Print Manager at Physicians Mutual where he worked for 34 years.

Mike married the love of his life, Paula in 1999 and they have...

Thomas Luther Helms

Aug 3, 2023

Thomas Luther Helms Age 80 of Council Bluffs, Iowa formerly of Crocker, Missouri passed away on August 3, 2023. 

He was born in Crocker, Missouri on August 22, 1942 to Marion and Alice (Davis) Helms. He graduated from Crocker High School and later from the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg. Thomas married Faith Roloff and were together for over 58...

Michael Loney

Jul 30, 2023

Our family is sad to announce that Michael J. Loney - fondly known as Uncle Mike - passed away in the early morning hours on Sunday, July 30, 2023, of natural causes.



Michael's life story began in Wahoo, Nebraska where he was born on June 26, 1943 (there is a story). Michael is the youngest of five siblings born...

Joel Allen

Jul 30, 2023

Joel Allen, age 87, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2023 in Council Bluffs. He was born January 3, 1936, to the late John and Viola (Marburger) Allen in Seguin, Texas.

He is survived by wife, Beverly Allen and 3 sons, Javan (Dottie), Jonathan (Emily), and Joshua; five granddaughters, Bethany Allen, Marian Peek (Alex), Victoria Allen, Lillian Allen, and Chloe Allen.

Memorial Service...