Gale Hytrek
Sep 9, 2025
Gale Annette Hytrek, age 68, passed away September 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on August 22, 1958 in Council Bluffs Iowa to Howard and Patricia Hytrek.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Patricia Hytrek; father, Howard Hytrek; brother, Phillip Emerine; nephews and grandparents.Gale is survived by her life time partner and friend, Rick Stokes; daughter,...
Xavier Filhiol
Sep 9, 2025
Xavier Filhiol, age 29, passed away on September 9, 2025. He was born September 1, 1996, in Omaha, NE, to Daudi Merriweather and Pamela (Moore).
Xavier graduated from Thomas Jefferson/Kanesville High School in 2014. He had a bright and adventurous spirit, even if he was sometimes hesitant at first to try new things. Once he did, his smile could light up...
Kenneth McMullen
Sep 9, 2025
Kenneth McMullen, age 89, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a life rich in love, laughter, and service.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Kathryn McMullen and their son, Mark McMullen.
He is survived by his son, Greg McMullen and partner Steven Sandoval; daughters, Linda and Scott McGregor and Trisha and Rudy Barajas; six grandchildren Katie,...
Rosella Myler
Sep 8, 2025
Rosella Maxine Myler, age 92, passed away peacefully at Rose Vista Nursing Home September 8, 2025.
She was born November 10, 1932, in Mondamin, IA. On March 25, 1951, she married Paul Myler and together they shared 62 years of marriage before he died. Rosella had a variety of jobs throughout her life. She walked beans, detasseled corn, worked at Mars...
Sally Brockman
Sep 7, 2025
Sally "Sis" Marie Brockman, age 75, passed away peacefully at Jennie Edmundson Hospital September 7, 2025. She was born November 19, 1949 to the late Clem and Sarah (Hooker) Long in Council Bluffs, IA. She met the love of her life Jerold Brockman at the age of 16 years old and they married 4 years later on July 19, 1969...
Dallas Petersen
Sep 6, 2025
Dallas Petersen, age 86, passed away September 6, 2025. He was born December 1, 1938 to Hans and Sofie (Christensen) Petersen in Audubon (Wichita), IA. Grew up north of Adair and lived his life in different parts of western and central Iowa.
Dallas worked north of Adair as a farm hand before going to Griffin Pipe, from there he worked at...
Joan Peterson
Sep 6, 2025
Joan Elaine Peterson, age 83, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones. Joan was born to Thomas Durick and Maxine Fitzpatrick Durick on August 22nd, 1942 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She graduated from Underwood High School in 1960. After high school, Joan attended Boyles-Van Sant Business College in Omaha.
Joan married her high school sweetheart, Jim...
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...
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