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Jennie Kannedy

Jennie Kannedy

Mar 17, 2024

Jennie M. Kannedy, age 87, passed away peacefully at Northcrest Living Center March 17, 2024. She was born November 18, 1936 to Francis and Charlotte (Bryson) Lewis in Council Bluffs, IA. Jennie graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1954 and retired from State Farm. She was a member of the Council Bluffs Optimist Club and Toastmasters.

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Matthew Browning

Matthew Browning

Mar 16, 2024

Matthew E. "Boo" Browning, age 57, passed away March 16, 2024.

He was born April 3, 1966 to the late Merle and Ruth (O'Brien) Browning in Council Bluffs, IA.

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



Matthew is survived by his siblings, Cindy Gusman, Sandra (Bill) Smith,...

Susan Green

Susan Green

Mar 15, 2024

Susan Green, age 68, a lifelong resident of Council Bluffs, IA passed away peacefully March 15, 2024. She was born May 24, 1955 to Robert and Bonnie (Jacobsen) Green in Council Bluffs, IA. Susan graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1973. She had one son, Scott. She enjoyed spending time with her son and family, especially holiday dinners at...

Stephanie Massie

Stephanie Massie

Mar 15, 2024

Stephanie Massie (Stefonia Kozak), age 76, passed away March 15, 2024. She was born July 19, 1947 to John and Maria (Polawska) Kozak in Salzburg, Austria.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Lee; son, Thomas Lee Massie; and brother, Peter Kozak.

Stephanie is survived by 2 daughters, Threasa Lewis (Ralph) and Laura Ranney (Wade);...

Rigoberto Cruz - Figueroa

Rigoberto Cruz - Figueroa

Mar 13, 2024

Rigoberto Cruz - Figueroa, age 61, passed away March 13, 2024. He was born June 3, 1962.

Funeral Mass will be held at 6:00 PM at Corpus Christi Parish - Queen of Apostles Church (3304 4th Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51501) on Monday, March 18, 2024.

Edad 61, Fallecio el 13 de marzo de 2024. Nacio el 3 de junio de 1962.

Joan Bursik

Joan Bursik

Mar 12, 2024

Joan Bursik, age 81, passed away at Jennie Edmundson Hospital on March 12, 2024. She was born October 7, 1942 to Donald and Margaret (Anderson) Harding in Council Bluffs, IA. A proud graduate of Abraham Lincoln High School with the Class of 1960, Joan continued her education at Graceland College, where she earned her degree in education. Returning to Council...

Mervin "Noonie" Baxter

Mervin "Noonie" Baxter

Mar 10, 2024

Mervin "Noonie" L. Baxter, age 83, passed away March 10, 2024. He was born August 4, 1940 to Harlan and Mildred (Weldon). Noonie graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1960. He was a long time teamster with Peter Kiewit.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Gay Lee Baxter; sister-in-law, Jan Baxter; and brother-in-law,...

Carol Duval

Carol Duval

Mar 9, 2024

Carol Duval, age 71, passed away March 9, 2024. She was born December 29, 1952 to Clyde and Dorothy (Trammell) Alstadt in Omaha, NE. Carol enjoyed gardening and especially her iris and canna in her garden. She was a very hard worker and instilled that important trait in her family. You could find her shopping and volunteering at antique shops,...

Michael James

Michael James

Mar 5, 2024

Michael (Mike) John James, the son of George and Daisy James, was born on July 28, 1960 in Harlan, Iowa. Mike graduated from Harlan Community High School in 1978. He moved to Council Bluffs where he attended Iowa Western Community College for a short time. On May 26,1979 he married Kay Albers in Council Bluffs. They were blessed with three...

Rex Farris

Rex Farris

Mar 4, 2024

Rex A. Farris, age 75, passed away peacefully at Oakland Manor on March 4, 2024.

He was born February 27, 1949, to F. Fred and Barbara (Juhl) Farris in Gothenburg, NE. Rex was a professional horse jockey for many years.

Rex is survived by his mother, Barbara Farris; brother, Tom Farris; nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM...

Carol Stevens

Carol Stevens

Mar 4, 2024

Carol D. Stevens, age 63, passed away peacefully at Dunlap Specialty Care on March 4, 2024.

She was born July 16, 1960, to the late Ronald and Ila Davis in Onawa, IA.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Connie Davis.



Carol is survived by her sons, Richard "Ricky"...

Kathryn Feekin

Kathryn Feekin

Mar 3, 2024

Kathryn "Kate" Feekin (Rasmussen), age 89, passed away at Bethany Lutheran Home on March 3, 2024.

She was born September 5, 1934 to the late Leonard and Gladys Brookhouser in Council Bluffs, IA. Kate was born, raised and lived in Council Bluffs her entire life and attended St. Francis school. She retired from the Council Bluffs Schools after many years working...

Vivian Diaz

Vivian Diaz

Feb 29, 2024

Vivian R. Diaz, age 68, passed away at Jennie Edmundson Hospital February 29, 2024.

She was born February 14, 1956, to the late Samuel and Angeline (Brandt) Stahl in Neligh, NE.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Louis Stahl; sister, Virginia Stahl.

Vivian is survived by her husband, Arthur Diaz; children, Vivian McIntosh, Della Galvin, Nancy...

Pamela Clark (Fields)

Pamela Clark (Fields)

Feb 29, 2024

On the afternoon of February 29th, 2024, Pam passed away at her home in Millard, Nebraska of an apparent heart attack. She was 70 years old.

Pam was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on July 2nd, 1953 at 11:32 AM. She was the second child and first daughter of Phillip Conrad and Wanda Joyce Fields.

Pam was the second oldest of 5...

Claudene Yost

Claudene Yost

Feb 27, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Claudene Sue Yost, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who left this world on February 27, 2024.

Claudene was born on October 4, 1939, in Manhattan, KS, to Stephen and Patricia (Allingham) Delladio. She graduated from Herbert Hoover High School in Glendale, CA in 1957. On June 22, 1958, she married the...

Paul Long

Paul Long

Feb 26, 2024

Paul Long, age 75, passed away at Dunlap Specialty Care February 26, 2024. He was born May 20, 1948 to Clem & Sarah (Hooker) Long in Council Bluffs, IA. Paul graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the Class of 1966. He retired from Cresline Plastic Pipe after almost 30 years of service. Paul and Peggy were married for 41 years....

Sherril Brown

Sherril Brown

Feb 26, 2024

Sherril K. Brown, age 65, passed away at Jennie Edmundson Hospital on February 26, 2024.

She was born October 8, 1958, to the late Donald and LaVonne (Damon) Miller in Council Bluffs, IA. Sherril graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1977 and retired from Sam's Club.

Sherril was preceded in death by her father, Donald Miller; husband, Richard...

Peter Laustrup

Peter Laustrup

Feb 24, 2024

Peter C. Laustrup, age 70, passed away at his home on February 24, 2024.

He was born August 28, 1953, to the late Donald and Angela (Gibson) Laustrup in Omaha, NE. Peter graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1972 and then proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He retired International Game...

Jean Richter

Jean Richter

Feb 24, 2024

Jean Richter passed away on February 24, 2024 at 91 due to a well worn heart that warmed her hearth, home and those around her.

She was born in California in 1932 to parents, Joseph and Ermel who came west, in a Model T the day after their wedding in 1928. Early years were spent on the California coast. After the...

Claudia Peterson

Claudia Peterson

Feb 24, 2024

Claudia M. Peterson, age 78, passed away at Jennie Edmundson Hospital on February 24, 2024. She was born May 19, 1945, to the late Claude and Iva May (Fisher) Koger in Council Bluffs, IA. Claudia graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1963.

Growing up Claudia spent endless hours with her parents, aunts, uncles and cousins at Lake...

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