Judith Allmon
Sep 6, 2025
Judith E. "Judy" Allmon, age 88, passed away peacefully at Prairie Gate September 6, 2025.
She was born February 19, 1937 in Omaha, Nebraska. Judy grew up near Beebeetown and attended school there prior to attending Missouri Valley High School and graduated with the class of 1954.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce "B.C."...
Frederick Schmidt
Sep 5, 2025
Frederick E. "Fred" Schmidt, age 81, passed away at Methodist Hospital September 5, 2025.
He was born July 11, 1944, to the late Adolph and Fern (Rodenburg) Schmidt in Council Bluffs, IA. Fred graduated from Tri-Center High School with the class of 1962. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church near Honey Creek. He was a lifelong farmer and...
Walter L. Hutchison
Sep 4, 2025
Walter “Papa Walt” L. Hutchison, 87, of Lincoln, Nebraska, passed away on September 4, 2025, at The Landing in Lincoln. He was born on February 26, 1938, in Omaha, to Manford and Lucille Hutchison.
Walter grew up in Louisville, Nebraska, graduating from Louisville High School. He went on to attend the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, where he earned his master’s degree in...
Ruth Hall
Sep 4, 2025
Ruth E. Hall, age 89, passed away peacefully at Josie Harper Hospice House September 4, 2025.
She was born September 2, 1936, to the late to Roger and Ruth (Fuller) Preston in Grinnell, IA. Ruth graduated from Grinnell High School in Grinnell, Iowa with the class of 1954.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Jorgen Paul Christoffersen
Sep 2, 2025
Jorgen Paul Christoffersen, age 63, of Dayton, Texas, passed away on September 2, 2025 in Dayton, Texas.
He was born August 2, 1962 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Paul and Leana Mae Darnold Christoffersen. He graduated from Underwood High School with the class of 1980 and then attended Iowa State University for mechanical engineering.
Jorgen was named after his great-great grandfather who...
Debbie Lumley
Sep 2, 2025
Debbie Ann Lumley was born in Springfield, Missouri on October 1, 1972 to mother, Jeannie Louella Tannehill and father, James Edward Lumley. She lived most of her life in Missouri with the exception of living with her sister Tammy Putnam. The two lived together most of their lives together.
Debbie loved her KC Chiefs. She knew everything there was to...
Frank Fast
Sep 2, 2025
Frank L. Fast, age 84, passed away peacefully at his home on September 2, 2025.
He was born on December 14, 1940, to Katherine (Schroeder) Fast and Frank Elmer Fast in Deer Park, Washington. Frank was the 2nd of 10 children and the oldest son.
At thirteen, he lived with an elderly couple, during the week, to work on their dairy farm....
Charles Killion
Sep 1, 2025
Charles M. "Chuck" Killion, age 86, passed away at Jennie Edmundson Hospital while surrounded by his family on September 1, 2025.
He was born August 21, 1939, to the late Franklin and Iva (Inman) Killion in Oakland, IA. Chuck graduated from Carson High School with the class of 1957. In 1974, he began working for the Neola Gazette. In 1977...
Michael Moore
Sep 1, 2025
"You loved me until the end of your life... I will love you until the end of mine."
Michael "Mike" Moore was born on September 15, 1953, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to Jack and Marilyn Moore. He was one of five siblings; Steve, Dianne, Keith, and Cindy. He grew up on 2nd Avenue in Council Bluffs. Mike graduated from Abraham...
Esther Benegas
Aug 31, 2025
Esther (Martha) F Benegas, age 85, passed away peacefully in her daughter Melody's home, August 31, 2025. She was surrounded by family who loved her deeply.
She was born on December 26, 1939, to the late Luis and Carmen (Fabela) Rocha in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Esther, who always preferred to be called Martha, graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and retired...
Coltin Stockton
Aug 29, 2025
Coltin Jose Stockton, age 33, passed away at his home on August 29, 2025.
He was born May 2, 1992 to Ricardo Stockton and April (Testerman) Stockton in Omaha, NE.
He was preceded in death by many immediate family and extended family members that meant so very much to him.
Coltin is survived by his father, Rick Stockton (Terri Knutson); mother, April Lopez...
Diane Etherington
Aug 26, 2025
Diane L. Etherington, age 63, passed away at CHI Health Mercy Hospital on August 26, 2025.
She was born May 31, 1962, to the late Vern and LaCota (Clark) Baldwin in Omaha, NE.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Rick Gurney; niece, Brandie Michelle.
Diane is survived by sons, Bradley Etherington (Mikala) and Brian Etherington (Tabitha...
Lee Sorensen
Aug 25, 2025
Lee Earl Sorensen, 71, of Shelby, Iowa, passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, August 25, 2025.
Lee was born on February 27, 1954, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to Earl and Norma Sorensen of Avoca. He was raised on the family farm between Avoca and Walnut, Iowa, and graduated in 1972 from AvoHa High School, where he excelled playing basketball and baseball.
He dedicated...
Caroline Starr
Aug 25, 2025
Caroline Starr, age 80, passed away peacefully at Bethany Lutheran Home August 25, 2025. She was born November 27, 1944 to Dean and Maxine (Bates) Putnam in Oakland, IA.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother, Dean Charles II; sister, Mary Ann; her son, Gerald Denny Starr III; and grandson, Brandon Montgomery.
Caroline is survived by her...
Thomas Shirley
Aug 24, 2025
Pastor Thomas D. Shirley, age 92, passed away on August 24, 2025.
He was born January 18, 1933, to the late Thomas C. and Florence (Thurman) Shirley in Pekin, IL. He proudly served his country in the United States Army before going to Bible college. Tom graduated from Tennessee Temple College in 1959 and Seminary in 1962. He was a pastor...
Judith Jensen
Aug 24, 2025
Judith R. Jensen, age 83, passed away peacefully at her home while surrounded by her daughters on August 24, 2025.
She was born January 20, 1942, to the late Fred and Inez (Gruenau) Peterson in Council Bluffs, IA. Judy graduated from Minden High School with the class of 1960. She was married to Richard Jensen in 1963. Judy retired from Jennie...
Ruth Smith
Aug 23, 2025
Ruth Eileen Kellogg-Adams-Smith, age 81, passed away on Saturday, August 23rd at NorthCrest Living Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Ruth Eileen Kellogg was born on September 21st, 1943 in Lincoln, Nebraska to her parents Harold Francis and Doretta Kellogg. She grew up in the Ashland area with her three siblings, Harold, Joanne and James (Jim) Kellogg and graduated from Ashland...
Charles Burbridge
Aug 21, 2025
Charles P. "Chuck" Burbridge, age 70, passed away at Jennie Edmundson Hospital on August 21, 2025.
Chuck was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on December 10, 1954, to the late Robert and Mary (Larsen) Burbridge. As a child, he was full of good-natured mischief and was always playing pranks on his siblings. He graduated from West Harrison High School in...
Kelly Cline
Aug 19, 2025
Kelly Ann Cline Age 45 of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away at home on August 19, 2025. Kelly was born in Columbus, Nebraska on April 30, 1980 to Mike and Melissa (Settje) Mossman.
She work at JBS. Kelly enjoyed photography, playing pool and reading.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Kelly will be sadly missed by her husband, Adam; daughter, Elizabeth...
Daniel Hawkins
Aug 18, 2025
Daniel E. Hawkins, Age 79, passed away on August 18, 2025.
He was born January 26, 1946 to the late Walter J. and Helen A. (Lee) Hawkins in Omaha, NE. Daniel worked for the City of Omaha and proudly served his country in the United States Army and Army Reserves. He was a member of the Carter Lake Volunteer Fire...
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