Obituaries

Kim Doffin

Oct 31, 2024

Kim R. Doffin, age 67, passed away at Methodist Hospital on October 31, 2024.

She was born September 20, 1957, to Kenneth and Betty (Springsguth) Brunsvold in Grand Island, NE.

Kim was preceded in death by father, Kenneth Brunsvold.

Kim is survived by her husband, Dewayne Doffin; mother, Betty Brunsvold; daughters, Dana Posey, Keri (Mike) Englehart, and Tara (Mike) Kelley; son, Randy (Kristen)...

Carl Thompsen

Oct 29, 2024

Carl J. Thompsen, age 88, passed away at Northcrest Living Center on October 29, 2024.

He was born October 31, 1935, to the late Carl and Hattie Thompsen in Council Bluffs, IA. Carl farmed and retired Farmland Industries.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Ruby Pike.

Carl is survived by his wife of 68 years, Helen...

Billy Haymond

Oct 29, 2024

Billy Gene Haymond, age 89, passed away peacefully October 29th at Heritage at Fox Run, Council Bluffs Iowa.

Bill was born March 8th, 1935, in Winterset, Iowa. He grew up on a farm and graduated from St. Charles High School. In 1950, he started working at Sutherland Lumber Company in Des Moines, Iowa, at the age of 15. After graduation, he...

Barbara Kallesen

Oct 28, 2024

Barbara J. Kallesen, age 87, passed away at Risen Son Christian Village October 28, 2024.

She was born October 5, 1937, to the late Virgil and Selma (Kienast) Elsberry in Audubon County, Iowa.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kelly Kallesen; brother, Wayne Elsberry; brother-in-law, Junior Kallesen; sisters-in-law, Maggie Elsberry and Carol Kallesen; nephew, Mike...

Donald Peterson

Oct 27, 2024

Donald L. Peterson, age 79, passed away at Methodist Hospital in Omaha on October 27, 2024. He was born February 20, 1945 to the late George and Evelyn (Schneckloth) Peterson in Neola, Iowa. Don graduated from Underwood High School, with the Class of 1963.

Growing up Don spent a lot of time helping farm with his father. Don was a farm...

Barbara Rath

Oct 27, 2024

Barbara E. Rath, age 95, passed away on October 27, 2024.

She was born May 7, 1929, to the late Phillip and Helen (Kremer) Main in Chicago, IL.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur "Art" Rath.

Barb is survived by her children, Randy Rath, Tracy Rath, and Nikki Rath-Woods; sisters, Denelda Provow and Phyllis Freeborn;...

Ruth Wormley

Oct 26, 2024

Remembering the life of Ruth Marie Wormley

Ruth Marie Wormley, age 73, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away in Surprise, Arizona on October 26, 2024. Ruth was born on February 26, 1951 in Garrett, Indiana to the late Robert and Phyllis O'Brien.

Ruth graduated from Elston High School in Michigan City, Indiana in 1969. She went on to graduate from Memorial...

Dan Vokt

Oct 26, 2024

Dan Vokt, age 77, passed away October 26, 2024 peacefully at home surrounded by the love of his family. He was born January 18, 1947 to the late Henry and Violet (Jenkins) Vokt in Atlantic, IA. The family later moved to Council Bluffs, IA. Dan lived a life full of adventure, creativity, and love. A native of Council Bluffs, Dan...

Donna Schmitt

Oct 25, 2024

Donna Schmitt, age 85, passed away October 25, 2024. She was born February 16, 1939 to the late Warren and Leona (Bott) Norman in Council Bluffs, IA.

Donna is survived by her children, Jayne Schmitt, Randy (Kathy) Schmitt, David (Lynnette) Schmitt, and Stephanie Pierce; many grandchildren, great grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.

No...

Cheryl Spencer

Oct 25, 2024

Cheryl Irene Spencer, age 63, passed away October 25, 2024. She was born June 28, 1961 to the late David and Karen (Turk) Larson in Council Bluffs, IA.

Cheryl graduated from Underwood High School, with the Class of 1979. She married her husband, John Spencer in March of 1984. She worked at Mutual of Omaha for 22 years, then in 2007...

Arthur Farho

Oct 25, 2024

Arthur Farho, age 74, passed away on October 25, 2024. He was born August 26, 1950 to Elias and Corrine (Downs) Farho in Pickens, South Carolina. Arthur served in the Army for 22 years, following his retirement he enjoyed baking, earning the nickname "Cake Grandpa".

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his companion, Linda Morrison.

Arthur is...

Angela Thompson

Oct 24, 2024

Angela Thompson, age 53, passed away October 24, 2024. She was born February 16, 1971 to Charlie and Barbara (Smith) Cline in Council Bluffs, IA. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her nieces, and nephews and grandchildren.

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

Angela is survived by her husband, Dan Thompson;...

Axtyn Andersen

Oct 23, 2024

Axtyn Andersen, infant son of Allen and Rhianna Andersen was born on October 23, 2024. Axtyn was greeted into Heaven on the evening of October 23, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his grandpa, Ryan Meinke.

In addition to his parents, Baby Axtyn is survived by his siblings, his twin sister, Evie; sisters, Ayda and Nella; and brother, Ryker; grandparents, aunts,...

Phyllis Hyde

Oct 23, 2024

Phyllis was born in Harlan, Iowa to Elmer and Stella Heilesen. She is proceeded in death by her parents, sister Verla Greenwalt and daughter Diane Emerson. She is survived by her adored children, Linda Sturm (Harold), Richard Hyde (Patty) and Cheryl Hyde, 10 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild and her beloved nephews.

The family moved to Council Bluffs, IA...

Louis LeRette

Oct 22, 2024

Louis "Corky" Leroy LeRette was born October 24, 1928, in Hancock, Iowa to David Louis LeRette and Thelma Mae Kissel.

Louis grew up in the tumultuous times of the Great Depression but still managed to make the most of life. He led his younger brother, Bob, on countless adventures which they both survived-miraculously at times.

At 17, Louis fibbed about his age...

Oline Beckner

Oct 20, 2024

Oline Fay Cash Beckner was born September 28, 1945 in Onawa, Iowa to the late Elmer L. and Olive M. Cash. She was surrounded by her family when she went home to be with Jesus on October 20, 2024.

Oline lived on various farms in the Moorhead, Iowa area. She attended kindergarten and first grade in country school. Second grade through...

Jesse O'Shea

Oct 20, 2024

Jesse Emery O'Shea, age 76, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2024 with his family by his side. He was born on February 16, 1948 to James and Betty (Law) O'Shea in Council Bluffs, IA. Jesse married Mary (Griffith) on May 3rd, 1982. Jesse was a lifelong mechanic and maintenance man and worked at several car repair shops in the...

George Lewis Barker

Oct 19, 2024

George Lewis Barker, age 93, passed away October 19, 2024. He was born October 28, 1930 to Roy and Daisy (Roach) Barker in Kent, IA. George lived a life full of love, laughter, and adventure. He married Leona (Nickle) on August 12, 1962, the couple had been married 62 years.

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

Nancy Melcher

Oct 18, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nancy Dean Churchill Melcher on October 18, 2024, in Glenwood, Iowa. Born on August 9, 1958, in Clarinda, Iowa.

Nancy's journey began in Gravity, Iowa, a charming town where she cultivated her love for country living. Her childhood was filled with fond memories of family and the beauty of nature,...

Jean Plunkett

Oct 16, 2024

Jean Marie Plunkett, age 70 years, passed away on October 16, 2024, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was born on August 20, 1954 and was the daughter of Ben and Frances Anson.

She is preceded in death by her father and a sister, Sandy

She is survived by her children: Daniel (Isabella) Loeffelholz; James (Penny) Loeffelholz; Ryan (Sonja) Loeffelholz and William A....