Obituaries

Kevin L. Griffeth

Kevin L. Griffeth

Mar 8, 2015

Kevin L. Griffeth, age 52, of Council Bluffs passed away March 8, 2015. He was born in Council Bluffs on December 13, 1962. Kevin is preceded in death by his mother, Patricia Griffeth and brothers, Mike Griffeth and Vern Griffeth Jr. Kevin is survived by his daughters, Carissa Meadows, Brandi Wilcox, Megan Cano; sisters, Cathy Griffeth, Shirley Griffeth, Diana Griffeth;...

Sharon A. Middlemist

Sharon A. Middlemist

Mar 7, 2015

Sharon A. Middlemist, age 67, passed away at her home on March 7, 2015. She was born in Ft. Morgan, Colorado on October 9, 1947 to the late Herbert and Edith (Hearn) Ingmire. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son, Todd Middlemist; granddaughter, Eternity Middlemist. Sharon in survived by her husband of 49 years,...

Glenn A. Cain

Glenn A. Cain

Mar 5, 2015

Glenn A. Cain, age 88, of Council Bluffs passed away March 5, 2015. He was born August 25, 1926 to the late Everett & Ora (Anderson) Cain. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Delores Cain; brothers, Everett Jr., Kenneth, Virgil, and Myles Cain; sisters, Shirley DeVault, Elizabeth Marr, and Norma King. Glenn is...

Daniel Lee Osborn

Daniel Lee Osborn

Mar 5, 2015

Daniel Lee Osborn of St. Louis, Missouri, formally of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away at the age of 48. He graduated from Lewis Central High School with the Class of 1985. Dan loved spending time on his grandparents farm near Treynor, Iowa. Here, he learned how to care for the land and the people he loved. His love of travel...

Paislee Caroline Rief

Paislee Caroline Rief

Mar 5, 2015

Paislee Caroline Rief, infant daughter of Daniel Thomas II and Katie (Burgess) Rief, was born and passed March 5, 2015 at CHI Health Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs. She was preceded in death by great grandma, Margaret Johnson; great grandfathers: Nuel Burgess, Charles Tatta, and Bernie Blum; and cousin, Paul Bookout. Along with her parents, Paislee is survived by brothers,...

Jay D. Edson

Jay D. Edson

Mar 4, 2015

Jay D. Edson, age 56, passed away March 4, 2015 in Osage Beach, Missouri. He was born in Council Bluffs on May 7, 1958 to the late Joseph and Myrna (Bowen) Edson. He graduated high school in 1976. Jay retired from the Union Pacific Railroad. He was a member of the Council Bluffs Fish and Game Club and Ducks Unlimited....

Clara M. Meyer

Clara M. Meyer

Mar 1, 2015

Clara M. Meyer, age 95, passed away March 1, 2015. She was born March 29, 1919 to the late Theodore & Louise Hoefer. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Meyer; sisters, Laura, Pauline and Agnes; brothers, Art, Richard and Lawrence. Clara is survived by her children, Joan Sanders (Ray), Dennis Meyer (Judy),...

Danika Shaylee Duchaine

Danika Shaylee Duchaine

Feb 25, 2015

Danika Shaylee Duchaine, age 8, of Council Bluffs, passed away February 25, 2015 at CHI Health Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs. She was a great story teller and loved playing horsey. She enjoyed painting, swimming, and horseback riding. She also loved bright colors and rocks. Danika is survived by her father, Anthony Duchaine; brother, Caleb Steadman; grandmas Brenda Miller and...

James A. Peterson

James A. Peterson

Feb 25, 2015

James A. Peterson, age 77, passed away February 25, 2015 at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital. He was born in Castana, Iowa on November 19, 1937 to the late Axel and Della Peterson. He was a well-known mechanic for many years and loved to sing karaoke. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Charles and...

Norbert Alois Weis

Norbert Alois Weis

Feb 20, 2015

Norbert A. Weis, age 90, passed away February 20, 2015. He was born in Rozellville, Wisconsin on March 16, 1924 to the late Eugene & Mary (Wilhelm) Weis. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter, Mary Frances Weis; brother, Melvin Weis; sister, Sr. Mercita. Norbert is survived by his daughters, Karen Weis and Bev...

Dennis F. Wohlers

Dennis F. Wohlers

Feb 20, 2015

Dennis F. Wohlers, age 70, passed away February 20, 2015. He was born February 9, 1945 to the late Ed and Lucille Wohlers. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Gordon and Wayne Wohlers; nephew, Mark Wohlers. Dennis is survived by his wife of 47 years, Marcia Wohlers; sons and daughters-in-law, Matt & Melissa...

Richard A. Morrow

Richard A. Morrow

Feb 20, 2015

Richard A. Morrow, age 66, passed away February 20, 2015. He was born May 22, 1948 to the late Richard and Eunice (Wilson) Morrow Sr. Richard graduated from Omaha Technical High School. He worked for the Greater Omaha Community Action (GOCA), First Data, Aksarben Roof, and most recently the Omaha Public Schools Transportation. In addition to his parents he was...

Beverly A. Sage

Beverly A. Sage

Feb 18, 2015

Beverly A. Sage, age 78, of Council Bluffs passed away February 18, 2015 at CHI Mercy Hospital. She was born in Sheldon, Iowa on November 21, 1936 to the late LeRoy and Annie (Wesselink) Croghan. She retired from Cornhusker Casualty and was a member of Lighthouse Temple Church. You always knew where you stood with Bev. Her words were always...

Jimmy L. Brayton

Jimmy L. Brayton

Feb 18, 2015

Jimmy L. Brayton, age 63, of Council Bluffs passed away February 18, 2015. He was born in Clarinda, Iowa on April 6, 1951 to Elton & Wilma (McCord) Brayton. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1969 and then attended Iowa Western. Jimmy was a self-employed contractor. He was preceded in death by his father. Jimmy...

Kathleen A. Hansher

Kathleen A. Hansher

Feb 17, 2015

Kathleen A. Hansher, age 56, passed away February 17, 2015. She was born April 14, 1958 to the late Robert and Helen Pratt. She is survived by her children, Derek Hansher and Jennifer Hansher; siblings, Michael Pratt (Shari), Robert Pratt, Rebecca Warpula (Michael), Thomas Pratt (Tammy), Joseph Pratt, Jeannette Breashears (Eric), Christine Pratt; grandchildren, James and Jacobi. Visitation is Friday...

Margery L. Green

Margery L. Green

Feb 15, 2015

Margery L. Green, age 97, of Council Bluffs passed away February 15, 2015 at Risen Son Christian Village. She was born in Council Bluffs on August 10, 1917 to the late John and Anna Schafer. Margery and her late husband, Lynn Green owned operated the Chieftain Café which was in downtown Council Bluffs. In addition to her parents and husband...

Jeri Lynne Christensen

Jeri Lynne Christensen

Feb 14, 2015

Jeri L. Christensen, age 68, passed away February 14, 2015. She was born in Council Bluffs on February 23, 1946 to the late George and Evelyn (Cole) Jacobs. She graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School and then attended beauty school. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Christensen. Jeri is survived by her...

Farid Sadr

Farid Sadr

Feb 14, 2015

Farid Sadr, M.D. age 49, of Council Bluffs passed away February 14, 2015 at CHI Mercy Hospital after a battle with cancer. He was born in Ardabil, Iran on March 25, 1965 to Ebadollah and Effat (Showiz) Sadr. Dr. Sadr came to the United States in 1986 and attended the University of Nebraska Lincoln. He worked as a respiratory therapist...

Alayna Ja’Vey Bishop

Alayna Ja’Vey Bishop

Feb 10, 2015

Alayna JaVey Bishop, infant daughter of Earl and Kasandra (McDowell) Bishop, passed away February 10, 2015 in Omaha, Ne. She was born December 11, 2014 in Omaha. Along with her parents, she is survived by her siblings: ALani, Alan J, and Aaliyah Bishop; great grandparents; grandparents; aunts and uncles; and dozens of cousins. Visitation will be Sunday 4-6PM at Hoy-Kilnoski...

Yvonne A. Pritchett-Milligan

Yvonne A. Pritchett-Milligan

Feb 10, 2015

Yvonne A. Pritchett-Milligan, age 87, of Council Bluffs passed away at her home on February 10, 2015. She was born in Waterloo, Iowa on September 24, 1927 to the late Isaac and Maretta (Graves) Gushard. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Milligan; sister, Janine Sampica. Yvonne is survived by her sons and...