Obituaries

Gisela Krueger

Gisela Krueger

Mar 15, 2020

Gisela Krueger, age 88, passed away on March 15, 2020. She was born on September 1, 1931 to the late Fritz and Martha (Tiarks) Hellmerichs in Sengwarden, Germany. In addition to her parents, Gisela is preceded in death by her husband, Joachim Krueger and sister, Hannah. She is survived by her sons, Frank Krueger (Barbara) and Harry Krueger; daughter, Rita...

Gloria Lee Peterson

Gloria Lee Peterson

Mar 14, 2020

Gloria Lee Peterson, 92 years, of Council Bluffs, passed away at her residence early Saturday morning, March 14, 2020. She was born February 16, 1928 in Everly, Iowa to Elza and Elma (Hopfe) Bodenhamer. She grew up around Spencer, IA. During her younger years her family lived on a farm where she became very active in 4-H serving as the...

Lynnette Albertson

Lynnette Albertson

Mar 13, 2020

Lynnette Albertson, 64 years, of Council Bluffs, IA passed away March 13, 2020. She was born August 1, 1955 to the late Leo "Carl" Sr. and Dorothy (Starr) Wallace. Lynnette loved to travel, spend time with family, decorate for Christmas and go shopping with her sister Lisa. Her smile was contagious and would brighten up the room. In addition to...

Hattie Kathryn Bird

Hattie Kathryn Bird

Mar 12, 2020

Hattie Kathryn “Kaye” Bird, age 93, passed away March 12th, 2020. She was born to Homer King and Frances C (Delimater) Brunner. She had three sisters and one brother; Frances (Alice), Gretchen, Jane and John. She had two sons; Fred Joseph Aliano Jr. and Mark Richard Aliano. On September 11th, 1976 she was united in marriage to Melvin L. Bird....

Frances Riley

Frances Riley

Mar 9, 2020

Frances Irene Riley (Castle), 84 years, passed away peacefully March 9th, 2020 in her home. Frances was born March 14, 1935 in Phoenix, AZ to Frank and Rosa (Schieszer) Castle. She spent 3 years in the US Navy and married Jack in 1959, together they had 7 children. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Jack Roderick George Fauble

Jack Roderick George Fauble

Mar 9, 2020

Jack R.G. Fauble, age 80, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away March 9, 2020. He was born September 26, 1939 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to the late Delbus & Evelyn Fauble. Jack graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School and was very proud of being a barber for over 50 years in Council Bluffs. He enjoyed spending his free time model...

Garland Roger Brandenburg

Garland Roger Brandenburg

Mar 9, 2020

He was born in Missouri Valley, Iowa on July 26, 1941 to the late Euel and Zelma (Taylor) Brandenburg. Garland graduated from Missouri Valley High School in 1959. He joined the Army National Guard in 1964, and was stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas. He proudly served his country in the National Guard for 23 years. He worked in route sales,...

Betty Jean Caughey

Betty Jean Caughey

Mar 9, 2020

Betty J. Caughey, age 92, passed away at her home on March 9, 2020. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on October 14, 1927 to the late Thorvald and Carrie (Nelsen) Hansen.Betty attended Abraham Lincoln High School. She worked in their family owned bakery, Hansen’s Pastry Shop on 100 block in Council Bluffs, IA. She married Dale Caughey on...

Bennie L. Jackson

Bennie L. Jackson

Mar 8, 2020

Bennie “Ben” L. Jackson, age 75, passed away on March 8, 2020. He was born on September 23, 1944 to Alma Jackson in Helena, Arkansas. Ben was preceded in death by his mother, Alma. He is survived by his daughter, Benjila Willoughby (Lawrence); grandchildren, Jamia Perry, Kiara Perry, Jasmine Perry, Jayda Willoughby and Jayden Willoughby; great-grandchildren, Kynedi Allen and Kylen...

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...