Obituaries

Jun 27, 2023

John William Redick, age 51, passed away June 27, 2023 in Conroe TX.

He was born November 3rd, 1971 in Council Bluffs, IA, the descendent of the Hon. John Irwin Redick (1828-1906) who was a founding father of the City of Omaha. He moved to Texas in 1988 from Omaha, NE where he was a student at Creighton Prep. He...

Jun 26, 2023

Kay Ellen Sanders (70) of Council Bluffs, Iowa, died peacefully on June 26, 2023.

Kay was born in Council Bluffs to Donald and Joyce (Bruner) Sanders on September 7, 1952. She graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1970 and Iowa Western Community College in 1978. She worked as a legal secretary for 20 years. She returned to school graduating from...

Jun 25, 2023

Edna McCool, age 69, passed away June 25, 2023.

She was born June 9, 1954, to the late Bud and Amy (Thiles) Kelley.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Larry Kelley and Dwayne Kelley.

Edna is survived by her children, Shiloh (Chris) Corrin, Kandi McCool, Ryan Dobmeier, Austin (Rachel) McCool, and Nicki (Cody) Kempf; siblings, Doris Williams,...

Jun 25, 2023

Sharon Schupp, age 80, passed away June 25, 2023. She was born July 29, 1942 to LeRoy and Harriet (Jacoba) Mabbitt in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Schupp; sons, Gerald Schupp Jr., and Franklin Schupp; brother, Don Christensen; sister, Jeanette Williams.

Sharon is survived by her son, James Schupp; daughter,...

Jun 25, 2023

Julia May Brittain, age 87, passed away on June 25, 2023 in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

She was born on April 6, 1936 in Bedford, Iowa to the late Harry and Florence (Young) Strubel, and was the youngest of two children. Julia graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1954. She married Harold Brittain and together they raised two sons, Michael and...

Jun 24, 2023

Jordan Ross White, age 29, of Bellevue, Nebraska passed away June 24, 2023.

He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on August 2, 1993, to Ross and Jean (Sutton) White. Jordan graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 2011. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and was currently a member of the National Guards. Jordan worked...

Jun 22, 2023

Roger Wilson McCoy, age 81, passed away peacefully June 22, 2023.

He was born July 11, 1941, to the late Harold and Edna (Hatcher) McCoy in Missouri Valley, IA. 

Roger proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and retired from Northwestern Bell. He was a member of Saint Patrick's Catholic Church.

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

Jun 20, 2023

Lois Fichter, age 92, passed away June 20, 2023. She was born August 18, 1930 to Lonnie and Georgia (Nicks) Brumley in Lebanon, MO.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM at Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home on Friday, August 04, 2023.

Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM at Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home on Friday, August 4, 2023....

Jun 18, 2023

Steven and Julia (McCord) Starkey passed away, as the result of an accident while riding their motorcycle on Sunday, June 18, 2023 at the age of 53.

Steven Theodore Starkey was born to Donald and Bonnie (Sallinger) Starkey on April 7, 1970 in Grand Island, NE. He was the youngest of three.

Julia Kathleen (McCord) Starkey was born to Stephen and Janette...

Jun 18, 2023

Brian Scott Smith, age 53, of Council Bluffs, passed away June 18, 2023.

He was born in Council Bluffs on May 18, 1970, to Francis "Gene" and Carol (Hough) Smith. Brian graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School.

Brian was preceded in death by his father, Francis "Gene" Smith.

He is survived by mother, Carol Smith; son, Mitchell Nolan; brother, David Smith; aunts; uncles;...

Jun 18, 2023

Daniel Rex Darrow, age 82, entered into his heavenly home on June 18, 2023, surrounded by his loving family in Council Bluffs, IA.

Dan was born October 30, 1940, in Atlantic, Iowa, the son of Edward Irving and Fern Opal (Garside) Darrow. Dan was raised on the family farm in Anita, Iowa, along with his two sisters and two brothers.

After graduating...

Jun 18, 2023

Mary Elizabeth Clark, age 73, passed away peacefully June 18, 2023. She was born July 26, 1949 to the late George and Lizzlebell (Thomas) Loukota in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Mary graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1967. Mary married Dennis Clark in 1969, the couple raised 3 children in the Council Bluffs area. Mary lived in Council Bluffs, IA...

Jun 16, 2023

Jun 15, 2023

Rosa F. Foote, age 76, passed away at her home on June 15, 2023.

She was born February 13, 1947, to the late Clyde and Violet (Arnold) Thorp in Council Bluffs, IA.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by siblings, brother, Bub Thorp and Larry Thorp; sisters, Tudy Watts and Linda Daugherty; sons, Terry Foote and Allen Foote.

Rosa...

Jun 15, 2023

Wanda M. Denton, age 95, of Council Bluffs, passed away June 15, 2023.

She was born near Treynor, Iowa on August 14, 1927, to the late Arthur and Hattie (Guttau) Eyberg. Wanda attended Treynor schools and graduated with the class of 1946. She worked at Giant Manufacturing, then opened her own print shop called Denton Duplicating on Harney Street in Omaha...

Jun 14, 2023

Renee Marie Kybat, age 67, passed away at CHI Health Bergan Mercy on June 14, 2023.

She was born November 16, 1955, to the late William and Marie (Kunze) Heuwinkel in Council Bluffs, IA. Renee graduated from Treynor High School with the class of 1974. She retired from Lewis Central Schools.

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

Jun 11, 2023

Dorothy G. Ortiz, age 74, passed away peacefully at Missouri Valley Hospital June 11, 2023.

She was born March 20, 1949, to the late Everette and Mary (Alysworth) Pierce in Council Bluffs, IA. Dorothy graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Barbara Borrunda; brother, Donald Pierce.

Dorothy is survived by siblings,...

Jun 11, 2023

James Westphal, age 85 passed away the eve of June 11th, 2023 in Omaha Nebraska. He was born July 6th, 1937 to Helen Frenken & Raymond Hager in Pocahontas, Arkansas and was later adopted by Elmer “Dutch” Westphal, husband of Helen Westphal, of Council Bluffs, Iowa.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Westphal; father, Dutch Westphal; biological father, Raymond Hager;...

Jun 10, 2023

Larry L. Diamond, age 77, passed away on June 10, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on June 7, 1946, to the late Floyd M. and Betty J. (Hamilton) Diamond.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Floyd E. Diamond, and his sister, Pamela S. Edwards.

Larry is...

Jun 10, 2023

Fred L. Clark, age 101, passed away on June 10, 2023 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. 

He was loved for his generous spirit of helping people and his playful sense of orneriness. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during World War II until his honorable discharge in 1946. He worked for the Council Bluffs Water Works for 35 years, plus assisted...