Elmer F. “Butch” Muell Jr.
Oct 13, 2016
Elmer F. “Butch” Muell Jr., age 51, of Honey Creek, Iowa passed away at his home on October 13, 2016. He was born in Missouri Valley, Iowa on February 4, 1965 to Elmer F. and Thelma A. (Lemaster) Muell Sr. Butch graduated from Underwood High School and then proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He was...
Yvonne M. Moores
Oct 12, 2016
Yvonne M. Moores, age 89, of Council Bluffs passed away October 12, 2016 at the Josie Harper Hospice House. She was born in Woodbine, Iowa on April 15, 1927 to the late Raymond and Lucille (Shirk) Johnson. Yvonne graduated from Woodbine High School with the class of 1944. She then attended and graduated from Iowa State University and worked in...
Kathleen A. Carlson
Oct 11, 2016
Kathleen A. Carlson, age 69, passed away October 11, 2016 at CHI Bergan Mercy Hospital. She was born in Council Bluffs on June 20, 1947 to Roy E. and W. Darlene (Wilson) Fernley. Kathleen graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and then retired from Mid American Energy. She had been a Girl Scout Troop Leader. Kathleen taught Sunday school and...
Velma F. Miller
Oct 9, 2016
Velma F. Miller, 97 years, Council Bluffs, died Sunday, October 9, 2016. She was born August 28, 1919 in Belmond, Iowa and was a longtime member of the Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Des Moines, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Minnie (Kurtz) Tideback; her husband, Lloyd MIller; her brothers, Russell, William, Jr. and George...
Gregory G. Malnack
Oct 8, 2016
Gregory Gene Malnack, age 64, passed away at his home in Crescent, Iowa on October 8, 2016. He was born in Omaha on March 10, 1952 to the late George and Ora (Ellis) Malnack. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Mike Malnack and sister, Karen Faye. Greg is survived by his wife, Mary...
Vivian Bernadine Ravnsborg
Oct 1, 2016
Vivian Bernadine Ravnsborg (Peterson) passed into Eternal Life on October 1, 2016 at Bethany Heights in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She joins her loving husband in eternity with their Lord and Savior. Vivian was born July 16, 1918, on the family farm near Turin, Iowa, the daughter of Nels and Olga (Nikoliasen) Peterson. She married Kermit Lyle Ravnsborg on November 9,...
Connie Lee Lairmore
Sep 30, 2016
Connie L. Lairmore, age 76, of Council Bluffs passed away September 30, 2016 at Longview Nursing Home. She was born on September 4, 1940 to the late Stephen and Nellie Rhoten. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 10 siblings. She is survived by her son, Mitchell (Anne) Lairmore; daughter, Debbie (Lawton) Biddle; 5 grandchildren: Robert...
Lynette Kay Enewold
Sep 30, 2016
Lynette Kay Enewold, 71 years, of Council Bluffs, passed away Friday, September 30, 2016. Born in Council Bluffs, September 13, 1945, she has lived her lifetime here. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1963. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi, St. Paul’s Evangelical Church, TEWGS and the FFC. She was preceded in death by her husband,...
Gale Leroy Foutch
Sep 30, 2016
Gale L. Foutch, age 90, of Council Bluffs passed away September 30, 2016. He was born in Council Bluffs on April 11, 1926 to the late Theodore and Nora (Grate) Foutch. Gale spent his entire career in the United States Army and was a ROTC instructor at local schools. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by...
Opal Irene Cooper
Sep 29, 2016
Opal was born on March 23, 1921 in Maryville, MO. She was the oldest child of Ralph and Gladys Ratekin. She had three brothers, Eldon, Don, and Robert. Opal went to a country school in Bedford, IA and graduated with a teaching certificate and pursued her teaching career. She met her future husband, Daryl, while helping a friend with a...
Albert Eugene Ashley
Sep 27, 2016
Albert E. Ashley Jr., age 56, passed away at his home on September 27, 2016. He was born in Council Bluffs on March 7, 1960 to the late Albert and Shirley (Thacker) Ashley Sr. Albert graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1978. Albert is survived by his siblings, Tim Ashley (Jane Gallagher), Randy Ashley (Rebecca), Brenda...
Jean Ann Goetsche
Sep 27, 2016
Jean Ann Goetsche, age 72, of Omaha, passed away on September 27, 2016. She was born in Council Bluffs on October 8th, 1943 to the late Francis and Helen (Wortman) Carlin. Jean worked as a supervisor at McDonald’s for over 32 years. She enjoyed crafting, sewing and scrapbooking. She was involved in 4-H and was a 50-year member of Beta...
Mary G. Freeman
Sep 27, 2016
Mary G. Freeman, age 55, passed away September 27, 2016. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska on December 31, 1960 to the late Donald and Gloria Turner. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Freeman. Mary is survived by her sisters, Barbara Turner and Donna Nelson (Patrick); significant other, Jeffrey Yowell; nieces and...
Ernest R. Dearinger
Sep 27, 2016
Ernest R. Dearinger, age 70, of Papillion, Nebraska passed away September 27, 2016. He was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa on August 28, 1946. Ernie proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War and retired as a master electrician. Ernie was preceded in death by his father, Ray Dearinger; mother, Bonnie Jenkins; brother, David...
Violet Nissen Cronk
Sep 26, 2016
Violet Nissen Cronk, age 98, passed away September 26, 2016. She was born August 3, 1918 to John and Ethel Nissen of Norden Nebraska. Violet worked for the Extension Service and Iowa School for the Deaf for many years. Violet loved crafts and quilt making and made beautiful quilts for many family members. Violet was a member of the Non...
Charles L. Kidder
Sep 21, 2016
Charles L. Kidder, age 65, passed away September 21, 2016. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on July 21, 1951. Charles graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School and worked at Jennie Edmundson Hospital for over 33 years. Charles was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Kidder; mother, Dorothy Kelly; brothers, Paul and Howard Kidder. He is survived by his...
Lee Lamont Gibson
Sep 20, 2016
Lee Lamont Gibson, age 59, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away September 20, 2016. He was born on May 3, 1957 in Warren, Ohio to Gerald and Carol Gibson. He was preceded in death by his father, Gerald Gibson. Lee is survived by his wife, Corrine “Corky” Gibson; children, Dawn Gibson, Heather Mauer (Eric), Cole Gibson (Nina), Garrett Gibson (Alyse);...
Lewis M. Weigand
Sep 20, 2016
Lewis M. Weigand, age 75, Retired Col. USAF, passed away September 20, 2016. He was born in Patoka, Illinois on May 21, 1941 to the late Allie and Maesel (Bonham) Weigand. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Larry Weigand and sister, Sandra McHaley. Lewis is survived by his wife, Gaye Weigand; children, Lou...
Richard D. Mann
Sep 15, 2016
Richard D. Mann, age 80, of Council Bluffs passed away September 15, 2016 at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital. He was born in Pisgah, Iowa on October 24, 1935 to the late Floyd “Sam” and Loreno (Booth) Mann. After a career at Industrial Chemical Laboratories, he was the longtime owner and operator of Janitorial Machine Maintenance and Repair. In addition to...
Yolonda K. Hite
Sep 14, 2016
Yolonda K. Hite, age 61, passed away at her home in Alton, Missouri on September 14, 2016. She was born in Ukiah, California on January 17, 1955, to the late James and Helen (Luster) Carson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Hite III; infant son, Shawn Hite; sister, Tanya Carson. Yolonda is...