Obituaries

John Paul Grgurich

John Paul Grgurich

Sep 10, 2019

John Paul Grgurich, age 63, passed away on September 10, 2019. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on September 5, 1956 to Paul and Marilyn (DeYager) Grgurich. John graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1974. From a young age, he knew he wanted to work on cars and began his career at a foreign car shop...

Brenda Jean Davis

Brenda Jean Davis

Sep 9, 2019

Brenda Jean Davis, age 58, of Carter Lake, Iowa passed away at her home on September 9, 2019. She was born on September 15, 1960 in Omaha, Nebraska to the late Donald and Eleanor Mair. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Mark Mair and Fiancé, Ron Bartlett. Brenda is survived by her children,...

Marilyn J. Schroeder

Marilyn J. Schroeder

Sep 9, 2019

Marilyn J. Schroeder, age 87, passed away September 9, 2019. She was born near McClelland, Iowa on July 8, 1932 to the late Bruce J. and Mabel F. (Kerber) Chambers. Marilyn graduated from Treynor High School and retired from the American Red Cross. During her time at the Red Cross, she received the Evelyn Ahrens Award in 1989, the Belle...

Benjamin L. Anson

Benjamin L. Anson

Sep 9, 2019

Benjamin L. Anson, age 91, passed away September 9, 2019. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on November 24, 1927 to the late William and Edith (Darnell) Anson. Benjamin proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II and retired from Nashua Label Products. He was a member of First Baptist Church. In addition to his...

Walter N. Hanson

Walter N. Hanson

Sep 8, 2019

Walter N. Hanson, age 89, passed away in Council Bluffs, Iowa on September 8, 2019. He was born in Hayward, Minnesota on April 15, 1930 to the late Philip and Elizabeth (Lee) Hanson. In addition to his parents, Walter was preceded in death by his brother, Leslie Hanson. He is survived by his wife, Berneil; sister-in-law, Ardith Lindahl (Jerry); many...

Melissa M. Goodman

Melissa M. Goodman

Sep 7, 2019

Melissa Marie Goodman, age 30, passed away on September 7, 2019. She was born in Portland, Oregon on February 16, 1989. She is survived by her children, Kaiden Foster, Damian Goodman, Adryan Goodman, Granger Briggs; significant other, Brett Briggs; brothers, Jerry Lievsay, Robert Lievsay; sister, Amber Lievsay; mother, Jeanette Foster; grandmother, Linda Fowler (Jerry); and a host of other family...

Russell V. Schmitz

Russell V. Schmitz

Sep 6, 2019

Russell V. Schmitz, age 76, passed away September 6, 2019. He was born in Harlan, Iowa, on August 17, 1943 to the late Nick and Sally (Pauley) Schmitz. Russ graduated from St. Boniface High School with the class of 1962 and then attended barber college in Sioux City, Iowa. He owned operated Russ’s Barber Shop for 42 years. In addition...

Diane Yost

Diane Yost

Sep 5, 2019

Diane Marie Yost, age 61, passed away September 5, 2019 at her home in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska on August 4, 1958 to Robert and Kathryn (Devaney) Conley. Diane graduated from Omaha South High School and worked for West Telemarketing as a payroll specialist. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by...

Franklin  Delano Briggs

Franklin Delano Briggs

Sep 5, 2019

Franklin Delano Briggs was born February 17, 1933 in Taylor County, Iowa to parents Henry Francis and Maybelle Ann (Howard) Briggs. He joined 9 siblings: Ernest Briggs, David Briggs, Emory Briggs, Hobert Briggs, Lowell Briggs, Opal (Davis) Lawson, Ralph Briggs, Floyd Briggs and Mary (Briggs) Gohn. Frank attended Taylor County schools and graduated from the 8th grade. On October 25,...

Gayle Evelyn Eyberg

Gayle Evelyn Eyberg

Sep 2, 2019

Gayle E. Eyberg, age 93, passed away September 2, 2019. She was born near Hastings, Iowa on January 24, 1926 to the late Loyd and Evelyna (Scott) Bradway. Gayle worked in food service at Walnut Grove School and volunteered at Jennie Edmundson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Eyberg; son, Lonnie Anderson;...

Mavis Klepfer

Mavis Klepfer

Sep 2, 2019

Mavis Merle (Darrow) Klepfer, age 91, went to be with her Lord & Savior on Monday, September 2, 2019. She passed away peacefully in her apartment at CountryHouse Residence for Memory Care in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Mavis was born on the family farm near Anita, Iowa on May 1, 1928 to the late Edward and Fern Darrow. She was the...

Christopher Scott Donaldson

Christopher Scott Donaldson

Sep 2, 2019

Christopher Scott Donaldson, age 56, passed away September 2, 2019 at his home in Oakland, Iowa. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on April 10, 1963 to Andrew Jackson Donaldson Jr. and Alta (Stroud) Donaldson. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, Mathew Donaldson; grandparents, Andrew Jackson Donaldson Sr. & Carrie Donaldson, Russell &...

Emma Mae Driver

Emma Mae Driver

Aug 31, 2019

Emma Mae (Wehrli) Driver, age 80, of Honey Creek, Iowa passed away at her home surrounded by her family on August, 31, 2019. She was born on the family farm, east of Beebeetown, Iowa on September 6, 1938 to the late Emil and Edna (Netsch) Wehrli. Emma graduated from Beebeetown High School the class of 1956. Emma was a longtime...

Micah Lynn Schofield

Micah Lynn Schofield

Aug 29, 2019

Micah Lynn Schofield, age 32, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away on August 29, 2019. He was born in Greenville, Michigan on July 23, 1987 to Lynn and Tina (Swanson) Schofield. Micah was a great husband, father, son, brother, uncle, & friend. Micah graduated from AL in 2006. Micah went on to study wind energy at Iowa Western Community College....

Charles "Fred" Fredrick Nelson

Charles "Fred" Fredrick Nelson

Aug 27, 2019

Charles Fredrick Nelson Sr., age 82, of Council Bluffs, IA passed away on August 27, 2019 in the comfort of his own home. Charles “Fred” was born on February 16, 1937 in Mondamin, IA to the late Otto and Alice (Hammer) Nelson. He attended school in Mondamin and proudly served in the United Air Force for five years. Fred married...

Roger T. Waters

Roger T. Waters

Aug 26, 2019

Roger T. Waters, age 79, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away August 26, 2019. He was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on March 13, 1940 to the late Charles and Elsie (Crowson) Waters. Roger graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1958. He worked for Western Electric for 14 years and then owned and operated Memories...

Aspyn Alexandria  Bradley

Aspyn Alexandria Bradley

Aug 25, 2019

Aspyn Alexandria Bradley, age 22, passed away August 25, 2019 in Omaha, Nebraska. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on March 27, 1997 to Terrance and Amy (Carlile) Bradley. Asypn loved being a mother more than anything; Alexandria Joy was the light of her life. She is survived by her daughter, Alexandria Joy Bradley alongside her father, Miguel Agras;...

Cheryl Lynn Woods

Cheryl Lynn Woods

Aug 24, 2019

Cheryl Lynn Woods, age 67, passed away August 24, 2019 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was born in Creston, Iowa on June 14, 1952 to the late Marion and Lois (Schafer) Moffitt. She is survived by her husband, Don Woods; sons, Shane Moffitt (Pam), Jamie Moffitt (Amy); daughter, Nicole Gall (Chris); brother, Stephen “Pete” Moffitt (Cindy); step-son, Michael O’Hara (Diane);...

Danielle  Merry  Moore

Danielle Merry Moore

Aug 21, 2019

Danielle Merry Moore, age 63, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away August 21, 2019. She was born July 10, 1956 in Omaha, Nebraska to the late Joseph & Bonnie (Branstiter) Zwirn. Danielle is survived by her husband, Patrick “Butch” Moore; sons, Trevor Moore, Patrick Moore (Christina), Andy Moore (Michelle); brothers, Mike Zwirn (Irma), Terry Zwirn (Diane), Monte Zwirn (Clarissa); 7...

Connie Lee Plath Edlund

Connie Lee Plath Edlund

Aug 19, 2019

Connie Lee Plath Edlund, age 92, of Council Bluffs, Iowa went to be with her Lord on August 19, 2019. Connie Lee was born on October 16, 1926 to Dwight and Vera (Goodwin) Hardy in Logan, Iowa. She graduated from Woodbine High School in 1944 and worked for the Government and then as a secretary in Chicago and Omaha. Connie...