Obituaries

Robert Kullbom

Jul 14, 2024

Robert E. "Bob" Kullbom, age 88, passed away on July 14, 2024.

He was born November 25, 1935, in Oakland, IA. Bob graduated from Oakland High School with the class of 1954 and proudly served his country in the United States Army. He retired from Iowa Western Community College as an instructor in automotive technology. Bob was a member of Salem...

Sylvia Reekers

Jul 14, 2024

Sylvia A. Reekers, age 84, passed away at Fox Run Assisted Living Community on July 14, 2024 surrounded by family.

She was born August 6, 1939 to the late Otto and Herta (Paul) Rasmussen in Ada, MN. Sylvia started working at her Aunt Elsie's café when she was 13, making pies. She also learned book keeping and helped with this as...

Doris Wipperling

Jul 14, 2024

Doris D. Wipperling, age 97, passed away July 14, 2024 at Rose Vista Nursing Home in Woodbine, Iowa.

She was born August 4, 1926, to the late Archie J. and Anna (Sillau) Armstrong in Logan, Iowa. Doris graduated as Valedictorian from Logan High School with the class of 1944. She then taught school for 8 years and later was a bookkeeper...

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...

Brian Glass

Jul 12, 2024

Brian Daniel Glass, 66, of Council Bluffs, IA passed away Friday July 12th at his home. Brian was born in Omaha, NE to Patricia Baker Glass who precedes him. Brian served 12 years in the United States Army spending a majority of his time at the 7th Army Combined Army's Training Center as an M-1 transition instructor in Vilseck, Germany....

Davin Edward Christoffersen

Jul 12, 2024

Davin Edward Christoffersen, age 58, of Ozark, Arkansas, passed away, Friday, July 12, 2024 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born January 7, 1966 in Council Bluff, Iowa to Paul Martin Christoffersen and Leana Mae Darnold Christoffersen. Davin was of the Lutheran faith and a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church of Neola, Iowa. He was an Auto Mechanic and...

Bruce Capron

Jul 12, 2024

Bruce Capron, age 74, passed away July 12, 2024. He was born November 27, 1949 in Waco, TX to the late Donald and Elizabeth (Prasse) Capron.

Bruce is survived by his wife, Linda Capron, children, Kristen (Lanny) Anderson, Kelly (Nick) Minssen, Brad (Kendra) Capron; grandchildren, Taylor (Ami) Nicholas, Evan Nicholas, Ashton Nicholas, Kate Nicholas, Eli Minssen, Elise Minssen; sister, Kathleen (Jim)...

Lori Sue Henderson

Jul 9, 2024

Lori Sue Henderson, age 60, of Council Bluffs passed away at her home on July 9, 2024.

She was born January 28, 1964, to Clyde Eugene and Avis Anne (Watson) Thomas in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Lori worked in the Deli Department for Hy-Vee.

She was preceded in death by her father, Clyde Eugene Thomas. 

Lori is survived by her mother, Avis Anne Thomas;...

Tracy Connealy

Jul 9, 2024

Tracy L. Connealy, age 58, passed away peacefully at her home on July 9, 2024.

She was born February 23, 1966, to Richard and Wanda (Rhodes) Gibson in Omaha, NE. Tracy graduated from Lewis Central High School with the class of 1984.

Tracy was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Connealy and mother, Wanda Gibson.

Tracy is survived by her daughter and...

Cynthia Porter

Jul 8, 2024

Cynthia M. "Cindy" Porter, age 57, passed away peacefully at CHI Health Bergan Mercy on July 8, 2024.

She was born February 15, 1967 in Omaha.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Cassy Booth; brother, Ricky Booth.

Cynthia is survived by her husband, Timothy Porter; son, Carl Booth; mother, Nellie Thulin (Herb); siblings, David Booth, Joe Booth (Cheryl), and Kim Stewart...

Dennis Lainson

Jul 8, 2024

Dennis T. Lainson, age 85, passed away at Jennie Edmundson Hospital on July 8, 2024.

He was born April 9, 1939, to the late Charles and Frances (Donnelsen) Lainson in Council Bluffs, IA. Dennis graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1957 and retired from Vickers.

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

Jay Kennedy

Jul 7, 2024

Jay Kennedy, age 65, passed away at CHI Health Mercy Hospital on July 7, 2024.

He was born March 1, 1959, to the late Ira and Karen (Miller) Kennedy in Council Bluffs, IA. Jay graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1977. He married Connie Summerville on March 3, 1979 and together they had two children. He retired...

Ann McClelland

Jul 5, 2024

Ann M. McClelland, age 73, passed away at Nebraska Medicine July 5, 2024.

She was born July 17, 1950, to the late Bill and Esther (Koch) Trede in Council Bluffs, IA. Ann graduated from Treynor High School with the class of 1968. She and her late husband, Paul had owned the Shortline Cafe in Treynor. Ann also worked for 1st National...

Creighton Dominguez

Jul 4, 2024

Creighton "Tito" Dominguez, age 21, passed away July 4, 2024.

He was born February 26, 2003 in Omaha, NE. Tito graduated from Westside High School with the class of 2021.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, James Scoggins.

Tito is survived by his father and stepmother, Victor and Tina Dominguez; mother and stepfather, Erica Dominguez and Andrae Covington; siblings, Blake Scoggins,...

Carolyn Fisher

Jul 3, 2024

Carolyn S. Fisher, age 85, passed away peacefully at CHI Health Mercy Hospital July 3, 2024.

She was born March 16, 1939, to the late Elmer and Izetta (Oldfield) Lamer in Salina, KS. Carolyn worked for many years at Charles Schnieder Furniture and retired from NP Dodge.



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

Donna Walker

Jul 2, 2024

Donna Lou Ehlers Walker, age 95, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away peacefully on July 2, 2024, at Country House Residence surrounded by family and friends. Donna was a loving sister, aunt, friend, and mentor. Donna was active in various philanthropy and business organizations including Optimist International, American Businesswomen, Altrusa International and PEO Chapter LR. She was also a dedicated...

Debra Armstrong

Jul 1, 2024

Debra L. Armstrong, age 70, passed away peacefully at Bethany Lutheran Home July 1, 2024.

She was born March 21, 1954, to the late Charles and Phyllis (Woolsey) Armstrong in Council Bluffs, IA.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Donald William; grandmothers, Dorothy Feek and Mary Armstrong.

Debra is survived by her children, Larry Hogan Jr....

Harley Rae Carruthers

Jun 30, 2024

Harley Rae Carruthers, infant daughter of Bryce and Kaylie Carruthers, passed away June 30, 2024. She was born May 30, 2024 in Council Bluffs, IA.

She was preceded in death by her grandfather, John Boyd.

Harley Rae is survived by her loving parents, Bryce and Kaylie Carruthers; siblings, Kinleigh Carruthers and Brecken Carruthers; her grandparents, Michaela Burns, Lori Hunt and, Doug Carruthers;...

Christine Christensen

Jun 30, 2024

Christine M. "Chris" Christensen, age 62, passed away at CHI Health Mercy Hospital on June 30, 2024.

She was born August 7, 1961, to Donald and Cynthia (Konecny) Feller in Council Bluffs, IA. The family lived on an acreage just outside of town and there her love of animals, especially horses, grew.

Chris attended Abraham Lincoln High School and graduated in 1979....

Darell Gross

Jun 28, 2024

Darell Leon Gross, age 67, passed away June 28, 2024 in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

He was born on October 14, 1956, in Crook, Colorado to the late Lloyd Dean and Winell Fay (Houchin) Gross. Darell was the third of five children. He proudly served his country in the Army. Darell worked several years for Ed Wilson Trucking.

In addition to his parents,...