Obituaries

Lyle  Dean Armstrong

Lyle Dean Armstrong

Nov 19, 2019

Lyle Dean Armstrong, age 86, passed away on November 19, 2019. He was born on August 26, 1933 to the late Howard and Alice Armstrong in Woodbine, Iowa. In addition to his parents, Lyle was preceded in death by his son Gary Armstrong; daughter-in-law, Kim Armstrong; sister, Maxine and brothers, Jerry and Louis. Lyle is survived by his wife, Beverly...

Barbara Jean Stansberry

Barbara Jean Stansberry

Nov 18, 2019

Barbara Jean Stansberry, age 88, passed away November 18, 2019. She was born on August 1, 1931 to the late Walter and Eva (Foster) Pieper in Harlan, Iowa. In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Freddie Stansberry; daughter, Stacy Bagley; grandsons, Shawn and Michael Kain; twin sister, Pat Browning; brother, Art Pieper; sister, Betty...

Reginald J. Broussard

Reginald J. Broussard

Nov 17, 2019

Reginald J. Broussard Jr., age 24, passed away November 17, 2019. He was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on May 26, 1995. Reggie graduated from Abraham Lincoln School with the class of 2013 and was currently working at Driver Plumbing. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Dale Medley; grandmother, Connie Sapienza. Reggie is survived by his fiancee, Addy Driver;...

Bonnie J. Wedel

Bonnie J. Wedel

Nov 16, 2019

Bonnie Jo Wedel, age 82, passed away November 16, 2019 in Omaha, Nebraska. She was born in Harlan, Iowa on May 12, 1937 to the late Ambrose and Myrtle (Tradel) O'Neill. In addition to her parents, Bonnie was preceded in death by her brothers, Buster, Bob, and Jim O'Neill; and sister, Betty Landers. She is survived by her husband, Allan...

Kathy Ellen  Booth

Kathy Ellen Booth

Nov 14, 2019

Kathy Ellen Booth, age 72, passed away on November 14, 2019. She was born on March 12, 1947 to the late Robert and Berneice (Jones) Gallaher in Council Bluffs, Iowa. In addition to her parents, Kathy was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Booth; son-in-law, Michael Koesters; half-sister, Sally Johnson. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Koesters; grandchildren,...

Ernest A. Schewe

Ernest A. Schewe

Nov 13, 2019

Ernest A. Schewe, age 89, passed away November 13, 2019. He was born in December 24, 1929 to the late Frank and Myrtle (Jacobsen) Schewe. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Herbert Schewe; son-in-law, Mike Rine. Ernest is survived by his wife, Jackie Schewe; children, Barbara Rine, Bill Schewe (Jami) and Sherri McMurphy...

Kristina Ann Schmidbauer

Kristina Ann Schmidbauer

Nov 12, 2019

Kristina Ann Schmidbauer, age 26, passed away November 12, 2019. She was born on March 9, 1993 to Steven Betts and Dianna Schmidbauer in Omaha, Nebraska. Kristina was preceded in death by her grandparents, Ralph and Marilyn Schmidbauer; uncles, Steve Schmidbauer and Russ Schmidbauer. She is survived by her parents, Steve Betts and Dianna Schmidbauer; sister, Felicia Meyers-Raymond; aunt, Cindy...

Alida J. Hartog

Alida J. Hartog

Nov 12, 2019

Alida J. Hartog, age 97, passed away November 12, 2019. She was born September 30, 1922 to the late Marius and Jenneken (Nyhof) Lina. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Hartog; son, Maurits Hartog; daughter, Marjorie Hartog; brothers, Gerard Lina and Marius “Max” Lina. Alida is survived by her children, Martin Hartog,...

Harold W. Larsen

Harold W. Larsen

Nov 12, 2019

Harold W. Larsen, age 57, of Underwood, Iowa, passed away November 12, 2019 due to complications from Acute Myeloid Leukemia. He was born October 26, 1962 to the late John “Jack” Larsen and Joan (McGehee) Larsen. Harold graduated from Underwood High School with the class of 1981 and was currently the transportation director for the Underwood School system. In addition...

Herbert Jerome Liston

Herbert Jerome Liston

Nov 11, 2019

Herbert J. “Jerry” Liston, age 91, passed away November 11, 2019. He was born in Rockford, IL on December 23, 1927 to the late Herbert and Josephine Liston. Jerry retired from the Burlington Northern Railroad. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his twin brother, Gary Liston; sister, Dorothy Black. Jerry is survived by his wife...

Samuel  L. Hurd

Samuel L. Hurd

Nov 11, 2019

Samuel L. Hurd, age 85, passed away on November 11, 2019. He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on February 7, 1934 to the late Samuel and Ruth (Wills) Hurd. Sam proudly served his country in both the United States Army and Navy. He retired from Robert’s Dairy. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his...

Sandra Ann Rocha

Sandra Ann Rocha

Nov 9, 2019

Sandra A. Rocha, age 75, passed November 9, 2019. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on August 29, 1944 to the late James and Georgetta (Lane) Wallace. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sisters, Patricia Sutton, Mary Jean Rocha and Georgetta Kay Callaghan. Sandra is survived by her husband, Miguel Rocha; daughters, Angie...

David L. Hansen

David L. Hansen

Nov 8, 2019

David L. Hansen, age 80, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away November 8, 2019. He was born in Iowa City, Iowa on October 3, 1939 to the late Donald M. and Leona (Spencer) Hansen. David graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1958. He married the love of his life, Jeanie Keller in 1991. David enjoyed a...

Bill  Lee Hunt

Bill Lee Hunt

Nov 7, 2019

Bill Lee Hunt, age 65, passed away on November 7, 2019. He was born on June 26, 1954 to the late Howard and Arlita (Dunblazier) Hunt in Council Bluffs, Iowa.  Bill had a natural talent for music. He was an excellent singer and played some guitar and harmonica. He loved children and kitties; and had a love of life and...

Jerry Bruce Dyke

Jerry Bruce Dyke

Nov 6, 2019

Jerry Bruce Dyke, age 72, of Neola, IA passed away at home on Wednesday, November 6, 2019. Jerry was born May 23, 1947 in Hamburg, IA, the son of Glen and Vera Dyke. He graduated from Sidney High School in 1965. He then attended Northwest Missouri State College, studying accounting, and graduating in 1969. While in college he met Carolyn...

Lorrie A. Neal

Lorrie A. Neal

Nov 2, 2019

Lorrie Ann Neal, age 56, passed away November 2, 2019. She was born December 16, 1962 in Norfolk< Virginia. Lorrie graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1981 and was working at Wal-Mart. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Neighbors; husband, Dennis Neal; sister, Margaret Neighbors. Lorrie is survived by her children, Julie Neal...

Glenn J. Hassler

Glenn J. Hassler

Nov 2, 2019

Glenn John Hassler, age 79, passed away November 2, 2019 following recent surgeries. He was born on June 26, 1940 in Des Moines, Iowa, to the late Alva and Alice (Nesmyer) Hassler. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1958, attended UNO, and served in the United States Navy. After retiring from the Council Bluffs Fire Department, he enjoyed...

William H. Lamphier

William H. Lamphier

Nov 1, 2019

William H. Lamphier, age 68, passed away November 1, 2019. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on January 20, 1951 to the late Howard and Helen (Schor) Lamphier. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He is survived by his daughter, Angie Schandelmier (Mark); sister, Kate McClain (Larry); brother, John Wallace; niece, Melissa Smith (Jeromy); and a...

George  W. Yaple

George W. Yaple

Oct 31, 2019

George Warren Yaple, 66, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Council Bluffs, IA on Oct. 31, 2019. Warren was born February 7, 1953 in Clarinda, Iowa to George and Helen (Yance) Yaple. He graduated from West Nodaway R-1 High School in 1971. Mr. Yaple attended Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan graduating in 1980 with a Bachelor's of Science...

Deborah A. Pauley

Deborah A. Pauley

Oct 31, 2019

Deborah Ann (Knickerbocker) Pauley, age 68, passed away on October 31, 2019. She was born on June 16, 1951 to the late Donald and Margaret (Buchanan) Knickerbocker in Falls City, Nebraska. Deborah was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her daughter, Janette Banks (Jason); grandson, Seth Banks; brothers, John Knickerbocker (Cindy) and Joseph Knickerbocker (Beth); 8...