Obituaries

Lindsey Larsen

Nov 21, 2023

Lindsey Larsen, age 39, passed away November 21, 2023. She was born March 18, 1984 to Royce Larsen and Janet (Haberberger) in Omaha, Nebraska.

She was preceded in death by her father, Royce Larsen; infant son, Nathan Masloski; cousin, Corey Whitmer; and grandparents, Donald and Marjorie Haberberger and Elmer and Marcella Larsen.

Lindsey is survived by her children, Matthew Masloski,...

Barbara Hawley

Nov 20, 2023

Barbara Jean Hawley, age 71, of Carson, Iowa passed away on Monday November 20, 2023 in Omaha, Nebraska. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on September 22, 1952 to John K. and Felma (Porter) Hawley. Barbara made her career in social work. She enjoyed quilting.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, John; sister, Beverly Oloff (Gary);...

Tyler Persons

Nov 19, 2023

Tyler was an extraordinary soul. A master of humor, his wit and precocious smile created lasting memories for all fortunate enough to be in his company.

As a devoted father, he embraced parenthood with unmatched enthusiasm, finding boundless joy in the simple moments of family life. His love for his daughter was endless, and his role as a daddy brought...

Sandra Norman

Nov 18, 2023

Sandra Norman, age 75, passed away November 18, 2023. She was born December 29, 1947 to Morley and Lorene (Vollmuth) Norman in Council Bluffs, IA.



In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Mike Norman; and sisters, Patricia Clayton and LeAnn Browning; brother-in-law, Steven Loveless.



Sandra is survived by her daughter, Nicole...

Kathy Peters

Nov 17, 2023

Kathy Anne Peters (Boulden) Council Bluffs, IA died in Omaha, NE on November 17, 2023.

Kathy was born on November 17, 1951 to biological parents Kay and Lavern Osburn in Sioux City, IA. After graduating high school, she joined the United States Air Force in 1970. While serving her country, she was stationed in Illinois and then went to Germany....

LaNette Rolfe

Nov 17, 2023

LaNette M. Rolfe, age 78, passed away peacefully at her home on November 17, 2023.

She was born July 7, 1945, to the late Ernest and Jeanette (Griffith) Meyers in Council Bluffs, Iowa. LaNette graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1964. She worked in retail most of her life, and retired from Big Lots.

In addition...

Dora Weis

Nov 15, 2023

Dora J. Weis, age 93, passed away at Midlands Living Center November 15, 2023. She was born July 27, 1930, to the late John and Frances (Fisher) Sorenson in Council Bluffs, IA. Dora retired from the Council Bluffs Public Library.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Mary Frances Weis; brothers, Gene Sorenson, John...

James Kinney

Nov 14, 2023

James H. Kinney Jr., age 67, passed away November 14, 2023.

He was born September 18, 1956, to the late James Kinney and Sondra (Taylor) Budd in Council Bluffs, IA. James graduated from Lewis Central High School and was professional truck driver.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Kinney; sister, Debra Drennen;...

Jeffrey Heverling

Nov 13, 2023

Jeff Heverling Obituary

Tall and thin.

Quietly standing out in a crowd.

He lived and loved as a humble man within his community.

But to his immediate family Jeffery Michael Heverling was a GIANT.

A juxtaposition of humility and hidden fierceness.

Relentlessly...

rising early every morning to study and...

Darrell Dreager

Nov 13, 2023

Darrell Lee Dreager joined his wife in Heaven on November 13, 2023, at home in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He bravely battled a long list of health issues for more than a decade. He was born to Otto and Viola (Schoenbohm) Dreager on December 27, 1938, in Atlantic, Iowa.

He and the love of his life, Nadine N. Krohn, were...

Lyle Bardsley

Nov 13, 2023

Lyle C. Bardsley, age 86, passed away peacefully at Prairie Gate November 13, 2023.

He was born June 6, 1937, to the late Paul and Elsie (Bonnes) Bardsley in Council Bluffs, IA. Lyle graduated from Neola High School with the class of 1955 and retired from the Union Pacific Railroad in 2014 after 57 years of service. He was a...

Jack Shields

Nov 12, 2023

Jack P. Shields, age 73, passed away at CHI Health Bergan Mercy November 12, 2023.

He was born August 31, 1950, to the late Floyd and Susie (Knight) Shields in Omaha, NE. Jack was a career truck driver.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by all of his siblings, Franklin Shields, Harry Shields, Butch Shields, Johnny...

Michael Kelly

Nov 12, 2023

Michael Kelly, age 46, passed away November 12, 2023. He was born July 14, 1977 to Bruce and Ann (Myers) Kelly.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Kenneth and Marjorie Kelly and Frank "Jeff" and Geraldine Myers.

Michael is survived by his wife, Jordann; children, Collin (Madison), Aidan, Cameron, Ryker, and Laikynn; his parents,...

Carol Palmer

Nov 11, 2023

Carol Palmer, age 77, passed away November 11, 2023. She was born December 1, 1945 to the to the late Zernie and Naomi Harold in Council Bluffs, IA. Carol's passion for caring for others led her to pursue a career as a Medical Assistant, where she became known for her compassionate and attentive nature. Carol married her best friend, David...

Donald Anson

Nov 10, 2023

Donald R. Anson, age 54, passed away at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics on November 10, 2023.

He was born May 27, 1969, in Council Bluffs, IA. Donald attended Thomas Jefferson and was a career truck driver. He was a member of Saint Patrick's.

Donald was preceded in death by his father, Donald R. Smith and adopted father, Randall...

Anthony Seiler

Nov 9, 2023

Anthony Conrad "CA" Seiler Age 79 of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away November 9, 2023 in Omaha, Nebraska. He was born on February 19, 1944 in Salina, Kansas to Reinhard and Corrine (Sanborn) Seiler. He was a Level III Diesel Technician.

CA is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Charles Erickson; sister's, Judy Crook and Bonnie Morrow.

He is...

Vicki Jacoba

Nov 9, 2023

Vicki Lee Jacoba, age 67, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away peacefully on November 9, 2023.

She was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on December 19, 1955 to the late Bette L & Walter D Ratliff. Vicki married Dennis R Jacoba Sr. in June, 1998 in Council Bluffs.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Michael, Patrick,...

Clayton Swanson

Nov 9, 2023

Clayton K. Swanson, age 75, passed away peacefully at his home on November 9, 2023.

He was born October 25, 1948, to the late Joyce and Nellie (Spencer) Swanson in Orleans, NE. Clayton worked at Combined Truck Repair and the Crete Carrier. He retired from Lewis Central School System's transportation department.

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

David Blackman

Nov 9, 2023

David D. Blackman, age 61, passed away peacefully at his home on November 9, 2023.

He was born March 19, 1962, to Robert and Marilyn (Beals) Blackman in Council Bluffs, IA. David graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1980.



David was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Blackman.



David is survived...

Donald Blocker

Nov 8, 2023

Donald Blocker, age 84, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on November 8, 2023.

He was born on September 9, 1939, to the late Victor and Arleta (Wilkins) Blocker in Omaha, Nebraska.

Don graduated from Omaha Technical High School in 1957 and enlisted in the United States Army in 1958. He served for four years, stationed in...