Christopher George Diggs
Jan 17, 2026
Christopher George Diggs, age 66, passed away at Jennie Edmundson Hospital on January 17, 2026.He was born June 24, 1959, to the late Harold and Virginia (Calkins) Diggs in Albany, New York. Christopher graduated from Ballston Spa high school in New York and then proudly served his country in the United States Army for 12 years. Christopher was a Diesel...
Mark Hayden
Jan 16, 2026
Mark Douglas Hayden, age 56, passed away in Council Bluffs on January 16, 2026.Mark was an extraordinary soul-goofy, Jesus-loving, and endlessly kind-hearted. He was the kind of man who would give the shirt off his back without hesitation, who stopped for anyone in need, who lived his life with a selflessness that left an imprint on everyone he met. His...
Norman Springer
Jan 15, 2026
Norman L Springer Sr., age 92, passed away peacefully at Fox Run Assisted Living Community on January 15, 2026.He was born September 7, 1933, to the late George and Daisy (Mott) Springer in Council Bluffs, IA. Norman graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School and then proudly served his country in the United States Army. He retired from AT&T. Norman was...
James Boldra
Jan 12, 2026
James Boldra, age 77, passed away on January 12, 2026. He was born on April 30, 1948, to Robert and Corinne (Sherman) Boldra in Sioux City, Iowa.
James grew up in Iowa and spent much of his life enjoying the outdoors. He especially liked camping and fishing, activities that brought him peace.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and...
Betty Malone
Jan 11, 2026
Betty Malone, age 86, passed away January 11, 2026. She was born June 24, 1939 to Clarence and Louise (Moreland) Frieze in Council Bluffs, IA.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Robert, sons, Danny Malone and Jeff Malone; grandsons, Travis Malone, Mark Bothwell, and John Bothwell ; great grandsons, Leland and infant great grandson,...
Constance Brooks
Jan 10, 2026
Constance "Connie" (Grace) Brooks, age 80, passed away January 10, 2026. She was born February 12, 1945 in Omaha, Nebraska.
Preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Eldon Brooks, retired Captain of the Co. Bluffs, Fire Department.
She is survived by her daughter, Pamela Steele and grandchildren, Spencer Steele and Sabrina Tenopir (Trey Tenopir); sons, Todd Brooks (Brandy Brooks) and...
Ralph Campbell
Jan 8, 2026
Ralph Campbell, age 82, passed away at Jennie Edmundson Hospital on January 8, 2026. He was born April 17, 1943, to the late Howard and Wilma (Steiner) Campbell in Boyertown, PA. Ralph proudly served his country in the United States Navy.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Joan Arblaster; and his infant children, Katrina...
Roger McEvoy
Jan 8, 2026
Roger T. McEvoy, age 73, passed away peacefully at Oakland Manor on January 8, 2026.He was born March 27, 1952, to the late Timothy and Dorothy (Hays) McEvoy in Council Bluffs, IA. Roger graduated from Tri-Center High School with the class of 1970 and then attended Iowa Western Community College. Roger developed a lifelong fascination with airplanes that shaped both...
Troy Oles
Jan 8, 2026
Troy Douglas Harle Oles, age 62, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026, at UNMC in Omaha, Nebraska, surrounded by the love and comfort of family and friends.
Troy was born on September 12, 1963, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to the late Jerry Oles and Dawn (Brown) Oles Grason. He was a proud graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School, Class of...
Darcy Good
Jan 8, 2026
Darcy Lynn Good, age 68, passed at Avoca Specialty Care January 8, 2026. She was born February 23, 1957, to the late Richard and Loretta (Dirgo) Hytrek in Council Bluffs, IA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David Good; son, Scott Good.
Darcy is survived by her children, Steve (Jill), David Jr. (Theresa),...
Judy Hunt
Jan 8, 2026
Judy Hunt, age 75, passed away January 8, 2026. She was born February 1, 1950 to George and Mary (Greer) Hunt in Council Bluffs, IA.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister-in-law, Peggy Hunt.
Judy is survived by her siblings, George III "Tom" Hunt, Debra Shaffer, John Hunt, Cindy (Dick) Fender; many nieces and nephews and...
Todd Jensen
Jan 7, 2026
Todd W. Jensen, aged 63, passed away in Nebraska, surrounded by family, on January 7, 2026.
Todd was born on January 16, 1962, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to the late James and Donna Jensen. As a child he played football and developed what would be a life-long passion for wood working. As an adult he turned that passion into a successful...
Sharyl Reed
Jan 7, 2026
Sharyl Reed, age 81, passed away January 7, 2026. She was born August 9, 1944 to Donald and Josephine (Mattox) Breeden in Omaha, Nebraska.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Rodney Nelson; and her step-son, Steven Reed; sister, Patricia Vogt; brothers, Donald Breeden, and Glen Breeden.
Sharyl is survived by her husband, Earl...
Samuel Martin
Jan 7, 2026
Samuel "Sam" Martin, age 85, passed away on January 7, 2026. He was born on October 5, 1940, to Otis and Mildred (McKinney) Martin in Padonia, Kansas. His family moved to Council Bluffs, Iowa, when he was one year old. Sam attended Council Bluffs public schools and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1958. Following graduation, he proudly served...
Mary Larson
Jan 7, 2026
Mary K. Larson, age 84, passed away peacefully at Amelia House January 7, 2026.She was born December 12, 1941, to the late John and Arvilla (Leslie) Turner in Neola, IA. Mary graduated from Saint Joseph Catholic High School in Neola Iowa, with the class of 1960 and she played 3 on 3 high school basketball. Mary worked at Boys Town...
Rita Chase
Jan 6, 2026
Rita Chase, age 75, passed away January 6, 2026. She was born November 16, 1950 to Sipriano and Geraldine (Yochum) DeSantiago in Council Bluffs, IA.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Geraldine DeSantiago; her husband, Richard Chase; sister, Rhonda DeSantiago; and nephew, Jeremy White.
Rita is survived by her father, Syrup DeSantiago; brothers, Ric (Cindy) DeSantiago, Rory DeSantiago; 8 nieces...
Mary Gill
Jan 6, 2026
Mary Lou Gill, age 84, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026, at Azria Health Longview.
Mary Lou was born on October 25, 1941, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to the late Clive and Mary (Pitcher) Stogdill. She grew up as the third youngest of eight children - three sisters and four brothers - in a lively household that helped shape her...
Elna Frances Kidder
Jan 2, 2026
Elna Frances Kidder, age 88, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026, in Shenandoah, Iowa.
She was born on May 2, 1937, at Lutheran Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska, to Richard and Blanche (Jirka) Nielsen.
Elna worked as a switchboard operator earlier in her career and later retired as an Avon representative, a role she truly enjoyed and took pride in. She was...
Larry Rief
Jan 1, 2026
Larry L. Rief, age 79, passed away at his home on January 1, 2026.He was born May 20, 1946, to the late Robert and Martha (Patience) Rief in Council Bluffs, IA. Larry graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and retired from Ready Mixed Concrete. He was a member of Hazel Dell United Methodist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was...
Daniel Hiller
Dec 30, 2025
Daniel Lee Hiller, age 50, passed away at his home on December 30, 2025.He was born April 14, 1975 to David and Lana (Goon) Hiller in Blair, NE. Daniel graduated from Blair High School and had last worked at Harrah's as an auditor.
He was preceded in death by father, David Hiller; brother, James Hiller; grandparents, Mary Lou Goon and...
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