Obituaries

Graysen Scott Kinney

Graysen Scott Kinney

Dec 8, 2021

Graysen Scott Kinney, age 2 months and 3 days, passed away December 8, 2021. He was born October 5, 2021 to Roger and Becca (Kimpe) Kinney in Omaha, Nebraska. He was preceded in death by grandfather, Roger Kinney Jr.; great grandfathers, Jack Shaw, Roger Kinney Sr. and Robert Meyer; great grandmothers, Jeanette Flores and Jolene Davis; great uncle, Scott Kinney;...

Lois L. Foote

Lois L. Foote

Dec 8, 2021

Lois L. Foote, age 87, passed away December 8, 2021. She was born June 21, 1934, to the late Edward and Bernice (Reynolds) Hively in Council Bluffs, Iowa. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul E. Foote; son, David Foote; sisters, Roberta McNeal and Betty Robson; son-in-law, Clayton Rhodes Jr. Lois is survived...

Curtis Smith

Curtis Smith

Dec 7, 2021

Curtis Smith, age 50, passed away at Jennie Edmundson Hospital December 7, 2021. He was born November 1, 1971, to Thomas and Patricia (Conrad) Smith in Council Bluffs, IA. Curt grew up in Council Bluffs and graduated from Lewis Central High School. After graduation, he worked several jobs but found that he excelled at sales. He was the top salesman...

Janice A. Bennett

Janice A. Bennett

Dec 6, 2021

Janice Ann Bennett was born on October 9, 1940, to Duane Gillette Bennett and Lora Genevieve (Gambs) Bennett in Mapleton, Iowa. Growing up on the family farm near Smithland, Iowa, where she enjoyed the close proximity of many cousins and other family members, she attended Smithland Consolidated School. She graduated with the class of 1959. She attended Wayne State College...

Leonard "Bud" Belt

Leonard "Bud" Belt

Dec 5, 2021

The world lost a remarkable man Sunday, December 5, 2021, 1 month after his 98th birthday. He recently lost the love of his life Lu, they would have celebrated 80 years of marriage in January. In 1943 he joined the United States Army, leaving 2 days after he got married and served in the European Theatre. Upon returning from service,...

Randy Selders

Randy Selders

Dec 4, 2021

Randy Selders, age 73, passed away December 4, 2021. He was born September 2, 1948 to Paul and Edith (Winther) Selders in Atlantic, IA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by wife, Sandy; sister, Linda; and son, Jordan. Randy is survived by his sons, Mike, Tom (Terri), Jason and Philip; daughter, Erin; grandchildren, Taylor, Madison, Ella,...

Darlene  M Hansen

Darlene M Hansen

Dec 4, 2021

Darlene Hansen, age 83, passed away at Bethany Lutheran Home December 4, 2021. She was born January 12, 1938 to Earl L. Peterson and Edith (Robbins) Peterson in Lyons, Nebraska. She was a volunteer at the Union Pacific Railroad Museum and Jennie Edmundson. She grew up on a family farm in Lyons, Nebraska and graduated from Lyons High School. Darlene...

Mike Hunter

Mike Hunter

Dec 4, 2021

A Memorial Service in Honor of Mike will be held on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Gary Morrison

Gary Morrison

Dec 3, 2021

Gary Morrison, age 84, passed away at Nebraska Medicine December 3, 2021. He was born February 4, 1937, to the late George and Lulu (Sanderson) Morrison in Honey Creek, IA. Gary retired from Vickers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Helen Iden, Francis Morrison, Earl Morrison, and Bob Morrison. Gary is survived by his...

Michael  R. Lacombe

Michael R. Lacombe

Dec 3, 2021

Michael Ray Lacombe, age 53, passed away at Jennie Edmundson Hospital December 3, 2021. He was born September 8, 1968 to Dale and Charlene (Lantry) Lacombe in Columbia, MO. Michael enjoyed Nebraska football, wrestling, spending time with his family, he loved his MMH Church family and loved going out to eat. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

James  Yates

James Yates

Dec 3, 2021

James Yates, age 57, passed away at Jennie Edmundson Hospital December 3, 2021. He was born October 27, 1964, to Frederick and Mary Ann (Lydon) Yates in Council Bluffs, IA. James graduated from Lewis Central High School with the class of 1983. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. James was an engineer for Union Pacific...

Dorothy M Higbee

Dorothy M Higbee

Dec 3, 2021

Dorothy Higbee, age 98, passed away at Risen Son Christian Village December 3, 2021. She was born December 21, 1922 to Milton "Poke" Kidder and Pearl Kidder in Mullen, Nebraska. During World War II from 1942-1951 she was employed at an aircraft material estimator at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. On June 23, 1951 she married Byron...

Peggy  J.  Goss "The Cake Lady"

Peggy J. Goss "The Cake Lady"

Dec 2, 2021

She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on September 18, 1935, to the late Raymond and Martha (Jensen) Higginbotham. Peggy graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1953 and a longtime cake baker and decorator. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband LaVerne Goss; son, Mark Goss; brother, Dr. Robert Higginbotham;...

Sheila  Dodge

Sheila Dodge

Dec 1, 2021

Sheila Dodge, age 84, passed away on December 1, 2021. She was born May 3, 1937 to Sidney and Blanche (Roggenkamp) Hendricks in Upland, Nebraska. Sheila lived in Western Nebraska the majority of her life until moving to Council Bluffs. Sheila enjoyed her family, flowers, gardening, birds and watching her grandkids and great grandkids grow. Her pride and joy was...

Melva Malone

Melva Malone

Nov 30, 2021

Melva Malone, age 61, passed away at UNMC November 30, 2021. She was born April 26, 1960 to the late Melvin and Violet in Council Bluffs, IA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Douglas Malone. Melva is survived by her husband, Keith Malone; son, Dustin Malone; siblings, Samuel (Christine) Pruett, Daniel (Kathy) Pruett,...

Ronald Gochanour

Ronald Gochanour

Nov 30, 2021

Ronald Gochanour, age 73, passed away November 30, 2021. He was born April 16, 1948, to the late Leland and Helen (Jorgenson) Gochanour in Omaha, Nebraska. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Billie Gochanour, Beverly Logan, and Debbie Robey. Ronald is survived his wife, Rita Gochanour; children, Shelly Detmering, Todd Gochanour, and Angela...

Debra L. Spetman

Debra L. Spetman

Nov 29, 2021

Debra Spetman, age 61, passed away at CHI Health Mercy Hospital November 29, 2021. She was born April 19, 1960 to the late Melvin and Harriett (VanDyke) Jackson in Minneapolis, MN. Debra graduated from Wray High School in Colorado with the class of 1978. She was the longtime smiling face that greeted thousands of customers as Lansky's in Council Bluffs....

Ginger Hughes

Ginger Hughes

Nov 29, 2021

Ginger Hughes, age 69, passed away November 29, 2021. She was born June 17, 1952 to Everett and Gloria (Dinsmore) Lunn in Red Oak, Iowa. Ginger enjoyed watching her kids and grandkids participate in sports, watching Huskers and enjoyed wildlife. Her pride and joy was her family. Ginger enjoyed her career at Thomas D. Mangelsen's Images of Nature. In addition...

Donald L. Scott

Donald L. Scott

Nov 28, 2021

Donald Leon Scott, age 72, passed away at Iowa Methodist Medical Center November 28, 2021. He was born July 27, 1949 to Robert Scott and Rose (Niles) Stafford in Pisgah, IA. Donald enjoyed his cats, hunting, fishing and his Harley. His pride and joy was his daughter and grandson. He was preceded in death by father, Robert Scott; mother and...

Harold Blackman

Harold Blackman

Nov 28, 2021

Harold Blackman, age 74, passed away November 28, 2021. He was born December 23, 1946 to Harold and Mary (Moore) Blackman in Omaha, NE. Harold graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School and married Sue Bray on December 14, 1968. Harold served in the U.S Navy and worked at the post office for 52 years. He was a true Green Bay...