Obituaries

Vincent Pomerleau

Vincent Pomerleau

Dec 21, 2022

Vincent Pomerleau, age 63, passed away on December 21, 2022.

He was born December 18, 1959 to Henry "Lou" and Marjorie (Nixon) Pomerleau in Sacramento, CA. Vincent graduated from Lewis Central High School with the class of 1978 and was a network tech for Century Link.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Marjorie Pomerleau and brother, Vernon Pomerleau.

Vincent is survived...

Phyllis Wichman

Phyllis Wichman

Dec 20, 2022

Phyllis Wichman, age 83, passed away at her home on December 20, 2022.

She was born January 30, 1939, to the late Merle and Dorothy (Wright) McCauley in Council Bluffs, IA. Phyllis graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and retired from Ford Credit.

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

Phyllis is survived by her...

Gale Moores

Gale Moores

Dec 19, 2022

Gale Alfred Moores, age 96, of Council Bluffs passed away December 19, 2022 at Midlands Living Center, Council Bluffs.

He was born in Woodbine, Iowa on July 12, 1926, to the late Ezra and Alma (Browning) Moores. Gale graduated from Woodbine High School in 1942 and began working in construction as a heavy equipment operator, retiring in 1987. On March 8,...

David A. Pelegrin

David A. Pelegrin

Dec 18, 2022

David Alan Pelegrin, 53, passed away December 18th, 2022, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He was a beloved father, brother, son, and friend.

Born in Columbus, Georgia on April 5th, 1969, to Robert Pelegrin and Roberta Hoyt. He graduated from Huron High School in 1987 and after graduation enrolled in the United States Air Force. Serviced for 25 years as an USAF...

Jeffery E. Cox

Jeffery E. Cox

Dec 17, 2022

Jeffery E. Cox, age 52, passed away December 17, 2022.

He was born January 10, 1970, to the late Patrick and Connie (Pete) Cox in Council Bluffs, IA. Jeff was a heavy equipment operator.

Jeffery is survived by his significant other, Tammy Pond and her son, Brandon (Joslyn) Pond; daughters, Brittney Cox and Brianna Gibbons; siblings, John (Katy) Cox, Kelli (Dave) Green,...

Barbara Orton

Barbara Orton

Dec 17, 2022

Barbara Orton, age 74, passed away on December 17, 2022.

She was born January 19, 1948, to the late Stanley and Lois (Ulfers) Riche in Council Bluffs, IA. Barbara graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1965.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her in-laws, Bill and Violet Orton.

Barbara is survived by her husband...

Cheryl Calabro

Cheryl Calabro

Dec 15, 2022

Cheryl Calabro, age 76, passed away peacefully December 15, 2022. She was born August 15, 1946 to Anthony and Marjorie (Hurd) Calabro in Council Bluffs, IA.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandchildren, Sam Kelley and Dominic Calabro and sister, Joyce Calabro.

Cheryl is survived by her children, Sean Calabro, Kevin (Mary) Calabro; sister, Ruth (Don)...

Leroy Frank  Marshall, Jr.

Leroy Frank Marshall, Jr.

Dec 15, 2022

Leroy Frank Marshall, Jr. "Bob" Age 74 passed away December 15, 2022 in Johnston, Iowa.

He was born February 16, 1948 in Omaha, Nebraska to Leroy, Sr. and Lola (Anderson) Marshall. He enjoyed bowling, baseball, football and golf. He was a fan of the KC Chiefs, Huskers, Red Sox and Cubs.

Leroy was preceded in death by his parents and wife Dorthy.

He...

Lucille Robinson

Lucille Robinson

Dec 14, 2022

Lucille Robinson, age 77, passed away peacefully at Risen Son Christian Village December 14, 2022.

She was born January 29, 1945, to the late William and Ida (Ewing) Ellison in Hamburg, IA. Lucille graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School and retired from H&R Block. She was a member of Compass Christian Church.

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

Steven Crane

Steven Crane

Dec 14, 2022

Steven Crane, age 71, passed away December 14, 2022. He was born April 22, 1951 to Fred and Margaret (Mills) Crane in Council Bluffs, IA.

Steve is a Vietnam Navy Veteran and retired from the Union Pacific Railroad.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years Sandy; his sons, Jason and Jeff (Heather) Jones; daughter, Jenny (Treg) Hecker; brother, Fred (Kathy)...

Mary Lou Janecek

Mary Lou Janecek

Dec 13, 2022

Mary Lou Janecek, age 90, passed away at Midlands Living Center December 13, 2022.

She was born April 20, 1932, to the late Robert and Myrtle (Clark) Harstick in Norfolk, NE. Mary retired from Jennie Edmundson Hospital.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sons, Jerry Hoag and Kenny Janecek; great granddaughter, Eliza Janecek; husbands, Robert Hoag...

Carolyn Louise Lee

Carolyn Louise Lee

Dec 13, 2022

Carolyn Louise Lee Age 81 of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away on December 13, 2022 at home surrounded by her family. 

She was born on March 11, 1941 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Ivan and Hilda Ives. Carolyn married Marvin Lee on July 20, 1958. She made her career at Campbell's Soup Company.

She was preceded in death by her sister's, Diane...

Donald Raymond Sproul

Donald Raymond Sproul

Dec 12, 2022

Donald Raymond Sproul, Age 84 of Ankeny, Iowa passed away December 12, 2022. He was born in Missouri Valley, Iowa on October 30,1938, to Kenneth and Lois (Conaway) Sproul.

Don married Rose Woolsoncroft on October 2,1959, and they started their family in 1965. Don spent most of his career in the grocery business working at Hinky Dinky stores in Council Bluffs...

Carol Yeoman

Carol Yeoman

Dec 12, 2022

Carol Yeoman, age 77, passed away December 12, 2022.

She was born June 18, 1945, to the late Glen and Ethel (McDaniel) Osborn in Council Bluffs, IA. Carol graduated from Underwood High School with the class of 1964 and retired from Muth Electric. Carol was inducted into the Iowa Bowling Hall of Fame in 1998.

In addition to her parents, she was...

Shirley J.  Saar

Shirley J. Saar

Dec 12, 2022

Shirley Jean Saar, age 77, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2022, surrounded by family. She was born August 2, 1945 to the late Ralph and Pauline Smith in Woodbine, IA.

Shirley had a deep love and passion for God, people, and God's creatures and critters. Indoor and outdoor birds brought her so much joy in life as she loved and...

Percy Eugene Wilcox

Percy Eugene Wilcox

Dec 10, 2022

Wilcox, Percy E

February 9, 1935 ~ December 10, 2022

Percy E. Wilcox, Age 87 of Omaha, Nebraska formerly of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away on December 10, 2022 at the Florence Home Hospice Care in Omaha, Nebraska.

Percy was born on February 9, 1935 in Homer, Nebraska to Douglas E and Ethel E (Morgan) Wilcox. He grew up on a farm near...

Kathryn L. Thomsen

Kathryn L. Thomsen

Dec 9, 2022

Kathryn L. Thomsen, age 64, passed away December 9, 2022.

She was born July 7, 1958, to Peter and Shannon (Koon) Goeser in Harlan, IA. Kathryn graduated from Harlan High School with the class of 1976 and worked as a Registered Nurse at Octapharma Plasma in Omaha.

She was preceded in death by her father, Peter Goeser.

Kathryn is survived by her husband,...

Sylvia M Price

Sylvia M Price

Dec 8, 2022

Sylvia M. Price, age 85, passed away December 8, 2022.

She was born November 15, 1937, to the late Reginald and Mabel (Nurcombe) Young. Sylvia retired from Lewis Central Schools and was a member of Southview Bible Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her twin brother, Vernon Young.

Sylvia is survived by her husband of 62 years,...

Sherry Ruby

Sherry Ruby

Dec 8, 2022

Sherry Ruby, age 66, passed away December 8, 2022.

She was born August 19, 1956, to the late James and Sharon Hathaway in Council Bluffs, IA. Sherry graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1974 and retired from Smith Peterson Law Firm.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert "Bob" Ruby; father, James Hathaway; infant brother, Todd...

Michael Dallas Bailey

Michael Dallas Bailey

Dec 6, 2022

Michael Dallas Bailey Age 72 of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away December 6, 2022. He was born in Council Bluffs on August 4,1950 to Dallas and Margaret (Walker) Bailey. Michael graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1968. He was a member of the Excelsior Lodge #259. He also owned and operated Pioneer Security & Detective Agency and worked in...