Obituaries

Eben "Tex" John Richmond

Eben "Tex" John Richmond

May 25, 2016

Eben "Tex" John Richmond II, age 23, of Council Bluffs, IA passed away May 25, 2016. He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on January 9, 1993 to Eben John and Belinda (Griffin) Richmond. Eben graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 2011. Eben was preceded in death by his father, Eben Richmond and sister, Brittany Richmond....

Golda Lavonne Foutch

Golda Lavonne Foutch

May 25, 2016

Golda LaVonne Foutch, age 75, of Council Bluffs, passed away May 25, 2016 in Omaha. She was born in Bedford, Iowa on August 26, 1940 to the late Virgil and Alice (Gamel) Sparks. Golda is preceded in death by her husband, Harold Kirk; son, Mitchell James Richardson, sister, Myrtle Mae Sparks and nephew, Eddie Lee. She is survived by her...

Peter Edward Heineman

Peter Edward Heineman

May 21, 2016

Peter Edward Heineman, age 89, Council Bluffs, IA died Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska. Peter was born the second child to Wilhelm and Lucille (Jensen) Heineman in Keokuk, IA. He attended Garfield Grade School, Keokuk Junior High and Senior High School. After graduation in 1945, Peter enlisted as an Apprentice Seaman in the U.S....

Annie L. Bonar

Annie L. Bonar

May 19, 2016

Annie L. Bonar, age 79, of Council Bluffs passed away at her home on May 19, 2016. She was born in Nashville, Arkansas on August 31, 1936 to the late James and Velma (Case) Harrison. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son, Greg Bonar; sisters, Mary Jo Parker-Osborne, Sally Taylor, Jean Hubstenberger. Annie is...

Ronald Eugene Helmick

Ronald Eugene Helmick

May 19, 2016

Ronald Eugene Helmick, age 70, of Omaha, passed away on May 19, 2016. He was born in Sacramento, California on September 16, 1945 to Oscar and Edna (Shoff) Helmick. Ron was a veteran of the United States Navy. He married Doris Martin on May 17, 1969 at the First United Methodist Church in Sacramento, CA. Ron enjoyed fishing, camping, playing...

Sonja Jeanne Duvall

Sonja Jeanne Duvall

May 18, 2016

Sonja Jeanne Duvall, age 75, of Missouri Valley, Iowa passed away May 18, 2016. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on October 30,1940 to the late Freeman and Agnes (Dilts)Hough. Sonja graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1959. Sonja was a member of the Red Hats and a Ring Secretary for Nebraska Charity Horse Show. She enjoyed horses,...

Ashley Nicole German

Ashley Nicole German

May 18, 2016

On May 18th, 2016, Ashley Nicole German at the age of 23, passed away peacefully in her sleep while at home. Ashley was born on March 5th, 1993 to the parents of Vernon German Jr. and Laura Geyer. Being the middle sister to the eldest, Christopher, and the youngest, Shania, Ashley was surrounded by nothing but love from the family...

Richard Boyd Chase

Richard Boyd Chase

May 17, 2016

Richard Boyd Chase, age 72, of Council Bluffs, passed away May 17, 2016. He was born in Clarinda, Iowa on September 5, 1943 to Franklin and Marjorie (Hawhee) Chase. Richard graduated from New Market High School. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister; Martha. Richard is survived by his wife; Rita, daughter; Jill Harris (Rex), son; Sean...

Jim W. Meyer

Jim W. Meyer

May 15, 2016

Jim W. Meyer, age 83, passed away May 15, 2016. He was born a twin in Council Bluffs on February 24, 1933 to the late Henry O. and Virginia W. Meyer. Jim graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1951. He attended college at the University of Miami and the Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science. Jim proudly...

Esther M. Jensen

Esther M. Jensen

May 15, 2016

Esther M. Jensen, age 94, passed away May 15, 2016 at Risen Son Christian Village in Council Bluffs. She was born on March 15, 1922 in Bloomfield, NE to the late Henry and Helena (Kurth) Hansen. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbert Jensen; 1 brother; and 2 sisters. She is survived by...

Benjamin Russell Roth

Benjamin Russell Roth

May 14, 2016

Benjamin Ben Russell Roth, Age 38, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away on May 14, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Council Bluffs to Jerry and Joan (Stanek) Roth on October 27, 1977. He graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1996 and was a police officer in Council Bluffs. Ben is survived by...

Leota E. Heinrich

Leota E. Heinrich

May 14, 2016

Leota E. Heinrich, age 107, passed away May 14, 2016 at Bethany Lutheran Home in Council Bluffs. She was born in Holton, Kansas on February 12, 1909 to the late William and Maude (Goodwin) Hysom. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Heinrich; sister, Thelma and brother, Leland; daughter-in-law, Shirley Heinrich. Leota is...

Janice E. Mckern

Janice E. Mckern

May 13, 2016

Janice E. McKern, age 76, of Council Bluffs passed away May 13, 2016. She was born on October 2, 1939 to the late Lawrence and Lilian (Wadell) Beckner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Billy McKern; sisters, Betty Putney and Patricia Letham; and brothers, Gerald Jerry Beckner, Wayne Beckner, and Jim Beckner. She...

James Michael Freeman

James Michael Freeman

May 12, 2016

James Michael Freeman, age 68, of Council Bluffs, passed away May 12, 2016, at his home. He was born in Lowell, MA on December 25, 1947 to the late Edward and Betty (Loomis) Freeman. James graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in the class of 1966. He was an US Army veteran. He retired from Griffin Pipe in 2012. James...

Daniel Frank Spiker

Daniel Frank Spiker

May 12, 2016

Daniel Frank Spiker, age 88, of Council Bluffs passed away May 12, 2016. He was born in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia on June 12, 1927 to the late Floyd and Sarah (Fox) Spiker. Frank proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War and retired from the Union Pacific Railroad. Frank had also worked for Teleweld...

Jim Lee Jeppesen

Jim Lee Jeppesen

May 11, 2016

Jim Lee Jeppesen, age 39, of Rhodes, Iowa passed away May 11, 2016. He was born October 2, 1976 to Gene and Darlene (Mowery) Jeppesen. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Jessica Pan Danner; daughters, Samantha Lee Jeppesen and Charlotte Lee Jeppesen; and in-laws, Loren and Pan Danner. Visitation is Tuesday from 10:00-11:00 a.m. ,...

Hugh "Jack" Marsh

Hugh "Jack" Marsh

May 8, 2016

Hugh Jack Marsh, age 69, passed away May 8, 2016. He was born on February 12, 1947. Jack is survived by his wife of 29 years, Adeline Marsh and step-daughter, Michelle Tinley. A potluck picnic will be held Saturday, June 4th, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., at Big Lake Park. Everyone please bring a side dish, drink and lawn chair.

Mark E. Boughter

Mark E. Boughter

May 7, 2016

Mark E. Boughter, age 53, of Council Bluffs passed away May 7, 2016. He was born in New London, Connecticut on February 5, 1963 to Chris and Judith (Miller) Boughter. Mark worked as a safety manager at Clayco Corp. Construction. Mark is survived by his wife, Kathy Boughter; son, Daniel Boughter; step-children, Jerad Cook (Jolene), Amber Gibson (Jason), Dylan Neighbors,...

Linda S. Stephens

Linda S. Stephens

May 7, 2016

Linda S. Stephens, age 69, of rural Missouri Valley, Iowa passed away at her home on May 7, 2016. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska on September 27, 1946 to the late Harry and Betty (Johnson) Schneider. Linda worked for many years as an interior decorator and had a passion for horses. Linda is survived by her husband, Dale Stephens;...

Hazel Irene Hicks

Hazel Irene Hicks

May 6, 2016

Hazel Irene Hicks, age 87, of Council Bluffs passed away May 6, 2016. She was born August 27, 1928 in Seymour, MO to the late Leonard and Blanche (Harris) Looper. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Hicks; grandson, Ricky Harris; granddaughter, Dawn Warren; siblings, Lee, Lois and Larry and grandson, Garrie Milburn....