Obituaries

Peggy  Jo Jennings

Peggy Jo Jennings

Sep 10, 2018

Peggy Jo Jennings, 59 years, of Council Bluffs, died at her residence September 10, 2018. She was born December 5, 1958 in Omaha, Nebraska to the late Paul and Joyce (Beecher) Barnes. She had two years of college and was working in graphic design for Oriental Trading. She is survived by her son, Joshua Jennings (Mindy); special daughter, Sabrina Barnes...

Charles W. Ward

Charles W. Ward

Sep 8, 2018

Charles W. (Wayne) Ward, 90, passed away on September 8, 2018. He was born in Neola, Iowa on December 5, 1927 and was the youngest of the five children of Charles M. and Augusta B. Ward. Wayne served his country in the United States Air Force. He married Alice Pauline McGee of Henderson, Iowa, in Colorado Springs, Colorado and they...

Betty Ann Kissel

Betty Ann Kissel

Sep 7, 2018

Betty A. Kissel, age 89, passed away September 7, 2018 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was born in Woodbine, Iowa on August 29, 1929 to the late Albert and Harriet Ulmer. Betty was a longtime waitress at The Grill and Mr. K’s Café. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Isaac Kissel; daughter, Carol...

Emmett  L.  Riesland

Emmett L. Riesland

Sep 7, 2018

Emmett L. Riesland, 86 years, Council Bluffs passed away on 9/7/2018. Emmett wish was to be cremated and no service.

Charles Stevens

Charles Stevens

Sep 6, 2018

Charles E. “Chuck” Stevens, age 86, of Silver City, Iowa passed away September 6, 2018. He was born in Papillion, Nebraska on September 12, 1931 to the late Joseph and Osie (Westlake) Stevens. Chuck proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and was a lifelong farmer. He was a member of Silver City United Methodist Church. In...

Henry  J. Godina

Henry J. Godina

Sep 6, 2018

Henry Jesse Godina, 54 years of Council Bluffs passed away September 6, 2018 at He was born June 1, 1964 in Bridgeport, Nebraska to Isabel C. and Isabell (Sabala) Godina. Henry was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Angel and sister, Rose Mary Godina. He is survived by his wife, Candace; daughters, Shasta, Roseanna and Amanda; sisters, Linda Raymond...

Scott Edmund Ream

Scott Edmund Ream

Sep 4, 2018

Scott Edmund Ream, age 58, of Council Bluffs, passed away September 4, 2018. He was born in Sioux City, Iowa on October 13, 1959 to John and Sally Ream. Scott grew up in South Sioux City, NE and graduated in 1977 from South Sioux City High School. After graduation Scott moved to the Council Bluffs area and had 3 sons...

Michael John Hall

Michael John Hall

Aug 29, 2018

Michael J. Hall, 44 years of Council Bluffs died August 29, 2018. He was born November 2, 1973 in Council Bluffs to Warren and Vaneta (Flowers) Hall. He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Warren Hall, Jr. and Kevin Hall; one sister, Shelly Hall. He is survived by his siblings, Rodney Hall (Heather), Dina Davis (Brian), Cynthia...

Michael  Alan  Camden

Michael Alan Camden

Aug 29, 2018

Michael Alan Camden, 58 years, of Council Bluffs, died August 29, 2018. He was born December 27, 1959 in Council Bluffs to Wayne and Sharon (Frunabarger) Camden. He worked as a cook for the Alpine Inn. He is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his children, Jeff Clark, Brandon Camden (Monica), Kiley Kugland (Scott Burmeister), Brandt...

Gail L.  Kohrt

Gail L. Kohrt

Aug 27, 2018

Gail L. Kohrt, age 71, died August 27, 2018. She was born in Lexington, Missouri on July 18, 1947 to the late Earl and Christine (Watt) Spencer. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers, William Spencer and Kenny Anderson; step-daughter, Rhonda Kohrt. Gail is survived by her husband, Darrell Kohrt; sons, Delbert Stratton (Tina),...

Barbara  A. Borunda

Barbara A. Borunda

Aug 26, 2018

Barbara A. Borunda, age 74, died August 26, 2018. She was born in Council Bluffs on July 22, 1944 to the late Everett and Mary (Elsworth) Pierce. Barbara is survived by her children, Ramona Martinez (Armando), Jose DeSantiago, Tomas DeSantiago, Joaquina Borunda-Perez (Horacio); siblings, Dorothy Ortiz, Vergie Pierce, Jim Pierce, Steven Pierce, Donald Pierce and Donna Rae Roth (Mel); grandchildren,...

Thomas   M. Horswill

Thomas M. Horswill

Aug 26, 2018

Thomas M. Horswill, age 63, died August 26, 2018. He was born in Council Bluffs on June 15, 1955 to the late Thomas E. and Rita (Guthrie) Horswill. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Skip Moreland; sister, Kathleen DeVault. Thomas is survived by his wife, Kathy Horswill; children, Katrina Tedesco (Tim), Tommy Horswill...

Melva J Fiscus

Melva J Fiscus

Aug 25, 2018

Melva J. Fiscus, age 68, died August 25, 2018. She was born in Irwin, Iowa on June 27, 1950 to the late Melvin and Katheryn (Olson) Fiscus. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers, Roger and Lyle Fiscus; grandchildren, Asher and Azariah; great grandchild, Landyn. Melva is survived by her daughters, Laurie Gustin, Nikki...

Larry Lee Carson

Larry Lee Carson

Aug 24, 2018

Larry L. Carson, age 75, passed away August 24, 2018. He was born in Council Bluffs on September 13, 1942 to the late George and Theda (Teeple) Carson. Larry is survived by his wife of 56 years, Sandy Carson; children, Tom Carson (Amy), Todd Carson (Anna) and Michael Carson (Kim); grandchildren, Hailey, Daniel and Misty. Memorial visitation is 5:00p.m. to...

Sharon  K.  Mcdowell

Sharon K. Mcdowell

Aug 24, 2018

Sharon K. McDowell, age 82, passed away August 24, 2018. She was born in Glenwood, Iowa on September 8, 1935 to the late Merrill and Glenne (Boyd) Morford. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond McDowell; son, Brian McDowell; brothers, Merrill, Richard and James Morford; twin sister, Shirley Morford; daughter-in-law, Gayle McDowell. Sharon...

Mildred  R.  Weihs

Mildred R. Weihs

Aug 23, 2018

Mildred R. Weihs, age 92, passed away August 23, 2018. She was born in Portsmouth, Iowa on September 14, 1925 to the late Nicholas and Mary (Bauer) Greiner. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her grandson, Jason Weihs; daughter-in-law, Sandie Colson; 5 brothers and 3 sisters. Mildred is survived by her children, Gary Weihs (Robin...

Kathryn  "Kathy"  Woodcock

Kathryn "Kathy" Woodcock

Aug 22, 2018

Kathryn “Kathy” Woodcock, 86, passed away peacefully at her home in Pagosa Springs, Colo., on Wednesday, Aug. 22. The family will celebrate Kathy’s life at a later date. Kathy was born to Edwin Charles and Mary Todd Oliver Nieman in Wilson, Texas, on Dec. 29, 1931. She married Richard A. Woodcock on Nov. 29, 1947. After starting their family in...

Sandra Kay Merkuris

Sandra Kay Merkuris

Aug 21, 2018

Sandra Kay Merkuris, 51, died August 21, 2018. She was born August 24, 1966 in Council Bluffs Iowa. She graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1984. She is preceded in death by parents Paul J and Doris E (Jensen) Merkuris, brother, James L Merkuris. She is survived by her loving kids, daughters, Samantha and Mariah Merkuris, sons Tyrail Burrage...

Larry  D.  Tubbs

Larry D. Tubbs

Aug 19, 2018

Larry D. Tubbs, age 55, died August 19, 2018. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on March 2, 1963. Larry was preceded in death by his mother, Sara Tubbs. Larry is survived by his wife, Connie Tubbs; sons, Michael Strong (Ashley), Curtis Strong, Henry Tubbs; father, Fred Tubbs (Susan); sisters, Vicki Aherns (Marty) and Kelly Zupan (Charlie); 3 grandchildren and...

Barbara  Lynn Bristol Stokes

Barbara Lynn Bristol Stokes

Aug 19, 2018

Barbara Lynn Bristol Stokes, passed away August 19, 2018. She was born 12/15/1960. She is survived by her beloved husband, Billy Joe Stokes of 37 years. Together they have 3 daughters and 8 grandchildren. A Celebration of her Life will be Sunday from 2 to 5PM at the Sunset Park, 1050 16th Avenue, Council Bluffs.