Obituaries

Udell Earl Evylnn

Udell Earl Evylnn

Oct 31, 2022

Udell Earl Evylnn, age 88, passed away October 31, 2022 in Council Bluffs.

He was born May 25, 1934, in Gibson City, Illinois. Udell always said he never got past 29, just had several anniversaries of his 29th birthday. He was a Truck Driver/Dispatcher for many years.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife and a...

Vernon "Vern" Pomerleau

Vernon "Vern" Pomerleau

Oct 29, 2022

Vernon "Vern" Pomerleau, age 62, passed away October 29, 2022. He was born December 16, 1960 to Henry and Marjorie Pomerleau in Sacramento, CA.

He resided in Council Bluffs, IA for majority of his life. There, he graduated from Lewis Central High School in 1979, and graduated from Iowa Western Community College. He got a job at the Federal Reserve Bank...

Ruth Anne Fichter

Ruth Anne Fichter

Oct 27, 2022

Ruth Anne (Collins) Fichter, age 77, passed away October 27, 2022.

She was born in Council Bluffs, IA on June 25, 1945, to the late, Russell and Elizabeth (Schmidt) Collins.

She retired from Harrah's Casino from the bakery department. Ruth enjoyed living on the farm in Missouri Valley and spending her time tending to the many farm animals they had. She also...

Shirley C. (Stiles) Smith

Shirley C. (Stiles) Smith

Oct 27, 2022

Shirley C. (Stiles) Smith, age 89, passed into Glory October 27, 2022 in Omaha, Nebraska.

She was born on September 30, 1933 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to the late Orval M. and Elverna A. (Wells) Stiles. Shirley graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School. She was an avid gardener and wonderful cook. Shirley held many secretarial jobs through the years, including working...

Gary Albertus

Gary Albertus

Oct 26, 2022

Gary was born March 5th, 1951, to Gerald and Norma Albertus. 

He was raised in Persia and graduated from Tri-Center High School in 1969. He later moved to Council Bluffs where he raised his sons. Gary worked for Robert Hancock & Co. where he was a valued employee for thirty-three years. He shared many stories with his children and grandchildren about...

Kathleen Mohatt

Kathleen Mohatt

Oct 26, 2022

Kathleen Mohatt, age 86, passed away on October 26, 2022.

She was born January 29, 1936, to the late Walter and Pearl Neumann in Council Bluffs, IA. Kathleen graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and retired from Mercy Hospital in the records section.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Mohatt; siblings, Tom Neumann, Walter...

Jeffrey Melton

Jeffrey Melton

Oct 26, 2022

Jeffery Donald Melton Age 58 of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away on October 26, 2022. He was born on January 14, 1964 in Omaha, Nebraska to Charles D. and Karen (Brown) Melton. Jeff was a shy happy little boy. He attended Benson West Grade School. He played baseball with a neighborhood team in lower grades and was a member of...

Sharon R. Hansz

Sharon R. Hansz

Oct 24, 2022

Sharon R. Hansz, age 82, passed away October 24, 2022.

She was born June 3, 1940, to the late George and Grace (VanderPool) Ruckman in Treynor, IA. Sharon graduated from Underwood High School and was a member of Southview Bible Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 10 siblings and her daughter-in-law, Miriam Hansz.

Sharon is survived by...

Michael Mcmullen

Michael Mcmullen

Oct 24, 2022

Michael McMullen, age 78, passed away October 24, 2022.

He was born May 31, 1944, to the late Billy and Eleanor (Tabler) McMullen in Valparaiso, IN. Michael proudly served his country in the United States Navy.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by granddaughter, Christina Black; nephews, Ronny Lee McMullen and Joseph Schafer.

Michael is survived by his wife,...

Donna J.  Fuss

Donna J. Fuss

Oct 24, 2022

Donna Fuss, age 93, passed away at Jennie Edmundson Hospital on October 24, 2022.

She was born October 8, 1929, to the late David and Katherine (Bernhardt) Fuss in Grand Island, NE. Donna graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1948 and retired from Northwestern Bell as an international operator.

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

Shelley Bishop

Shelley Bishop

Oct 23, 2022

Shelley L. Bishop passed on Oct 23, 2022 of glioblastoma brain cancer at the too young age of 66.

Shelley was born April 14, 1956 to Wallace C. and Eunice V. Peterson in Lincoln, NE. She was preceded in death by many and survived by lots of people also. If you are reading this you are one of the latter group....

Marybeth Park

Marybeth Park

Oct 23, 2022

MaryBeth Park, age 67, passed away peacefully at her home October 23, 2022. She was born February 10, 1955 to the late Edward and Dorothy (Lewis) Ruffing in Adrian, MN. MaryBeth worked as a nurse for many years.

MaryBeth is survived by her husband, Donald Park; daughter, Laurie Park; son, Brian (Jessica) Park; brothers, Charles (Jonelle) Ruffing, Michael (Denise) Ruffing; granddaughters,...

Sherry Devoll

Sherry Devoll

Oct 23, 2022

Sherry DeVoll, age 59, passed away October 23, 2022.

She was born on September 1, 1963, at Saint Joseph Hospital in Omaha. She spent the first three weeks of her life in the premature ward. Sherry attended Hartman Grade School and then Nathan Hale Junior High. The family moved to Council Bluffs, and she graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School. Sherry was...

Mary K.  Ambrose

Mary K. Ambrose

Oct 21, 2022

Mary Katherine Ambrose passed away Friday, October 21, 2022 at age 50.

Mary was born on January 29, 1972, in Omaha, NE to Tom and Marie Jensen of Carter Lake, IA. She was the fourth child of five, preceded in death by her sister Diane. In addition to her parents, survivors include her sister, Laura Fender (Andy Tingwald); brother, Tom (Gerianne)...

Rick Snyder

Rick Snyder

Oct 18, 2022

Richard (Rick) Keith Snyder, age 52, passed away October 18, 2022. He was born August 26, 1970 in Council Bluffs, IA. Rick graduated from Missouri Valley High School with the class of 1988. He went on to attend Buena Vista University on a baseball scholarship. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and worked at West...

Kellie Selby

Kellie Selby

Oct 18, 2022

Kellie Selby, age 53, passed away on October 18, 2022. She was born March 20, 1969 in Council Bluffs, IA. Kellie was an avid pool player who loved to travel and eat doughnuts.

She was preceded in death by her father, David Selby and special friend, Doug Cain.

Kellie is survived by her son, Joshua Selby (Cynthia); sisters, April (Lewis) Waters, Darla...

Lorene Janiece (Nelsen) Ronnfeldt

Lorene Janiece (Nelsen) Ronnfeldt

Oct 17, 2022

Lorene Janiece (Nelsen) Ronnfeldt passed away on October 17, 2022, at home at the age of 78 after being diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).

Janiece was born December 5, 1943, to Walter Lawrence and Lola Lorene (Carroll) Nelsen in Omaha, NE. She graduated from Avoca High School in Avoca, IA in 1961 and worked at Northwestern Bell Telephone Company in...

David Maguire

David Maguire

Oct 15, 2022

David Maguire, age 64, passed away October 15, 2022.

He was born November 22, 1957, to Roy and Suzanne (Hooton) Maguire in Council Bluffs, IA. David graduated from Treynor High School and was a lifelong farmer.

David was preceded in death by his mother, Suzanne Maguire; sister, Debra Hines.

David is survived by his children, Rachel (David) Sutherland, Justin (Shantel) Maguire, Joshua (Nikki)...

Dona Wilson

Dona Wilson

Oct 14, 2022

Dona M. Wilson, age 92, of Omaha, NE, entered into eternal rest on October 14, 2022, at Immanuel Village, Omaha, NE.

Donna was born on May 13, 1930 to Don G, and Barbara (Hull) Edwards in Clarinda, Iowa. She grew up in Glenwood, IA, graduating from Glenwood High School in 1948. She married her high school sweetheart in June, 1950. They...

William "Stan" Croushorn

William "Stan" Croushorn

Oct 13, 2022

William Stanley Croushorn, age 88, passed away October 13, 2022.

He was born February 22, 1934, to the late William and Roxie (Collins) Croushorn in Malvern, IA. Stan proudly served his country in the United States Army and retired as a union painter.

Stan was many things, but most of all he was a good man; he taught his children how to...