Obituaries

Daniel Edward Rozmiarek

Daniel Edward Rozmiarek

Mar 8, 2020

Daniel passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at his home in Carter Lake, Iowa. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Brenda; son, Brent, ; daughter, Morgan; 2 brother, Ken and Steven; 3 stepchildren; several nieces and nephews; 12 grandchildren and other extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Rose and father,...

Steven Robert Hallam

Steven Robert Hallam

Mar 8, 2020

Steven R. Hallam, age 68, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away March 8, 2020. He was born in Red Oak, Iowa on October 26, 1951 to the late Guy and Leta (Collins) Hallam. Steve proudly served his country in the United States Navy and spent his career as a registered nurse. He attended Salem United Methodist Church. Steve is survived...

John C. "Jack" O'Connell

John C. "Jack" O'Connell

Mar 5, 2020

John C. “Jack” O’Connell, age 83, passed away March 5, 2020. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, on October 25, 1936 to the late Daniel and Mary (Kennedy) O’Connell. Jack proudly served his country in the United States Army National Guard. He retired from Northern Natural Gas after 50 years and was a very active member of the Lewis Township...

Theodore James "Tj" Bersane

Theodore James "Tj" Bersane

Mar 3, 2020

Theodore James “TJ” Bersane was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Ted Bersane, James Noonan and Mary Noonan; great uncle, Teddy Bersane. He is survived by his mother, Catania Bersane; grandparents, Michael Bersane and Mary Noonan; great-grandmother, Mary Bersane; aunt, MaLynn McConnell; great aunt and uncle, MaryAnn and Charles Evans. Live Stream Memorial Mass at 11:30 AM at https://www.corpuschristiparishiowa.org/.

Bruce Richard Bernhards

Bruce Richard Bernhards

Mar 3, 2020

Bruce R. Bernhards, age 75, passed away at his home on March 3,2020 in Council Bluffs, IA after a courageous battle with kidney cancer and other ailments. Hew was born on January 13, 1945 in Cleveland, Ohio to the later Walter and Charlotte Bernhards. Bruce graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1963. He was preceded in death by his...

Clifton "Lefty" Lewis

Clifton "Lefty" Lewis

Mar 2, 2020

Clifton "Lefty" Lewis Jr., age 93, passed away March 2, 2020. He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on September 4, 1926 to the late Clifton Lewis Sr. and Luella (Miller) Lewis. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. He will be deeply missed. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Gen Kibat and...

Mary Margaret Eilts

Mary Margaret Eilts

Mar 2, 2020

Mary Margaret Eilts, 96 years, passed away peacefully at her apartment in Council Bluffs on March 2, 2020. Mary was born to Ed and Anna (Sweeney) Leonard, Sr. in Council Bluffs. She often spoke of the joys of her childhood with her older brother on the family farm in Hazel Dell Township. At 14, Mary moved to town to live...

Kenneth  William Owens

Kenneth William Owens

Mar 1, 2020

Kenneth W. Owens, age 85, passed away March 1, 2020. He was born in Imogene, Iowa on November 9, 1934 to the late John and Rose (Duehr) Owens. Kenneth graduated from Imogene High School and was a commercial painting contractor. He was a member of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church. In addition to his parents, he was...

Benjamin James Charles Green

Benjamin James Charles Green

Mar 1, 2020

Benjamin James Charles Green, son of Casey Green and Amanda Budka, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Memorial Service is Wednesday, March 11 at 3:00 PM at the Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Lisa L. Mott

Lisa L. Mott

Feb 29, 2020

Lisa Lorraine Mott (Turpen), 57 years, Henderson, IA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 29th, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs, IA. She was in the presence of her loving family. She was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in October of 2019. Facing her foe with unwavering faith, grace, courage, and dignity, she spent the last few months...

Rita Maye Mckern

Rita Maye Mckern

Feb 29, 2020

Rita Maye McKern, age 73, passed away February 29, 2020. She was born on November 5, 1947 to the late George and Margaret (Regan) James in Imogene, Iowa. In addition to her parents, Rita was preceded in death by her husband, Larry McKern; son, Travis McKern; siblings, Phyllis James; Keith James; Richard James; Pat James. She is survived by her...

Trevor Scott Rehfeldt

Trevor Scott Rehfeldt

Feb 26, 2020

Trevor Scott Rehfeldt, 49 years, Council Bluffs, passed away February 26, 2020 at the CHI Mercy Hospital. He was born December 3, 1970 in Council Bluffs to Ronald and Jeanne (Wilson) Rehfeldt. He graduated from Oakland High School in 1989 and had worked for Omaha Standard. He is preceded in death by his father, Ronald Rehfeldt. Survivors include his mother,...

Diana  Elizabeth Dominguez

Diana Elizabeth Dominguez

Feb 26, 2020

Diana Elizabeth Dominguez passed away February 26, 2020. Diana was born in Council Bluffs Iowa July 8, 1951 to the late Francisco (Frank) and Esperanza (Hope) Dominguez. She is survived by her siblings, Katherine (Danny) Fairchild, Della (Bill) Graf, Eleanor (Jim) Farar, Tom (Judy) Dominguez and Eddie (Vickie) Dominguez; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Diana had many loves but her...

Sharon  A Madsen

Sharon A Madsen

Feb 24, 2020

Sharon Ann Madsen, age 69, passed away on February 24, 2020. She is survived by her husband, Steve Madsen and extended family. Celebration of Life will be held in the Spring. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Lori Lynn Cundiff

Lori Lynn Cundiff

Feb 23, 2020

Lori L. Cundiff, age 57, passed away February 23, 2020 in Omaha, Nebraska. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on March 19, 1962 to Lonnie Wright Sr. and Donnis (Hively) Wright. She was preceded in death by her father; brothers, Robert and Jeffrey Wright; and brother-in-law, Greg Cundiff. Lori is survived by her husband, Jeff Cundiff; children, Jimmy Brown,...

Esther J. Messerschmidt

Esther J. Messerschmidt

Feb 23, 2020

Esther J. Messerschmidt, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2020, at the age of 92 in Avoca, Iowa. Esther is survived by her children, Steven James Messerschmidt (Ann), Stanley Joseph Messerschmidt (Sue), Paula Marie Heck (Andy), Patricia Mae Kroll (Jim) and Stewart Jerome Messerschmidt (Trudy); 17 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. She was greeted...

Rose Marie Dixon

Rose Marie Dixon

Feb 23, 2020

Rose Marie Dixon, age 56, passed away February 23, 2020. She was born on November 10, 1963 to John and Roseanne (McIntosh) Ross in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Rose was preceded in death by her mother, Roseanne Ross; grandson, Nikolas Sorick; brother-in-law, Bill Dixon; sister-in-law, Debbie Sue Dixon. She is survived by her loving husband, Gerald Dixon; children; Billie Behrens (Doug);...

Ronald James Sutton, Sr.

Ronald James Sutton, Sr.

Feb 22, 2020

Ronald J. Sutton Sr., age 87, passed away February 22, 2020. He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on October 18, 1932 to the late James and Gladys (Mabbitt) Sutton. Ronald proudly served his country in the United States Army. He had owned Ron’s Derby Station and the Old Post Office Saloon. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Karen Jo Hensley

Karen Jo Hensley

Feb 21, 2020

Karen Jo Hensley, (KJ as her friends and family in Seattle, WA called her) age 72, passed away February 21, 2020. She was born on February 5, 1948 to the late Ellis Voyd Hensley and Dorothy Virginia (Merrick) Hensley Vice in Omaha, Nebraska. She attended York High School in York, Nebraska. Karen married Melvin E Hoss in 1975 and divorced...

Rhonda Lee Hiers

Rhonda Lee Hiers

Feb 19, 2020

Rhonda Lee Hiers, age 54, passed away February 19, 2020. She was born July 18, 1965 in Omaha, Nebraska to the late Joyce Eleanor (Lovings) Hinks and Ronald Edward Hinks. Rhonda was married to Timothy Herald Hiers for 28 great years. They got married at the Southside Church in Council Bluffs on September 5, 1992. She was the mother of...