Fabian Skretta
May 20, 2025
Fabian Jerome Skretta was born on December 31, 1941, in West Union, Iowa to Alice (Kuhn) Skretta and Jerome Skretta. He died Tuesday, May 20, 2025, after a brief stay at Josie Harper Hospice House in Omaha. Fabian was a devoted husband, caring father, and devout Catholic.
Fabian is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Patricia (Ruhde) Skretta, and...
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 Lincoln,...
Donna Collins
Jun 24, 2025
Donna D. Collins, age 92, passed away on June 24, 2025.
She was born August 26, 1932, to the late Guy and Barbara (Gurley) Anderson in Council Bluffs, IA.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clinton Collins; daughter, Kathleen Owens; sister, Lois Larsen.
Donna is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, David &...
Estella Witt
Jun 22, 2025
Estella Witt, 100, of Honey Creek, IA, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2025, at Bethany Lutheran Home in Council Bluffs, IA.
Estella's life was one of devotion, kindness, and faith. Born on March 2, 1925, in Honey Creek to H.C. and Irene (Axtell) Bertelsen, she grew up with a strong sense of family and community. She attended country school in...
Linda Johnson
Jun 20, 2025
Linda E. Johnson, age 79, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2025.
She was born February 7, 1946, to the late Ival and Elaine Outhouse in Onawa, IA.
Linda was raised in Moorhead Iowa and attended Moorhead High School. She met and married Darwin Clark, they then welcomed Cathy in 1964.
Linda lived in Missouri Valley, Iowa and had a...
John McNeil II
Jun 18, 2025
John T. McNeil II, age 66, passed away at CHI Health Bergan Mercy on June 18, 2025.
He was born October 31, 1958, to the late John "Jack" and Barbara (Cain) McNeil in Council Bluffs, IA. John graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1977 and then was a carpenter with Local #427. He and his late...
Galen Kephart
Jun 17, 2025
Galen R. Kephart, age 83, passed away unexpectedly at his cabin in Minnesota on June 17, 2025.
He was born March 5, 1942, to the late Ross L. and Lila K. (Fisher) Kephart. Galen retired after 50 years from Andersen Construction.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margie Kephart; son, Galen Kephart Jr; siblings, Ramona...
Raymond "Ray" Christensen
Jun 16, 2025
Raymond "Ray" Christensen, age 89, passed away June 16, 2025. He was born May 28, 1936 to Fred and Laveta (Snipes) Christensen.
Ray dedicated 27 years of service to the Council Bluffs Fire Department and was a proud member of Local 15 Firefighters Union. He was also a longtime member of the Council Bluffs Fish and Game Club.
An avid outdoorsman, Ray...
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
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
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
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
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...
Ruth Ross
Jun 12, 2025
Ruth Ross, age 62, passed away June 12, 2025. She was born September 1, 1962 to Kenneth and Gertrude (Bergman) Nelson in Council Bluffs, IA.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Robin and Trudy.
Ruth is survived by her son, Michael (Stephanie) Brannen, Gerard Brannen; sister, Mary (Craig) Lewis; brother, James Reilly; grandchildren, Cameron, Kristina,...
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
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