Obituaries

Dec 15, 2017

Sandra “Sandy” K. Pike, age 66, passed away December 15, 2017 in Carter Lake. She was born on August 2, 1951 in Shenandoah, IA to the late James and Donna (Lesley) Wachter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters, Connie Taylor and Cindy Howrey; brother, Terry Wachter. She is survived by her husband, Robert Pike;...

Dec 14, 2017

Karen S. Camp, age 64, passed away December 14, 2017 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was born November 14, 1953 in Council Bluffs to the late Theodore & Ethel (Roberts) Jensen. Karen graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1974 and studied baking at Iowa Western. She was employed by Share The Ware as a clerk. Karen was a member...

Dec 12, 2017

Brad W. James, age 48, of Council Bluffs passed away December 12, 2017 at Crescent Medical Center in Lancaster, Texas. Brad is the son of Fred and Janice James. He was born in Council Bluffs on August 30, 1969. He was a team driver with Werner Enterprises out of Omaha, Nebraska. He was preceded in death by his father and...

Dec 11, 2017

Mary Alice Fitch, age 76, of Council Bluffs passed away December 11, 2017. She was born in Lansing, MI, on January 1, 1941 to the late Wirt and Margarette (Gates) Gunnell. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister Frances. Mary Alice is survived by her husband Jesse; children, Eunice Bunch (Roger), Mark Fitch (Beth),...

Dec 9, 2017

James “Bob” Isenhour, age 84, of Council Bluffs, passed away December 9, 2017. He was born in Creston, Iowa, on September 8, 1933, to the late Amos and Velma (Welch) Isenhour. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty; brother, John Isenhour; and son, James Isenhour. Bob is survived by his daughter, Debra Smith...

Dec 9, 2017

Richard Kruse was born August 21, 1936, on a farm in Montgomery County, Iowa. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from November 1, 1954 to October 19, 1957. He married his wife, Margaret Kruse, on September 18, 1960, in Council Bluffs. He worked for Dannen Feeds in Omaha, Neb., then construction and civil service at Offutt Air...

Dec 9, 2017

Don was born to Ted & Verna (Gunderson) Ortiz in Carter Lake Iowa. Don met Joyce while attending Tech High School. They would later marry in 1950, but first upon graduating from Tech High School, Don joined the Army serving in Korea. Don used his GI bill to attend UNO for 2 years, but ended up a "Hard Rocker" graduating...

Dec 6, 2017

Dec 5, 2017

Richard “Dick” D. Gilson, age 100, passed away December 5, 2017, at Midlands Living Center in Council Bluffs. He was born April 20, 1917, in Glenwood, Iowa, to the late Orvey and Rosa (Rotter) Gilson. Dick graduated from Glenwood High School in 1936. He retired as a flooring contractor. He was a longtime member of Audebon Society and the Council...

Dec 4, 2017

Carole Ann Espinosa, age 74, of Council Bluffs passed away December 4, 2017. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on February 9, 1943 to the late Robert and Emma (Gabrielson) Cooley. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother Leroy Cooley and sister Roberta McIntosh. Carole is survived by her sons, Kirk Quick, Randall...

Dec 4, 2017

Delilah M. Lewis, age 87, of Council Bluffs passed away December 4, 2017 at Methodist Hospital. She was born in Jefferson City, Missouri on June 6, 1930 to the late Jasper and Reba (Wilson) Sager. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lewis; grandson, Travis Breeden; brothers, Jack and George Sager; sisters, Wanda...

Dec 4, 2017

William W. Bonar, was born on March 27, 1932 to Mildred & James Bonar. Bill attended school in Dunlap, several country schools and graduated from Carson High School. Bill enjoyed helping Raymond Guttau on his farm after graduating, before joining the army. Bill served his country in Korea and returned to the United States until his discharge. He returned to...

Dec 3, 2017

Rosemarie Mahan, age 77, of Council Bluffs passed away December 3, 2017. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska on March 31, 1940 to the late Carl and Pearl (Pickering) Logan. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother Larry Logan; sister Linda Logan; son-in-law David Foote Sr. and daughter-in-law Dorothy Struck. Rosemarie is survived by...

Dec 2, 2017

Ronald H. Meis, age 72, of Council Bluffs passed away December 2, 2017. He was born in Granville, Iowa on April 22, 1945 to the late Ray and Catherine (Nilles) Meis. After high school, Ronald proudly served his country and had last worked at River City Barricade. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother,...

Dec 2, 2017

Bonnie Phyllis Raymond Wyscarver, age 87, of Council Bluffs passed away December 2, 2017. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on October 29, 1930 to the late Ulysses and Jessie (Fleming) Irvin. Bonnie is survived by her sons, Charles “David” Matthews (Gina), Lewis Steven Matthews (Patti), Ricky John Matthews (Freda), Randy Irvin Matthews, Martin Alan Matthews (Kim); daughters, Rose...

Nov 30, 2017

Patricia Kay Wright, 64 years passed away at her residence November 30, 2017. She was born April 10, 1953 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Merlin Jack and Norma (Reyers) Butts. She worked in customer service for the First National Bank. She was preceded in death by her parents, Merlin Jack and Norma Butts and also her son, Robert Wright. She...

Nov 29, 2017

Donna Lea Rieken was 88 years old when she passed away peacefully on November 29, 2017. She was surrounded by her family, in her home, at Amelia Place in Council Bluffs, IA. Donna was born in Norfolk, NE on May 30, 1929 to the late Cathryn L. (Leuenhagen) and Hans J. Petersen. Donna attended elementary school and two years of...

Nov 28, 2017

Gwendolyn “Gwen” A. Sepcenko, age 75, passed away peacefully November 28, 2017. She was born on January 18, 1942 in Des Moines, IA to the late Pat and Mildred May. Gwen is survived by her daughter, Dee Sepcenko; son, Michael Sepcenko (Vicky); grandchildren, Carla Sullivan (Chris) and James Plath; great grandchildren, Delilah May Sullivan and Delaney Simona Sullivan; brothers, Larry...

Nov 28, 2017

David J. Fuss, age 93, of Council Bluffs died November 28, 2017. He was born July 2, 1924 to David and Katherine Bernhardt Fuss. The family moved to Council Bluffs on May 1, 1934. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High school in 1942 and joined the United States Navy in March of 1943. David was first sent to Farragut, Idaho...

Nov 24, 2017

Wilma J. White, age 84, of Council Bluffs passed away at her home on November 24, 2017. She was born in a sod house near Hazard, Nebraska on June 23, 1933. Wilma graduated from Macedonia High School with the class of 1951. Wilma was preceded in death by her husband, William White; parents, Virgil and Pearl Pullen. Wilma is survived...