Obituaries

Robert Vanecek

Apr 12, 2025

Robert Edward Vanecek ("Bob"), age 83, passed away with his loving wife by his side, at Josie Harper Hospice House on April 12, 2025.

Bob was born on February 9, 1942 to the late Charles and Grace (Soar) Vanecek in Council Bluffs. He graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1960. One year after graduation, Bob was involved in a serious...

Stephen Sanders

Feb 23, 2025

Stephen Holmes Sanders, age 89, passed away on February 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 8, 1935, in Burlington, Kansas, Stephen was the son of Walter and Alma Sanders. He graduated from Burlington High School in 1953 and served in the Navy from 1953 to 1961. Stephen earned a degree in Business Management from Kansas State...

Barbara Whisler

Apr 21, 2025

Barbara Louise (Baughman) Whisler, 97 years old, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on April 21, 2025. She is survived by her loving children: Mrs. Linda Meyer, David (Kathi), Jeffrey (Mary), Allan (Beth); grandchildren and their families: Josh (Jess), Nick (Ann), Jessi (Matt), Kyle, Lyndie, Jared (Kristine), Jordan, Chad, Aran (Maddie), Ellie, Lauren (Drew), Natalie,...

Patrick Dingman

Apr 21, 2025

Patrick R. Dingman, age 74, of Carter Lake, passed away peacefully at Jennie Edmundson Hospital on April 21, 2025.

He was born July 15, 1950, to the late Roy and Agnes (O'Dell) Dingman in Council Bluffs, IA.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Ellen Frieze; sisters, Cindy Kofoed, Susan Olsen,...

Sharon Snipes

Apr 21, 2025

Sharon K. Snipes went home to be with Jesus on April 21, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.

Sharon K. Donaldson was born in Wallace Idaho to the late Andrew Jackson Donaldson and Carrie Mae Larsen on January 29, 1943.

Sharon met and married a young man from Crescent, Iowa named William (Bill) E. Garrison. They moved to Oceanside, California and lived...

Joshua Stange

Apr 19, 2025

Joshua Michael Stange, age 45, passed away on April 19, 2025.

He was born April 28, 1979 to Perry Stange and Sheryl (Goedken) Stange in Sioux City, IA. Joshua graduated high school in Mustang, Oklahoma, with the class of 1997. He attended college at both Saint Catherine and Spalding University in Kentucky. Joshua was currently working at Google.

He was preceded in...

Melinda Helbling

Apr 18, 2025

Melinda Lou Helbling, age 41, passed away at her home on April 18, 2025.

She was born February 22, 1984 to David and Kimberly (Mortensen) Helbling in Council Bluffs, IA.

As a child, Mindy was a blonde-haired, blue-eyed, freckle-faced spark—just like her daughter Emilia. She lived in Council Bluffs her whole life and brought her vibrant energy wherever she went. From a...

David Nelson

Apr 18, 2025

David Howard Nelson, aged 84, passed away peacefully on April 18th at home.

He was born on May 11th, 1940 in Omaha, Nebraska, to Rudolph & Elizabeth Nelson. He married his wife Joyce on August 10, 1964, and they had three daughters together. He worked for 50 years as a partner & Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at the Council Bluffs Veterinary...

Lyle Jensen

Apr 16, 2025

Lyle Clifford Jensen was born on April 2, 1931 and went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 16, 2025.

Lyle was loved by many and known to be a little ornery.

He is survived by his wife, Donna L. Jensen of 72 years; his son, Ronald Jensen (Rose Jensen), grandchildren, Bryan Jensen, Jennifer Rabuck, Julie Jensen, Amanda (David) Keierleber,...

Ann Deyo

Apr 15, 2025

Ann Marie Deyo, age 66, passed away peacefully at Atlantic Specialty Care on April 15, 2025.

She was born December 5, 1958, to Thomas and Donna (Gengler) Prochaska in Creighton, NE.

She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Prochaska; sister, Frances Prochaska.

Ann is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Alan & Akeya...

Thomas Schnepel

Apr 15, 2025

Thomas "Tom" Schnepel

October 25, 1957 - April 15, 2025

Thomas "Tom" Schnepel, of Treynor, Iowa, passed away on April 15th surrounded by family. Born October 25, 1957, in Council Bluffs, Tom lived a life rooted in tradition, service and deep devotion to family.

A proud graduate of Lewis Central High School, Class of 1976, Tom grew up immersed in farm life. From...

Renate Barbara Meyer

Apr 14, 2025

Renate Barbara Meyer, age 69, passed away peacefully April 14, 2025 in Mesa Arizona, after almost 37 years of marriage, and a two year battle with fallopian tube cancer.

Renate was born in Ellingen, Germany on December 1, 1955 to Arno and Hannalore Lohrke, both deceased. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her 'adopted' grandparents Tom...

Charles Aldrich

Apr 14, 2025

Charles "Shorty" Aldrich, age 79, passed away April 14, 2025. He was born October 14, 1945 to Albert and Frances (Cahill). He was known as "the jack of all trades" he helped neighbors and friends with his many talents to make a living. He enjoyed raising and breeding various animals to sell, specifically dogs and birds. Charles enjoyed fishing and...

Helen Ring

Apr 13, 2025

Helen M. Ring, age 100, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2025.

She was born January 10, 1925 to Hubbard and Mabel (Phillips) Purdy in Oakland, IA. Helen graduated from Oakland High School with the class of 1943 and retired from Lewis Central Schools.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Ring; daughter, Jacolyn Gundlach;...

Marilee Fowler

Apr 13, 2025

Marilee Fowler, age 72, passed away peacefully at her home on April 13, 2025.

She was born November 10, 1952, to James and Evelyn (Garges) Hedrick in Omaha, NE.

Marilee was preceded in death by father, James Hedrick; in-laws, Wayne & Margie Fowler.

Marilee is survived by her husband of 55 years, Douglas Fowler; mother, Evelyn Hedrick; children, Stacie (Tony) Arenas and Rick...

Larry Funkhouser

Apr 11, 2025

Larry O. Funkhouser, age 60, passed away peacefully at his home on April 11, 2025.

He was born April 26, 1964 to Roger and Jean (Fitzsimmons) Funkhouser in Omaha, NE. Larry worked at the Council Bluffs Country Club for over 30 years.

He was preceded in death by his father, Roger Funkhouser; and brother, Donald Funkhouser.

Larry is survived by his companion of...

Jerry Stotts

Apr 11, 2025

Jerry Stotts, age 71, passed away April 11, 2025. He was born October 25, 1953 to Joseph and Oralene (Elwood) in Omaha, Nebraska.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph "Jode" Stotts.

Jerry is survived by his children, Chelsey Stotts, and Justin Stotts and their mother, Brenda; grandson, Carter Stotts;...

Kelly Sharp

Apr 10, 2025

Kelly Lewis Sharp, age 61, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away on April 10, 2025, at Mercy Hospital.

He was born on April 30, 1963, Kelly was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He was known for his love of collecting and his talent for fixing anything that needed mending. Whether he was out canoeing or sitting quietly by...

James Tijerina

Apr 10, 2025

James A. Tijerina, age 56, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away on April 10, 2025.

James was born on January 20, 1969, to Manuel and Mary Lou (Mercado) Tijerina in Council Bluffs. A proud graduate of Abraham Lincoln High School, Class of 1987, James built a fulfilling career as a skilled craftsman with Whiting-Turner Contracting Company, where he left his mark...

Norma Sturm

Apr 9, 2025

Norma Jean Sturm, age 76, passed away at Nebraska Medicine April 9, 2025.

She was born January 7, 1949, to the late Charles and Margaret (Newsome) Crawford in Leon, IA. Norma graduated from Leon High School.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Sturm; sisters, Virginia (Ronald) Cox and Charlotte Crawford; nephew, Doug Cox.

Norma is...