Obituaries

Corwyn Gray

Dec 5, 2023

Corwyn L. Gray, age 86, passed away peacefully at Northcrest Living Center after a bout with dementia on December 5, 2023.

He was born June 3, 1937, to the late Frank and Lula (Lee) Gray in Malvern, IA. Corwyn attended Abraham Lincoln High School and then worked for the Union Pacific Railroad. He retired from the Council Bluffs Police Department...

Sharon Prichard

Dec 3, 2023

Sharon, born on June 16, 1938, to Joy Clare Polly and Lillie Mae Sierks Polly, spent her early years on a farm in rural Rodney, Iowa, where she was the eldest of six siblings. Following her graduation from Smithland High School in 1956, she relocated to Onawa, Iowa, where she initially worked as a bank teller before marrying Ray Prichard...

Catherine Weaver

Dec 3, 2023

Catherine Weaver, age 92, passed away peacefully at Jennie Edmundson Hospital on December 3, 2023. She was born August 12, 1931 to Thomas and Mary (Green) Fearnside in Council Bluffs, IA.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ashton Weaver Sr.; grandson, Ashton Weaver, III; sisters, Dorothy Hill, Darlene Patten, Jessie "Jay" Williams, and...

Edna Meyer

Dec 1, 2023

Edna Joan Meyer passed away December 1, 2023 in Council Bluffs, IA at the age of 79.

Edna was born on June 7, 1944 to Edward J DenBeste and Elvena E (Kempers) DenBeste in Orange City, IA. She was proud of her heritage and some of her fondest childhood memories as a little girl were participating in the Dutch traditions...

Karen Mehsling

Dec 1, 2023

Karen Mehsling

June 11, 1941 - December 1, 2023

Karen Krohn Mehsling joined her parents in Heaven on December 1, 2023 at her home in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was born to William and Lillie (Dethlefs) Krohn on June 11, 1941 on the Henry Krohn farm northeast of Avoca, Iowa in Fairview Township.

Karen attended a one-room school, Monroe #9,...

Jessica Carlson-Riesland

Nov 30, 2023

Jessica Marie Carlson-Riesland, age 35, passed away November 30, 2023.

She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on January 4, 1988, to Kris and Cristine Carlson. Jessica graduated from Kanesville with the class of 2006.

Jessica is survived by her husband, Joshua Riesland; children, Jordan, Jaydan, Jakobi, and Jurnii; father, Kris Carlson; mother, Kristine Carlson; sister, Samantha (Colt) Bintz; grandmother,...

Meghan Wurth

Nov 29, 2023

Meghan Renae Wurth Age 39 of Council Bluffs, Iowa sadly left us on November 29, 2023.

She was born November 26, 1984 to Barton and Diana (Phillips) Wurth in Omaha, Nebraska.

Meghan is preceded in death by her mother, Diana and brother, Jessie Ray Gerhardt.

Meghan is survived by her beloved daughters, Alexis Harriman and Savanah Anderson; fiance' and best...

Janet Jacobs

Nov 29, 2023

Janet Sue "Susie" Jacobs

Born to Jim and Jean Jacobs in Peoria, IL on December 20, 1955. Janet was the second of six children, the oldest daughter. She was called Susie by family members because her older brother wanted a baby sister with a blond pony tail named Susie.

Janet graduated from Lewis Central High School in 1974....

Verdella "Della" Sidebottom

Nov 27, 2023

Verdella "Della"  Sidebottom, age 86, passed away November 27, 2023. She was born January 16, 1937 to Peter and Clara (Blum) Lefeber in Portsmouth, IA.  Verdella was born and raised on a farm near Portsmouth, lowa, and helped her dad doing fieldwork from a young age. Once she graduated from Saint Mary Our Lady of Fatima High School in Portsmouth,...

Patricia Rowland

Nov 26, 2023

Patricia Pearl Rowland, age 79, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away peacefully November 26, 2023.

Pat was born March 8, 1944, in Council Bluffs, to the late Russell and Elizabeth (Schmidt) Collins. She married Erven Rowland on December 3, 1973, in Council Bluffs. Together they had one child, but joined in marriage had five children altogether. She was a loving...

Roy Harman

Nov 25, 2023

Roy Harman, age 83, passed away November 25, 2023. He was born December 13, 1939 in Mansfield, OH.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Rubie McClure and Elmer Harman; brother, Richard Harman.

Roy is survived by his wife Jeanette Harman; children, Scott (Brenda) Harman; Steve Harman, Kelli (Jerry) Thomas and Brian (Heather) Mauer, Adam Mauer; grandchildren,...

Carrol Childs

Nov 24, 2023

Carrol E. Childs, age 93, passed away peacefully at Northcrest Living Center on November 24, 2023.

He was born June 24, 1930, to the late Hall and Avis Childs on the family farm near McClelland, IA. Carrol graduated from Underwood High School and was a lifelong farmer. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed watching his grandsons race go-karts.

In...

Daisy Goodwin

Nov 22, 2023

Daisy Mae Goodwin was born on May 31, 1935 to Beulah and Bill Stanley in Washita county Oklahoma. She was raised in western Oklahoma where she attended high school in Burns Flat. She graduated in 1953 and married her high school sweetheart Clifford Goodwin that same year. Daisy and Clifford raised five children: Dennis, Donna, Deborah, DeeAnna, and Doris.

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Pamela Ross

Nov 22, 2023

Pamela Ross, age 68, passed away November 22, 2023. She was born November 6, 1955 in Omaha, NE.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Ross; mother, Ramona (Wiese) Gibbs; grandparents, Rose and Rudolph Wiese; brother; Gene Gibbs; sister-in-law, Kathy; son-in-law, Jose Arvizu; grandson, Colton; granddaughter, Chelsea.

Pamela is survived by daughters, Corey Nixon (Troy),...

Deanna Hayden

Nov 21, 2023

Deanna Hayden, age 66, passed away peacefully at Methodist Hospital November 21, 2023. She was born November 27, 1956 to Billy and Mary (Tower) Huntly in New Castle, IN.

She was preceded in death by father, Billy Huntly.



Deanna is survived by her husband, Peter Hayden; mother, Mary Huntly; brothers, Greg Huntly (Kathy Ostler), Mike Huntly; nephews, Matthew...

Lindsey Larsen

Nov 21, 2023

Lindsey Larsen, age 39, passed away November 21, 2023. She was born March 18, 1984 to Royce Larsen and Janet (Haberberger) in Omaha, Nebraska.

She was preceded in death by her father, Royce Larsen; infant son, Nathan Masloski; cousin, Corey Whitmer; and grandparents, Donald and Marjorie Haberberger and Elmer and Marcella Larsen.

Lindsey is survived by her children, Matthew Masloski,...

Barbara Hawley

Nov 20, 2023

Barbara Jean Hawley, age 71, of Carson, Iowa passed away on Monday November 20, 2023 in Omaha, Nebraska. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on September 22, 1952 to John K. and Felma (Porter) Hawley. Barbara made her career in social work. She enjoyed quilting.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, John; sister, Beverly Oloff (Gary);...

Tyler Persons

Nov 19, 2023

Tyler was an extraordinary soul. A master of humor, his wit and precocious smile created lasting memories for all fortunate enough to be in his company.

As a devoted father, he embraced parenthood with unmatched enthusiasm, finding boundless joy in the simple moments of family life. His love for his daughter was endless, and his role as a daddy brought...

Sandra Norman

Nov 18, 2023

Sandra Norman, age 75, passed away November 18, 2023. She was born December 29, 1947 to Morley and Lorene (Vollmuth) Norman in Council Bluffs, IA.



In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Mike Norman; and sisters, Patricia Clayton and LeAnn Browning; brother-in-law, Steven Loveless.



Sandra is survived by her daughter, Nicole...

Kathy Peters

Nov 17, 2023

Kathy Anne Peters (Boulden) Council Bluffs, IA died in Omaha, NE on November 17, 2023.

Kathy was born on November 17, 1951 to biological parents Kay and Lavern Osburn in Sioux City, IA. After graduating high school, she joined the United States Air Force in 1970. While serving her country, she was stationed in Illinois and then went to Germany....