Obituaries

Esther Bender

Esther Bender

Sep 25, 2022

Esther Bender, age 87, passed away September 25, 2022.

She was born February 20, 1935, in Worthington, MN.  Esther was a longtime member of Emanuel Lutheran Church and retired from her teaching career at Brownell-Talbot School.

Esther is survived by her husband, Robert Bender; daughter, Kristen (Sung) Cho; step-daughter, Alexis (Doug) Nelson; grandchildren, Anya Cho, Esther Cho, Tony Nelson, Bradley (Esther) Nelson, Charity...

Kenneth M. "Kenny" Sheridan

Kenneth M. "Kenny" Sheridan

Sep 24, 2022

Kenneth M. "Kenny" Sheridan, age 75, passed away September 24, 2022.

He was born May 22, 1947, to the late Kenneth and Edna (Oddy) Sheridan in Sioux City, IA. Kenny retired from UPS.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by spouse, Paulette Sheridan; sister, Shirley Steele; brother, Pat Sheridan.

Kenny is survived by his children, William "Bill" (Catherine) Sheridan,...

Maria Guadalupe Medrano Martinez

Maria Guadalupe Medrano Martinez

Sep 24, 2022

María Guadalupe Medrano Martínez, de 82 años, de Council Bluffs, Iowa, falleció el 24 de septiembre de 2022. Nació el 25 de febrero de 1940 del difunto Salvador Medrano Vargas y María Elena Martínez Lemus.

Le precedieron en la muerte sus padres; su marido, Rafael Pantoja García; hijo infante, Uvaldo Pantoja Medrano; hermano, Vicente Medrano Martínez; y hermana, Estela Medrano Martínez.

A...

Dorothy Lerette

Dorothy Lerette

Sep 24, 2022

Dorothy Elizabeth (Hunter) LeRette was born March 15, 1939, in Kansas City, MO to Samuel Hunter and Elsie Smith.

While delivering a chicken dinner to a Chevrolet dealership, she met her husband of 65 years, Louis LeRette. After the pair married, the blended family settled in Council Bluffs, IA. Together, Louis and Dorothy raised their family of 7 children and numerous...

Robert Joseph Wicks

Robert Joseph Wicks

Sep 24, 2022

Robert Joseph Wicks passed away on September 24, 2022. 

He was born June 8, 1951 to Delmar and Maxine Wicks.  He was raised in a loving family with seven siblings in Beloit, Kansas. He graduated from St. John's Catholic high school and attended Kansas State University. He started working at a young age delivering newspapers for his father who was the co-owner...

Timothy Mcfarland

Timothy Mcfarland

Sep 22, 2022

Timothy Steven McFarland, age 31, passed away September 22, 2022. He was born January 22, 1991 to Dennis and Jessica (Delgado) McFarland in Omaha, NE. Tim was a devoted husband and father who loved his family very much. Being a dad was what Tim lived for and his son, Jaxson was his pride and joy and his best friend.

Tim was...

Alfred "Bud" Pratt

Alfred "Bud" Pratt

Sep 20, 2022

Alfred "Bud" Pratt was born in Bartlett, Nebraska on February 21, 1934 to the late William Pratt and Ina (Pruett) Pratt. His early education was at Red Top School in rural Wheeler County, and he graduated from Greeley High School. Bud proudly served in the U.S. Army in the 6th Armored Division, stationed at Fort Leonard, Missouri, from 1954 to...

Steven R.  Lewis

Steven R. Lewis

Sep 20, 2022

Steven R. Lewis, age 50, passed away September 20, 2022. He worked at TSL for many years. Steven loved life and the outdoors, but most importantly, he loved his family.

He was preceded by his parents, Jack and Maryann Lewis; sister, Kathy Lewis; nephew, Jeremy Lewis; nieces, Casey Lewis and Tammy Lewis.

Steven is survived by his siblings, Jack Lewis Jr. (Elaine),...

Joseph "Joe" Creppon

Joseph "Joe" Creppon

Sep 19, 2022

Joseph "Joe" Creppon, age 45, passed away at his home in Iowa on September 19, 2022. 

He was born March 1, 1977 to Jesse & Judith (Whitelock) Creppon in Chester, PA where he lived the majority of his life. Joe enjoyed video games, movies/tv, Philly sports (Go Birds!) and Notre Dame football (Go Irish!). More recently he liked spending time at...

Penny Renee Buckingham

Penny Renee Buckingham

Sep 18, 2022

Penny Renee Buckingham was born to the late Richard and Delia Sturgeon on March 6th, 1957, in Audubon, Iowa. Penny graduated from Audubon High School in 1975. She was a kind soul, always had a smile on her face, and lived life to the fullest.

In Penny's early years, she was employed at Audubon-Manning Vet Clinic for 20 years, where she...

Jeanne Marie Hesse

Jeanne Marie Hesse

Sep 17, 2022

Jeanne Hesse, age 63, passed away September 17, 2022. She was born December 1, 1958 in Omaha, Nebraska. She was the last of five children born to Elaine Hesse (Hansen) and Darrell Hesse. Jeanne grew up in Iowa, living most of her younger years in Sioux City, Iowa. As a young women Jeanne moved to the Omaha/Council Bluffs area to...

Wilma Bothwell

Wilma Bothwell

Sep 16, 2022

Wilma Bothwell, age 90, passed away peacefully at Jennie Edmundson Hospital

September 16, 2022. She was born August 11, 1932, to the late William and Ethel (Karr) Strong in Onawa, IA.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Merle Bothwell Sr.; sisters, Charlotte Strong, Margaret Watts, and Beverly Murphy; grandchildren, Aaron Bothwell and Gracie Bothwell; great-grandchildren,...

Wilfred Lemuel Solomon, Jr.

Wilfred Lemuel Solomon, Jr.

Sep 15, 2022

Wilfred Solomon Jr, age 59, passed away September 15, 2022.

He was born September 23, 1962, to the late Wilfred and Lois (Butler) Solomon Sr. in Fort Polk, LA.

Wilfred is survived by his wife, Cindy Solomon; sisters, Loretta White, Ezette Zikan, and Rhonda Solomon; Aunt Doris Solomon; cousins, Cynthia Solomon, Stephen and Sherri Solomon; a host of other family and friends.

It...

Edward  May Jr.

Edward May Jr.

Sep 14, 2022

Edward May Jr., age 67, passed away September 14, 2022.

He was born January 16, 1955 to Edward and Alice (Churchill) May in Council Bluffs, IA. Edward was a heavy equipment operator with the Local 571.

He was preceded in death by father, Edward May, and a grandchild, Garion Steward.

Edward is survived by his longtime companion, Toni Steward; mother, Alice May; children,...

Miranda Jalynn Yates

Miranda Jalynn Yates

Sep 12, 2022

Miranda Jalynn Yates, age 30, passed away September 12, 2022 at her home.

She was born November 27, 1991 in Okinawa, Japan to James and Michelle (Devereaux) Yates. She graduated from Burke High School in 2013. Miranda loved music, swimming, boys (flirting), family, her slippers, asking Google for the weather and the Animal of the day, going to Day Camp, winning...

Piper Lou Ann Bettcher

Piper Lou Ann Bettcher

Sep 6, 2022

Piper Lou Ann Bettcher, passed away September 6, 2022.

She was born June 21, 2022, to Katilyn Mae Kusant-Bettcher and Kevin Joe Wilbert Bettcher, Jr.

Piper is survived by parents, Katilyn Mae Kusant-Bettcher and Kevin Joe Wilbert Bettcher Jr.; brother, Kevin Joe Wilbert Bettcher III; grandparents, Kelly Ann Bettcher, Kevin Joe Bettcher Sr., Teresa Louise (Wright) Kusant and William Robert Kusant Jr.;...

Jenny Skaanning-Long

Jenny Skaanning-Long

Sep 6, 2022

Jenny Skaanning-Long, age 73, passed away September 6, 2022.

She was born November 23, 1948, to the late Oakland and Josephine (Cimino) Wagner in Omaha, NE.

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

Jenny is survived by her husband, Darrell Long; children, Sheila (Shane) Benedict, Lenny Skaanning, and David (Susan) Skaanning; grandchildren, Leo Skaanning, Gianna...

John Davis

John Davis

Sep 6, 2022

John Davis, age 83, passed away September 6, 2022.

He was born November 27, 1938, in Checotah, OK.  John proudly served his country in the United States Army and worked all of his life.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Sally Lou Davis; brother, Jim Davis; daughter-in-law, Teresa Davis; grandson, Ricky Wilson.

John is survived by his children, Joseph Davis, Robin (Rick)...

Walter "Bud" Igou

Walter "Bud" Igou

Sep 5, 2022

Walter "Bud" Igou, age 87, passed away September 5, 2022.

He was born February 21, 1935, to the late Walter and Beulah (Coburn) Igou in Dow City, IA. Walter retired from Crestline Plastic Pipe.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Darlene; daughter, Mary; brother, Marlyn; sister, Evelyn; grandsons, Sean and Daniel West; great grandson, Kouper...

Jacob  M. Cyr

Jacob M. Cyr

Sep 4, 2022

Jacob Cyr, age 32, passed away September 4, 2022.

He was born August 20, 1990 in Omaha, NE. Jacob worked for Southside Jonesy's Taco House.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Leo and Audrey Cyr; and niece Everli Schnepp.

Jacob is survived by his grandparents, Walt and Glenis Lindwurm; parents, Lori Cyr and Kyle Cyr; siblings, Amanda (Cody) Cyr, Chad (Miranda)...