Obituaries

Lois L. Benscoter-Agnew

Lois L. Benscoter-Agnew

Mar 14, 2019

Lois Louise Benscoter-Agnew, age 90, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away on March 14, 2019. She was born November 25, 1928 in Leon, Iowa to the late Lloyd & Niada (Merrill) Baker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leo Benscoter; second husband, Harold Agnew; son, Steven Benscoter; brother, Richard Baker & Lyle Baker;...

Ina Mae Jackson

Ina Mae Jackson

Mar 12, 2019

Ina Mae Jackson, 94 years passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2019 in Council bluffs, Iowa. She was born January 22, 1925 in Spencer, South Dakota to the late Paul and Mary (Blackwood) Wellborn. She graduated from Spencer High School and the Minnesota Bible College. August 18, 1945, she married Robert Dean Jackson. She is preceded in death by her parents,...

Roger  Allen  Rose

Roger Allen Rose

Mar 9, 2019

Roger Allen Rose, age 56, passed away in Council Bluffs, Iowa on March 9, 2019. He was born in Sioux City, Iowa on May 15, 1962. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1981 and went to Iowa Western Community College. Roger loved Nebraska football, NASCAR, camping, and his Harley Davidson. Roger was preceded in death...

Pauline  Grace  Longnecker

Pauline Grace Longnecker

Mar 9, 2019

Pauline Grace Longnecker, age 64, passed away on March 9, 2019. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on August 1, 1954 to the late Roland and Regina (Nusser) Zuch. She is survived by her husband, Ron Longnecker; brother, Charles Zuch (Beverly); sisters, LaVon Brockman and Janet Henke (Robert); nieces, nephews, and a host of other family and friends. Pauline...

Eleanor Faye Garside

Eleanor Faye Garside

Mar 8, 2019

Eleanor Faye Garside, 81 years, passed away Friday, March 8, 2019 in Council Bluffs. She was born September 3, 1937 in Long Pine, Nebraska to the late Bruce and Maude Geraldine (Barrier) Allmon. Eleanor graduated from Missouri Valley High School in 1955. She was a lifelong Christian and had a strong faith in God. On February 3, 1967, Eleanor was...

Betty  Ann   Peters

Betty Ann Peters

Mar 7, 2019

Betty Ann Peters, age 77, passed away on March 7, 2019. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on March 23, 1941 to the late Arne and Phyllis (Kingsley) Hansen. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Hansen. She is survived by her husband, Larry Peters; daughters, Tammy Chisholm (Christopher) and Gina Smith;...

Olga  Bruno De Muñoz

Olga Bruno De Muñoz

Mar 5, 2019

Olga Bruno de Muñoz, age 102, passed away on March 5, 2019 at her home in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was born March 21, 1916 in Guayama, Puerto Rico to the late Dr. Francisco Bruno and Audacia Caballero. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Bartolome Muñoz and seven brothers and sisters. Olga is...

Eloise B. Haight

Eloise B. Haight

Mar 5, 2019

Eloise Billie Haight was born in Shelby, Iowa on August 29, 1926. She was the daughter of Roy & Alma Jensen Kirkpatrick and the oldest of seven siblings. She attended Shelby School and upon graduation worked at Council Bluffs Saving Bank. Eloise was united in marriage to Leo Haight on February 4, 1948 in Council Bluffs, Iowa and they made...

Barbara Jane Martin

Barbara Jane Martin

Mar 5, 2019

Barbara Jane (Mader) Martin, age 93 passed away at her home in Bellevue, Nebraska March 5, 2019. She was born in Cheyanne, Wyoming on January 16, 1926 to Hazel Kimball and Jesse Moore. Shortly thereafter she was adopted by Albert and Alma Mader. One year later, Alma passed away due to complications from childbirth as did the newborn infant. Albert...

Frank  A.  Dizonno

Frank A. Dizonno

Mar 5, 2019

Frank A. Dizonno, age 70, of Omaha, Nebraska passed away on March 5, 2019. He was born January 31, 1949 to the late John and Darlene (Lovings) Dizonno. Frank is survived by his daughter, Julie Plante (George); son, Frank Dizonno; brothers, John Dizonno (April), Tony Dizonno; sisters, Rose Rathbun (Mick), Carol Ann Dizonno-Roberts (Roland); seven grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; nieces;...

Bonnie Mae Green

Bonnie Mae Green

Mar 4, 2019

Bonnie M. Green, age 87, passed away at her home on March 4, 2019. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on June 13, 1931 to the late Alfred and Esther (Rogers) Jacobsen. Bonnie retired from Jennie Edmundson Hospital after 42 years of service. She was active in the nurse’s alumni, the American Legion Auxiliary, Daughters of the Nile and...

Henry N. Bostwick

Henry N. Bostwick

Mar 3, 2019

Henry N. Bostwick, age 78, passed away March 3, 2019. He was born in Council Bluffs on November 14, 1940 to the late Glenn and Bertha Mae (Darrington) Bostwick. Henry farmed near Honey Creek before moving to town. He worked for Johnson Pharmacy and together with his wife, ran Bostwick Medical for 15 years. Henry loved helping the little ones...

Terry  W.  Wuerfele

Terry W. Wuerfele

Mar 2, 2019

Terry W. Wuerfele, age 69, died March 2, 2019. He was born in St. Joseph, Missouri on January 22, 1950. Terry proudly served in the United States Air Force and retired from Kellogg’s. He was preceded in death by his parents, Archie and Phyllis Wuerfele. Terry is survived by his daughter, Pavielle Wuerfele; siblings, David Wuerfele (Dee), Marvin Wuerfele (Ann),...

Mary Kay Gregurich

Mary Kay Gregurich

Mar 2, 2019

Mary Kay Gregurich, age 71, passed away on March 2, 2019. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on August 3, 1947 to the late Martin and Lillian (Schmitz) Blum. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson with the class of 1965 and worked at First National Bank. In addition to her parents, Mary Kay was preceded in death by her son,...

Christena J. Dieatrick

Christena J. Dieatrick

Feb 27, 2019

Christena J. Dieatrick, age 86, passed away at her home on February 27, 2019. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa to the late Christ and Sarah Demos. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, William Dieatrick Sr. and son, William Dieatrick Jr. Christena is survived by her children, Karen Meyer, Dianna Dieatrick, David...

Edwin G. Mchargue

Edwin G. Mchargue

Feb 27, 2019

Edwin G. McHargue, age 60, passed away in Omaha, Nebraska on February 27, 2019. He was born in Council Bluffs on July 22, 1958 to the late Walter and Mary (Hansen) McHargue. He graduated from Wilmington High School in Wilmot, South Dakota with the class of 1977. He spent many years as a mechanic and could fix almost any problem....

Elmer F. Muell, Sr.

Elmer F. Muell, Sr.

Feb 24, 2019

Elmer F. Muell Sr., age 83, of Honey Creek, Iowa passed away at his home on February 24, 2019. He was born in Panama, Iowa on June 15, 1935 to the late Nicholas and Clara (Kramer) Muell. Elmer proudly served his country in the United States Army and was the owner of Muell Refrigeration. In addition to his parents he...

Lewis A. Sprinkel

Lewis A. Sprinkel

Feb 23, 2019

Lewis Amos Sprinkel, age 74, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away February 23, 2019. He was born February 17, 1945 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to the late Roy & Marjorie (Latham) Nall. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marjorie and Karl Sprinkel; biological father, Roy Nall; wife, Debbie; daughter, Michelle McGough; and sister, Ella. Lewis is survived by...

Jerold   L.  Parrott

Jerold L. Parrott

Feb 21, 2019

Jerold L. “Jerry” Parrott, age 63, passed away February 21, 2019. He was born in Council Bluffs on February 7, 1956 to the late Harold and Gail (Johnson) Parrott. Jerry graduated from Thomas Jefferson with the class of 1974 and was a member of Faith Lutheran Church. He had retired from Bemis Bag Company in 1999. In addition to his...

Brian A. Nelson

Brian A. Nelson

Feb 20, 2019

Brian A. Nelson, age 67, passed away February 20, 2019. He was born on May 8, 1951 in Harlan, Iowa to the late Louis and Virginia (Petersen) Nelson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia; and brother, Bruce Nelson. Brian is survived by his daughters, Jennifer (Chris) Bails, Trisha (Jeremy) Ellison; three grandchildren;...