Timothy Herbranson
Jun 23, 2025
MSgt. Timothy Martin Herbranson, USAF (Ret.), entered into rest on Monday, June 23, 2025. He was 61 years old.
Born on March 21, 1964, in Storm Lake, Iowa, Timothy was the youngest child of the late Harold Herbranson and Barbara (Refsell) Herbranson. Raised in Council Bluffs, Iowa, he graduated from high school before enlisting in the United States Air Force at...
Marlene Morris
Sep 21, 2025
Marlene Morris, age 74, passed away September 21, 2025. She was born September 26, 1950, to Clement and Veronica (Ciembor) Koziol in Omaha, Nebraska.
Marlene attended the Nebraska School for the Deaf and graduated with the Class of 1970. She enjoyed a full and active life, spending time traveling, camping, and fishing. She loved to cook and bake desserts for...
Rachel Dittus
Sep 21, 2025
Rachel Dittus, age 78, passed away September 21, 2025. She was born May 28, 1947 in Carbondale, IL.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dwight; and daughter, Veronica Dittus; and several brothers and sisters.
Rachel is survived by her son, Chris (Nicole) Dittus; 2 grandchildren, Hunter Nicole, and Tyler Allen.
Per her wishes, no services will...
Carol Pruett
Sep 20, 2025
Carol Maxine Pruett, age 90, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Carol was born to Dwight Miller and Minnie Roach Miller on December 23, 1934, in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Carol married the love of her life, Samuel Pruett, on March 31, 1955, and together they built a life marked by dedication, generosity and hard...
Corky
Sep 20, 2025
Corinne Beth "Corky" Floyd, age 65, passed away peacefully at her home on September 20, 2025.
She was born April 10, 1960, to Andrew and Jeanette (Laux) Colburn in New Ulm, MN. Corky attended Creston Iowa High School, but graduated from Leon Iowa with the class of 1978 and then attended Iowa Western Community College. Corky was passionate about serving...
Julie Powell
Sep 17, 2025
Julie Marie Powell was born at Council Bluffs Sisters of Mercy Hospital to the late David Leonard Powell and Marjorie Ann (Knudsen) Powell on June 17, 1960. She was the first of three beloved daughters. Julie was a proud member of the Abraham Lincoln of 1978, "The Class With Class". She went on to receive a diploma in Auto Parts...
Sharon McKray
Sep 16, 2025
Sharon K. McKray, age 78, passed away at her home on September 16, 2025.
She was born March 6, 1947, to the late Donald and Eunice (Williams) Sturm in Council Bluffs, IA. Sharon was a daycare provider and longtime member of Gethsemane Presbyterian Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert McKray; son,...
Carol Nielsen
Sep 13, 2025
Carol F. Nielsen, age 83, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025. She was born in Sioux City, Iowa. She also lived in Denison before moving to Council Bluffs where she spent the majority of her life. She and her husband, Dennis Nielsen Sr., recently celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary.
Carol worked for 25 years at the American Red Cross, Loess Hills Chapter,...
Vicky Woods
Sep 13, 2025
Vicky L. Woods, age 85, passed away peacefully at her daughter's home on September 13, 2025.
She was born June 6, 1940 in Carson, IA. Vicky was a longtime member of Gethsemane Presbyterian Church. She and her husband operated Woods Bait and Tackle in Glenwood and she also worked at multiple places around Glenwood.
She was preceded in death by...
Robert Neumann
Sep 13, 2025
Robert "Bob" Frederick Neumann, age 93, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away peacefully on September 13, 2025.
He was born March 7, 1932 to the late Arthur and Anna (Rabe) Neumann on a farm in Denison, Iowa.
Bob met his wife, Shirley at the roller-skating rink. They were married in 1955 and moved to Council Bluffs, Iowa. Bob worked in Sales with...
Christopher White
Sep 12, 2025
Christopher T. White, age 71, passed away at his home on September 12, 2025.
He was born August 17, 1954, to the late William and Wilma "June" (Hyde) White in Omaha, NE, and was a lifelong resident of Council Bluffs. Growing up on Lake Manawa, Chris had a love for all things outdoors.
Chris graduated from Lewis Central High...
Sue Hyde
Sep 11, 2025
Sue Hyde, 87, of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2025.
Born on April 14, 1938, in Beaver Dam, to Lynn and Marie (Brewster) Merrill, Sue grew up in a large and loving family of nine. On December 20, 1958, she married the love of her life, Thomas Hyde, and together they built a home filled with devotion,...
Micheal Oder
Sep 11, 2025
Micheal Eugene Oder, age 73, passed away September 11, 2025.
He was born on February 22, 1952, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to the late Clayton and Gladys "Arlene" (Ragland) Oder. Mike graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1970. He attended Indian Hills Community College in Centerville, Iowa, on a baseball scholarship. After graduating from Indian Hills, he...
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...
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