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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Sharon R. Hansz
Oct 24, 2022
Sharon R. Hansz, age 82, passed away October 24, 2022.
She was born June 3, 1940, to the late George and Grace (VanderPool) Ruckman in Treynor, IA. Sharon graduated from Underwood High School and was a member of Southview Bible Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 10 siblings and her daughter-in-law, Miriam Hansz.
Sharon is survived by...
Michael Mcmullen
Oct 24, 2022
Michael McMullen, age 78, passed away October 24, 2022.
He was born May 31, 1944, to the late Billy and Eleanor (Tabler) McMullen in Valparaiso, IN. Michael proudly served his country in the United States Navy.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by granddaughter, Christina Black; nephews, Ronny Lee McMullen and Joseph Schafer.
Michael is survived by his wife,...
Donna J. Fuss
Oct 24, 2022
Donna Fuss, age 93, passed away at Jennie Edmundson Hospital on October 24, 2022.
She was born October 8, 1929, to the late David and Katherine (Bernhardt) Fuss in Grand Island, NE. Donna graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1948 and retired from Northwestern Bell as an international operator.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Shelley Bishop
Oct 23, 2022
Shelley L. Bishop passed on Oct 23, 2022 of glioblastoma brain cancer at the too young age of 66.
Shelley was born April 14, 1956 to Wallace C. and Eunice V. Peterson in Lincoln, NE. She was preceded in death by many and survived by lots of people also. If you are reading this you are one of the latter group....
Marybeth Park
Oct 23, 2022
MaryBeth Park, age 67, passed away peacefully at her home October 23, 2022. She was born February 10, 1955 to the late Edward and Dorothy (Lewis) Ruffing in Adrian, MN. MaryBeth worked as a nurse for many years.
MaryBeth is survived by her husband, Donald Park; daughter, Laurie Park; son, Brian (Jessica) Park; brothers, Charles (Jonelle) Ruffing, Michael (Denise) Ruffing; granddaughters,...
Sherry Devoll
Oct 23, 2022
Sherry DeVoll, age 59, passed away October 23, 2022.
She was born on September 1, 1963, at Saint Joseph Hospital in Omaha. She spent the first three weeks of her life in the premature ward. Sherry attended Hartman Grade School and then Nathan Hale Junior High. The family moved to Council Bluffs, and she graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School. Sherry was...
Mary K. Ambrose
Oct 21, 2022
Mary Katherine Ambrose passed away Friday, October 21, 2022 at age 50.
Mary was born on January 29, 1972, in Omaha, NE to Tom and Marie Jensen of Carter Lake, IA. She was the fourth child of five, preceded in death by her sister Diane. In addition to her parents, survivors include her sister, Laura Fender (Andy Tingwald); brother, Tom (Gerianne)...
Rick Snyder
Oct 18, 2022
Richard (Rick) Keith Snyder, age 52, passed away October 18, 2022. He was born August 26, 1970 in Council Bluffs, IA. Rick graduated from Missouri Valley High School with the class of 1988. He went on to attend Buena Vista University on a baseball scholarship. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and worked at West...
Kellie Selby
Oct 18, 2022
Kellie Selby, age 53, passed away on October 18, 2022. She was born March 20, 1969 in Council Bluffs, IA. Kellie was an avid pool player who loved to travel and eat doughnuts.
She was preceded in death by her father, David Selby and special friend, Doug Cain.
Kellie is survived by her son, Joshua Selby (Cynthia); sisters, April (Lewis) Waters, Darla...
Lorene Janiece (Nelsen) Ronnfeldt
Oct 17, 2022
Lorene Janiece (Nelsen) Ronnfeldt passed away on October 17, 2022, at home at the age of 78 after being diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).
Janiece was born December 5, 1943, to Walter Lawrence and Lola Lorene (Carroll) Nelsen in Omaha, NE. She graduated from Avoca High School in Avoca, IA in 1961 and worked at Northwestern Bell Telephone Company in...


