Obituaries 7-14-2026

Jeanine Kay Kermeen, 71 of Council Bluffs, passed away July 12, 2026, at Immanuel Hospital in Omaha, due to a brief illness. Private graveside services will be held in the Blair Cemetery with a celebration of life to be held at a later date.

Mary Ann Laaker passed away peacefully at her home in Bennington, Nebraska, on July 10, 2026, at the age of 82, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, friendship, and unwavering love for her family and community. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, September 27, 2026, 1 - 6 PM at the Arlington VFW, 218 W. Eagle Street, Arlington, Nebraska.

Rita Ann Smock entered Eternal Rest with the Father on July 7th, 2026, at the age of 75 years old. Memorial services will be held July 18, 2026 at 10:30AM at Trinity Lutheran Church in Blair, Neil Rosenbaum was born on August 19th, 1929and passed away on July 9th, 2026 at the age of 96. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 24,2026 at Emmaus Lutheran Church in Kennard with a visitation beginning at 10 AM, funeral at 11 and lunch to follow. campbellaman.com

Larry Lee Kocour was born on July 28, 1943, in Missouri Valley, Iowa to Frank and Christena (Reker) Kocour. He grew up in Missouri Valley where he graduated in 1961. Larry died on Friday, July 3, 2026, at Ovation Heartwood Preserve Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska, at the age of 82 years, 11 months, and five days. Visitation at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Thursday, July 16, 5 – 7 pm. Mass of Christian Burial St. Patrick Catholic Church, Friday, July 17 10:30 am.

Bonnie Jean Waite-Harris was born on January 2, 1931, died on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at the Hansen House in Harlan, Iowa at the age of 95 years, five months, and 25 days. Visitation will be at Fouts Funeral Home - Woodbine on Friday, July 17 5 – 7 pm. Funeral services will be at First Christian Church Saturday, July 18 at 10:30 AM.

Karen Kay Wilkinson was born on March 21, 1940, in a farmhouse near Mondamin, Iowa, to Kenneth and Winifred (Voss) King. Karen died on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at the Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville, Alabama. Graveside Service at the Woodbine Cemetery, Saturday, July 18, 2026 starts at 3 pm. foutsfuneralhome.com