Obituaries

Roger J. Ring

Roger J. Ring

Mar 3, 2016

Roger J. Ring, age 61, passed away March 3, 2016. He was born in Council Bluffs on July 1, 1954 to James W. and Helen M. (Purdy) Ring. Roger graduated from Lewis Central High School with the class of 1972. He grew up around horses and participated in rodeos. Roger was a member of the Pony Express Riders, he loved...

Richard Allen Milner

Richard Allen Milner

Mar 2, 2016

In the morning hours of March 2nd, 2016, Richard Allen Milner, Jr., passed away. Born December 14, 1946 to Richard and Rosalie (Nahach) Milner, who preceded him in 2005 following a car accident. He loved hunting and fishing his entire life. The Hawkeyes were his favorite team(s). While at Longfellow School, he painted a water mill that hung for many...

Walter F. Wright

Walter F. Wright

Feb 28, 2016

Walter F. Wright, age 77, of Council Bluffs passed away February 28, 2016 at CHI Mercy Hospital. He was born in Council Bluffs on December 3, 1938 to the late Francis and Mabel (Saar) Wright. Walter was a carpenter for most of his working lifetime. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law,...

Doris Irene Lien

Doris Irene Lien

Feb 28, 2016

Doris I. Lien, age 81, passed away February 28, 2016 at Methodist Hospital. She was born in Missouri Valley, Iowa on December 9, 1934 to the late Glen B. and Ida Belle (Thompson) Nixon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ward Lien and great granddaughter, Olivia Cullenward. Doris is survived by her children,...

Michael Pruitt

Michael Pruitt

Feb 26, 2016

Michael J. Pruitt, age 44, passed away February 26, 2016. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on December 18, 1971 to John Plak and Lois Strietbeck. Michael is survived by his son, Jacob Pruitt; daughter, Jessica Pruitt; mother, Lois Pruitt; father, John Plak; dad, Marty Pruitt; sister, Michelle Plak (Scott Riley); brother, Marty Pruitt (Monica); best friend, Bud. Visitation is...

William Michael Lombard

William Michael Lombard

Feb 25, 2016

William Michael Lombard, son of James E. and Edna (Boyce) Lombard was born April 14, 1948 in Omaha, NE. He passed from this world on February 25, 2016 at Bergan Mercy Hospital. Mike lived many years in and around Red Oak, Iowa, working as an auto mechanic and with Wilson Concrete, then in Omaha, working for Omaha Fixture, Speedway Scaffold...

Thomas Clarence Lester

Thomas Clarence Lester

Feb 21, 2016

Thomas Clarence Lester, age 88, passed away on February 21, 2016 in Omaha, Nebraska. He was born in Omaha on September 17, 1927 to the late Clarence and Elizabeth (Cunningham) Lester. A Graveside service will be Friday, February 26 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Marys Cemetery.

Wyllye Evelyn Knott

Wyllye Evelyn Knott

Feb 20, 2016

Wyllye Billie Evelyn Knott, age 90, passed away on February 20, 2016, at the VA Hospital in Omaha, Neb. She was born in Linden, North Carolina to the late John and Mary Margaret (Porter) Wood on October 30, 1925. She was the youngest daughter in a family of eight girls and three boys and she was the last surviving member....

Lawrence Edwin Carman

Lawrence Edwin Carman

Feb 20, 2016

Lawrence E. Carman, age 84, of Council Bluffs passed away February 20, 2016. He was born in Council Bluffs on September 1, 1931 to the late Claude and Edna Mae (Donahoo) Carman. Larry graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1949. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. and retired from the Union...

Michael Lee Mckeown

Michael Lee Mckeown

Feb 20, 2016

Michael L. McKeown, age 64, of Council Bluffs passed away at his home on February 20, 2016. He was born in Council Bluffs on June 11, 1951 to Laverne and Marion (Chapman) McKeown. Michael graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1969 and then proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He earned a...

Catherine June (King) Scott

Catherine June (King) Scott

Feb 16, 2016

Catherine June (King) Scott, age 93, was reunited in Heaven with her beloved husband of over 70 years, Irwin Scott, on February 16, 2016. She passed away peacefully at Hansen House with her children at her bedside after a long battle with Alzheimer's. She was born in rural Red Oak, Iowa, on May 26, 1922 to the late Stanley and...

Kenneth E. Thornton

Kenneth E. Thornton

Feb 15, 2016

Kenneth E. Thornton, age 84, of Council Bluffs passed away February 15, 2016 at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital. He was born in Billings, Montana on May 19, 1931 to the late Eric and Marie (Schonberg) Thornton. Kenneth graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1949 and then served his country in the United States Army during the...

Carol Lynn Collier

Carol Lynn Collier

Feb 15, 2016

Carol Lynn Collier, age 69, of Council Bluffs passed away February 15, 2016 at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital. She was born in Shenandoah, Iowa on January 7, 1947 to the late Lester and Mary (Hallam) Phillips. Carol is survived by her husband, Michael Collier; son and daughter-in-law, Ross and Michelle Seina; daughter and son-in-law, Lynn and Brian Olson; sisters and...

Betty L Schnackenberg

Betty L Schnackenberg

Feb 15, 2016

Betty L. Schnackenberg, age 68, of Council Bluffs passed away February 15, 2016 at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital. She was born in Council Bluffs on October 10, 1947 to the late Herman and Verna (Rhoads) Schnackenberg. Betty worked for a number of years at the Hard Luck Saloon. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her...

Marcella Mae Jenkins

Marcella Mae Jenkins

Feb 13, 2016

Marcella Mae Jenkins, age 85, of Council Bluffs, passed away February 13, 2016. She was born in Missouri Valley, Iowa on April 4, 1930 to Arthur and Verna (Boehler) Hiles. Marcella graduated from Missouri Valley High School in 1949. She married Cleo Jenkins on August 12, 1950 in Council Bluffs. Marcella is preceded in death by her brothers, Arthur Jr....

Mark Mitchell Mcdonald

Mark Mitchell Mcdonald

Feb 13, 2016

Mark Mitchell McDonald Sr., age 54, of Little Sioux, Iowa, passed away February 13, 2016. He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on April 30, 1961 to Alfred and Ellen (Wilson) McDonald. Mark is preceded in death by his son, Matt; father, A. Maynard; brother, Mike. He is survived by his wife, Stacy; daughter, Alicia and fiancé Rodney Hubbard; sons,...

Peggy Sue Ord

Peggy Sue Ord

Feb 12, 2016

Peggy Sue Ord, age 50, passed away February 12, 2016 at her home in Council Bluffs. She was born on May 2, 1965 to Ron and Shirley (Frimodt) Knoble. Peggy is preceded in death by brother, Daniel Knoble; father, Ron Knoble; and husband, Jim Ord. She is survived by sons, Josh Ord (Shiloh Abercrombie), Andrew Ord; daughter, Jennifer Ord; mother,...

Herbert Herb Leroy Townsend

Herbert Herb Leroy Townsend

Feb 6, 2016

Herbert Herb LeRoy Townsend, age 80, passed away February 6, 2016 at his home in Council Bluffs. He was born in Omaha, NE on June 20, 1935 to the late Albert and Matilda (Schiernbeck ) Townsend. Herb proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He was a member of the American Legion Rainbow...

Jeffrey D. Welch

Jeffrey D. Welch

Feb 5, 2016

Jeffrey D. Welch, age 54, of Council Bluffs passed away suddenly on February 5, 2016 at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on April 1, 1961 to the late Robert and Fay (Cross) Welch. Jeff graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1979 and was currently employed with Omaha Public Schools. In addition...

Arthur E. Sieck

Arthur E. Sieck

Feb 5, 2016

Arthur E. Sieck Jr., age 85, passed away February 5, 2016 at the Hospice with Heart Hospice House in Glenwood, Iowa. He was born in Council Bluffs on August 31, 1930 to the late Arthur Doc and Gladys (Ford) Sieck Sr. Art graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1947 and then proudly served his country in...