Obituaries

Donna M Larkin

Donna M Larkin

Nov 16, 2022

Donna Marie Larkin Age 68 of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away on November 16, 2022. She was born on November 11, 1954 in Omaha, Nebraska to Robert and Darlene (Boyd) Nowicki. Donna graduated from Benson High School in Omaha, Nebraska. Donna married Ray Larkin on March 17, 1973 in Omaha, Nebraska. She enjoyed nature, especially taking wildlife photographs and spending...

Herbert G. "Herb" Sudmann

Herbert G. "Herb" Sudmann

Nov 16, 2022

Herbert G. "Herb" Sudmann, age 96, passed away November 16, 2022.

He was born October 26, 1926. to the late Fritz and Marie (Diers) Sudmann in Treynor, IA. Herb graduated from Treynor High School with the class of 1944. He was a lifelong farmer and a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church.

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

Amy L. Meyers

Amy L. Meyers

Nov 15, 2022

Amy L. Meyers, age 47, passed away November 15, 2022.

She was born November 27, 1974, to Floyd "Paul" and Marcia (Petersen) Meyers in Council Bluffs, IA. Amy graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1993. She was currently working at BAT Logistics.

Amy is survived by her daughters, Hannah Meyers (David "Dylan" Dasenbrock Jr.), Sophie Meyers (Cade Nelson),...

Gretchen M. Thompson

Gretchen M. Thompson

Nov 12, 2022

Gretchen M. Thompson (Leick), 78, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away on November 12, 2022, after a long and valiant battle with vascular dementia.

Gretchen was born on January 28, 1944, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Gretchen graduated from St. Francis in 1962. She enjoyed her work in banking and retail while also being a mother to five children. Being a mother...

Thomas Moore

Thomas Moore

Nov 12, 2022

Thomas Moore, age 69, passed away November 12, 2022.

He was born December 13, 1952, to the late Raymond and Beverly (Galloway) Moore in Red Oak, IA. Thomas worked for the Illinois Central Railroad for many years and most recently at Sire Ethanol Plant.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his step-father, Lester "Bud" Whiteaker; brother-in-law, Averial...

Paul K Busse

Paul K Busse

Nov 11, 2022

Paul K. Busse, age 78, passed away November 11, 2022.

He was born November 22, 1943, to the late Willard and Hazel (Rotherham) Busse in Atlantic, IA. Paul proudly served his country in the United States Air Force.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Daniel Busse; sister, Sharon Santorum.

Paul is survived by his wife of...

William H. "Bill" Phillips

William H. "Bill" Phillips

Nov 6, 2022

William H. "Bill" Phillips, age 78, passed away November 6, 2022.

He was born September 17, 1944, to the late Lester and Mary (Hallam) Phillips in Council Bluffs, IA. Bill graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1962. He served in the Army Reserves for 7 years. He retired from Union Pacific Railroad in 2004 after 42 years...

Lois Jane Exline

Lois Jane Exline

Nov 4, 2022

Lois Jane Exline Age 80 of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away November 4, 2022. She was born on April 12, 1942 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Louis and Hilda (Shamblen) Markey. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1960. Lois married Gary Exline March 19, 1960 in Omaha, Nebraska at the Offutt Air Force Base.

Lois was preceded in death...

Betty Jo Nichols

Betty Jo Nichols

Nov 3, 2022

Betty Jo Nichols, age 75, passed away November 3, 2022, at Bergan Mercy Hospital.

She was born on April 8, 1947, in Harlan, Iowa to Elvin and Virginia Rold and grew up on the family farm. Betty graduated from Harlan High School.

Betty worked as a tax preparer for many years and enjoyed being a handy woman restoring homes and renting them....

Melchor Medina Macias

Melchor Medina Macias

Nov 3, 2022

Melchor Medina Macias, edad 82 falleció el 3 de noviembre de 2022.

Nació el 24 de diciembre de 1939 de José Medina y Carolina Macías.

Le precedieron en la muerte sus padres; esposa, Rosalía Martínez; y hermanos, Rogelio Medina, Juan Medina y Manuel Medina.

Le sobreviven sus hijos: Raúl Medina, Susana Medina, Pedro Medina, Miguel Medina, Martín Medina, Guadalupe Medina, José Medina y...

Gerald Edward Brockman

Gerald Edward Brockman

Nov 1, 2022

Gerald Edward Brockman, age 78, passed away on November 1, 2022.

He was born October 20, 1944 to the late George and Evelyn (Nielsen) Brockman of Council Bluffs, Iowa. Gerald worked for many years at United AG warehouse in Omaha until leaving to farm north of Treynor. Gerald left farming behind and began driving a truck for Transportation Specialists, Ltd., until...

Danielle (Danie) Hick

Danielle (Danie) Hick

Nov 1, 2022

Danielle (Danie) went home to be with her Lord Jesus at 5:30PM Tuesday, November 1, 2022 after a short courageous battle with Metastatic Breast cancer which had spread to her lungs, liver, and bones. Danie told her family she loved them and wanted to stay here with them and fight. The fight was more than she could withstand and she...

Sharon Knierim

Sharon Knierim

Oct 31, 2022

Sharon Knierim, age 73, passed away October 31, 2022.

She was born April 10, 1949, to the late Donald and Bernice (Martin) Pitt in Logan, IA. Sharon graduated from Logan High School and retired from Immanuel Hospital.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by, her sister, Elaine Hildreth; brother, Gene Maaske.

Sharon is survived by her husband of 51...

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...