James Miles Rapaich
Jan 17, 2016
James Miles Rapaich, age 73, of Council Bluffs passed away January 17, 2016. He was born on January 3, 1943 in Madrid, Iowa to the late Mike and Irene (Horn) Rapaich. He graduated high school from South High in Omaha. He served in the United States Marine Corp. Reserve until his honorable discharge. He worked in construction and built homes...
Philip J. Hiers
Jan 15, 2016
Philip J. Hiers, age 57, passed away January 15, 2016. He was born in Council Bluffs on December 16, 1958 to the late Harold and Colleen Hiers. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a half-brother, Cecil Hiers; brother-in-law, Steve Carter. Philip is survived by his wife, Teena Hiers; their pets, Cooper and Fat Girl; siblings,...
Connie Lou Freestone
Jan 14, 2016
Connie Lou Freestone, age 79, of Council Bluffs passed away January 14, 2016. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska on June 30, 1936 to the late Kenneth and Blendenna (Stricklett) West. Connie worked at the Pamida Distribution Center before retiring. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Freestone; infant sister, Patsy Ann West....
Michelle Lee Westcott
Jan 14, 2016
Michelle L. Brewer-Westcott, age 43, of Council Bluffs passed away January 14, 2016 at the Nebraska Medical Center. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska on April 25, 1972 to James W. and Linda L. (Holloway) Brewer Sr. Michelle graduated from Ralston High School and worked for a number of years at Werner Enterprises. In addition to her parents she is...
Elvin W. "Toby" Griffis
Jan 11, 2016
Elvin W. Toby Griffis, age 78, of Council Bluffs passed away at his home on January 11, 2016. He was born September 8, 1937 to the late Jesse and Alice (Jobe) Griffis. Toby graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and was a concrete finisher. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Ricky Griffis; daughter,...
Arlyn E. Danker
Jan 10, 2016
Arlyn E. Danker, age 88, of Minden, Iowa passed away January 10, 2016 at the Northcrest Nursing Home in Council Bluffs. He was born in Council Bluffs on May 31, 1927 to the late Emil and Linda (Schnepel) Danker. He graduated from Oakland High School with the class of 1945. In addition to being a lifelong farmer, Arlyn served as...
Darby Dean Deeds
Jan 10, 2016
Darby Dean Deeds, age 51, of Papillion, Nebraska passed away at his home on January 10, 2016. He was born in Council Bluffs on March 9, 1964 to Ronald D. and Shirley L. (Calfee) Deeds. Darby graduated from Lewis Central High School with the class of 1982 and graduated from the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah. He...
Marilyn Mae (Fritz) Childs
Jan 8, 2016
Marilyn Mae (Fritz) Childs, age 87, formerly of Council Bluffs, passed away January 8, 2016 in Sioux City, Iowa. She was born September 16, 1928 in Council Bluffs to the late Belden and Mary Clark. She was one of six children. Marilyn spent her career as an Executive Administrative Assistant and worked at Mercy Hospital, University of Nebraska Medical Center...
Michelle R. Henry
Jan 8, 2016
Michelle R. Henry, age 62, passed away January 8, 2016 at Methodist Hospital. She was born in Lexington, Nebraska on March 26, 1953 to the late Paul and Betty (Walker) Cunningham. Michelle graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1971 and then attended Platte valley Bible College in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. On April 6, 1974 she married Jim Henry...
Janet Marie Farrell
Jan 7, 2016
Janet Marie (Adkins) Farrell, age 79, of Council Bluffs, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2016. She was born in Council Bluffs on February 2, 1936 to Lester & Marie (Kadereit) Adkins. In addition to her parents Janet is preceded in death by her husband, Richard (2001); and brother, "Sonny" Adkins. She is survived by her sons, Tim and wife Cindy,...
Lois E. Kenealy
Jan 5, 2016
Lois E. Kenealy, age 90, of rural Neola, Iowa passed away January 5, 2016 at Bethany Lutheran Home. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska on May 31, 1925 to the late Sanning and Julia (Christensen) Jensen. Lois graduated from Neola High School. She had been a volunteer at Jennie Edmundson Memorial Hospital and was active in Pottawattamie County Genealogical Society....
Margaret Burkett
Jan 1, 2016
Margaret Burkett, age 93, passed away January 1, 2016 at Bethany Lutheran Home in Council Bluffs. She was born March 11, 1922 in Charlotte, North Carolina to the late James and Daisy (Shelby) Norris. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dallas Burkett; brother, James Norris; sister, Helen Matthews; and great-grandson Hudson Pearson. She...
Dana D. Budlong
Jan 1, 2016
Dana D. Budlong, age 53, of Council Bluffs passed away January 1, 2016 at his residence. He was born on April 21, 1962 in Dubuque, Iowa to the late Diryal and Mary Budlong. Dana was a volunteer, treasurer, and maintenance at Lighthouse for AA and NA. He enjoyed helping others and volunteered frequently at the Stephen Center in Omaha. He...
Donald E. Wilson
Dec 29, 2015
Donald E. Wilson, age 85, of Omaha, Nebraska passed away December 29, 2015 at CHI Immanuel Medical Center. He was born in rural Pottawattamie County on December 6, 1930 to the late Carl and Violet (Aughe) Wilson. Donald graduated from Glenwood High School with the class of 1948. It was in high school that he met his future bride, Dona...
Linda Marie Foster Fox
Dec 29, 2015
Linda Marie Foster Fox, age 74, passed away December 29, 2015, in Harlan, Iowa. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on September 19, 1941 to the late Wilman and Marie (Mack) Foster. Linda graduated from St. Francis High School with the class of 1959. She worked at Woodmen of the World and Tip Top Curlers in Omaha before meeting...
Ann L. Gardner
Dec 29, 2015
Ann L. Gardner, age 86, of Council Bluffs passed away December 29, 2015 at CHI Mercy Hospital. She was born in Crescent, Iowa on September 26, 1929 to the late Ross and Lorene (Trede) Hough. Ann graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1946. She was longtime member of the Eastern Star. Ann and her late husband,...
Carol Lavonne Ratashak
Dec 28, 2015
Carol Lavonne Ratashak, age 77, passed away December 28, 2015 at Creighton University Medical Center. She was born in Council Bluffs, IA on December 30, 1937 to the late Russell and Martha (Norgaard) Spencer. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Ratashak; brother, Joseph Spencer. Carol is survived by her children, Cynthia Wills,...
Maxine Patricia Kreger-Orme
Dec 27, 2015
Maxine Patricia Kreger Orme, age 98, of Council Bluffs, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2015 at Risen Son Christian Village where she resided at since March of 2008. She was born in Council Bluffs on August 10, 1917 to the late James H. and Carrie A. (Bryan)Conley. Pat graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1935. She...
Jolene M. Davis
Dec 23, 2015
Jolene M. Davis, age 64, of Carter Lake, Iowa passed away December 23, 2015. She was born in Council Bluffs on February 13, 1951 to the late James and Lorene (Doty) Brunow. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Kinney; sons, Roger Kinney Jr. and Scott Kinney; brother, James Brunow Jr. Jolene is...
Bernice Ann Webber
Dec 23, 2015
Bernice Ann Webber, age 86, passed away December 23, 2015 at the Westmont Care Center in Logan, Iowa. She was born in Ainsworth, Nebraska on February 28, 1929 to the late Charles and Margaret (Wollesen) Thompson. Bernice lived most of her life in the Missouri Valley and California Junction area. She retired from Control Data in Omaha. In addition to...

