Obituaries

Justin Donaldson

Justin Donaldson

Apr 30, 2022

Justin Carl Donaldson Age 34 of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away on April 30th at Jennie Edmundson Hospital. He was born on July 3, 1987 in Omaha, Nebraska to Robert and Annette (Donaldson) Lindner. Justin is survived by his parents, Robert and Annette Lindner; sons, Landin, Bradin and daughter, Jaidin Donaldson; and their mother, Christin Lerch; brother, Cody Donaldson; grandmother's,...

Kenneth "Marty" Maschmeier

Kenneth "Marty" Maschmeier

Apr 28, 2022

Kenneth "Marty" L. Maschmeier, age 62, passed away April 28, 2022. He was born August 25, 1959, to Kenneth E. Maschmeier and Charlotte (Baker) Maschmeier in Beatrice, Nebraska. Kenneth graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School and continued with classes at Iowa Western Community College. While Kenneth participated in many sports, his true passions included hunting and riding motorcycles. Kenneth worked...

Robert J Poffenbarger

Robert J Poffenbarger

Apr 28, 2022

Robert J. Poffenbarger passed away at his home on April 28, 2022 at the age of 66. Robert was born on June 18, 1955 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. "Bobby Jo", as his siblings called him, grew up in Southwest Iowa. He enjoyed fishing, camping and swimming and was an avid reader. He graduated from Oakland High School in 1973 where...

David Perault

David Perault

Apr 28, 2022

David Perault, age 69, passed away April 28, 2022. He was born July 8, 1952, to the late Lester and Rose Perault in Ogdensburg, New York. David proudly served his country in the United States Navy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Lester Perault. David is survived by his children, Emily Humm (Cody...

Scott S Hunt

Scott S Hunt

Apr 27, 2022

Scott Stanley Hunt, 69, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. Scott was born in White Plains, New York, on May 6, 1952 to Robert and Blanche Hunt. He graduated from John R. Kennedy High School in Somers, New York, in 1970. Scott then attended and graduated from Tarkio College in Tarkio, Missouri. While at Tarkio College he...

Gerald D. Garges Jr.

Gerald D. Garges Jr.

Apr 25, 2022

Gerald D.Garges Jr., age 67, passed away April 25, 2022. He was born October 15, 1954, to Gerald and Patricia (Filkins) Garges Sr., in Council Bluffs, IA. He was preceded in death by father, Gerald Garges Sr.; brother, Richie Garges. Gerald is survived by his wife, Rebecca Garges; mother, Patricia Garges; children, Ronnie (Stacy) Garges, Angela Garges, and Corey Garges;...

Roberta "Robbi" Lewis

Roberta "Robbi" Lewis

Apr 25, 2022

Roberta "Robbi" Lewis, age 75, passed away April 25, 2022. She was born on September 11, 1946 to the late John and Marietta (Peterson) Lewis in Council Bluffs, IA. She graduated with the class of 1964 from Thomas Jefferson High School. She worked for Iowa Workforce for 37 years. Robbi is survived by her daughter, Denise (Scott) Mallory; 2 grandchildren,...

Jacqueline Jean Goos

Jacqueline Jean Goos

Apr 24, 2022

Jacqueline Jean (Jefferis) Goos, age 94, passed away peacefully at Tabor Manor Care Center on April 24, 2022. She was born August 2, 1927, to the late Vernie and Edna (Mortensen) Jefferis in Council Bluffs, IA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Gilbert Goos; sisters, Virginia Spencer, Helene Kahn, Joanne Trimmer, and Marilyn Jefferis;...

Carlotta "Carlee" Romero

Carlotta "Carlee" Romero

Apr 23, 2022

Carlotta (Carlee) Romero, age 81, passed away April 23, 2022. She was born August 25, 1940, to the late Arthur and Beulah Kolhof in Council Bluffs, IA. Carlotta was a member of Broadway United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by; siblings, Douglas Kolhof, Gordon Kolhof, and sister, Sandra Speight; brothers-in-law, Hugh Finerty, Jr...

E.  Virginia Hobus

E. Virginia Hobus

Apr 22, 2022

E. Virginia Hobus, age 91, passed away peacefully at Jennie Edmundson Hospital April 22, 2022. She was born October 31, 1930, to the late Julius and Edith (Schmeling) Soll in Omaha, NE. Virginia was an avid lover of animals. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, H. Eldon; brother, Richard Soll. Virginia is survived...

James E.  Bloom, Sr.

James E. Bloom, Sr.

Apr 22, 2022

James Bloom, age 73, passed away at Jennie Edmundson Hospital April 22, 2022. He was born January 24, 1949 to the late Billy and Laverne (Lindberg) Bloom in Omaha, NE. James proudly served his country in the United Sates Army and retired from the United States Postal Service. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Jane Hunt

Jane Hunt

Apr 21, 2022

Jane Hunt, age 84, passed away April 21, 2022. She was born August 31, 1937 to John and Althea (Bird) Fogerty in Elkton, SD. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters and granddaughter, Rachel Steiner. Jane is survived by her husband, Delbert Hunt, of Underwood; daughters, Lisa Rauvola (Stuart), Lynn Steiner (Fred), granddaughter, Erin;...

Heather (Wilson) Plum

Heather (Wilson) Plum

Apr 16, 2022

Heather (Wilson) Plum, age 31, passed away April 16, 2022. She was born April 20, 1990 to Rodney and Susan (Mass) Wilson in Omaha, NE. Heather graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 2008. She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Walter Wilson and Ronald Mass. Heather is survived by her children, Novalee Underwood, Tyson Underwood,...

Carol Sue Perlberg

Carol Sue Perlberg

Apr 15, 2022

Carol Perlberg, age 74, passed away April 15, 2022. She was born May 4, 1947 to Joseph and Darlene (Owen) Pribyl in Council Bluffs, IA. Carol graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1965. She married Edward in 1970, the couple raised 3 children. They were married 25 years until his passing in 1995. She worked at Risen Son for...

Douglas Walton

Douglas Walton

Apr 15, 2022

Douglas Walton, age 70, passed away April 15, 2022. He was born January 28, 1952 to Robert and Janet (Alspaugh) Walton in Council Bluffs, IA. Douglas worked at Union Pacific for many years as a photographer. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his nephew, Dan Logeman. Douglas is survived by his son, Dirk Walton (Kate...

Margaret "Peggy"  Wilson

Margaret "Peggy" Wilson

Apr 14, 2022

Margaret "Peggy" Wilson, age 76, April 14, 2022. She was born May 25, 1945 to John and Blossum (Brown) Dickey in Shelby, OH. Peggy is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, David and Terri Wilson, Patrick and Kari Wilson, Terry and Gina Wilson; sister, Jean Olinger; grandchildren, Mallorie Mikels (Clark), Paige Gardner (Leonard), Brady Wilson, Megan (Gunnar) Glasgo, Nicholas Wilson (Siana),...

Ava Nocita

Ava Nocita

Apr 13, 2022

Our precious little peanut, Ava Isabelle Nocita, beloved daughter of Justin and Malerie Nocita, of Council Bluffs, IA, passed on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. Ava smiled throughout her 7 months and 12 days, bringing joy and happiness to everyone. She is preceded in death by grandfather Randall Bockert and great-grandmother Isabelle Nocita. In addition to her parents, she is survived...

Richard Brian Gillaspy

Richard Brian Gillaspy

Apr 12, 2022

Richard Brian Gillaspy, age 54, passed away April 12, 2022. He was born September 10, 1967 to Brian and Glenda (Larsen) Gillaspy in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his parents. Richard is survived by his daughter, Miki Lyn, brother, Russell Gillaspy of Neola, Iowa, Step brother, Tim Stoker of Oak Harbor, Washington; aunts, uncles, cousins and...

Shirley Mae Andersen

Shirley Mae Andersen

Apr 12, 2022

Shirley Andersen, age 87, passed away April 12, 2022. She was born December 14, 1934, to the late Charles and Dora (Rethmeier) Lee in Council Bluffs, IA. Shirley graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1952. She was a member of Salem United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Dorothy Stuart

Dorothy Stuart

Apr 11, 2022

Dorothy Stuart, age 92, passed away at Azria Longview Home in Missouri Valley, Iowa, on April 11, 2022. She was born December 11, 1929, to the late Ollie and Lena (Page) Stuart in Council Bluffs, IA. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and retired from Sperry Rand. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...