Elnora "Nordie" M. Drake
Apr 3, 2018
Elnora "Nordie" M. Drake, age 80, passed away April 3, 2018. She was born in Iowa City, Iowa on December 21, 1937 to the late Leo and Grace (Hunter) Hite. Elnora was married to James F. Drake at the First Christian Church and she taught Sunday School for many years. She retired from Charles Schneider Furniture. In addition to her...
James L. “Hammer” Winchester
Apr 3, 2018
James L. “Hammer” Winchester, age 82, of Council Bluffs passed away April 3, 2018 at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital. He was born in Council Bluffs on June 11, 1935 to the late James A. Winchester and Berniece Frost. Hammer proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and then retired from the Iowa Army National Guard. He was...
Randolph G. Patten
Apr 3, 2018
Randy Patten, 66 years, of Council Bluffs, died Tuesday, 4/3/2018 at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born June 29, 1951 in Council Bluffs to Ralph and Monica (Schmaedecke) Patten. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Russell Patten, son in law, Kevin Turner and nephew, Jeffrey Patten. He is survived by his...
Marjorie J. Winter
Apr 2, 2018
Marjorie J. Winter was born in her grandparents’ home in Pottawattamie County, 6 miles north of the Winter farm in Mills Co. which grandpa Winter bought in 1902. Her parents were Henry and Martha (Frohardt) Winter. She grew up in a brick house that was built in 1868 and had no electricity, it still stands today. A new house was...
James G. “Red” Croghan Jr.
Mar 31, 2018
James G. “Red” Croghan Jr., age 84, passed away March 31, 2018. He was born in Council Bluffs on September 21, 1933 to the late James and Leona Croghan. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, David Cudaback; daughter, Pam Gartin; grandson, James Kohl; 4 brothers and 5 sisters. Red is survived by his...
Wayne D. Jacobsen Sr.
Mar 30, 2018
Wayne D. Jacobsen Sr., age 95, passed away March 30, 2018. He was born in Meadow Grove, Nebraska on January 7, 1923 to the late Alfred and Ethel (Alix) Jacobsen. Wayne proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. He owned and operated his own heating and air business and was a proud Mason, holding...
Susan E. Richey
Mar 28, 2018
Susan E. Richey, age 71, passed away at her home March 28, 2018. She was born in Grand Island, Nebraska on September 14, 1946. Susan is survived by her husband, Lowell Richey to whom she married on July 26, 1969; daughter and son-in-law, Heather and Tadd Gabrielson; son, Charles M. Richey; granddaughter, Payton A. Gabrielson; brother, TK. Kinman; sister and...
Yvonne Norene Boyer
Mar 27, 2018
Yvonne Norene Boyer, age 87, of Neola, Iowa passed away on March 27, 2018 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was born on October 19, 1930 in Council Bluffs to the late William & Helen (Goodrich) Hadfield. Yvonne attended Neola Pubic School and was a lifetime resident of Neola. She was an active member of the Neola Presbyterian Church where she...
Peggy Ann Brown
Mar 26, 2018
Peggy Ann (Maxwell) Brown, age 77, passed away March 26th, 2018. Peggy was born November 21st, 1940, in Thurman, Iowa to Francis George and Ida Elizabeth “Betty” Maxwell. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1959 and was married to Larry LeRoy Brown July 31, 1961. Peggy worked for Northwestern Bell for 12 years before quitting to open and...
Pamela J. Standley
Mar 24, 2018
Pamela J. Standley, age 69, of Persia, IA passed away March 24, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 15, 1948 in Des Moines, IA to the late Floyd and Ruth (Plumblee) Darrah. Pam worked as a phone operator and then as a printer operator for the phone company for many years. She enjoyed camping and her...
Myra J. Foutch
Mar 21, 2018
Myra J. Foutch, age 85, of Council Bluffs, passed away March 21, 2018 at Amelia Place. She was born October 31, 1932 in Marengo, IN to the late Harvey and Jessie (Lovejoy) Radcliff. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Gale Foutch; sisters, Virginia, Rosemary, and Mabel Gale. She is survived by her children, Carl...
Robert E. Bird
Mar 21, 2018
Robert E. Bird, 88 years, passed away at home on March 21st, 2018 in Highland Village, TX. Born July 13, 1929 in Crescent, IA to the late Fred W. Bird Sr. and Grace Ann (Smith) Bird. Bob graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School, Council Bluffs, in 1948. Bob served in the National Guard for 6 years where his high school...
Daniel D. Duncan
Mar 20, 2018
Daniel D. Duncan, age 56, of Shelby, IA passed away March 20, 2018 in Omaha. He was born Nov. 5, 1961 to the late Jack and MaryJo Duncan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by grandson, Little Red. He is survived by his wife, Pat Duncan; daughters, Amanda, MaryJo, and Sara Duncan; son, Daniel Duncan; 4...
Edward F. Kannedy
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...
Ricky Albright, Jr.
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...
James E. Talbert
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...
Michael D. Smith
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...
Janet Louise Johnson
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...
Kristian "Kris" Andersen
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,...
Michael Richard Streich
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,...