Obituaries

Darlene A. Sampson

Darlene A. Sampson

Nov 10, 2018

Darlene A. Sampson, age 62, of Underwood, Iowa passed away at her home on November 10, 2018. She was born in Council Bluffs on January 20, 1956 to the late Harlin and Margaret (Markey) Hurd. Darlene graduated from Underwood High School with the class of 1974. Wayne and Darlene were united in marriage on May 6, 1983, they were married...

Robert  J. Durgin

Robert J. Durgin

Nov 8, 2018

Robert J. Durgin, age 72, passed away November 8, 2018. He was born in Topeka, KS on October 6, 1946 to Melvin and Marjorie (Claire) Durgin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Marjorie Durgin. Robert is survived by his wife, Debbie (Gonzagowski); children, Kimberly Simmons (Thomas), Eric Durgin (Carley), Kristopher Heig (Andrea), Brian Durgin; 10 grandchildren;...

Patricia M. Wilson

Patricia M. Wilson

Nov 7, 2018

Patricia Mae Wilson, age 70, passed away in Council Bluffs, Iowa on November 7, 2018. She was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on October 29, 1948 to Merritt E. “Matt” and Marian (Koerlin) Bailey Jr. She was a LPN for many years. Patricia is preceded in death by her father and a brother, Tim Bailey. She is survived by her husband,...

Narong Saysanavong

Narong Saysanavong

Nov 6, 2018

Narong Saysanavong He was born on July 13th 1990. And passed away on November 6th, 2018. Born to Jodie Sherman and Prayong Saysanavong, He was raised by his Grandparents, Charles and Brenda Sherman. Narong attended Riverside High School in Oakland, IA and Thomas Jefferson High School in Council Bluffs, IA. He is survived by two children Elizabeth and Alexis Saysanavong...

Kevin  J. Carstensen

Kevin J. Carstensen

Nov 4, 2018

Kevin J. Carstensen, age 31, of Council Bluffs died on November 4, 2018. He was born in North Platte, Nebraska on March 16, 1987. Kevin was currently working as a physicians assistant in the emergency department at CHI Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs. Kevin is survived by his wife, Jenna Carstensen; daughters, Marissa and Leah Carstensen; parents, Jim and Joan...

Margaret D.  Walker

Margaret D. Walker

Nov 4, 2018

Margaret D. Walker was born Doreen Mabel Robertson on March 2, 1935 in Mafeking, Manitoba, Canada. She had a younger sister, Irene, and a younger brother, Peter. She lost her father when she was six and her brother Peter the next year. Her mother Della moved them to Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, remarried, and had two more children, Charlie Brown...

William  “Bill”  Stephens

William “Bill” Stephens

Nov 4, 2018

William “Bill” Stephens, age 82, passed away November 4, 2018. He was born in Macedonia, Iowa on June 27, 1936 to the late Guy and Mabel Stephens. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and was involved in law enforcement for many years. He retired from Standard Oil. In addition to his parents he was preceded...

Linda  Mae  Wambold

Linda Mae Wambold

Nov 3, 2018

Linda Mae Wambold, age 80, passed away in Council Bluffs on November 3, 2018. She was born in Laurel, Nebraska on October 27, 1938. In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her sister, Merlene. She is survived by her husband, Robert Wambold; sons, David Wambold, Brad (DJuana) Wambold, Matthew (Angela) Wambold; daughter, Robin (William) Copeland; brother,...

Judy Marie  Blunt

Judy Marie Blunt

Nov 3, 2018

Judy Marie Blunt, age 71, passed away in Council Bluffs on November 3, 2018. She was born in Albert Lea, Minnesota on October 2, 1947 to the late Clarence and Hazel (Turbett) Wirtjes. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, making quilts, and watching Nebraska football. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Charles...

Daisy M. Ingoldsby

Daisy M. Ingoldsby

Nov 2, 2018

Daisy M. Ingoldsby, age 96, passed away on November 2, 2018. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska to her immigrant Yugoslavian parents, the late Samuel and Mamie Lalich on November 5, 1921. Daisy lived in Council Bluffs most of her lifetime and recently in Bellevue with her daughter and son-in -law. Daisy graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Council...

Janet J. Burke

Janet J. Burke

Nov 2, 2018

Burke, Janet, age 76, passed away on November 2, 2018. Janet was born on February 23, 1942 to Ross Layton and Mildred N. (Rexroat) McDonough Sr. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Lester LeRoy McDonough; sisters, Virginia Mae Osborn and Mildred Elizabeth “Betty” Cooper; brother-in-law, Walt Osborn and Norman Cooper; sister-in-law, Mary McDonough;...

William   C.  Fischer

William C. Fischer

Oct 30, 2018

William C. Fischer, passed away October 30, 2018. William was born in Wausau, Wisconsin on October 11, 1930 to the late William Constantine and Grace (Chizek) Fischer. Fischer was 17 when he signed with the Chicago White Sox in 1948. He was fresh out of high school and pitched in the White Sox minor league system until 1951, when he...

Dale  Bard

Dale Bard

Oct 29, 2018

Dale Bard, of Council Bluffs, passed away October 29, 2018 due to complications of vascular disease. He was born in Wakefield, Nebraska on April 9, 1927 to the late Carl and Mabel (Ring) Bard. He attended primary school in a one room school house, and graduated from Wakefield High School. He proudly served in the US Navy, then graduated from...

Marvin Lewis Perry

Marvin Lewis Perry

Oct 28, 2018

Marvin Lewis Perry, age 76, passed away on October 28, 2018. Marvin was born in Ashland, Kentucky on January 9, 1942, to the late John and Dorothy (Burnett) Perry. In addition to his parents, Marvin is preceded in death by his daughter, Carolyn Perry. He is survived by his wife, Karen (Berg) Perry; sons, Marvin Perry Jr. and Donald Perry;...

Hazel E Clark Carta

Hazel E Clark Carta

Oct 24, 2018

Hazel E. Clark Carta, age 89, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away October 24, 2018. She was born in Missouri Valley, Iowa on July 24, 1929 to the late Kenneth and Joyce (Skelton) Hoyt. She was active in American Business Womens, Altrusa, and Senior bowling leagues at Thunderbowl. She retired from First National Brokerage, in Omaha, in 1993. She also...

Pauline Elizabeth Leeper

Pauline Elizabeth Leeper

Oct 24, 2018

Pauline Elizabeth Kelley Leeper, age 80 passed away October 24, 2018. She was born March 28, 1938 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to the late Henry Kelley and Margaret McLaughlin Kelley Doty. In addition to her parents she was preceded by her husband, Robert Sr.; stepfather, Vern Doty; brothers, Charles, Donald, Leonard, Walter Kelley; sister, Mary Nickol and great grandchild, Jayce....

Louis J. Derosier

Louis J. Derosier

Oct 23, 2018

Louis J. Derosier, age 60, passed away in Council Bluffs on October 23, 2018. He was born in Staten Island, New York on October 3, 1958 to the late Alfred and Carol (Martin) Derosier. In addition to his parents, Louis is preceded in death by his daughter, Jami McMullen-Howard; and an infant sister. He is survived by his wife, Debbie...

Esther  Rocha

Esther Rocha

Oct 23, 2018

Esther Rocha, age 88, passed away October 23, 2018. She was born in Council Bluffs on February 26, 1930 to the late Claro and Valentina (Segura) Garcia. Esther was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1987 and was a member of the Valley View Congregation. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas...

Martha  Nadine  Moffett

Martha Nadine Moffett

Oct 23, 2018

Martha Nadine Moffett, age 64, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away October 23, 2018. She was born January 23, 1954 in Arkansas City, Kansas to the late Lester and Nadine (Cole) McClaflin. In addition to her parents she was preceded by her brother, Jimmy McClaflin. Martha is survived by her husband, Richard; daughters, Christina Johnston and Melissa Henson; son, Dustin...

Crystal  L. Fender

Crystal L. Fender

Oct 20, 2018

Crystal L. Fender, age 61, passed away October 20, 2018. She was born February 26, 1957 in El Paso, Texas. Crystal is survived by her daughters, Angela Bradley and Rebecca Fender; parents, Larry and Karole Vanderpool; brother, Larry Vanderpool II; grandchildren, Hannah Bradley, Dawson Bradley, Clarissa Fender and Grant Schnoor Jr. Celebration of life will be 1:30 p.m. to 4:00...