Obituaries

Mar 19, 2018

Edward F. Kannedy, age 61, passed away March 19, 2018. He was born May 13, 1956 in Council Bluffs. He graduated from Abraham Lincoln in 1975. He enjoyed Kung Fu and was a Black Belt in Marshall Arts. Edward also enjoyed cooking, barbequing, fishing, and his grandbabies. He was preceded in death by infant son, Nathan Kannedy. He is survived...

Mar 18, 2018

Ricky Albright Jr., age 34, passed on March 18, 2018 after sustaining injuries from a fall. He was born April 18, 1983 in Council Bluffs to the late Richard Sr. and Shelley Albright. As a child, Ricky went to many camps including Camp CoHoLo and Camp Quality. At the age of 18, he became a volunteer at Camp Quality. During...

Mar 15, 2018

James “Jim” E. Talbert, age 94, passed away March 15, 2018. He was born May 26, 1923, in Edinburgh, Indiana to the late Roscoe and Harriett Talbert. Jim served in the US Navy, during WWII and Korea, until his honorable discharge in 1953. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 6 siblings. He is survived by...

Mar 15, 2018

Michael D. Smith, age 56, of Elkhorn, NE passed away March 15, 2018. He was born February 5, 1962 in Council Bluffs, IA. He was preceded in death by brother, Patrick Smith. He is survived by his wife, Joanna Sklenar-Smith; children: Michael Smith Jr. (Sarah Amason), Erica Smith-Phalen (Eric Phalen), Richard Smith (Keli), Alexander Smith (Azarais Warren), Christian Smith, and...

Mar 15, 2018

Janet Louise Johnson, age 81, of Council Bluffs, passed away March 15, 2018. She was born September 19, 1936, in Dow City, Iowa to the late Edward and Lola (Kline) Arp. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ramon Johnson and brother-in-law, William Sanns. She is survived by her children, Michael Johnson, Patti Wills...

Mar 14, 2018

Kristian “Kris” Andersen, age 59, passed away March 14, 2018. He was born March 13, 1959, in Council Bluffs, to the late Ida and John Andersen Jr. Kris was an over-the-road truck driver for over 25 years, driving for P.S.T., Dilts Trucking and Sunflower. He was currently working at Sequels Thrift Store in Council Bluffs. In addition to his parents,...

Mar 12, 2018

Michael Richard Streich, age 40, of Omaha, Nebraska passed away March 12, 2018. He was born May 6, 1977 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to Ronald R. Streich and Lonnette L. Jetter. He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline Streich; daughter, Savannah Streich; stepsons, Nick & Brendan Flick; father, Ron Streich; mother, Lonnette Kelley (Allan Meendering); sister, Michele Jesse; grandson,...

Mar 12, 2018

Heine, Phillip A. April 15, 1933 - March 12, 2018 Preceded in death by his daughter, Phyllis Brunow; parents; 1 brother and 1 sister. Phillip is survived by his wife of 60 years, Luanne Heine; children, Donald (Jill) Heine, Carol Heine, Patricia Heine, Robert (Karol) Heine; son-in-law, Jerry Brunow; grandchildren, Sunshine Brunow, Joe Brunow, Brandy (Chad) Casson, Michaela Heine; Lauren...

Mar 5, 2018

Larry M. French, age 71, passed away March 5, 2018. He was born December 23, 1946 in Omaha, to Franklin “Pat” and Marion French. Larry graduated from ALHS with the class of 1965. He served in the United States Navy until his honorable discharge in 1969. He was with the Council Bluffs Fire Department for 27 years before retiring as...

Mar 5, 2018

Eula Dell Tritch, age 87, of Henderson Iowa passed away March 5, 2018. She was born in Kellerton, IA, on July 8, 1930 to the late John and Ella (Parker) Brooner. Eula is survived by her husband, John; son, John (Patty), daughter, Deborah; 9 grandchildren; great grandchildren; great-great grandchildren, a host of other family and friends. A Celebration of Life...

Mar 1, 2018

Charles F. “Mike” Johnson, age 74, of Council Bluffs, passed away March 1, 2018. Mike was born in Battle Creek, IA, on November 23, 1943, to the late Charles N. and Dorothy (Miller) Johnson. He worked at Farmland Fertilizer Industries Warehouse for 16 years, Council Bluffs Public Works for 12 years, and he spent 20 years as owner and operator...

Feb 26, 2018

Doris Marie (Jones) Hudson, 83, of Council Bluffs passed away on February 26, 2018. Doris was born on May 24, 1934 in Council Bluffs Iowa to Orla and Marie (Christensen) Jones. She married William E. Hudson on July 6, 1951. Preceded in death by her parents; husband William Hudson; brothers Everett and Donald Jones; sister Jean Foote. Survived by son,...

Feb 24, 2018

Rose Marie Hansen, age 85, passed away February 24, 2018 in Council Bluffs, IA. She was born January 20, 1933 in Tabor, IA to the late Dennis and Leona (Estes) Adams. In addition to her parents, Rose was preceded in death by her son, Dennis; sisters, Aileen Andersen, Martha Hansen; brother, Randy Adams. She is survived by her husband of...

Feb 23, 2018

Feb 23, 2018

Harry Willie Burk, age 77, was born June 13, 1940 in Nashville, Tennessee to James and Pauline Burk. He grew up in Tampa, Florida with his two brothers and one sister. He joined the Army and served his country honorably. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, where he earned several medals, including the Purple Heart. He was wounded...

Feb 19, 2018

Steven “Steve” Anthony Betts, age 58, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away February 19, 2018 at his home. He was born April 16, 1959, in Council Bluffs, to Paul and Karen. Steve graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1977. In August 1977, he married Jennie Cline. They had two children, Tara and Scott. Steve married Rebecca “Becky” Kramer in...

Feb 18, 2018

Norma Lillian Fischer, age 93, of Council Bluffs, passed away on February 18, 2018. She was born on November 22, 1924 to the late James and Lila (Peterson) Benson. Norma graduated from Underwood High School. She worked as a secretary at Lewis Central High School for many years and was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. Norma was known...

Feb 17, 2018

Melvin L. Bird (Mel), age 85, of Council Bluffs, passed away at Midlands Nursing Home on February 17th, 2018. He was born in Crescent, Iowa on February 3rd, 1933 to the late Fred W. Bird Sr. and Grace Ann (Smith) Bird. Mel graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1952. After graduation, he enlisted in the Air Force, and re-enlisted...

Feb 17, 2018

David B. Hicks, age 65, passed away surrounded by family, February 17, 2018. He was born March 22, 1952 to the late Bruce Hicks and Barbara Willson. David enjoyed all his years as a soccer coach and loved spending time with his family and being a grandpa to 9 grandchildren. He also retired from the United States Post Office after...

Feb 17, 2018

Virginia Ruth Kock, age 95, passed away February 17, 2018. She was born in Kiron, IA, on January 23, 1923, to the late Joseph and Minnie (Swanson) Bringleson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Kock; brother, Joe Bringleson; sisters, Mary Bringleson and Ada Pearl Ewing; sister-in-law, Mary Louise Bringleson. Virginia is survived...