Obituaries

Doris Earleywine

May 2, 2025

Doris Elaine Earleywine, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully at Glen Haven Village in Glenwood, Iowa on May 2, 2025, at the age of 93.

Doris was born on January 30, 1932 to Rudolph and Erma (Adix) Block joining her sister Deloris and brother Duane growing up in Magnolia, Iowa. She knew what love looked and felt like from the...

Gail Earleywine

Feb 25, 2025

Gail LeRoy Earleywine, age 93, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away on February 25, 2025 peacefully at Hansen House Assisted Living in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Gail was born on February 12, 1932 in Logan, Iowa to Stoker and Vivian (Lamb) Earleywine.

Gail's greatest fondness was his family, wood crafting, traveling, fishing, playing cards and cribbage and weekly coffee with his late...

Floyd Belt

May 4, 2025

Floyd A. Belt, age 84, passed away at CHI Health Mercy Hospital May 4, 2025.

He was born March 15, 1941, to the late Floyd and Lilian (Palmasano) Belt in Council Bluffs, IA. Floyd retired from Nebraska Engineering and was a member of Midwest Family Worship Center.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ellie Belt;...

Timothy Carter

May 3, 2025

Timothy A. Carter, age 32, passed away peacefully at his home on May 3, 2025. He was born December 8, 1992 in Council Bluffs, IA. Tim graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 2011. He was an ink technician at Sun Chemical.

He was preceded in death by grandparents, Lloyd & Kathlene Carter.

Tim...

Rodney Moore

May 2, 2025

Rodney Moore, age 66, passed away peacefully at his home on May 2, 2025. He was born January 24, 1959 to Robert and Jean (Barnes) Moore in Omaha, Nebraska.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Rodney is survived by his wife Ann Moore; his son Rodney (Katrina) Moore Jr; mother Jean Moore; sisters Diane (Joseph) Gombas, Tedi Mikesh, and Coni...

Janet Nelson

May 1, 2025

Janet Nelson, age 74, passed away on May 1, 2025. 

She was born on October 15, 1950, to Walter and Thelma (Springer) Boe in Omaha, Nebraska.  Janet graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1968. She earned her bachelor's and master's degrees from Bellevue University. She had a very successful 36-year career as a project  manager in telecommunications with Northwestern Bell,...

Charles Adkins

May 1, 2025

Reuben Adkins, age 84, passed away at his home in Neola, Iowa on May 1, 2025. He was born March 31, 1941 to Reuben and Greata (Bishop) Adkins in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother Johnie; sisters, Cookie, Headi, Mary and Phyllis (Cooper), and two still born siblings.

Reuben is survived by his...

Kelly Henson

May 1, 2025

Kelly Mac Henson, age 64, of Carter Lake, Iowa, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2025.

He was born on October 18, 1960, in Jefferson City, Missouri. Kelly was the beloved son of Luther Henson and the late Colleen (Horton) Henson. He was a proud and devoted father, grandfather, partner, and friend.

Kelly is survived by his parents, Luther and Madonna Henson;...

Kerry Clark

Apr 29, 2025

Kerry Clark, age 75, passed away April 29, 2025. He was born July 12, 1949 to Robert and Twyla (Handke) Clark in Council Bluffs, IA. Kerry proudly served in the US Army from 1968 - 1976. He enjoyed bowling and golfing and spending time with his family. He fixed washers and dryers for Coin Mack for many years. He especially...

Sandra Urich

Apr 29, 2025

Sandra L. "Sandy" Urich, age 81, passed away peacefully at her home in Carter Lake on April 29, 2025.

She was born January 21, 1944, to the late John D. "Dale" and Mary Ann (Forsythe) Lesley in Omaha, NE. Sandy graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1962. She was a longtime waitress, working at Rose's Lodge, Cascio's...

John McClain

Apr 28, 2025

John McClain, age 77, passed away April 28, 2025. He was born January 6, 1948 to Lawrence and Betty (Sandor) McClain in Canonsburg, PA. He served in the US Army for several years.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, David McClain; sister, Janie Lowe.

John is survived by his wife Lenora McClain; children, John McClain...

Barbara Whisler

Apr 21, 2025

Barbara Louise (Baughman) Whisler, 97 years old, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on April 21, 2025. She is survived by her loving children: Mrs. Linda Meyer, David (Kathi), Jeffrey (Mary), Allan (Beth); grandchildren and their families: Josh (Jess), Nick (Ann), Jessi (Matt), Kyle, Lyndie, Jared (Kristine), Jordan, Chad, Aran (Maddie), Ellie, Lauren (Drew), Natalie,...

Patrick Dingman

Apr 21, 2025

Patrick R. Dingman, age 74, of Carter Lake, passed away peacefully at Jennie Edmundson Hospital on April 21, 2025.

He was born July 15, 1950, to the late Roy and Agnes (O'Dell) Dingman in Council Bluffs, IA.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Ellen Frieze; sisters, Cindy Kofoed, Susan Olsen,...

Sharon Snipes

Apr 21, 2025

Sharon K. Snipes went home to be with Jesus on April 21, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.

Sharon K. Donaldson was born in Wallace Idaho to the late Andrew Jackson Donaldson and Carrie Mae Larsen on January 29, 1943.

Sharon met and married a young man from Crescent, Iowa named William (Bill) E. Garrison. They moved to Oceanside, California and lived...

Joshua Stange

Apr 19, 2025

Joshua Michael Stange, age 45, passed away on April 19, 2025.

He was born April 28, 1979 to Perry Stange and Sheryl (Goedken) Stange in Sioux City, IA. Joshua graduated high school in Mustang, Oklahoma, with the class of 1997. He attended college at both Saint Catherine and Spalding University in Kentucky. Joshua was currently working at Google.

He was preceded in...

Melinda Helbling

Apr 18, 2025

Melinda Lou Helbling, age 41, passed away at her home on April 18, 2025.

She was born February 22, 1984 to David and Kimberly (Mortensen) Helbling in Council Bluffs, IA.

As a child, Mindy was a blonde-haired, blue-eyed, freckle-faced spark—just like her daughter Emilia. She lived in Council Bluffs her whole life and brought her vibrant energy wherever she went. From a...

David Nelson

Apr 18, 2025

David Howard Nelson, aged 84, passed away peacefully on April 18th at home.

He was born on May 11th, 1940 in Omaha, Nebraska, to Rudolph & Elizabeth Nelson. He married his wife Joyce on August 10, 1964, and they had three daughters together. He worked for 50 years as a partner & Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at the Council Bluffs Veterinary...

Lyle Jensen

Apr 16, 2025

Lyle Clifford Jensen was born on April 2, 1931 and went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 16, 2025.

Lyle was loved by many and known to be a little ornery.

He is survived by his wife, Donna L. Jensen of 72 years; his son, Ronald Jensen (Rose Jensen), grandchildren, Bryan Jensen, Jennifer Rabuck, Julie Jensen, Amanda (David) Keierleber,...

Ann Deyo

Apr 15, 2025

Ann Marie Deyo, age 66, passed away peacefully at Atlantic Specialty Care on April 15, 2025.

She was born December 5, 1958, to Thomas and Donna (Gengler) Prochaska in Creighton, NE.

She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Prochaska; sister, Frances Prochaska.

Ann is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Alan & Akeya...

Thomas Schnepel

Apr 15, 2025

Thomas "Tom" Schnepel

October 25, 1957 - April 15, 2025

Thomas "Tom" Schnepel, of Treynor, Iowa, passed away on April 15th surrounded by family. Born October 25, 1957, in Council Bluffs, Tom lived a life rooted in tradition, service and deep devotion to family.

A proud graduate of Lewis Central High School, Class of 1976, Tom grew up immersed in farm life. From...