Obituaries

Jay Sheely

Feb 4, 2025

Jay Sheely, age 70, passed away February 4, 2025. He was born April 26, 1954 to Norvin and Arlene (Gains) Sheely in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Susan Paladino.

Jay is survived by his sons, Chad (Kim) Palmer, and Bob Palmer; daughter, Elizabeth (Matt) Haschke; wife, Mary Sheely; sisters, Gay Wernett...

Pamela Rief

Feb 2, 2025

Pamela "Pam" Rief, age 82, passed away on February 2, 2025. She was born on July 9, 1942, to Duane and Lela Gallup in Omaha, Nebraska. Pam and her husband, Darrell, recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary with a family celebration on January 11, 2025.

Darrell and Pam raised their family on a farm in rural Missouri Valley, Iowa. Pam cherished...

A. Craig Mahan

Feb 1, 2025

Allan Craig Mahan, age 71, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family on February 1, 2025.

He was born May 22, 1953, to the late Rozzel and Ethel (Hansen) Mahan in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, David.

Craig is survived by his wife of 34 years, Cynthia Mahan; children, Katrina (Jeffrey...

George Head

Jan 31, 2025

George G. Head Jr., age 96, passed away on January 31, 2025, at Prairie Gate.

He was born on August 10, 1928, to the late George and Lillie Ann Head. George graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1947 and then proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. He retired from...

Avis Kuhfahl

Jan 30, 2025

Avis Ellen Kuhfahl Age 77 of Minden, Iowa passed away January 30, 2025. Avis was born April 14, 1947 in Lawrence County, Ohio to the late William and Rosie Lee (Elliott) Smith. She received her Bachelor of Science in Business Information Systems. She was employed numerous years in telecommunications, starting as a clerk and advancing to plant line assigner, Management...

Michael Smith

Jan 30, 2025

Michael Lynn "Mike" Smith, Age 67, died on January 30, 2025, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He was born on May 23, 1957 in Honolulu, HI and was the son of Lynden and Sharon Smith.

Mike was retired from the Air Force.

Mike is survived by his wife, Sandra Smith of Council Bluffs; daughter, Sheree (Thomas) Carter of Lake Forest, California; son, Steven...

Sally Rude

Jan 29, 2025

It is with profound sadness that the family of Sally J. Rude, age 79, announces her passing on January 29, 2025 at Bethany Lutheran Home in Council Bluffs, lowa. She rejoins her husband, George, who passed away in 2019. She was born in Logan, lowa on October 27, 1945 to Forest and Elva Beckner. Sally was a homemaker and grandmother...

Kimberly Miller

Jan 26, 2025

Kimberly "Kim" Miller, age 49, passed away January 26, 2025. She was born August 16, 1975 to Larry and Shirley Gift in Omaha, NE. Kim dedicated 24 years of her professional life as a Registered Nurse at Nebraska Medicine. Her exceptional work in the Cancer Center, particularly as a Bone Marrow Transplant Nurse and most recently as the Program Manager...

Kevin Corrin

Jan 26, 2025

Kevin D. Corrin

Kevin Dennis Corrin was born on January 14, 1963, to the beloved Wallace and Josephine (Denning) Corrin. Born and raised in Neola, Iowa he attended the Tri-Center Community School District, he discovered his deep passion for wrestling, a sport that would shape his life in many ways. After graduating in 1981, his hard work and unwavering dedication were...

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...