Obituaries

Cheryl Kay Nielsen

Cheryl Kay Nielsen

Jan 13, 2020

Cheri Nielsen was born in Creston, Iowa on September 15, 1946 to Rita Nielsen and grew up in Atlantic, Iowa. She graduated from Atlantic High School in 1966. Cheri received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Northern Iowa in 1970 and was named on the “Deans Honor List”. She obtained her Master’s Degree in 1978 with an...

Stephen Edward Wright

Stephen Edward Wright

Jan 12, 2020

Stephen Edward Wright, age 73, passed away January 12, 2020. He was born on May 27, 1946 to the late John and Hazel (Grant) Wright in Omaha, Nebraska. In addition to his parents, Stephen was preceded in death by his brother, Johnny Wright. He is survived by his loving wife, Janice Wright; children, James Wright (Trina) and Kelli Zakaras (Jeff);...

Sean Matthew Lidgett

Sean Matthew Lidgett

Jan 12, 2020

Sean Matthew Lidgett, age 51, passed away January 12, 2020. He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on March 18, 1968 to Donald J. “Jim” and Norma J. (Myre) Lidgett in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Sean graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1986. He became the third generation in his family to proudly serve in the armed...

Michael Charles Mccarty

Michael Charles Mccarty

Jan 12, 2020

Mike McCarty was born on June 21, 1952 to Charles "Mac" and Norma McCarty in Omaha, Nebraska. Mike spent much of his time fishing with his grandpa and later his youngest daughter Kristen. He loved riding his motorcycle and playing his guitar, you could always find him ready to sing gospel or oldies. He could frequently be found gathered with...

Cleo Rebecca Anita Griscom

Cleo Rebecca Anita Griscom

Jan 12, 2020

Cleo Rebecca Anita Griscom, age 82, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away January 12, 2020. She was born April 25, 1937 in Clayton, Delaware to the late Roger & Mary Grace (Miller) Rogers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles “Fred” Griscom; daughter, Jolene; infant twin daughters; siblings, Roy L. Rogers, Jr., Shelby...

Jane L. Lamp

Jane L. Lamp

Jan 11, 2020

Jane L. Lamp, age 74, passed away January 11, 2020. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on May 21, 1945 to the late Herbert and Edna Mae (Kasiski) Carstens. Jane graduated from Avoca High School with the class of 1963. She retired from Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Nebraska. Jane is survived by her husband of 53 years,...

Beverly Maccallum

Beverly Maccallum

Jan 11, 2020

Beverly D. MacCallum, age 69, passed away January 11, 2020. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska on June 11, 1950 to the late Samuel and Hazel (Looper) Hicks. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas MacCallum; brother, Gary Hicks. Beverly is survived by her children, DeeDee Davidson (Tony Coco) and Josh MacCallum (Jenna);...

Henry  Arnold Watkins

Henry Arnold Watkins

Jan 11, 2020

Henry A. Watkins, age 78, passed away January 11, 2020. He was born in Harlan, Iowa on November 6, 1941 to the late Perry and Rosetta (Stevens) Watkins. Henry proudly served his country in the United States Army and retired from the railroad as a switchman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Perry...

Wayne Casson

Wayne Casson

Jan 11, 2020

Wayne L. Casson, 72 years, of Treynor, Iowa passed away January 11, 2020. He was born in Council Bluffs on July 17, 1947 to the late Walter and Lillian Casson and he was the youngest of ten children. Wayne graduated from Underwood High School in 1965 and proudly served in the Iowa National Guard. He then went into farming and...

Willard D. Fry

Willard D. Fry

Jan 10, 2020

Willard D, Fry, 90 years, of Council Bluffs, passed away January 10, 2020. He was born in Langdon, Missouri to Troy and Annabelle Fry. After graduation he served with the United States Army in Frankfurt, Germany and South Korea. He retired from AT & T after 35 years as radio and television communication engineer. He was preceded in death by...

Marian Frances Saar

Marian Frances Saar

Jan 10, 2020

Marian F. Saar, age 94, of Treynor, Iowa, passed away January 10, 2020. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on November 16, 1925 to the late Harry Tasto and Laura (Miller) Tasto. Marian was a lifetime member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Treynor and was a charter member of Wedded Band. In addition to her parents, she was...

Ronald  Floyd Livingston

Ronald Floyd Livingston

Jan 9, 2020

Ronald F. Livingston, age 76, passed away January 9, 2019. Preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Suzanna Marie (Woodside) Livingston; brothers, Edward and William Livingston; sister, Nancy Schlotfeld. Ronald is survived by his wife, Judi Livingston; children, Hugo Sullivan, William Livingston (Jennifer), Jackie Kaczmarek (Anthony), Kenneth Livingston, Daniel Sullivan, Ronald Livingston (Jill), Susan Livingston; siblings, Gary Livingston, Donnie...

Larry & Ramona  Witte

Larry & Ramona Witte

Jan 9, 2020

Larry & Ramona Witte Larry Gene Witte was born on December 1, 1945 in Dexter, Iowa to Raymond and Irene (Leeper) Witte. He passed away on January 8, 2020. Ramona “Mona” Margaret (Cash) Witte was born on April 14, 1948 to Thomas and Margaret Cash in Kansas City, Kansas. She passed away on January 9, 2020. Before Larry left to...

Cathrine Ann Wiley

Cathrine Ann Wiley

Jan 8, 2020

Cathrine A. Wiley, age 79, passed away January 8, 2020. She was born August 19, 1940 on the family farm near Persia, Iowa. Cathrine retired from American Ag and Council Bluffs Savings Bank. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Branden Lancaster; brother-in-law, Jerry Parrott. Cathrine is survived by her husband, Jack Wiley; children,...

Amber  Rose Schulte

Amber Rose Schulte

Jan 7, 2020

Amber Rose Schulte, age 33, passed away January 7, 2020. She was born on September 26, 1986 to Robert Schulte and Sherry (Solan) Harris in Omaha, Nebraska. Amber was preceded in death by her grandparents, Rosemarie and Robert Schulte Sr; Gary Solan and Clarice Solan; aunts, Lynda Eitzen and Geraldine Young. She is survived by her husband, Reginald Glover; children,...

Charles "Chuck" Wesley Mcintosh

Charles "Chuck" Wesley Mcintosh

Jan 7, 2020

Charles “Chuck” McIntosh, 86, loving husband, extraordinary father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, died on January 7th, 2020 from complications of multi-myeloma, and was surrounded by the love of his family. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Boyce McIntosh; and wife, Dusty. He is survived by his children, Paula (Jim) Nock, Cheryl (Steve) Crandell, Denise (Jim) Hoag, Christine...

Francis "Gene" Eugene Smith

Francis "Gene" Eugene Smith

Jan 6, 2020

Francis E. “Gene” Smith, age 78, passed away January 6, 2020. He was born in Harrison County, Iowa on June 8, 1941. Gene retired from Vickers after 32 years and them from Harrah’s. Gene is survived by his wife of 53 years, Carol Sue Smith; sons, Brian Smith and David Smith; grandson, Mitchell Nolan; a host of other family and...

Jeanette Marie Foster

Jeanette Marie Foster

Jan 5, 2020

Jeanette M. Foster, age 48, of Red Oak, Iowa, passed away January 5, 2020. She was born in Wichita, Kansas on October 14, 1971. Jeanette was currently working as a press operator at Fresco. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Melissa Goodman and grandma Mace. Jeanette is survived by her children, Jerry Lievsay, Robert Lievsay, Amber Lievsay; parents,...

Karen A. Chambers

Karen A. Chambers

Jan 5, 2020

Karen A. Chambers, age 76, passed away January 5, 2020. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on January 18, 1943 to the late John and Helen (Wohlers) Jungquist. Karen graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1961 and then attended nurses training at Clarkson College of Nursing. She retired from Jennie Edmundson after 42 years of...

Betty Lou Mccreary

Betty Lou Mccreary

Jan 4, 2020

Betty Lou McCreary, age 89, passed away January 4, 2020. She was born in Greeley, Colorado on March 30, 1930. Family and friends will meet at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday January 8th in the Hazel Dell Cemetery for a graveside service.