Obituaries

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...

Phyllis Bartz Solomon

Phyllis Bartz Solomon

Mar 25, 2023

Phyllis Bartz Solomon, age 83, passed away March 25, 2023.

She was born February 24, 1940, to the late Arthur and Ann (Broers) Bartz in Osage, IA. Phyllis retired from AT&T.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Kyle Solomon; siblings, Otto Bartz, Laverna Marion, Roger Bartz, and Harold Bartz.

Phyllis is survived by her children, Wayne...

Darion "Donnie" Bradley

Darion "Donnie" Bradley

Mar 25, 2023

Darion "Donnie" Bradley, age 26, passed away March 25, 2023.

He was born March 12, 1997, to Clifford and Trisha (Nice) Bradley in Council Bluffs, IA. Donnie graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 2015 and was currently serving in the United States Air Force. Throughout his life, Don loved baseball, dancing, cooking, family, fishing, hunting, music, golfing,...

Patricia A. Hofmockel

Patricia A. Hofmockel

Mar 25, 2023

Patricia A. (Morrow) Hofmockel, age 77, passed away on March 25, 2023. She was born September 15, 1945, to the late Virgil and Zola (Sholes) Morrow in O'Neill, Nebraska, and grew up in the nearby town of Inman.

Patty left Inman in 1963 to strike out on her own in Omaha, where she worked for Mutual of Omaha. In 1966, she...

Patrick Ralph Rau

Patrick Ralph Rau

Mar 22, 2023

Patrick R. Rau, age 68, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at his home.

Patrick was born in Portsmouth, Iowa on February 4, 1955 to Mike and Dorothy (Peterson) Rau. Patrick went to Missouri Valley High School and then went on to join the United States Marine Corps. Patrick moved to San Diego, CA and lived...

Dorothy A. Redmond

Dorothy A. Redmond

Mar 22, 2023

Dorothy Ann (Lee) Redmond, age 89, passed away peacefully at CHI Health Mercy Hospital March 22, 2023.

She was born November 10, 1933, to the late Charles and Dora (Rethmeier) Lee in Council Bluffs, IA. Dorothy graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and retired from the United States Secret Service.

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

Amparo Delgadillo Ramos

Amparo Delgadillo Ramos

Mar 22, 2023

Amparo Delgadillo Ramos was born on February 23rd, 1934 in La Coronilla, Jalisco, Mexico, to her father Jesus and mother Soledad. She moved to the United States with her husband in 2000. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her husband, her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren at Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa on March 22nd, 2023.

Amparo, also known as...

Virgil James Wittstruck

Virgil James Wittstruck

Mar 18, 2023

Virgil James Wittstruck, age 60, passed away on March 18, 2023.

He was born June 25, 1962, to the late Donald and Dorothy (Reichart) Wittstruck in Council Bluffs, IA. Virgil graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1981. He worked for over 27 years at Wendy's and has been at Wal-Mart on North 16th Street since it opened.

In...