Jack B. Hinchion
Jun 28, 2017
Jack B. Hinchion, 26 years of Council Bluffs, died June 28, 2017 in Omaha, Nebraska. Born September 13, 1990 in Omaha, Nebraska to Douglas and Catherine (McCarthy) Hinchion, he has lived most of his lifetime in Council Bluffs. He is preceded in death by his mother, Catherine McCarthy-Hinchion. He is survived by his sister, Carroll-Ann M. Hinchion, nephew, Hayden R....
Shirley Jean Storey
Jun 26, 2017
Shirley Jean (Huddleston) Storey, 72, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2017, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on December 21, 1944, in Logansport, Indiana, to Edgar and Beatrice Huddleston. The last of 13 children. Shirley retired from University of California at San Diego after a long and distinguished career. Four years ago, Shirley...
Norbert W. Britten
Jun 25, 2017
Norbert “Bud” Britten, Jr., 71 years, of Council Bluffs, passed away early Sunday morning at Nebraska Medicine in Omaha. Born in Council Bluffs, he has lived his lifetime here, working for the Union Pacific Railroad, most recently as marketing manager. He is preceded in death by his parents, Norbert, Sr. and Helen (Butler) Britten and his sister, Joyce Britten. He...
Mary Lou Leap
Jun 24, 2017
Mary Lou Leap, age 82, passed away at her home on June 24, 2017. She was born in Council Bluffs on June 16, 1935 to the late Ivan and Mary Jane (Keaton) Croson. Mary Lou retired from the Farm Credit Bank. She was a member of Westside Church in Omaha. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death...
Sheila M Golwitzer
Jun 23, 2017
Sheila M. Golwitzer, age 54 of Crescent, Iowa passed away June 23, 2017. She was born in Manning, Iowa on April 16, 1963 to the late Vernon and Rita (Irlmeier) Stangl. Sheila married Dennis Golwitzer on August 6, 1983. She worked as an auditor of medical records and was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Sheila is survived by...
Leighton Allen Jones
Jun 22, 2017
Leighton Allen Jones, precious baby boy of Abbie Hotz and Gary Jones of Council Bluffs, IA, was born into the arms of angels June 22, 2017 at 4:33pm. Although Leighton never spent any time with us here on earth, he has touched the lives of so many and will be carried in the hearts of those who love him dearly....
Carman L. Rocha
Jun 20, 2017
Carman L. Rocha, age 77, passed away June 20, 2017. He was born in Council Bluffs on May 3, 1940 to the late Liberty and Gladys (Umble) Rocha. Carman retired from the City of Council Bluffs. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Jean Rocha; second wife, Sharon Rocha; daughter, Toni Rocha;...
Carol J. Brantz
Jun 20, 2017
Carol J. Brantz, age 93, passed away on June 20, 2017 in Council Bluffs and has now joined her husband, Howard, in heaven. She was born on February 11, 1924 in rural Vail, Iowa to the late Rodney and Mildred North. She was the middle of three children. She graduated from Vail High School with the Class of 1941 and...
Brad Joseph Schuster
Jun 19, 2017
Brad J. Schuster, age 58, of Carter Lake, Iowa passed away June 19, 2017 at Nebraska Medicine. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on January 30, 1959. Brad worked for UPS in Omaha and was a member of Corpus Christi – Our Lady of Carter Lake Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his mother, Joyce Schuster and mother-in-law,...
Marceda Jane Steenbock
Jun 18, 2017
Marceda Jane Steenbock, age 90, of Council Bluffs formerly of Persia, Iowa passed away June 18, 2017 at Risen Son Christian Village. She was born in rural Shelby County, Iowa on November 6, 1926 to the late Hans and Emma (Dohrmann) Martens. Jane married Elven Steenbock on February 2, 1947 and together they farmed near Persia, Iowa. She was a...
Niles Nathan Vorthmann
Jun 17, 2017
Niles N. Vorthmann, 52 years, Treynor, Iowa, passed away June 17, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Council Bluffs and graduated from Treynor High School in 1983 and went on to receive a Bachelor’s Degree from Dana College in Blair, Nebraska. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred Henry and Yvonne Ferne (Hansen) Vorthmann and his...
Julia Marie Bond Barahona
Jun 17, 2017
Julia Marie Bond Barahona, age 31, passed away June 17, 2017 in El Paso County, Colorado. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska on June 25, 1985, to Roger and Debra Bond. Julia graduated from Lewis Central High School with the class of 2003. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Helen Bond; infant twin daughters; infant brother, Joshua Bond;...
Ernest S. Kaufman
Jun 16, 2017
Ernest S. Kaufman, age 48, passed away June 16, 2017. He was born in Council Bluffs on February 15, 1969 to the late Sidney and Edith (Basch) Kaufman. Ernest worked at Radio Shack for many years and last worked as a security guard. Ernest is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Brian and Michelle Kaufman; a host of other family...
Donald L. Friday
Jun 16, 2017
Donald L. Friday, age 76, of Council Bluffs passed away June 16, 2017. He was born in Grant City, Missouri on September 8, 1940 to the late Don O. and Georgia J. (Mitchell) Friday. Donald worked as a teacher and administrator in the Council Bluffs School System and then retired from the Lewis Central School system as the principal of...
Norma G. Pleas
Jun 14, 2017
Norma G. Pleas, age 87, passed away June 14, 2017 in Council Bluffs. She was born on October 6, 1929 in Woodbine, IA to the late Earl and Clara Powley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sons, Dwayne, Rodney, and Keith Pleas; and daughters, Judith Pleas and Linda Leigh. She is survived by sons, Gary...
Rosemary Langford
Jun 13, 2017
Rosemary Langford, age 62, of Council Bluffs was born December 24, 1954 in Camden, Arkansas to Georgia Mothershed and Eddie Lee Whitney. On June 13, 2017, Rosemary was called home after a 3 and 1/2 year battle with lung cancer. Rosemary worked at Mercy Hospital, as well as other various jobs. She was a member of the Tabernacle Missionary Baptist...
Diane Kay Cavenee
Jun 13, 2017
Diane Kay Cavenee, of Council Bluffs, passed away on June 13, 2017. She was born Sunday, June 13, 1954 in Des Moines, Iowa. She was adopted by John and Evelyn Cavenee of Gibbon, Nebraska. She retired from OPPD as a Combustion Turbine Technician Coordinator in 2013 with 25 years of service. She enjoyed traveling, swimming, listening to music and reading....
Leona May Belt
Jun 10, 2017
Leona M. Belt, age 91, passed away June 10, 2017. She was born in Council Bluffs on May 2, 1926 to the late Lester and Ethel (Potter) Rhodes. Leona retired from Laidlaw Transit. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, William Belt; daughter, Claudia Hopkins; son, William L. Belt; step-son, William H. Belt; step-daughter,...
William Kent Christensen
Jun 10, 2017
William K. “Bill” Christensen, age 70, of Council Bluffs passed away at his home on June 10, 2017. He was born in Des Moines, Iowa on May 26, 1947. After high school, he served his country in the United States Navy. Bill retired from Rhoden Auto as a mechanic He was preceded in death by his parents, Hank and Irene...
Harold R Mass
Jun 9, 2017
Harold R. Mass, age 76, of Council Bluffs passed away at his home on June 9, 2017. He was born in Council Bluffs on November 3, 1940 to the late Adolf and Mayme (Ott) Mass. Harold retired after a career with Lyman-Richey as a shop superintendent. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Charles...