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Duane Bates

Duane Bates

Aug 13, 2023

Duane O. Bates, age 91 years, 9 months, 13 days, passed away peacefully at his home on August 13, 2023.

He was born October 31, 1931 to the late Burt and Margaret (Peck) Bates in Griswold, IA. Duane graduated from Oakland High School. After graduation, he went into the Army in 1952 and served in Korea until being discharged in...

Cristopher Ibarra Hernandez

Cristopher Ibarra Hernandez

Aug 11, 2023

 

PARA MI HIJO 

Hace 23 años llegaste a mi vida sin esperar vivir contigo una gran enseñanza y aprendizaje 

Ese día fue uno de uno de los mas extraordinarios de mi vida sin saber que seria uno de tantos días que llenarían mi ser de alegria 

Ser madre por primera ves fue un gran desafío para mi y para...

Rocky Kerkman

Rocky Kerkman

Aug 11, 2023

Rocky Wade Kerkman, age 61 of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away August 11, 2023. He was born in Vinton, Iowa on August 25, 1961 to Robert and Mary (Jessop) Kerkman. He attended Hudson High School and graduated in 1979. His passion for sports truly started while attending Hudson. He competed as a state football champion and was a competitive wrestler....

David Brayman

David Brayman

Aug 11, 2023

David Brayman, age 70, passed away at CHI Health Bergan Mercy-Omaha August 11, 2023.

He was born February 27, 1953 to the late Everett and Elizabeth (McLean) Brayman in Omaha, NE.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Beverly Landon, Connie Carter, Colleen Houser, and an infant sister Carol Sue; brothers, Don Brayman, Ron Brayman,...

Jerome Feeney

Jerome Feeney

Aug 10, 2023

Jerome "Jerry" Michael Feeney Age 84 of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away August 10, 2023. He was born in Jefferson, Iowa on June 16, 1939 to Michael and Madeline (Minnihan) Feeney. He married Joan Daniel and they were blessed with 7 children, Mike (Emma), Jeff, Todd (Jenny), Eric (Krisiti), Alan (Lisa), Lynn (Brent) Leach and Amie Wahl (Jeff); 11 grandchildren;...

Mary Louise Dahl

Mary Louise Dahl

Aug 8, 2023

Mary Louise Dahl, age 81, residing at Rose Vista in Woodbine, Iowa, returned to home to Jesus on August 8, 2023.

Mary was born on June 29, 1942 to the late John Paul and Marietta Doner. She grew up on a farm east of Hamlin with her grandparents, Floyd and Cora Doner. Mary attended Exira Community Schools and graduated in 1961....

John Joseph Disalvo

John Joseph Disalvo

Aug 6, 2023

John Joseph Disalvo, age 76, passed away peacefully at CHI Health Mercy Hospital on August 6, 2023.

He was born November 20, 1946, to the late John L. and Dorothy J. (McDowell) Disalvo in Council Bluffs, IA. John graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School and then proudly served his country in the United States Navy. John served on the Council Bluffs...

Constance "Connie"  Wilson

Constance "Connie" Wilson

Aug 6, 2023

Constance "Connie" Wilson, age 72, passed away peacefully August 6, 2023. She was born April 5, 1951 to Darrell and Elvina (Templeton) Herweg in Kansas City, MO. Constance lived in Council Bluffs the majority of her life.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by spouse, Jerry Wilson and son, Morris T. Wilson.

Constance is survived by her children,...

Gary M. "Mike" Lesley

Gary M. "Mike" Lesley

Aug 4, 2023

Mike Lesley passed away suddenly on August 4, 2023 at the age of 57.

He was born on October 13, 1965 to Terry and Joyce Lesley. Mike graduated from Central High School in Omaha in 1984. He was a Print Manager at Physicians Mutual where he worked for 34 years.

Mike married the love of his life, Paula in 1999 and they have...

Thomas Luther Helms

Thomas Luther Helms

Aug 3, 2023

Thomas Luther Helms Age 80 of Council Bluffs, Iowa formerly of Crocker, Missouri passed away on August 3, 2023. 

He was born in Crocker, Missouri on August 22, 1942 to Marion and Alice (Davis) Helms. He graduated from Crocker High School and later from the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg. Thomas married Faith Roloff and were together for over 58...

Michael Loney

Michael Loney

Jul 30, 2023

Our family is sad to announce that Michael J. Loney - fondly known as Uncle Mike - passed away in the early morning hours on Sunday, July 30, 2023, of natural causes.



Michael's life story began in Wahoo, Nebraska where he was born on June 26, 1943 (there is a story). Michael is the youngest of five siblings born...

Joel Allen

Joel Allen

Jul 30, 2023

Joel Allen, age 87, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2023 in Council Bluffs. He was born January 3, 1936, to the late John and Viola (Marburger) Allen in Seguin, Texas.

He is survived by wife, Beverly Allen and 3 sons, Javan (Dottie), Jonathan (Emily), and Joshua; five granddaughters, Bethany Allen, Marian Peek (Alex), Victoria Allen, Lillian Allen, and Chloe Allen.

Memorial Service...

Bruce Turner

Bruce Turner

Jul 30, 2023

Bruce K. Turner, age 90, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2023. He was born February 9, 1933, the son of Lester and Helen (Knudsen) Turner. Bruce was born and raised in Council Bluffs where he resided his whole life.

On July 30, 1991, Bruce was united in marriage to Charmaine Warth. He was a volunteer firefighter at Lewis Township Fire Department...

Rick (Ricky) Lee Horton

Rick (Ricky) Lee Horton

Jul 30, 2023

Rick (Ricky) Lee Horton, age 71, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2023 in Omaha, Nebraska. He was born April 13, 1952, and was the son of the late Robert (Paula) Horton and Joyce (Fluke) Horton. He graduated from Osceola High School. Later in life, he attended Iowa Western Community College and received an Associate’s Degree.

Rick was united in marriage to...

Frances Burson

Frances Burson

Jul 28, 2023

Frances Vivian Faith Burson, daughter of Bruce Burson and Veronica Ross, born July 27, 2023 at 12:54 pm, met the eyes of Jesus at 2:16 am on July 28, 2023. She was preceded in death by her paternal great grandparents, Charles and Rosetta Burson and John Votek, maternal great grandparents Roy and Phyllis Ross. Frances is survived by her parents,...

Lanny  Adams

Lanny Adams

Jul 27, 2023

Lanny Adams, age 46, passed away July 27, 2023. He was born July 5, 1977 to Keith and Glenette Adams. 

Lanny graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1995 where he played varsity soccer and baseball. He obtained his Associates Degree from Iowa Western Community College. Lanny then became an electrician working for various companies and his life long friend, Mike...

Darrel Blanchard

Darrel Blanchard

Jul 27, 2023

Darrel Blanchard, age 70, passed away July 27, 2023. He was born January 24, 1953 to Marion and Elizebeth (Bach) Blanchard in Saint Paul, MN.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his niece, Sherry Owens.

Darrel is survived by his children, David, Darcy, Dawn and Nicole; 8 grandchildren, brothers and sisters, Duane (Pam), Dennis (Lisa),...

Kristin Robin Filbert

Kristin Robin Filbert

Jul 26, 2023

Kristin Robin Filbert Age 63 of Bellevue, Nebraska passed away July 26, 2023 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Kristin was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on August 26, 1959.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Norman and Louise (Browne) Filbert.

She is survived her daughter, Sabrina Filbert; son, Andrew Filbert; sister, Linda Casey (John); niece Jennifer Tallerico (Scott); nephew, Mark Casey;...

Tom  Brown

Tom Brown

Jul 26, 2023

Tom Brown, 61, of Council Bluffs, IA passed away on July 26, 2023 in Clarinda, IA. Tom was born in Holyoke, MA to James and Mary Brown on February 22, 1962. 

Tom is preceded in death by his father, James Brown; and brother, Terry Brown. 

Tom is survived by daughter, Sydney Brown; mother, Mary Brown; and sister, Traci (Dan) Chorny.

Tom had many...

Joan Marie Wallace

Joan Marie Wallace

Jul 25, 2023

Joan Wallace, age 59, passed away on July 25, 2023.

She was born on April 7, 1964 in Omaha, Nebraska, and raised in Carter Lake, to John W. Wallace and Barbara (Huegerich) Melonis.

She was preceded in death by her father, John W. Wallace; grandparents, Bill and Irene Wallace, Joe and Dorothy Huegerich; Uncle George and Danny Jo.

Joan is survived by her...

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