Obituaries

Stephen Sanders

Feb 23, 2025

Stephen Holmes Sanders, age 89, passed away on February 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 8, 1935, in Burlington, Kansas, Stephen was the son of Walter and Alma Sanders. He graduated from Burlington High School in 1953 and served in the Navy from 1953 to 1961. Stephen earned a degree in Business Management from Kansas...

Jerry Stotts

Apr 11, 2025

Jerry Stotts, age 71, passed away April 11, 2025. He was born October 25, 1953 to Joseph and Oralene (Elwood) in Omaha, Nebraska.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph "Jode" Stotts.

Jerry is survived by his children, Chelsey Stotts, and Justin Stotts and their mother, Brenda; grandson, Carter Stotts;...

James Tijerina

Apr 10, 2025

James A. Tijerina, age 56, passed away on April 10, 2025.

He was born January 20, 1969 to Manuel and Mary Lou (Mercado) Tijerina in Council Bluffs, IA. James graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1987. He was a craftsman with Whiting-Turner Contracting Company.

He was preceded in death by his cousins,...

Norma Sturm

Apr 9, 2025

Norma Jean Sturm, age 76, passed away at Nebraska Medicine April 9, 2025.

She was born January 7, 1949, to the late Charles and Margaret (Newsome) Crawford in Leon, IA. Norma graduated from Leon High School.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Sturm; sisters, Virginia (Ronald) Cox and Charlotte Crawford; nephew, Doug Cox.

Norma is...

Ronald Smith

Apr 8, 2025

Ronald Nathan Smith, 97, was taken to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 8, 2025 at Amelia Senior Living in Council Bluffs. Ron was born October 1, 1927 in rural Cass County, Iowa to James Smith and Cora (Hampel) Smith. He was the youngest of six siblings.

Ron was an avid athlete, especially as a...

Brian McManus

Apr 7, 2025

Brian McManus, age 69, passed away April 7, 2025. He was born March 14, 1956 to Hugh and Leota (Wise) McManus in Omaha, NE.

He was preceded in death by his son Douglas; father, Hugh; brother, Steve; niece, Christina; and grandson, Adam.

Left to honor his memory is his wife, Grace; daughter, Grace (Scott) Weilage; son, Robert...

Lynette McCoy

Apr 7, 2025

Lynette McCoy, age 74, passed away April 7, 2025. She was born March 4, 1951 to Arthur and Olga (Hintz) Schroeder in Council Bluffs, IA.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother, Leonard Schroeder.

Lynette is survived by her husband, Michael McCoy; and son, John McCoy; and a host of other extended...

Cathy Tichy

Apr 5, 2025

Cathy R. Tichy, age 68, passed away peacefully at her home on April 5, 2025.

She was born January 14, 1957, to the late Max and Dorothy (Burbridge) Kennedy in Council Bluffs, IA. Cathy graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1975 and then immediately began a career at Woodmen Life. She was Vice President of Underwriting for...

Marvin Stokes

Apr 4, 2025

Marvin Stokes, age 69, passed away on April 4, 2025. He was born on April 21, 1955, to Marvin P. and Louise (Slaughter) Stokes in Toledo, Ohio.

Marvin proudly served in the U.S. Army from June 1976 to June 1979. Following his military service, he continued his commitment to his country through three years of federal service at Echterdingen...

Lee Peterson

Mar 30, 2025

Lee William Peterson, age 74, passed away March 30, 2025. He was born January 17, 1951 to the late William A. and Pearl E. (Gregersen) Peterson in Council Bluffs, IA.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly; and daughter, Angie Fichter.

He is survived by his children, Jarred Peterson, Treva Peterson, Misty (Anthony) Shannon, and...

Fredrick "Fred" Fouts

Mar 29, 2025

Fredrick "Fred" Fouts, age 67, passed away on March 29, 2025. He was born on January 4, 1958, to the late Chester "Pete" and Kathryn (Finken) Fouts.

Fred dedicated over 30 years of his life to Griffin Pipe, where he took great pride in his work and the work family he built there. Beyond his career, he was most proud of...

JoAnna Sue "Jo" Kilnoski Downing

Mar 27, 2025

JoAnna Sue Kilnoski Downing, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family on March 27, 2025.

Jo was a nurse for over 20 years, dedicated to the care of geriatric patients. She had a true gift for taking care of people in their final days.

Jo is survived by her parents, John & Jeannie Kilnoski; sisters, Tina Edevane (Stacy)...

Kevin Neighbors

Mar 25, 2025

Kevin Neighbors, age 62, passed away March 25, 2025. He was born March 22, 1963 to Jerald and Opal (Redding) Neighbors in Council Bluffs, IA

Kevin is preceded in death by his father, Jerald Neighbors; and brother, Phil Neighbors.

Kevin is survived by his children, Nicole Neighbors (Zachary Brown), Ryan (Jackie) Neighbors, Jessica Neighbors (Brent Clark) and...

Bruce Beatty

Mar 24, 2025

Bruce Howard Beatty, aged 82, passed away on March 24, 2025. He was a beloved father, husband, grandfather, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Bruce was born on April 18, 1942, in Creston, lowa , where he spent his formative years. He went on to attend the University of lowa and later became a...

Clifford Fowler

Mar 24, 2025

Clifford Wesley Fowler, age 73, passed away March 24, 2025. He was born January 16, 1952 to Clifford and Thelma (Henderson) Fowler in Coleville, WA. Clifford enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and camping when time allowed. For the last 30 years, Clifford worked at Omaha Standard Palfinger. Clifford married Linda (Mace) in February of 1978, the couple had 4 children.

In...

Sharon Faust

Mar 23, 2025

Sharon Sue Faust, age 81, of Cater Lake, IA passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025 in Omaha, NE.

She was born on December 7, 1943 in Omaha, NE to Frederick and Blanche (Elliton) Scheinost. Sharon married Douglas Faust in Omaha, Nebraska on April 9, 1960.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Douglas; son, Barry; daughter, Becky Bauer; sisters, Mary...

James Davis

Mar 23, 2025

James E. Davis, age 53, passed away at Jennie Edmundson Hospital on March 23, 2025.

He was born July 10, 1971 in Harlan, IA. Jim grew up very active in Cub and Boy Scouts. He graduated from Shelby Tennant with the class of 1989. During high school he participated in football, wrestling, track, and swing Choir. He proudly served in the...

Grahame Savage

Mar 22, 2025

Grahame Leslie Savage, born July 11, 1944, only child of Dorothy and Charles (Charlie) Savage passed away peacefully at his home on March 22, 2025. He was born and raised in Sheffield, England where he started working on the shop floor at the age of 15. At age 20 he met Carole and 2 years later they were married.

Grahame set...

Thomas McGinn

Mar 22, 2025

Thomas Gareb McGinn, age 62, passed away at his home on March 22, 2025.

He was born February 17, 1963 in Des Moines, Iowa.

Tom was preceded in death by his father, Edmund A. McGinn.

Tom was an outdoorsman who found his greatest joy in nature. Whether casting a line on a quiet lake or river, or tracking game in the woods, he...

Loren Luth

Mar 21, 2025

It is with the deepest sadness that we announce the passing of Loren Luth, age 78, of Hancock, Iowa. Loren peacefully entered Heaven on Friday, March 21, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at Jenny Edmondson Hospital.

Loren was born on June 14, 1946 to Ellen and Ernest Luth of Walnut, Iowa. He graduated high school in Walnut, Iowa. A natural-born...