Obituaries

Connie Zimmerman

Connie Zimmerman

Sep 30, 2024

. Connie Zimmerman, age 75, passed away September 30, 2024. She was born on March 24, 1949, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, she was the daughter of Wayne and Donna (Tracy) Schafer. Connie's life was a tapestry woven with love, creativity, and community. She attended Thomas Jefferson Highschool and called Council Bluffs home until she married in 1968. Home moved to...

Gay Wernett

Gay Wernett

Jun 16, 2025

Gay K. Wernett, age 83, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2025.

She was born January 8, 1942, to the late Norvin and Arlene Sheely in Council Bluffs, IA. Gay graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and retired from Nebraska Medicine as a secretary.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Wernett; sister,...

Cleo Blanchard

Cleo Blanchard

Jun 15, 2025

Cleo A. Blanchard, age 83, passed away at Northcrest Living Center on June 15, 2025.

She was born June 20, 1941, to the late Gustav and Barbara Kuster in Spencer, IA. Cleo graduated from Tri-Center High School, with the Class of 1960.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David Blanchard; brother, Cleone "Dutch" Kuster; sister,...

Calvin Dorsett

Calvin Dorsett

Jun 14, 2025

Calvin D. Dorsett, age 88, passed away at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital on June 14, 2025.

He was born September 26, 1936, to the late Albert and Edna (Spry) Dorsett in Quasqueton, IA. Calvin graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1955 and then proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. attaining the rank of...

Doug Lett

Doug Lett

Jun 13, 2025

Doug Robert Lett Age 85 of Council Bluffs passed away June 13, 2025. He was born June 14, 1939 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Kenneth, Sr. and Margaret (Greene) Lett. He graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School and received a Farms Management degree from Iowa Western Community College after retiring from the Navy. He worked on the farm, owned Lett's...

Sally Friday

Sally Friday

Jun 13, 2025

Sally Anne (Fiske) Friday Age 81 of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away June 13, 2025. She was born in Chillicothe, Missouri on June 29, 1943 to Finley and Beulah (Lasley) Fiske. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Northwest Missouri State University. While attending college, Sally met her future husband, Donald L. Friday, and they married on June...

Jacqueline Gibbons

Jacqueline Gibbons

Jun 12, 2025

Jacqueline "Jackie" Ada GibbonsJanuary 19, 1930 - June 12, 2025

Jacqueline Ada Gibbons, age 95, of Council Bluffs, IA, passed away on June 12, 2025.

She was born on January 19, 1930, in Council Bluffs, IA, to Alma and Jack Kuhn. Jackie was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, neighbor, and friend to many.

She was a champion bowler,...

Daniel Schuette

Daniel Schuette

Jun 12, 2025

Daniel "Dan" Schuette, age 57, passed away June 12, 2025. He was born to the late Robert and Evelyn (Baltes) Schuette in Oak Park, IL. Daniel was a man of many passions, finding joy in soccer-both as a devoted LA Galaxy fan and as a player. His love for the sport was rivaled only by his enthusiasm for golf, the...

Parker Bean

Parker Bean

Jun 10, 2025

Parker B. Bean was born in Tarboro, North Carolina on September 30, 1941. Her parents later moved to Wilmington, North Carolina where her father was employed in the shipyards throughout the remaining years of world war two.

After graduation from Wilmington High School Parker continued her education; earning a Bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina followed by a Master's...

Kelli Green

Kelli Green

Jun 10, 2025

Kelli Jo Green, age 52, passed away June 10, 2025. She was born July 24, 1972 to Patrick and Constance (Peet) Cox.

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

Kelli is survived by her children, Billie Starr (Vincent Vasquez), James (Jami) Starr, Emily Green; 6 grandchildren, Liliana, Dallas, Joseph, Melina, Kellia, Jaida; husband,...

Loretta Jensen

Loretta Jensen

Jun 8, 2025

Loretta Grace Zednick Jensen was born to John and Anna (Mares) Zednick in Omaha, NE on September 10, 1928. She entered into her eternal rest on June 8, 2025. In 1930 Loretta's mother passed away and her brother Harold and she went to live with their Zednick grandparents in Wilber, NE. At age 5 1/2, Loretta's father married Mary Gross...

Burton Moad

Burton Moad

Jun 7, 2025

Burt Moad passed away at home on June 7th, 2025. He was born in Sac City, Iowa on July 8, 1948 to Gerald and Barbara Moad. He graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1966. There are rumors he knew something about a "special" locker in the old A.L. building.

Burt enlisted in the Navy and was a Vietnam War Veteran,...

James E. "Jimmy" Casady

James E. "Jimmy" Casady

Jun 7, 2025

James E. "Jimmy" Casady, age 57, passed away peacefully at his home on June 7, 2025.

He was born June 12, 1967 in Council Bluffs, IA. Jimmy graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1986 and spent a career in auto body and all things cars and 4x4's.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Nancy...

Thomas Dominguez

Thomas Dominguez

Jun 6, 2025

Thomas A. Dominguez, age 56, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away on June 6, 2025.

He was born July 16, 1968, in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Thomas and Judy (Vance) Dominguez. He graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School. He married Jeanette Pruett in July of 1999. He was an avid sports fan who loved cheering on his Philadelphia Eagles, participating in...

Teresa Webster

Teresa Webster

Jun 3, 2025

Teresa Webster, age 74, passed away June 3, 2025. She was born August 10, 1950 to Arthur and Victoria (Enis) Packard in Springfield, IL.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her 9 siblings.

Teresa is survived by her husband, Albert "Bill" Webster; many nieces and nephews and a host of other family and friends.

Memorial...

Allen Moore

Allen Moore

Jun 2, 2025

Allen J. Moore, age 65, passed away on June 2, 2025.

He was born October 17, 1959, to the late Joe and Marlene (Johnson) Moore in Chicago, IL.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Elaine Moore.; sister-in-law, Melva Moore.

Allen is survived by his wife, Jessica Moore;...

Hazel Vaughn

Hazel Vaughn

Jun 1, 2025

Hazel (Frieze) Vaughn, age 99, passed away June 1, 2025.

She was born to the late Forrest and Mary Frieze on February 19, 1926, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Hazel was the only daughter of nine children.

Hazel worked 23 years at Wilson Packing, then Apple Realty and Mercy Hospital (retiring in 1990). She was a greeter at Wal-Mart and volunteered...

Barbara Bell

Barbara Bell

Jun 1, 2025

Barbara "Barb" Bell, age 82, passed away June 1, 2025. She was born October 10, 1942 to William and Goldie (Plant) Branson in Council Bluffs, IA.

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

Barbara is survived by her children, Vickie Bell, Scott (Janet) Bell, Shelly Clark; grandchildren, Crystal Mueller, Brandon Clark, Benjamin Bell, Spencer...

Patricia LeMaster

Patricia LeMaster

May 31, 2025

Patricia R. LeMaster, age 84, passed away peacefully at CHI Health Lakeside May 31, 2025.

She was born July 4, 1940, to the late Lee and Clara (DeWalle) Scott in Council Bluffs, IA. Patricia graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School and retired from Century Link.

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

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Chastity Herridge

Chastity Herridge

May 31, 2025

Chastity A. Herridge, age 51, passed away on May 31, 2025.

She was born November 22, 1973 in Fort Dodge, IA.

She was preceded in death by her mom, Michelle Sweeney; dad, Thomas Martin; son, Vincent Flanagan; nephew, Thomas "Fart Cookie" Martin.

Chastity is survived by her parents, Pat & Gina Sweeney; brother, Shane Martin; daughter, Em Mulhall; son and...