Obituaries

Donald Gittins

Nov 8, 2023

Donald D. Gittins, age 67, passed away peacefully at Hansen House November 8, 2023.

He was born July 12, 1956, to the late Lee and Iva (Simpson) Gittins in Council Bluffs, IA. Donald retired from FedEx.



In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Bernice Mace; brothers, Bob and Gary Gittins; grandson,...

John Fisher

Nov 7, 2023

John "Scott" Fisher, born May 25th, 1964, to parents Wendel, and Carolyn (Lamer) Fisher in Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away peacefully at University of Nebraska Medical Center on November 7th, 2023, surrounded by his family.

Scott graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School class of 1982 and went on to obtain his culinary degree from Metro Community College. In his lifetime,...

Renita Sulentic

Nov 7, 2023

Renita J. Sulentic, age 84, passed away at CHI Health Bergan Mercy on November 7, 2023.

She was born August 29, 1939, to the late Victor and Marveleen (Reed) Doughman in Council Bluffs, IA.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Sulentic Sr.; son, Jeff Sulentic.

Renita is survived by children, Richard Christensen,...

Russell Hanson

Nov 3, 2023

 

Russell L. Hanson, age 77, passed away peacefully at CHI Health Bergan Mercy November 3, 2023.

He was born October 22, 1946, to the late Lynford and Lorraine (Harmon) Hanson in Salt Lake City, UT.  Russell graduated from Olympus High School in Salt Lake City, UT on May 28th, 1964. He graduated from the University of Utah with his...

Patricia Petersen

Nov 1, 2023

Patricia Petersen, age 75, passed away November 1, 2023. She was born February 19, 1948 to Amos and Evelyn (Archer) Poole in Pisgah, IA.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandchild, Aaron Petersen.

Patricia is survived by her husband, Charles Petersen; son, Marty (Peggy) Petersen; grandchildren, Kasey Cartwright, Megan Petersen, Lukas Petersen; brothers, Albert...

Juliana Fargnoli

Nov 1, 2023

Julie (Rocha) Fargnoli Age 63 of CouncilBluffs, Iowa passed away November 1, 2023 in Omaha, Nebraska. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on February 10, 1960 to Mic and Karen (Kennedy) Rocha. Julie married Richard Fargnoli on October20, 1985 in Council Bluffs. She loved flowers, thrifting, her dogs and spending time with family.

She was preceded in death by...

Justin O'Neill

Oct 30, 2023

Justin James O'Neill, age 18, of Omaha, Nebraska passed away October 30, 2023. He was born March 21, 2005 in Omaha, NE to Chris and Tammy (Ginn) O'Neill. He enjoyed video gaming and hanging out with family and friends.

Justin was preceded in death by his brother, Dylan; grandparents, Barbara Wardlow, Sandra Kroupa and Barb and Darryl Finchem.

He will...

Marlene Hayes

Oct 30, 2023

Marlene K. Hayes, age 81, passed away peacefully at Hansen House on October 30, 2023.

She was born October 25, 1942, to the late Henry and Rowena (Schweitzer) Quirin in Storm Lake, IA.



In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother-in-law, Jerry Staver; mother-in-law, Marve Hayes.



Marlene is survived by her husband...

Michael Walker

Oct 29, 2023

Michael J. Walker, age 60, passed away at CHI Health Mercy Hospital on October 29, 2023.

He was born August 29, 1963, to the late James and Margaret (Nunez) Walker in Omaha, NE.



In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, James Walker and Larry Walker; nephew, Anthony Walker.



Michael...

Gloria Wellendorf

Oct 27, 2023

Gloria Mae Wellendorf, age 86, passed away peacefully at Azria Longview Nursing Home on October 27, 2023.

She was born August 17, 1937, to the late Henry and Helen (Widen) Arndorfer in Sioux City, IA. Gloria worked several years in banking and also as a clerical employee and retired from Lewis Central Schools.



In addition to...

Jeffrey Howard

Oct 27, 2023

Jeff L. Howard, age 62, of Council Bluffs, IA passed away suddenly on October 27, 2023.

He was born August 21, 1961 in Council Bluffs to Arnold and Judith (Snyder) Howard. Jeff graduated from Burke High School and the University of Nebraska Omaha. He was a boy scout leader, an avid Nebraska Cornhusker football fan, he enjoyed golfing, skiing,...

Laura Levell

Oct 26, 2023

Laura A. Levell, age 53, passed away on October 26, 2023.

She was born March 19, 1970, to the late Larry and Freida (Dreher) Calhoon in Council Bluffs, IA. She graduated from Tri-Center High School.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Charles Calhoon and Kevin Calhoon; father and mother-in-law, Marvin Levell Sr...

Donald Allan

Oct 26, 2023

Donald E. Allan, age 72, passed away peacefully at CHI Health Bergan Mercy October 26, 2023.

He was born November 26, 1950, to the late Robert and Alice (Golden) Allan Sr. in Council Bluffs, IA. Don Graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1971. He was a master mechanic and was the owner and operator...

Esther Darrington

Oct 23, 2023

Esther Darrington passed away peacefully at her home on October 23, 2023. She was born on the family farm near Underwood and was a lifelong resident of Council Bluffs. She was an office manager for a retail credit company in Omaha for much of her career.

In her personal life, she was a caregiver, first to her mother for many...

Hatsu Opal

Oct 23, 2023

Hatsu Opal, age 85, passed away peacefully at Methodist Hospital October 23, 2023. She was born November 10, 1937.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by spouse, Joseph Opal; and son, Gary Coleman.

Hatsu is survived by her son, Joseph III (Juanita) Opal; daughters, Delecia (Art) Eaton, and Amy; sister, Patricia; 8 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and...

William Kephart

Oct 20, 2023

William B. "Bill" Kephart, age 72, passed away peacefully at his home on October 20, 2023.

He was born January 5, 1951, to the late Glen and Dorothy (Boyd) Kephart in Council Bluffs, IA. Bill graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1969 and proudly served his country in the United States Army. Bill was a lifelong,...

David Miller

Oct 18, 2023

David Lee Miller, age 82, passed away at Nebraska Medical Center on October 18, 2023.

He was born on May 31, 1941, in Ainsworth, Nebraska to the late Henry and Georgia (Baldwin) Miller. The middle child of three, Dave graduated from Ainsworth High in 1959 where he was very active and was a natural leader.

Early in his freshman year...

William May

Oct 18, 2023

William F. "Bill" May, age 94, passed away at the Audubon County Memorial Hospital on October 18, 2023.

He was born April 15, 1929 to C.A. and Iva (Ferguson) May in Newell, WV. Bill proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and retired after serving a full career.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Jerry Scott

Oct 18, 2023

Jerry Scott age 68, died on October 18, 2023.

He was born to the late Robert Scott and Rose Stafford in Pisgah, Iowa, on September 4, 1955. Jerry attended Thomas Jefferson High School and retired from Midwest Walnut. Jerry participated on many softball and bowling leagues. He enjoyed camping and loved working with his hands. He also enjoyed watching the...

Kenton Franke

Oct 18, 2023

Kenton D. Franke, age 70, passed away at UNMC October 18, 2023.

He was born July 15, 1953, to the late Dale and Betty (Pippitt) Franke in Council Bluffs, IA. Kenton graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School and retired from Jim Hawk Trailer.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Keith Franke; former spouse,...