Obituaries

Peggy Ann Clark

Peggy Ann Clark

Feb 16, 2018

Peggy A. Clark, age 32, of Council Bluffs passed away February 16, 2018. She was born in Council Bluffs on June 19, 1985 to Jay Clark and Margaret (Thompson) Clark. Peggy was a 2004 graduate of Kanesville High School. Peggy was preceded in death by her mother, Margaret (Thompson) Clark; uncle, Craig Clark. Peggy is survived by her children, Hannah...

Gwendolyn E. Gray

Gwendolyn E. Gray

Feb 15, 2018

Gwendolyn E. Gray, age 59, passed away in Omaha, Nebraska on February 15, 2018. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on October 20, 1958 to Corwyn and Dorothy (Sage) Gray. She is survived by her father, Corwyn Gray (Donna); mother, Dorothy Peterson; sister, LuCynda Worms-Albino (Thomas); brother, Jeffrey Gray (Karen); nephews, Joshua Ely (Susan), Justin Ely (Sarah), Chris Worms...

Kathleen Jane Weatherill

Kathleen Jane Weatherill

Feb 15, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Kathleen Jane Weatherill (Kate) announces her death: February 15th, 2018 at the age of 75 years. Kate was born November 2, 1942. Kate will be sadly missed by her husband of 59 years, Tom, and her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren as well as numerous other family and friends. Per Kate's wishes,...

Eileen K. Williams

Eileen K. Williams

Feb 12, 2018

Eileen Kathryn (Schultz) Williams, age 92, of Honey Creek, Iowa, passed away February 12, 2018, at Midlands Living Center in Council Bluffs. Eileen was born in Council Bluffs on August 2, 1925, to the late Clyde and Irene (Holder) Schultz. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Jack D. Williams I; grandson, Jesse Purdy;...

Frederick E.  Hartmann

Frederick E. Hartmann

Feb 12, 2018

Frederick E. “Fred” Hartmann, age 78, of Underwood, Iowa passed away February 12, 2018 at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital. He was born in Galva, Iowa on February 11, 1940 to the late Willie and Alzada (Peters) Hartmann. He graduated from New Virginia High School in 1958. Fred served in the United States Army from May 1963 to April 1969. He...

Kimberly R. Williams

Kimberly R. Williams

Feb 9, 2018

Kimberly Rae Williams, age 51, passed peacefully in her sleep on February 9, 2018. She was born September 19, 1966 to Gary and Jan Andersen in Omaha, NE. Kimmy spent most of her life in Carter Lake, Iowa. She loved music, cooking, huskers, planting her flowers, her daughters, and her grandkids. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Ada...

Linda K. Gardner

Linda K. Gardner

Feb 8, 2018

Linda K. Gardner, age 72, passed away February 8, 2018. She was born January 8, 1946 to the late Cliff and Maxine (McKeown) Miller. Linda retired from the Council Bluffs Community School District. She worked in the kitchen at Abraham Lincoln High School for many years. Linda loved to bake and spend time with her family. In addition to her...

Kenneth "Kenny" Cohrs

Kenneth "Kenny" Cohrs

Feb 4, 2018

Kenneth “Kenny” E. Cohrs, age 71, of Underwood, passed away on February 4, 2018 in Oakland, Iowa. He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on May 14, 1946 to the late Harry and Anna (Purcell) Cohrs. In addition to his parents, Kenneth was preceded in death by his sister, Janice Cohrs. He is survived by his wife, Geralynne “Geri”; daughters,...

William V. Koehrsen

William V. Koehrsen

Feb 1, 2018

William Virgil Koehrsen of Council Bluffs IA passed away on Thursday February 1, 2018. William was born on September 19, 1935 in El Centro California to the late Karen (Hansen) and Marvin Koehrsen. In addition to his parents William is preceded in death by his daughter Patricia L. Koehrsen-Harker, brother Dick Koehrsen and his grandparents. William is survived by his...

Bradley A. Mccormick

Bradley A. Mccormick

Jan 31, 2018

Bradley A. McCormick, age 33, of Crescent, Iowa passed away January 31, 2018 in Bellevue, Nebraska. He was born March 16, 1984 in El Paso, Texas to Frederick and Michelle (Burns) McCormick. He has worked construction most of his lifetime. He is preceded in death by his mother, Michelle and his grandfather, Harold McCormick, Sr. He is survived by his...

Melva J. "Penny" Sanders

Melva J. "Penny" Sanders

Jan 30, 2018

Melva J. “Penny” Sanders, age 74, of Council Bluffs passed away January 30, 2018. She was born September 15, 1943, in Omaha, to the late Arthur and Doris Fipps. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Tim and Larry Fipps. She is survived by husband, John Sanders; 4 children, Tim Gustin (Sue), Tammy Gustin, Brad...

James R. Munson

James R. Munson

Jan 29, 2018

James R. Munson, age 89, passed away January 29, 2018. He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on June 20, 1928 to the late Roy and Toncha (Eckert) Munson. Jim proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. and retired from the Union Pacific Railroad. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter,...

Francis E. Freese

Francis E. Freese

Jan 29, 2018

Francis E. “Bud” Freese, age 82, of Underwood, Iowa passed away January 29, 2018. He was born in Council Bluffs on November 10, 1935 to the late Francis R. and Ruth M. (Mauer) Freese. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his step-father, Christian Schlup and special friend, Bonnie Petry. Bud is survived by his children;...

Eldon A. Brooks

Eldon A. Brooks

Jan 29, 2018

Eldon A. Brooks, age 75, passed away January 29, 2018. He was born April 30, 1942, in Holdrege, NE to the late Esco and Bernice Brooks. Eldon served in the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Kitty Hawk from 1959 to 1963. He served 20 years, with the Council Bluffs Fire Department as Captain before his retirement in 1995. In addition...

Helen Catherine Glynn

Helen Catherine Glynn

Jan 28, 2018

Helen Catherine Glynn, 95 years, of Council Bluffs, died January 28, 2018 at Risen Son Christian Village. In October of 2017, Helen had been diagnosed with Stage IV pancreatic cancer, and received wonderful, compassionate care from the staff at Risen Son and St. Croix Hospice until she passed. Helen was born in Council Bluffs on May 22, 1922 to the...

Lori Kay Southard

Lori Kay Southard

Jan 27, 2018

Lori Kay Southard, age 52, passed away in Council Bluffs, Iowa on January 27, 2018. She was born in Emporia, Kansas on January 4, 1966 to Larry and Evelyn (Koppenheffer) Tessendorf. In addition to her father, Lori was preceded in death by her niece, Jennifer Edwards. She is survived by her husband, Bill Southard; sons, Nathan Southard, Mac Southard; daughter,...

Brian J. Louison

Brian J. Louison

Jan 27, 2018

Brian Jerome Louison passed away January 27, 2018. He was born in Omaha, NE on October 15, 1977 to Verlyn and Sally Louison. Brian grew up on the family farm near Crescent, IA. He loved everything on the farm and lived his life for taking care of it. He would do whatever he could to help neighbors and friends without...

Roger Ray Stokes

Roger Ray Stokes

Jan 27, 2018

Roger Ray Stokes, age 61, of Fremont, NE passed away Saturday, January 27, 2018. He was born October 17, 1956 in Fremont to the late Jay Stokes Jr. and LaVerne (Lacey) Stokes. Roger was an excellent mechanic, plumber and electrician. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Jerry and Sam Stokes. He is survived by...

Bernice Ann Mace

Bernice Ann Mace

Jan 26, 2018

Bernice Ann Mace, age 73, of Council Bluffs passed away January 26, 2018. She was born in Council Bluffs, IA, on April 29, 1944 to the late Lee and Iva (Simpson) Gittins. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers, Bob and Gary Gittins. Bernice is survived by her daughters Mona Price (Eino) and Rebecca...

Pauline A Demory

Pauline A Demory

Jan 26, 2018

Pauline A. Demory, age 99, passed away in Council Bluffs, Iowa on January 26,2018. She was born in Indianola, Iowa on September 15, 1918 to the late James and Nellie (Campbell) Hammer. She graduated from Indianola High School and married Roger Demory in 1938. She is a member of New Horizon Presbyterian Church and PEO. Pauline loved to play bridge,...