Obituaries

Floyd Brown

Dec 15, 2024

Floyd Brown, age 71, of Clarinda, IA passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024 at the Clarinda Hospital, after a short illness.

He was born in Council Bluffs, IA on May 17, 1953 to the late Claude and Myrtle (Buttz) Brown. Floyd graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School. He moved to Omaha, where he spent several years, with his partner until his...

Alma Wetzel

Jan 12, 2025

Alma W. Wetzel, age 92, passed away peacefully at Northcrest Living Center January 12, 2025.

She was born September 30, 1932, to the late Chris and Christine (Sonksen) Albertsen in Audubon, IA. Alma graduated from Audubon High School with the class of 1951. She retired from Mercantile Bank as a teller.

In addition to her parents,...

Marla Aldrich

Jan 8, 2025

Marla Lou Aldrich, age 75, passed away peacefully at CHI Health Mercy Hospital January 8, 2025.

She was born February 27, 1949, to the late Henning and June (Gripentrog) Leth in Omaha, NE.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Linda Kopfle and Janice Stark.

Marla is survived by her husband...

Jeffery Erlbacher

Jan 8, 2025

Jeffery L. Erlbacher "Itch", age 60, passed away peacefully at Corning Specialty Care January 8, 2025. He was born November 29, 1964 to Gerald Erlbacher and Mary Alice Larson in Harlan, IA.

He was preceded in death by his father and grandparents.

Jeffery is survived by his mother, Mary Alice Larson; sister, Laura (Rodney Hansen) Smith, Ann Zimmerman, Jennifer (Kip) Arnold; nieces,...

Deena Funk

Jan 7, 2025

Deena Funk, age 67, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away on January 7, 2025, at her home. She was born on May 2, 1957, in Bay City, Michigan, to the late George and Guelda Fraissinet.

Deena was preceded in death by her parents; and a sister, Lois Tomich.

She is survived by her daughter, Joelen Berg; son, Jarome Ceder; brothers, John Fraissinet...

Daniel Johnson

Jan 6, 2025

Daniel C. Johnson, age 74, passed away peacefully at Rose Vista Nursing Home January 6, 2025.

He was born December 14, 1950, to the late Ken and Dorothy (Jewitt) Johnson in Norton, KS. Daniel retired from Conagra after a long career with them.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Johnson; grandchildren, Brenna Dearinger and...

Karen Brandenburg

Jan 6, 2025

Karen J. Brandenburg, age 84, passed away peacefully at CountryHouse Residence on January 6, 2025.

She was born October 3, 1940, to the late Raymond and Alvina (Laaker) Thompson in Council Bluffs, IA. Karen graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School and retired from Gordman's. She was a member of Saint Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church.

In addition to...

Nancy Earleywine

Jan 4, 2025

Nancy L (Williamson) Earleywine, age 84 of Council Bluffs, lowa passed away on January 4, 2025 at Midlands Living Center in Council Bluffs, lowa. Nancy was born November 17, 1940, in Council Bluffs, lowa to Otto Williamson and Pearl (Coyle-Smith) Williamson.

Nancy's greatest fondness was her family, close friend Carol LeRette and the love of animals. At Midlands Living Center, she...

Michael Baumbach

Jan 3, 2025

Michael M. Baumbach, age 66, passed away peacefully at his home on January 3, 2025.

He was born October 27, 1958, to the late Marvel and Shirley (Voss) Baumbach in Council Bluffs, IA. Michael was a diesel mechanic for over 35 years.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Deborah Martin and Linda Baumbach; brother, William Baumbach;...

Dwain Deupree

Jan 2, 2025

Dwain R. Deupree passed away January 2 at Risen Son Christian Village. He was born on February 2, 1945 to Carl and Melinda Deupree in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He grew up in Persia, Iowa and graduated from Tri-Center High School with the class of 1963. During high school and for four years following graduation, he worked as a mechanic in...

Michelle Kuhns

Jan 2, 2025

Michelle "Shelly" R. Kuhns was called home to heaven at the age of 35 on January 2nd, 2025 after succumbing to Tay-Sachs Disease. Shelly was born on 04/19/1989 in Fontana, CA. She accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior at the age of 7 and was baptized at Immanuel Baptist Church in Highland, CA. Her love for the Lord never...

Beverly Armstrong

Jan 2, 2025

Beverly (Bev) Armstrong, age 90, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025 while residing at Hansen House. Bev was born in Council Bluffs, IA to Albert and Pearl Kennedy August 21, 1934. She lived in Council Bluffs most of her adult life.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lyle, her oldest son, Gary, daughter-in-law, Kim, parents, Albert and Pearl...

David Rounds

Jan 1, 2025

David Rounds, age 73, passed away peacefully at Midlands Living Center January 1, 2025. He was born January 12, 1951, to the late Eugene and Doris (Hall) Rounds in Council Bluffs, IA. David graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1969.

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

David is survived...

Barbara Wilkins

Dec 31, 2024

Barbara Wilkins, age 85, passed away December 31, 2024. She was born June 26, 1939 in Randolph, Iowa to the late Kenneth and Lorine Shrum.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved son, Todd Michael Wilkins; brother, Gary Shrum.

Barbara is survived by her husband of 68 years, Leonard Wilkins;...

Kenneth Hansen

Dec 30, 2024

Kenneth Hansen, age 75, passed away December 30, 2024. He was born March 11, 1949 to the late Henry and Emma (Thomas) Hansen in Council Bluffs, IA.

Kenneth is survived by his wife, Shirley Hansen; children, Mony (Tony) LaMarre, Amanda (Grant) Olsen, Kimberly (Steve) Armstrong; 8 grandchildren, Jake, Sami, AJ, Caden, Cody, Alex, Annie, Shirley; and a host of other family...

Coy Leytham

Dec 29, 2024

Coy R. Leytham, age 22, passed away at Orlando Health South Seminole Hospital in Longwood, Florida, on December 29, 2024.

He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on September 11, 2002. Coy graduated from Central High School in Omaha with the class of 2020. He then graduated from Briar Cliff University in May of 2024 with majors in sports management and...

Glen Earleywine

Dec 28, 2024

NEW SERVICES DATES ARE: 

Funeral Service for Glen and his wife, Nancy will be at Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home at 10:00 am on Saturday, January 11, 2025. Visitation will be an hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Final Resting Place at Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will direct memorials. 

Glen S. Earleywine , age 87, of Council Bluffs, Iowa...

Donna Marada

Dec 28, 2024

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the December 28th passing of our Mother, Donna Lee (Frazier) Marada.

Our Mother was born on July 6, 1936, and grew up on a farm in Roseland, Nebraska, a town of less than 200 people during her youth. After meeting and marrying our Father, Lt. Col. Joseph Paul Marada (who...

Dr. Craig Barr

Dec 26, 2024

Dr. Craig David Barr, 69, of Bellevue, NE, formerly Council Bluffs, IA, passed away unexpectedly on December 26, 2024.

Craig was born in San Antonio, TX, on July 7, 1955 to Stanley and Donna (Pederson) Barr. He grew up with his four siblings in Wisconsin and spent the majority of his childhood in New Richmond. His fondest childhood memories included fishing,...

Ronald Neve

Dec 26, 2024

Ronald Neve, age 65, passed away December 26, 2024. He was born February 11, 1959 to Edwin and Clara (Rowe) Neve in Council Bluffs, IA.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers; and a best friend, Paul VanVoltenberg.

Ronald is survived by his wife, Tami Neve; children, Dave (Loni) Neve, Trevor (Meagan) Wurtz, Shanon (Tiffany) Wurtz;...