Obituaries

Lee Nobiling

Jan 26, 2025

Lee W. Nobiling, Age 89, died on January 26, 2025 at Tabor Manor in Tabor, Iowa.

He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, an infant son; a great grandchild and two siblings.

Lee is survived by his children: Deb (Bill) Grace; Gary (Mary) Nobiling; Denny Nobiling; Russ (Kelli) Nobiling; one brother, Dale (Roxanne) Nobiling; two sisters:...

Larry Falknor

Jan 25, 2025

Larry Falknor, age 68, passed away January 25, 2025. He was born January 23, 1957 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to the late Clair and Loretta (Kernes) Falknor.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents and a brother.

He is survived by his children, Larry Falknor, Jr. of California, Laura of Mason City, Iowa, Theresa and husband Jessie Cote, Sara Falknor of...

Barbara Washburn

Jan 25, 2025

Barbara Lee Washburn, passed away on January 25, 2025, at the age of 74. She was born on November 13, 1950, in Ottumwa, Iowa.As a child, Barb spent many years living in Boone Iowa before moving to Mondamin Iowa. She was a 1969 graduate of West Harrison High School and soon after she married Stephen Holben. They lived in Pisgah...

Wendy Schultz

Jan 25, 2025

Wendy K. Schultz, age 55, passed away peacefully after a battle with ALS on January 25, 2025.

She was born April 24, 1969, to the late Charles and Judith (Tadlock) Anderson in Council Bluffs, IA. Wendy graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1987. She was the Chief of Staff for the City of Council...

Virginia "Ginny" Paulson

Jan 24, 2025

Virginia "Ginny" Paulson, matriarch of the Paulson family, age 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 24, 2025.

In addition to her parents, Vincent and Hilda Schulte Butz, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Paulson; and siblings, Ilene Lechty, Orville, Dennis, Wayne and Victor Butz.

Ginny is survived by her children, Joe...

Neil Robison

Jan 22, 2025

Neil M. Robison, age 50, passed away at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital after a courageous battle with Huntington's Disease on January 22, 2025. He was born February 26, 1974 in Omaha, Nebraska.

He graduated from North Salinas High in Salinas, California with the class of 1992. Bachelor's Degree at Sonoma State University in Rohnert Park, California. Neil worked for many years...

Ernest Gutha

Jan 18, 2025

Ernest LeRoy Gutha, age 92, of Council Bluffs passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025.

He was born on July 14, 1932 in Schenectady County, New York. Ernest served in the U.S. Army from 1954 through 1956. He married Zelda Burton on December 10, 1954. In 1961, Ernie answered his calling to serve the Lord as a Presbyterian Minister. He served...

Emma Jean Rich

Jan 16, 2025

Emma J. "Jean" Rich, age 94, passed away peacefully at Bethany Heights on January 16, 2025.

She was born June 16, 1930, to the late Clarence and Annie Mae (Walker) Osler in rural Cass County, IA.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Rich; son, Larry Rich; sister, Doris Duncan; infant brother, Kenneth Osler;...

Patricia Burgess

Jan 15, 2025

Patricia J. Burgess, age 85, passed away at Methodist Hospital January 15, 2025.

She was born June 4, 1939, to the late Harold and Dorothy (Warner) Jacobs in Burlington, IA. Patricia retired from Baker's Grocery.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Nuel Burgess; son, Darrell Burgess; siblings, Ronald Jacobs, Harry Jacobs, Jim Jacobs, and Shirley...

Jack Caldwell

Jan 14, 2025

Jack Blake Caldwell, a beloved husband, son, brother, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on January 14th, 2025 at the age of 82 in Council Bluffs, IA. Jack was born on December 18th, 1942 in Soda Springs, Idaho and lived a life full of service, love, and dedication to his family, friends, and his country.

A proud veteran,...

Duane Larsen

Jan 13, 2025

Duane D. Larsen, age 93, passed away peacefully at Amelia Senior Living January 13, 2025.

He was born August 23, 1931, to the late Einer and Mabel (Hansen) Larsen in Council Bluffs, IA. Duane graduated Underwood High School with the class of 1949 and then proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was stationed in Germany during the...

James Meade

Jan 12, 2025

James A. Meade, age 57, passed away peacefully at CHI Health Mercy Hospital on January 12, 2025.

He was born September 10, 1967, to the Kenneth and Judith (VanCleave) Meade in Council Bluffs, IA. Jim graduated from Lewis Central High School and worked many years in construction and paving.

He was preceded in death by father, Kenneth Meade.

Jim is survived by his...

Lan Huynh

Jan 12, 2025

Lan Huynh, age 73, passed away January 12, 2025. She was born December 31, 1951 to Huynh Van Bui and Nguyen Thi Mang in Vietnam. She loved her family especially her grandchildren.

Lan is survived by her daughter, Mai Huynh; 3 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends in Vietnam.

The family...

Alma Wetzel

Jan 12, 2025

Alma Wilhelmina Wetzel, age 92, passed away peacefully at Northcrest Living Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa on January 12, 2025. Alma was born September 30, 1932, to the late Chris and Christine (Sonksen) Albertsen at her parent’s home in Douglas Township, Audubon County, Iowa. Alma was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lincoln Township northwest of Audubon, Iowa....

Marla Aldrich

Jan 8, 2025

Marla Lou Aldrich, age 75, passed away peacefully at CHI Health Mercy Hospital January 8, 2025.

She was born February 27, 1949, to the late Henning and June (Gripentrog) Leth in Omaha, NE.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Linda Kopfle and Janice Stark.

Marla is survived by her husband...

Jeffery Erlbacher

Jan 8, 2025

Jeffery L. Erlbacher "Itch", age 60, passed away peacefully at Corning Specialty Care January 8, 2025. He was born November 29, 1964 to Gerald Erlbacher and Mary Alice Larson in Harlan, IA.

He was preceded in death by his father and grandparents.

Jeffery is survived by his mother, Mary Alice Larson; sister, Laura (Rodney Hansen) Smith, Ann Zimmerman, Jennifer (Kip) Arnold; nieces,...

Deena Funk

Jan 7, 2025

Deena Funk, age 67, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away on January 7, 2025, at her home. She was born on May 2, 1957, in Bay City, Michigan, to the late George and Guelda Fraissinet.

Deena was preceded in death by her parents; and a sister, Lois Tomich.

She is survived by her daughter, Joelen Berg; son, Jarome Ceder; brothers, John Fraissinet...

Daniel Johnson

Jan 6, 2025

Daniel C. Johnson, age 74, passed away peacefully at Rose Vista Nursing Home January 6, 2025.

He was born December 14, 1950, to the late Ken and Dorothy (Jewett) Johnson in Norton, KS. Daniel retired from Conagra after a long career with them.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Johnson; grandchildren, Brenna Dearinger and...

Karen Brandenburg

Jan 6, 2025

Karen J. Brandenburg, age 84, passed away peacefully at CountryHouse Residence on January 6, 2025.

She was born October 3, 1940, to the late Raymond and Alvina (Laaker) Thompson in Council Bluffs, IA. Karen graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School and retired from Gordman's. She was a member of Saint Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church.

In addition to...

Nancy Earleywine

Jan 4, 2025

Nancy L (Williamson) Earleywine, age 84 of Council Bluffs, lowa passed away on January 4, 2025 at Midlands Living Center in Council Bluffs, lowa. Nancy was born November 17, 1940, in Council Bluffs, lowa to Otto Williamson and Pearl (Coyle-Smith) Williamson.

Nancy's greatest fondness was her family, close friend Carol LeRette and the love of animals. At Midlands Living Center, she...