Obituaries

Mary A. Poe

Mary A. Poe

Apr 14, 2023

Mary A. Poe, age 79, passed away peacefully at Risen Son Christian Village April 14, 2023.

She was born July 25, 1943, to the late Walter and Erma (Olsen) Fairman in Council Bluffs, IA. Mary graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1961 and retired from Jennie Edmundson Hospital.

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

Adam M.  Dreismeier

Adam M. Dreismeier

Apr 12, 2023

Adam Michael Dreismeier, age 22, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, after a battle with depression.

Adam was born on November 19, 2000, in Yuhsoo City, South Korea. He was placed in Craig and Terri Dreismeier's arms on July 19, 2001, forever known as "Gottcha Day."

After Adam graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 2018, he...

Karen A. Krause

Karen A. Krause

Apr 12, 2023

Karen Ann Krause, age 81, passed away April 12, 2023 in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

She was born September 3, 1941 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to the late Earl and Vida (Hanke) Foster. Karen graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1959. Karen married Peter Krause on February 8, 1963. She was a life time member of St. John’s...

Lyle E. Cain, Sr.

Lyle E. Cain, Sr.

Apr 12, 2023

Lyle Cain, age 83, passed away April 12, 2023, at Jennie Edmundson Hospital with his family by his side. He was born April 18, 1939, in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Bert and Ora (Anderson) Cain. Lyle was the youngest of thirteen children. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1957. He served in the Iowa National Guard. He married...

Doris Jean Hammermeister

Doris Jean Hammermeister

Apr 12, 2023

Doris Jean Hammermeister Age 83 of Bellevue, NE passed away April 12, 2023. She was born September 3, 1939 in Mason City, Iowa to Cecil and Pauline (Baughman) Westcott.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley and sister, Bonnie.

Doris is survived by sons, Lee Hammermeister, Lynn Hammermeister and Karl Hammermeister (Cindy); 5- grandchildren; 17-great...

Dennis Pasley

Dennis Pasley

Apr 12, 2023

Dennis Pasley, age 67, passed away April 12, 2023.

He was born December 16, 1955, to the late Joseph and Betty (Pearl) Pasley in Omaha, NE. Dennis graduated from South High in Omaha and was a member of Saint John Lutheran Church in Honey Creek, Iowa.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant brother, Frank Pasley.

Dennis...

Michael Kraig Rallis

Michael Kraig Rallis

Apr 8, 2023

Michael "Kraig" Rallis, age 60, passed away April 8, 2023 in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

He was born October 13, 1962 to E. Stephen & Jacqueline (Burton) Rallis in Belmond, Iowa.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Jacqueline Rallis.

Kraig is survived by his son, Chance Rallis; father, E. Stephen Rallis; brothers, Kris (Amy) Rallis, and Vinny (Ellen) Rallis; and a host...

Henry Louis Pomerleau

Henry Louis Pomerleau

Apr 7, 2023

Henry Louis Pomerleau “Lou”, age 92, passed away on April 7, 2023.

He was born January 5, 1931, in Hudson, Massachusetts to Germeine Pomerleau. He was the first of his French Canadian family to be born in the United States. He spent much of his childhood in the home of his Grandmother Elmina Grenier Pomerleau and spoke French while growing up. At the age of...

Brett Alan Turpen

Brett Alan Turpen

Apr 6, 2023

Brett Alan Turpen, age 58, passed away Thursday April 6, 2023 in Hill City, Minnesota.

He was born August 26, 1964 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to Larry and Roberta (Bobbie) Turpen. Brett was a 1982 graduate of Lewis Central High School. After graduation, Brett worked at Sutherland Lumber Company, and then moved on to Iowa Beef Packers (IBP) in Council Bluffs, Iowa....

Nadine James

Nadine James

Apr 6, 2023

Nadine James, age 79, passed away peacefully at CHI Health Immanuel Medical Center April 6, 2023.

She was born December 7, 1943, to the late Roy and Goldie (Pruett) Montgomery in Council Bluffs, IA.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Orlo Yost Jr. and Pat James; son, Brian James; 5 siblings, Noma Barber, Betty Holland,...

Bernard Gregg

Bernard Gregg

Apr 6, 2023

Bernard Gregg Jr., 90, passed away on April 6, the same day his wife Lucille Jean Wolfe died five years previous. Bernard attended South High and then served in the Marines during the Korean War. He and high school sweetheart Lucille wed in 1953. They were married 64 years. Bernie was a cattleman at the Omaha Stockyards and attended classes...

Allen H. "Al" Taylor

Allen H. "Al" Taylor

Apr 4, 2023

Allen H. "AL" Taylor, age 89, passed away at Jennie Edmundson Hospital April 4, 2023. He was born October 31, 1933, to the late Howard and Olive (Larson) Taylor in Vincent, IA.

Al proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War and retired from the CN&W Railroad.

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

Robert William Murray

Robert William Murray

Apr 2, 2023

Bob Murray, age 67, passed away April 2, at Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Bob enjoyed working in his yard and garden, and spending time with his wife and beloved dog, Ginger, who, among all that knew him, will miss him dearly.

He is preceded in death by both parents, William and Bonnie Murray, and brothers Patrick, Michael, Eric and William.

He...

Gary Phillip Johnson

Gary Phillip Johnson

Apr 1, 2023

Gary Phillip Johnson Age 76 of Omaha, NE passed away April 1, 2023 in Omaha. He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on January 19, 1947 to Earl, Sr. and Elsie (Rodenburg) Johnson. He graduated from Underwood High School in 1965. He was a Veteran of the US Navy.

Gary is preceded in death by his parents, Earl, Sr. and Elsie...

Joseph Wallace

Joseph Wallace

Mar 31, 2023

Joseph Wallace, age 59, passed away on March 31, 2023.

He was born June 18, 1963, to Jesse and Grace Wallace in Omaha, NE. Joe was the owner/operator of Wallace Construction.

Joe was preceded in death by his father, Jesse Wallace.

Joseph is survived by his mother, Grace Wallace; children, Jodi (John) Galindo, Jennifer (Alan) Garcia, Jacque Tonkinson, and Brandon Goodwin; siblings, Linda...

Linda K. Daugherty

Linda K. Daugherty

Mar 31, 2023

Linda Kay Daugherty, age 78, passed away March 31, 2023.

She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on June 7, 1944 to the late Clyde and Violet (Arnold) Thorp.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Richard L. Sudenberg; second husband, David Daugherty; sister, Tudy Watts; and brother, Larry Thorp.

Linda is survived by her daughter,...

Robin Rae Wood

Robin Rae Wood

Mar 31, 2023

Robin Rae Wood was born on November 16, 1957, to her mother, Donna Rae (Totten) Wood in Omaha, Nebraska. After her mother’s passing, she moved to Pisgah, IA and was raised by her aunt and uncle Phyllis and Daryld Hinkel. She attended West Harrison High School and graduated in 1976. She later continued her studies at Iowa Western Community College...

Buel "Bud" Brockman

Buel "Bud" Brockman

Mar 30, 2023

Buel "Bud" Brockman, age 86, passed away on March 30, 2023.

He was born September 18, 1936, to the late Theodore "Ted" and Dorothy "Edith" (Hough) Brockman in Wichita, KS. Bud worked for Ring Transfer, The Iowa DOT, and DNR Auto Paint over the years. He owned and operated Brockman Service in Shelby.

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

Keith Justice

Keith Justice

Mar 29, 2023

Keith Justice, age 80, passed away peacefully at Hansen House March 29, 2023.

He was born September 15, 1942, to the late George and Bernice (Schroeder) Justice in Manilla, IA. Keith graduated from Manilla High School with the class of 1961. He was a professional truck driver and for 30 years, he owned and operated Justice Trucking.

In addition to his parents,...

Robert "Mark" Raes

Robert "Mark" Raes

Mar 26, 2023

Robert "Mark" Raes, age 63, passed away peacefully at Jennie Edmundson Hospital March 26, 2023. He was born September 5, 1959 to the late Robert and Patricia (Marr) Raes in Council Bluffs, IA. He was an avid Husker fan and his grass, cars and pool were always immaculate. He enjoyed fishing, but most of all, spending time with his family.

Mark...