Obituaries

O. Jane (Hall) Wiebesiek

Jul 13, 2024

O. Jane (Hall) Wiebesiek, age 88, passed away on July 13, 2024 in her home, surrounded by family. She was born the youngest of 13 children on June 15, 1936 to the late Jerry Richard Hall and Hannah Mae (Shellenberger) Hall in Castana, IA. Jane grew up on a small farm. Most of her brothers and sisters were grown with...

Mary Lou Green

Sep 3, 2024

Mary Lou Green, age 81, passed away peacefully at Amelia House September 3, 2024.

She was born January 30, 1943, to the late George and Rose (Coffey) Vergamini in Iowa City, IA. Mary Lou graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School and worked with her late husband in their insurance business.

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

Betty Hall

Sep 3, 2024

Betty J. Hall, age 94, passed away at CHI Health Mercy Hospital on September 3, 2024.

She was born May 22, 1930, to the late Wilbur and Lena (Phillips) Snipes in Council Bluffs, IA.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husbands, Fred "Buck" Myers, Kenneth Hall, and Jake Taylor; sons, Terry Myers and Donald Myers; son-in-law, Kenny...

Robert Hopkins

Sep 3, 2024

Robert A. Hopkins, age 80, passed away peacefully at his home on September 3, 2024. 

He was born September 10, 1943, to the late Jennings and Opal Hopkins in Fairfax, MO. 

Robert proudly served his country in the United States Army and retired from Vickers and then Horseshoe Casino. Bob enjoyed woodworking, loved playing cards with family and friends and also enjoyed...

Ronald Knecht

Sep 2, 2024

Ronald D. Knecht, age 80, passed away peacefully at the Florence Home on September 2, 2024.

He was born April 26, 1944, to the late Alfred and Marilee (Phillips) Knecht in Akron, IA. Ronald proudly served his country in the United States Army.

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

Pauline Busse

Sep 1, 2024

Pauline L. Busse, age 84, passed away peacefully at Midlands Living Center September 1, 2024. She was born August 21, 1940, to the late Floyd and Margaret (Morgal) Davis.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Busse; son. Daniel Busse; siblings, Hope Parish, George Synacek, Freeman Synacek, Gary Davis, and Robert Davis....

James Nelson

Aug 30, 2024

James "Jim" Burton Nelson, Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather, Age 82 , of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away peacefully on Friday, August 30, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.



Jim was born on March 29, 1942, son of the late Lyle and Esther "Tootie" (Ferris) Nelson. Jim's greatest accomplishment was his marriage. It was a love story....

Marilyn Griffis

Aug 29, 2024

Marilyn Griffis, age 75, passed away August 29, 2024. She was born March 21, 1949 to Wyman and Margaret (Vogt) Skaw. Marilyn and her late husband, Wayne spent many weekends traveling with their daughter Christine creating memories around the racetrack. She was the family "crew chief" and will be missed greatly. Marilyn also enjoyed drawing, cross stitch, and her fur...

Scott Smith

Aug 28, 2024

Scott B. Smith, age 59, passed away August 28, 2024. 

He was born October 13, 1964 to Bob and Jan (Driver) Smith in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Scott had an older brother, Mark and a younger sister, Lori. He and his siblings lives were chosen by a few very important and exciting decades and he would soon prove to be a good...

James Jennings

Aug 28, 2024

Jim was born on February 10, 1943, to the late Graham and Opal Jennings in Lincoln, Nebraska. He went home to be with the Lord on August 28, 2024.

Raised on a dairy farm in Council Bluffs, Iowa, Jim went to Lewis Central Grade School and then graduated from Treynor High School in 1961. He then earned his bachelor's degree at...

Byron Roenfeld

Aug 27, 2024

Byron Roenfeld, age 67, passed away August 27, 2024. He was born May 21, 1957 to the late Myron "Mike" and Carolyn (Core) Roenfeld in Council Bluffs, Iowa. A passionate gardener, Byron enjoyed sharing the fruits of his labor with those around him. His culinary talents were a delight to all who had the pleasure of partaking in his dishes,...

Karen Ruby

Aug 25, 2024

Karen Ruby, age 85, passed away August 25, 2024. She was born August 5, 1939 to Richard and Minnie (McCoy) Kraft in Lake City, IA.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne "Buzz" Ruby; grandchildren, Dillon, Garrett and Jill.

Karen is survived by her daughter, Sheri Baker; sons and daughters-in-law, Troy and Theresa Ruby, Glen...

Brendaloy Nolan

Aug 23, 2024

Brendaloy Nolan, age 83, passed away at Bergan Mercy Hospital on August 23, 2024.

She was born January 13, 1941, to the late Edwin and Wilma (Lymer) Utech in Sioux City, Iowa. Brendaloy worked as a Cosmetologist for over 40 years and then worked as a Sales Coordinator for Nebraska Furniture Mart for several years.

In addition to her parents, she was...

Jill Darnold

Aug 23, 2024

Jill L. Darnold, age 64, passed away peacefully at her home on August 23, 2024.

She was born September 20, 1959, to the late Ronald and Nadine (Carsey) Smith in Omaha, NE. Jill graduated from Platteview High School and retired from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Ronna Jensen.

Jill is survived...

Danny Hanna

Aug 22, 2024

Danny R. Hanna, age 76, passed away August 22, 2024.

Danny was born December 03, 1947 in Portland, Tennessee.

Danny was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Jean Hanna; brother, Charlie Hanna; sister, Susan Triantafillou; brother, Dean Hanna; grandson, Nicholas Hanna; and brothers-in-law, George Cudd and Marvin Seavey.

Danny will be sadly missed by his...

Daniel Fitch

Aug 22, 2024

Daniel E. Fitch, age 28, passed away at Nebraska Medicine surrounded by his loving family on August 22, 2024.

He was born October 5, 1995, to John and Christine (Krausert) Fitch in Omaha, NE. Daniel worked in his family's business as a driver for A-1 Containers.

Daniel was preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Jo "Alice Joan" Fitch, Edward and...

David Reynolds

Aug 21, 2024

David Allen Reynolds Age 60 of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away after a long illness on August 21, 2024. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on April 7, 1964 to Donald and Sheila (Hook) Reynolds. He was an over the road truck driver.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Sheila; father-in-law, Raymond Ruiz; sister, Terri Westphal and...

Janie Herrick

Aug 21, 2024

Janie S. Herrick, age 72, passed away peacefully at Bethany Lutheran Home on August 21, 2024.

She was born February 13, 1952, to the late Carl and Anna (Larsen) Atkinson in Council Bluffs, IA. Janie graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1970 and retired from University of Nebraska at Omaha. She was a member...

Terry Jackson

Aug 17, 2024

Terry D. Jackson, age 76, passed away at his home in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

He was born March 1, 1948 to the late Clarence Neal and Beulah Amelia (Durbin) Jackson in Council Bluffs, IA.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Bonnie Snyder and Nancy Wilson.

Terry is survived by his brothers, Clarence (Barbara) Jackson, Jr., Robert (Sandy)...

Betty Gardner

Aug 14, 2024

Betty Jean Gardner, age 94, passed away peacefully August 14, 2024. She was born March 4, 1930 to Albert and Hulda (Peters) Schultz in Shelby, IA. Betty lived in Underwood, IA and moved to Council Bluffs where she lived most of her life. She married Norman Gardner in 1951 and the couple had 2 children.

In addition to...