Obituaries

Neomi Webber

Oct 12, 2024

Neomi M. Webber of Council Bluffs, Ia., passed away peacefully, Saturday, October 12, surrounded by family. Neomi was born May 1, 1933, to John and Florence Massie of Persia, Iowa. She attended Persia High School, where she played for the girls basketball team. She graduated from Stewart School of Hairstyling in 1970 and worked as a hair stylist for many...

Jon Rice

Oct 11, 2024

Jon A. Rice, age 83, passed away peacefully at his home on October 11, 2024.

He was born August 15, 1941, to the late Darrell and Leona (Witham) Rice in Wadena, IA. Jon was a professional truck driver and was a proud owner/operator. He was a man of deep convictions and strong values, embodying a unique blend of toughness and tenderness....

Juan Guillen

Oct 11, 2024

Juan Guillen, age 26, passed away October 11, 2024. He was born February 18, 1998 to Mario Guillen and Cruz Ramos de Guillen in Scottsboro, AL. With a career as a skilled garage door technician in the local carpenter union 427, Juan's passion for his work was evident to all who saw him meticulously crafting and repairing doors. From his...

Dorothy Fox

Oct 9, 2024

Dorothy Fox, age 95, passed away on October 9, 2024.

She was born December 24, 1928, to the late Carl and Violet (Aughe) Wilson in Sidney, IA.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Charles Fox; sons, Michael, Mark, and Martin Fox; brother Donald Wilson; and son-in-law, Greg Fox.

Dorothy is survived by her...

Ellen "Ruth" Dilts

Oct 9, 2024

Ellen "Ruth" Dilts, age 93, passed away October 9, 2024. She was born March 7, 1931 to Rozzel and Edna (McIntosh) Mahan in Wewela, South Dakota. She married Clifford Dilts on March 11, 1948. Her dedication to youth and education was evident through her involvement with the Boy Scouts, Skylarks, 4-H, and her role as President of the PTA during...

Elizabeth Ann Judkins

Oct 5, 2024

Elizabeth Ann Judkins, age 67, passed away October 5, 2024. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Harold and Margaret (Espinosa) Judkins December 11, 1956. Elizabeth graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1975. She earned an Associate Degree in Nursing from Iowa Western Community College in 1986 and began a long career providing high quality and compassionate care...

June Blizzard

Oct 5, 2024

June Marie Blizzard passed away, with her family by her side, on Oct. 5, 2024 at the age of 92. June, the daughter of Frank Thomas and Mildred (Reason) Thomas, was born on July 16, 1932 in rural Taylor County, IA and was one of 10 children. She married Walter Edmund Blizzard on April 5, 1952 and they were blessed...

Patricia Mahlberg

Oct 5, 2024

Patricia Mahlberg, age 86, passed away October 5, 2024. She was born May 7, 1938 to Buford and Madge (Buckridge) Sanders in Chicago, IL.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by spouse, John Mahlberg; sister, Barbara Schiltz.

Patricia is survived by her children, Debbie Landes, Kathleen Steenson, and Randall Utterback; grandchildren, Jesse (Becky)...

Helen Waugh

Oct 3, 2024

Helen Joanne (Christensen) Waugh, age 91, passed away on October 3, 2024. She was born on March 28, 1933 to Chris and Mabel (Madison) Christensen in Council Bluffs, IA. She was married to Frank M. Waugh until his passing in 1987. Helen and her significant other, Dwane Kraay were together until his passing in 2021.

Helen is survived by her son,...

Frederick Brewer

Oct 3, 2024

Frederick "Fred" Thomas Brewer, age 68, passed away October 3, 2024. He was born November 24, 1955 to Thomas Sr. and Willa (Schwartz) Morgan in Tecumseh, Michigan.

He was preceded in death by father, Thomas Morgan Sr; sisters, April McKeever, Cindy McKeever; grandparents, Frederick and Winni Schwartz.

Frederick is survived by his son, Todd (Carrin) Brewer; daughter, Dawn Brewer; grandchildren, Ashley (Nick),...

Margaret "Peg" Goldsberry

Oct 2, 2024

Margaret A. "Peg" Goldsberry, age 95, passed away on October 2, 2024.

She was born December 5, 1928, to the late Paul and Martha (Hauger) Mayberry in Glenwood, IA.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Goldsberry; son-in-law, Thomas Wick; brother, Richard Mayberry; sisters, Phyllis Tomich and Evelyn McIntosh; stepmother, Bessie Mayberry.

Margaret is survived by...

Kenneth Adkins

Oct 1, 2024

Kenneth L. "Kenny" Adkins, age 72, passed away on October 1, 2024.

He was born November 7, 1951 to the late Robert and Betty (Howe) Adkins in Council Bluffs, IA. Kenny graduated from Lewis Central High School with the class of 1970 and was a lifelong farmer. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church.

Kenny is survived by his wife of...

Connie Zimmerman

Sep 30, 2024

Connie Zimmerman, age 75, passed away September 30, 2024. She was born on March 24, 1949, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, she was the daughter of Wayne and Donna (Tracy) Schafer. Connie's life was a tapestry woven with love, creativity, and community. She attended Thomas Jefferson Highschool and called Council Bluffs home until she married in 1968. Home moved to Lincoln,...

Tracy Lee

Sep 29, 2024

Tracy (Otterstedt) Lee, beloved mother, wife, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2024, at the age of 58. Born on June 5, 1966, in Chicopee, Massachusetts, Tracy filled her life with love, laughter, and unforgettable moments that touched everyone around her.

In 1986, Tracy's life took a serendipitous turn when she met her soulmate, Greg, on a...

Rose Kirchhoff

Sep 29, 2024

Rose Mary Kirchhoff, age 85 years, passed away at Midlands Living Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa after battling cancer on September 29, 2024.

Rose was born January 5, 1939, in Omaha, NE, to the late Joseph and Virginia (De George) Christina. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Council Bluffs with the Class of 1958. Rose was united in marriage...

Theodore W. "Ted" Trede

Sep 28, 2024

Theodore W. "Ted" Trede, age 80, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at his home in Treynor, Iowa, on September 28, 2024.

He was born February 7, 1944, to the late Bill and Esther (Koch) Trede in Council Bluffs, IA. Ted graduated from Treynor High School and was a lifelong farmer. He was a member of Zion Congregational Church.

In addition...

Sharon Binder

Sep 27, 2024

Sharon Rae Binder (Cohrs), aged 84, passed away on September 27, 2024, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, where she was also born on July 20, 1940. A graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School, Sharon remained a lifelong resident of her beloved hometown.

Sharon is survived by her daughters, Michelle Young and Amy Andrade; son-in-law, Cecilio Andrade Gonzalez; seven grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren....

Lawrence Karl Andrews

Sep 26, 2024

Lawrence Karl Andrews, age 80, passed away peacefully at his home, with his daughters at his side on September 26, 2024.

 He was born in a farmhouse in Washington County, Kansas on March 3, 1944, to the late John and Audrie (Gould) Andrews. Karl proudly served his country in the United States Navy and was a career truck driver. 

 In addition to...

Deborah Spencer

Sep 25, 2024

Deborah Spencer was born in Huron, South Dakota on November 9th, 1954 to Lloyd "Duke" and Marilyn Bonebrake. Deborah passed away on September 25, 2024 at Bergan Mercy Hospital having attained the age of 69 years.

Deborah was preceded in death by her grandparents; parents; aunt, Patricia Johnson; uncle, Merlyn Mier; and grandson, Sheldon Spencer.

Survivors include her soulmate and best friend,...

Betty Legg

Sep 25, 2024

Betty Maxine Legg, age 93 years, passed away at Echo Hills Assisted Living on Wednesday, September 25th, 2024. She was born in Montgomery County, Iowa on November 8, 1930 to the late Oren and Dorothy (Donahue) Harris. For many years Betty worked for Area 13 as an Education curriculum lab manager. She traveled to schools in the southwest Iowa area...