Obituaries

Boyd Butts

Feb 10, 2025

Boyd Butts, age 67, passed away February 10, 2025. He was born October 14, 1957 to Paul and Dorothy (Thomas) Butts in Council Bluffs. Boyd enjoyed "junking" and working on various bicycles with motors. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters Pamela Butts and Connie Shrimplin.

Boyd is survived by his fiancé, that he always referred...

Brian Robson

Feb 10, 2025

Brian Robson, husband, father and friend passed away on February 10th, 2025 after a hard fought battle with numerous health issues. Although Brian lived the last 15 years of his life in Iowa, he would be the first to tell you "I'm not from here, I'm from Nebraska". He was proud of his Nebraska background and always loyal to his...

Constance Spencer

Feb 10, 2025

Constance J. "Connie" Spencer, age 82, passed away on February 10, 2025.

She was born November 24, 1942, to the late Barnette and Greta (Chapin) Spencer in Council Bluffs, IA. Connie retired from AT&T and US West.

Constance is survived by her children, Brian (Krista) Dickey and Scott Dickey; sister, Carol (Denny) Daniels; grandchildren, Jacob Dickey, Riley Dickey, and Kaden Dickey; a...

David Shafer

Feb 10, 2025

David W. Shafer, age 59, passed away February 10, 2025. He was born December 28, 1965 to William and Ida (Burton) Shafer in Chillicothe, Missouri.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Robin Sorrells; brother, Martin Luster, and Drew Shafer.

David is survived by Brenda Shafer; son, Justin (Amanda) Mossberger, Donald (Brenna) Shafer, Dominic Shafer; brother,...

Audrey Merryman

Feb 8, 2025

Audrey K. Merryman, age 87, passed away peacefully at Midlands Living Center on February 8, 2025.

She was born July 5, 1937, to the late Earl and Rena (Reed) Miller in Council Bluffs, IA. Audrey graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1956 and retired from Conagra.

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

Gloria Parker

Feb 8, 2025

Gloria Parker, formerly of Fredericksburg, Texas, age 93, passed away on February 8, 2025. She was born December 10, 1931 to Kenneth and Nora (Bellamy) Schrupp in Swanville, MN. Gloria graduated from Swanville High School in 1949. Gloria moved to Minneapolis after graduating high school, where she met Glenn. She married Glenn Parker on October 28, 1950 in Gray Eagle,...

Donna Fouts

Feb 8, 2025

Donna Mae "Maye" Fouts "Withers" of Shenandoah Iowa, passed away February 8, 2025 after a long illness. She was born November 12, 1931 in the town of Modale, IA. Her parents were Eugene Vester and Maye Delilah "Roller" Withers. The Withers family moved to East Omaha where she attended Pershing School, after graduating from eighth grade in East Omaha. She...

Delwin Schnepel

Feb 7, 2025

Delwin S. "Bud" Schnepel, age 93, passed away peacefully at the Josie Harper Hospice House in Omaha, Nebraska on February 7, 2025.

He was born May 20, 1931 in Council Bluffs, IA. Bud graduated from Treynor High School and then proudly served his country in the United States Army in Germany during the Korean War. He was a career plumber with...

Walter Doiel

Feb 7, 2025

Walter L. Doiel Jr., age 90, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2025.

He was born September 4, 1934, to the late Walter and Colleen (Fuller) Doiel Sr., in Rock Port, MO. Walter served in the Army National Guard and retired from the Council Bluffs Fire Department.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Vickie McDaniel

Feb 6, 2025

Vickie Jo McDaniel, age 77, passed away February 6, 2025 in Council Bluffs.

She was born August 29, 1947, to the late Lynn and Joella (Alston) Sowers.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Sowers.

Vickie Jo is survived by her husband, Donald; sons, Jeff (Shelley) McDaniel and Jeremy (Melanie) McDaniel; sister-in-law, Sandi Sowers; grandchildren:  Austin...

Cynthia McMullen

Feb 4, 2025

Cynthia "Cindy" Ann (McMullen) Zubrod, age 68, of Council Bluffs, Iowa.

In 2009, diabetes attacked her organs and she required a kidney-pancreas transplant, which allowed her to live until her passing February 4, 2025. She was on dialysis the last 5 years and faithfully followed her regime.

Cindy was a kind and giving person and would help anyone in need. Her last...

Jay Sheely

Feb 4, 2025

Jay Sheely, age 70, passed away February 4, 2025. He was born April 26, 1954 to Norvin and Arlene (Gaines) Sheely in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Susan Paladino.

Jay is survived by his sons, Chad (Kim) Palmer, and Bob Palmer; daughter, Elizabeth (Matt) Haschke; wife, Mary Sheely; sisters, Gay Wernett...

Pamela Rief

Feb 2, 2025

Pamela "Pam" Rief, age 82, passed away on February 2, 2025. She was born on July 9, 1942, to Duane and Lela Gallup in Omaha, Nebraska. Pam and her husband, Darrell, recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary with a family celebration on January 11, 2025.

Darrell and Pam raised their family on a farm in rural Missouri Valley, Iowa. Pam cherished...

A. Craig Mahan

Feb 1, 2025

Allan Craig Mahan, age 71, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family on February 1, 2025.

He was born May 22, 1953, to the late Rozzel and Ethel (Hansen) Mahan in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, David.

Craig is survived by his wife of 34 years, Cynthia Mahan; children, Katrina (Jeffrey...

George Head

Jan 31, 2025

George G. Head Jr., age 96, passed away on January 31, 2025, at Prairie Gate.

He was born on August 10, 1928, to the late George and Lillie Ann Head. George graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1947 and then proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. He retired from...

Avis Kuhfahl

Jan 30, 2025

Avis Ellen Kuhfahl Age 77 of Minden, Iowa passed away January 30, 2025. Avis was born April 14, 1947 in Lawrence County, Ohio to the late William and Rosie Lee (Elliott) Smith. She received her Bachelor of Science in Business Information Systems. She was employed numerous years in telecommunications, starting as a clerk and advancing to plant line assigner, Management...

Michael Smith

Jan 30, 2025

Michael Lynn "Mike" Smith, Age 67, died on January 30, 2025, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He was born on May 23, 1957 in Honolulu, HI and was the son of Lynden and Sharon Smith.

Mike was retired from the Air Force.

Mike is survived by his wife, Sandra Smith of Council Bluffs; daughter, Sheree (Thomas) Carter of Lake Forest, California; son, Steven...

Sally Rude

Jan 29, 2025

It is with profound sadness that the family of Sally J. Rude, age 79, announces her passing on January 29, 2025 at Bethany Lutheran Home in Council Bluffs, lowa. She rejoins her husband, George, who passed away in 2019. She was born in Logan, lowa on October 27, 1945 to Forest and Elva Beckner. Sally was a homemaker and grandmother...

Kimberly Miller

Jan 26, 2025

Kimberly "Kim" Miller, age 49, passed away January 26, 2025. She was born August 16, 1975 to Larry and Shirley Gift in Omaha, NE. Kim dedicated 24 years of her professional life as a Registered Nurse at Nebraska Medicine. Her exceptional work in the Cancer Center, particularly as a Bone Marrow Transplant Nurse and most recently as the Program Manager...

Kevin Corrin

Jan 26, 2025

Kevin D. Corrin

Kevin Dennis Corrin was born on January 14, 1963, to the beloved Wallace and Josephine (Denning) Corrin. Born and raised in Neola, Iowa he attended the Tri-Center Community School District, he discovered his deep passion for wrestling, a sport that would shape his life in many ways. After graduating in 1981, his hard work and unwavering dedication were...