Obituaries

JoAnna Sue "Jo" Kilnoski Downing

Mar 27, 2025

JoAnna Sue Kilnoski Downing, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family on March 27, 2025.

Jo was a nurse for over 20 years, dedicated to the care of geriatric patients. She had a true gift for taking care of people in their final days.

Jo is survived by her parents, John & Jeannie Kilnoski; sisters, Tina Edevane (Stacy)...

Kevin Neighbors

Mar 25, 2025

Kevin Neighbors, age 62, passed away March 25, 2025. He was born March 22, 1963 to Jerald and Opal (Redding) Neighbors in Council Bluffs, IA

Kevin is preceded in death by his father, Jerald Neighbors; and brother, Phil Neighbors.

Kevin is survived by his children, Nicole Neighbors (Zachary Brown), Ryan (Jackie) Neighbors, Jessica Neighbors (Brent Clark) and...

Bruce Beatty

Mar 24, 2025

Bruce Howard Beatty, aged 82, passed away on March 24, 2025. He was a beloved father, husband, grandfather, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Bruce was born on April 18, 1942, in Creston, lowa , where he spent his formative years. He went on to attend the University of lowa and later became a...

Clifford Fowler

Mar 24, 2025

Clifford Wesley Fowler, age 73, passed away March 24, 2025. He was born January 16, 1952 to Clifford and Thelma (Henderson) Fowler in Coleville, WA. Clifford enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and camping when time allowed. For the last 30 years, Clifford worked at Omaha Standard Palfinger. Clifford married Linda (Mace) in February of 1978, the couple had 4 children.

In...

Sharon Faust

Mar 23, 2025

Sharon Sue Faust, age 81, of Cater Lake, IA passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025 in Omaha, NE.

She was born on December 7, 1943 in Omaha, NE to Frederick and Blanche (Elliton) Scheinost. Sharon married Douglas Faust in Omaha, Nebraska on April 9, 1960.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Douglas; son, Barry; daughter, Becky Bauer; sisters, Mary...

James Davis

Mar 23, 2025

James E. Davis, age 53, passed away at Jennie Edmundson Hospital on March 23, 2025.

He was born July 10, 1971 in Harlan, IA. Jim grew up very active in Cub and Boy Scouts. He graduated from Shelby Tennant with the class of 1989. During high school he participated in football, wrestling, track, and swing Choir. He proudly served in the...

Grahame Savage

Mar 22, 2025

Grahame Leslie Savage, born July 11, 1944, only child of Dorothy and Charles (Charlie) Savage passed away peacefully at his home on March 22, 2025. He was born and raised in Sheffield, England where he started working on the shop floor at the age of 15. At age 20 he met Carole and 2 years later they were married.

Grahame set...

Thomas McGinn

Mar 22, 2025

Thomas Gareb McGinn, age 62, passed away at his home on March 22, 2025.

He was born February 17, 1963 in Des Moines, Iowa.

Tom was preceded in death by his father, Edmund A. McGinn.

Tom was an outdoorsman who found his greatest joy in nature. Whether casting a line on a quiet lake or river, or tracking game in the woods, he...

Loren Luth

Mar 21, 2025

It is with the deepest sadness that we announce the passing of Loren Luth, age 78, of Hancock, Iowa. Loren peacefully entered Heaven on Friday, March 21, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at Jenny Edmondson Hospital.

Loren was born on June 14, 1946 to Ellen and Ernest Luth of Walnut, Iowa. He graduated high school in Walnut, Iowa. A natural-born...

Clara Head

Mar 21, 2025

Clara L. Head, age 71, passed away peacefully at Jennie Edmundson Hospital March 21, 2025.

She was born April 21, 1953, to the late Louis and Juanita (Johnson) Watkins in Iowa City, IA. Clara graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1971. She was a secretary for many years at Dr. Glee's Office.

In addition to her parents, she...

Mary Jane McDonald

Mar 21, 2025

Mary Jane McDonald, age 84, passed away on March 21st, 2025

She was born April 4th, 1940 to Edgar and Ann Marie (Gatewood) Sears in Loup City NE. The family moved to Decatur Ne. and Jane graduated from Decatur High School. After high school, Jane attended college at Duchesne Academy in Omaha ( when it was a still a college)...

Howard Johnson

Mar 20, 2025

Howard Dale Johnson Age 82 of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away March 20, 2025 in Daytona Beach, Florida. He was born May 8, 1942 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Willard and Regina (Graves) Johnson. Howard graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1960. He married Sally Van Scoy on August 17, 1962 in Council Bluffs. Howard is...

Ray Thach

Mar 20, 2025

Ray Le Thach, age 39, passed away March 20, 2025.

He was born in Cambodia on March 10, 1986 to Sach Thach and Son Thi Thach. Ray came to the United States in 1989 along with his family of nine. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School where he played football. He was currently working in laboratory support at the University...

Marvin Bergsten

Mar 19, 2025

Marvin (Marve) L. Bergsten, age 86, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2025 with family by his side. He was born on August 18, 1938, to the late Reuben and Gladys (Hilding) Bergsten in Red Oak, Iowa. He graduated from Coburg High School in 1956. Marve then continued his education at Peru State College where he earned a Bachelor of...

Harvey Wells

Mar 17, 2025

Harvey Wells, age 84, passed away March 17, 2025. He was born April 16, 1940 to Arthur and Irene (Cooper) in Council Bluffs, IA.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Karen Wells.

Harvey is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Arthur and Kim Wells; daughter, Sandra Wells (Gary Elgan);brother and sisters, Dan Wells, Sharon Lutter...

Linda Burnsides

Mar 16, 2025

Linda Burnsides, age 82, passed away March 16, 2025. She was born April 28, 1942 to Lester and Violet (Swanson) Corey in Council Bluffs, IA. Linda was very social with family and friends and will be missed by all.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Debbie Young; and her infant brother, Donald Corey.

Linda is...

Daniel Foutch

Mar 13, 2025

Daniel D. Foutch, age 70, passed away peacefully at his home on March 13, 2025.

He was born July 5, 1954 to Gale and Myra (Radcliff) Foutch in Frankfurt, Germany. Daniel was raised in Council Bluffs and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1973. He then proudly served his country in the United States Navy and was...

LaDonna Hardiman

Mar 12, 2025

LaDonna B. "Donna" Hardiman, age 94, passed away peacefully at Prairie Gate on March 12, 2025.

She was born September 14, 1930, to the late Wayne and Nellie (Dilts) Jones in Missouri Valley, IA. Donna and her late husband operated Hardiman Greenhouse for many years.

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

Bennie Plum

Mar 11, 2025

Bennie R. "Ben" Plum, age 62, passed away peacefully at his home on March 11, 2025.

Ben was born August 9, 1962 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the Class of 1980 and worked nearly 40 years at the Union Pacific Railroad. Ben and his wife owned and operated Metro Paintball Games for...

Lorraine Jurgensen

Mar 11, 2025

Lorraine N. Jurgensen, age 92, passed away peacefully at Midlands Living Center March 11, 2025.

She was born January 31, 1933, to the late William and Edna (White) Warman in Fort Kent, ME.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Jurgensen; son, Dana Thiel; daughter-in-law, Julie Thiel; 6 siblings.

Lorraine is survived by son, Dwight Thiel;...