James Allen Fink
Jan 4, 2020
James A. Fink, age 84, passed away January 4, 2020. He was born in Reading, Pennsylvania on June 20, 1935 to the late Rhuel and Oralea (Pfleger) Fink. Jim retired from the United States Air Force after 23 years. He then worked for Aksarben Fixture and then Edwards Nissan. He was a member of Corpus Christi Parish. In addition to...
Janet M Thacker
Jan 4, 2020
Janet M. Thacker, age 70, passed away January 4, 2020. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska on November 11, 1949 to the late Everett and Dorothy (O’Dell) Winters. Janet was a sign language interpreter for the Omaha Public Schools. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son, Christopher Thacker. Janet is survived by her children,...
Laverne Leroy Goss
Jan 4, 2020
LaVerne L. Goss, age 84, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away January 4, 2020. He was born in Council Bluffs on June 7, 1935 to the late Roy and Elsie (Jensen) Goss. LaVerne was a longtime barber in Treynor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Mark Goss; sisters, Vivian Hartz, Virginia Messenger, Beverly...
Paul Grover Stahlnecker
Jan 2, 2020
Paul G. Stahlnecker, age 86, of Honey Creek, Iowa, passed away January 2, 2020. He was born in Logan, Iowa on September 2, 1933 to the late Grover and Hazel (Payne) Stahlnecker. Paul retired from the Union Pacific Railroad. He was baptized one of Jehovahs’ Witnesses in 1952. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his...
Phyllis Jean Herren
Dec 31, 2019
Phyllis Jean Brooks was born July 2nd, 1936 in Clarinda, IA to Harold Ray and Verna Shields Brooks. She grew up in the Clarinda- New Market area and graduated from New Market High School in 1954 where she met the love of her life, John Herren. Together they attended and graduated from Clarinda Jr. College in 1956. Phyllis and John...
Shirley Josephine Clark
Dec 29, 2019
Shirley Josephine Clark, age 96, passed away December 29, 2019. She was born on January 17, 1923 to the late Roy and Pearl (Lindsey) Zobel at the Rocky Mt. Hospital in Denver, Colorado. Shirley Clark has always been a part of the animal world and because of her commitment; she was awarded a lifetime honorary membership into the Colorado Veterinary...
Caroline Jean Belt
Dec 27, 2019
Caroline Jean Belt, age 76, passed away December 27, 2019. She was born on April 13, 1943 to the late Benjamin and Lavone (Reed) Reese in Council Bluffs, IA. In addition to her parents, Caroline was preceded in death by her brother, Larry Reese. She is survived by her loving husband, Gary Belt; children, Cindy Dimmitt (Scott); Rick Keith (Tina);...
Paul James Bass
Dec 27, 2019
Paul J. Bass was born on January 29, 1940 in Springfield, MO and passed from this life on December 27, 2019. He was a long-time resident of Council Bluffs, IA and was involved in many community organizations, including Children’s Square USA; Noon Rotary; the Senior Center; Salvation Army; Bookfellows; and Christian Home Association. He was a member of First Christian...
Everett P. "Butch" Ruckman
Dec 26, 2019
Everett P. “Butch” Ruckman Jr., age 76, of Westphalia, Iowa, passed away December 26, 2019. Preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Barbara (Jones) Ruckman Sr.; sisters, Pam Thomas, Carla Garcia, Shirley Harris; brother, Ben Ruckman. Butch is survived by his wife of 56 years, Sharon Ruckman; daughters, Chelle Cooper (Chuck), Justene Ruckman, Kristi Wagner (Scott); brother, John Ruckman;...
Elsie Mae Muschall
Dec 24, 2019
Elsie M. Muschall, age 77, passed away December 24, 2019. She was born in Whitley, California on April 14, 1942 to the late Kenneth and Thora (Hoyt) Cornell. Elsie retired form the U.S. Postal Service. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin R. Muschall; son, Marvin D. “Dean” Muschall; brothers, Bill and Lynn...
John Glenn Fichter
Dec 22, 2019
Johnny G. Fichter, age 72, passed away December 22, 2019. He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on January 5, 1947 to the late Frank and Erma Fichter. Johnny retired from Harrah’s Casino as a supervisor in the maintenance department. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Jennie McDaniel. John is survived by his...
Ronald Wayne Case
Dec 21, 2019
Ronald W. Case, age 70, passed away December 21, 2019. He was born on September 3, 1949 to Richard and Geneva (Maness) Case in Hamburg, IA. He graduated from South High School with the class of 1967. He was a mechanic for 53 years, 26 or more of those years at Leach Camper Sales. He and his siblings grew up...
Myron R. Perry
Dec 19, 2019
Perry, Myron (Hamp) R. age 55 - December 19, 2019. Survived by four sons, Myron Pierce, Marcus Perry, James Cotton and Demetri Cotton; step-son, Marshall Box; four daughters, Tameaka Smith, Tranetta Pierce, Danielle Cotton and Jessica Cotton; step-daughter, Laurice Box; companion, Rita Box; mother, Faye Perry and father, Jesse Livingston. VISITATION: Monday, December 30 at 10am at Mission Church in...
Michael James Volff
Dec 19, 2019
Michael J. Volff, age 53, passed away December 19, 2019. He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on November 14, 1966. Michael proudly served his country and retired from the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his father, Larry Volff. Michael is survived by his mother, Linda Volff; twin sister, Michelle Feilen (Scott); sister, Stephanie Belt (Duane);...
Lance Rodney Schwabauer
Dec 18, 2019
Lance R. Schwabauer, age 81, passed away December 18, 2019. He was born in Santa Monica, California on September 22, 1938 to the late Clarence and Rose (Luckhardt) Schwabauer. He graduated from Wichita East High School with the class of 1956 and Arizona State University with the class of 1960. He was a member of Saint John Lutheran Church, Elk's Lodge 531,...
Patrick John Gehling
Dec 17, 2019
Patrick John Gehling, age 59, passed away December 17, 2019. He was born on March 23, 1960 to John and Marjorie (Dalhoff) Gehling in Sioux City, Iowa. Patrick was preceded in death by his father, John. He is survived by his mother, Marjorie Gehling; siblings, Peggy Rater (Tony Keck); Tim Gehling (Leslie); Phil Gehling; Pam Ticknor (Jerry); nieces, nephews and...
Robert Delaughter
Dec 15, 2019
Robert L. DeLaughter, age 72, passed away December 15, 2019. He was born in Council Bluffs on September 30, 1947. Robert proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, Betty and Richard Powell. Robert is survived by his wife of 54 years, Sheryl Delaughter; son,...
Brenda Joyce Dills
Dec 15, 2019
Brenda Joyce Dills, age 52, passed away December 15, 2019. She was born in California on October 31, 1967. She was a traveling nurse for many years. She was preceded in death by her brother, Pat Snoddy. Brenda is survived by her mother, Mary Snoddy; brothers, Burnie, Tom, and Mick Snoddy; sisters, Sandra James and Diana Cooper; significant other, Mike...
David Earle Stewart
Dec 15, 2019
David E. Stewart passed away December 15, 2019 at his home in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He was born on August 5, 1944 in Newport, Rhode Island, to the late Francis E. Stewart and Barbara (Wagner) Stewart. David attended school in Littleton, MA, where he graduated from Littleton High School in 1962. He then entered the US Army and spent a...
Lou Ann Drake
Dec 14, 2019
Lou Ann Drake, age 85, passed away December 14, 2019. She was born in West Point, Nebraska on March 25, 1934 to the late Louis and Margaret (McGonigal) Toelle. Lou Ann retired from the Pottawattamie County Recorder’s Office. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Drake; son, John “Mike” Drake; stepmother, Katherine Toelle....