Obituaries

Barbara Bell

Jun 1, 2025

Barbara "Barb" Bell, age 82, passed away June 1, 2025. She was born October 10, 1942 to William and Goldie (Plant) Branson in Council Bluffs, IA.

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

Barbara is survived by her children, Vickie Bell, Scott (Janet) Bell, Shelly Clark; grandchildren, Crystal Mueller, Brandon Clark, Benjamin Bell, Spencer...

Patricia LeMaster

May 31, 2025

Patricia R. LeMaster, age 84, passed away peacefully at CHI Health Lakeside May 31, 2025.

She was born July 4, 1940, to the late Lee and Clara (DeWalle) Scott in Council Bluffs, IA. Patricia graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School and retired from Century Link.

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

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Chastity Herridge

May 31, 2025

Chastity A. Herridge, age 51, passed away on May 31, 2025.

She was born November 22, 1973 in Fort Dodge, IA.

She was preceded in death by her mom, Michelle Sweeney; dad, Thomas Martin; son, Vincent Flanagan; nephew, Thomas "Fart Cookie" Martin.

Chastity is survived by her parents, Pat & Gina Sweeney; brother, Shane Martin; daughter, Em Mulhall; son and...

Delanie Eley

May 29, 2025

Delanie Rae Eley, age 66, passed away on May 29, 2025, in Council Bluffs, IA.

She was born on May 10, 1959 in Colville, Washington to Alfred and Sharon (Hyde) Bigelow and had 8 siblings. She was raised in Salt Lake City, Utah and graduated from Cottonwood High School. Later in life, she moved to the Omaha, Nebraska area to be...

Floyd Minor

May 26, 2025

Floyd Minor, age 77, passed away May 26, 2025. He was born June 11, 1947 in Council Bluffs, IA to the late Clem Minor Sr. and Thelma Keating. Floyd was a graduate of Abraham Lincoln High School, Class of 1965. He went on to serve his country honorably in the United States Coast Guard for four years.

In 1975, Floyd founded...

Michael McKee

May 24, 2025

Michael A. McKee, age 65, life-long resident of Council Bluffs, passed away May 24, 2025. Mike was born October 10, 1959 to Charles and Marjorie (Correll) McKee. He graduated from St. Albert High School in 1977 and Iowa Western Community College in 1985 with a degree in Civil Engineering Technology. Mike worked for Pottawattamie County Secondary Roads for 27 years...

Ronald Mehsling

May 23, 2025

Ronald Roger Mehsling, age 85, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, joined his wife in Heaven on May 23, 2025 in Omaha, Nebraska.

Ron was born on December 31, 1939, in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, to Oliver and Rita (Melvin) Mehsling. He graduated from St. Francis High School in 1957 and proudly served in the United States Navy from 1957 to 1961. During...

Fabian Skretta

May 20, 2025

Fabian Jerome Skretta was born on December 31, 1941, in Protivin, Iowa to Alice (Kuhn) Skretta and Jerome Skretta. He died Tuesday, May 20, 2025, after a brief stay at Josie Harper Hospice House in Omaha. Fabian was a devoted husband, caring father, and devout Catholic.

Fabian is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Patricia (Ruhde) Skretta, and six...

Christopher Fichter

May 20, 2025

Christopher Randall Fichter age 54, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away on May 20, 2025. He was born in Omaha Nebraska on January 11, 1971 to Mary and Darrell Adams.

He was preceded in death by both parents, Mary and Darrell Adams; his brother, Aaron, and two nephews, Derek and Jake.

Chris has left to cherish his memory, his daughters, Kristy Jo...

Pamela Jacobsen

May 20, 2025

Pamela Jacobsen, age 64, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2025.

Born on June 3, 1960, in Omaha, Nebraska, Pamela was the daughter of Thomas and Mary (Rooney) Sinnott. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished sister whose kindness and gentle spirit left a lasting impact on all who knew her.

In addition to her parents,...

Bernard Bryant

May 19, 2025

Bernard Melvin Bryant, age 90, of Silver City, IA, passed away on May 19, 2025. He was born to Glen Melvin Bryant and Lura Edith (Slaughter)Bryant on March 23, 1935, in Silver City, IA. From a young age, Bernard displayed a love for life, hard work, horses, mules, and coon dogs.

He was a proud graduate of Silver City High School,...

Blake Nelsen

May 16, 2025

Blake Nelsen, age 73, passed away on May 16, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born June 22, 1951 to Martin and Patricia (Leddy) Nelsen in Faribault, MN.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Todd Nelsen; his brother, Mark Nelsen; and his mother and father-in-law, Dave & Ruth Slaughter.

Blake is survived by his...

Mary Hansen

May 15, 2025

Mary Hansen, age 83, passed away May 15, 2025. She was born June 9, 1941 to Charles and Lola (Phillips) Campbell.

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

Mary is survived by her husband, Robert "Bob" Hansen; her children, Carolyn (Dan) Gehling of Denison, IA and Laura (John) Meier of Missouri Valley, IA; grandchildren,...

David Brockelsby

May 15, 2025

David A. Brockelsby, age 73, passed away peacefully at CHI Mercy Hospital on May 15, 2025.

He was born June 21, 1951, to the late Warren and Rosa (Kovatch) Brockelsby in Council Bluffs, IA. David graduated from Thomas Jefferson with the class of 1969 and was a self-employed consultant.

It is with heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of David Brockelsby,...

Paulette Cudd

May 15, 2025

Paulette J. Cudd, age 79, passed away peacefully at home on May 15, 2025.

She was born February 8, 1946, to the late Paul and Jean (Sutton) Hanna in Council Bluffs, IA. Paulette retired from AT&T after nearly 50 years of service.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her spouse, George Cudd; siblings Danny Hanna, Charlie Hanna,...

David Smith

May 13, 2025

David A. Smith passed away May 13, 2025. He was born July 23, 1950 to Alfred and Doris (Harrison) Smith in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers William A. Smith and Daniel W. Smith; and sister Diane Whaley.

He is survived by daughter, Sara Nelle (Anthony); grandchildren, Collin Smith and Vira Nelle; sisters,...

Jeffery Peer

May 13, 2025

Jeffery Ray Peer, 69, of Glenwood, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home after a long battle with end-stage Parkinson's disease. Complications from a pulmonary embolism and heart attack contributed to his passing.

Jeff was born on January 9, 1956, to James and Maxine Peer. He earned an associate's degree in accounting and spent much of his professional life as...

Conrad Rasmussen

May 13, 2025

Conrad W. "Connie" Rasmussen, age 98, passed away peacefully at his home on May 13, 2025.

He was born August 18, 1926, to the late Walter and Kristine Rasmussen in Council Bluffs, IA. Connie graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and retired from Council Bluffs Community School District.

In addition to...

Nancy Beckman

May 13, 2025

Graveside service will be held on Friday, May 16, 2025 at 1:00PM at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Debra Renshaw

May 12, 2025

Debra M. Renshaw, age 70, passed away peacefully at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital on May 12, 2025.

She was born March 21, 1955 to Albert and Doris (Cooperrider) Parker in Omaha, NE.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Tiffany Punteney; granddaughter, Alissa Renshaw; sister, Mary Ferrin; in-laws, James & Vonia Renshaw.

Debra is survived by her...