Obituaries

Peggy I. "Frau" Rodriguez

Peggy I. "Frau" Rodriguez

Aug 27, 2014

Peggy I. Frau Rodriguez, age 70, of Council Bluffs passed away August 27, 2014 at Jennie Edmundson Memorial Hospital. She was born in Council Bluffs on November 5, 1943 to Fred & Irene (Fickel) Kemp. After graduating from Thomas Jefferson High School, she attended Morningside College earning a B.A. Degree. She taught German, Russian and English, retiring from Council Bluffs...

Matthew K. Carpenter

Matthew K. Carpenter

Aug 25, 2014

Matthew K. Carpenter, age 25, of Council Bluffs passed away August 25, 2014 at the Nebraska Medical Center. He was born in Council Bluffs on November 12, 1988 to Duane & Vicky (Stogdill) Carpenter. He worked in the maintenance department at ConAgra. Matthew is preceded in death by his grandfather, Gilbert Stogdill, Jr. He is survived by his parents, Duane...

Hudson Patrick Budka

Hudson Patrick Budka

Aug 24, 2014

Hudson Patrick Budka, son of Chase Budka and Annie Leafty was born and passed away on August 24, 2014. In addition to his parents, Hudson is survived by his paternal grandparents, Kenneth Budka and Christie and her husband Greg Burgess; maternal grandparents, Julie Shoemake, fiancé Richard Davis and Jesse Leafty; great grandparents: Alice Grassman, Mary and Don Way, David Shoemake,...

Timothy Charles Harmon

Timothy Charles Harmon

Aug 24, 2014

Timothy C. Harmon, age 45, of Crescent, Iowa passed away August 24, 2014 at Bryan medical Center West in Lincoln, Nebraska. He was born in Fairfax, Missouri on June 26, 1969 to Steven & Ilene Harmon. He is preceded in death by his father, Steven and brother, Dave Harmon. Timothy is survived by his children, Breanne Butterfield, Alisha Harmon, Austin...

Robert D. Mccuen

Robert D. Mccuen

Aug 23, 2014

Robert D. McCuen, age 84, of Carter Lake, Iowa passed away August 23, 2014. He was born Lake City, IA on June 30, 1930 to the late Lloyd & Ina (Farr) McCuen. After high school he proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He retired an electrician and was member of IBEW Local #22....

Jimmy O. Whitbeck

Jimmy O. Whitbeck

Aug 23, 2014

Jimmy O. Whitbeck, age 50, passed away August 23, 2014. He was born in Council Bluffs on February 25, 1964. He is preceded in death by his father, Charles Whitbeck. Jimmy is survived by his children, Jacqueline Whitbeck (Vincent Swad), Scott Whitbeck and James Whitbeck; mother, Katharine Hansen; sister, Tammy Sparks (George Prine); brother, Chuck Whitbeck; 6 grandchildren; nieces, nephews...

Emma F. Steffen

Emma F. Steffen

Aug 18, 2014

Emma F. Steffen, age 96, of Council Bluffs passed away August 18, 2014. She was born in Council Bluffs on January 29, 1918 to the late Stanley & Ruth (Darnell) Herald. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick Ray Steffen; sister, Lorraine Bockert; brother, Robert Herald; granddaughter, Wendy (Steffen) Decker. Emma is survived...

Lonnie Lloyd Points

Lonnie Lloyd Points

Aug 18, 2014

Lonnie L. Points, age 65, of Council Bluffs passed away on August 18, 2014 after a courageous 18 year battle with brain cancer. He was born in Council Bluffs on January 17, 1949 to Lloyd & Leona (Bonham) Points. Lonnie was a certified public accountant for many years and worked in insurance and surety bonds. He was also a member...

Dorothy G. Thomas

Dorothy G. Thomas

Aug 17, 2014

Dorothy G. Thomas, age 97, passed away August 17, 2014. She was born July 24, 1917 near McClelland, Iowa to the late Otto & Elsie (Stange) Cohrs. Dorothy graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1934. She was a member of the Bluffs Arts Council, the Brush & Palette China Painters Club and was a longtime member...

Manly "John" Beaman

Manly "John" Beaman

Aug 17, 2014

Manly John Beaman, age 79, of Council Bluffs passed away August 17, 2014. He was born May 12, 1935 in rural Harrison County, Iowa to the late K.C. & Doris (Worth) Beaman. John owned and operated Johns Automotive for many years and was involved at the Shelby County Speedway for many years. John is survived by his wife, Elvira Beaman;...

Carter James Kelly

Carter James Kelly

Aug 17, 2014

Carter James Kelly, infant son of Jeff and Megan Kelly was born on August 7, 2014 and passed away August 17, 2014. In addition to his parents Carter is survived by his sisters, Haley Kelly and Jordyn Kelly; maternal grandparents, David Knott and Donna Lowe and her husband Dan; paternal grandparents, Ruth Godfrey and her husband Jim, and Patrick Kelly;...

Stephen J. Thompson

Stephen J. Thompson

Aug 17, 2014

Stephen J. Thompson, age 30, of Council Bluffs passed away August 17, 2014. He was born February 14, 1984 to John Berndt and Myra Thompson. Stephen is survived by his mother, Myra Nixon (John), father, John Berndt (Angie West); sister, Shauna Root (Jeremy); brother, Levi Nixon (Ashley Shackett); grandparents, Edna & Jack Olle, Jim & Ellen Thompson, Jeff Nixon, Mary...

Michael K. Olesen

Michael K. Olesen

Aug 16, 2014

Michael K. Olesen, age 73, of Council Bluffs passed away at his home on August 16, 2014. He was born in Council Bluffs on May 18, 1941 to the late Michael K. and Virginia (Hanna) Olesen. He graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1959. He retired from the Union Pacific Rail Road in 2004 and was...

Jack A. O'Brien

Jack A. O'Brien

Aug 13, 2014

Jack A. OBrien, age 83, of Council Bluffs passed away August 13, 2014 at Risen Son Christian Village. He was born in Mason City, Iowa on October 12, 1930 to the late John & Wilhelmina (Vogel) OBrien. After high school, He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. After the service he completed Hamiltons Business School in Mason...

Keith W. Craig

Keith W. Craig

Aug 12, 2014

Keith W. Craig, age 73, of Council Bluffs passed away at his home on August 12, 2014. He was born near Shenandoah, Iowa on March 21, 1941 to the late Fred & Myrtle (Maxwell) Craig. Keith enjoyed watching football, boating, going to Arizona during the winter and eating out with his buddies. He especially enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports....

Harold L. "Pete" Petersen

Harold L. "Pete" Petersen

Aug 6, 2014

Harold L. Pete Petersen, age 80, passed away August 6, 2014. He was born in Hamlin, Iowa on April 18, 1934 to the late Neils & Clara Petersen. Pete was the former owner of Petes Disposal Service. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter, Jeannie Brancs; brother, Larry Petersen. Pete is survived by his...

Richard F. Swanger

Richard F. Swanger

Aug 5, 2014

Richard F. Swanger, Sr, age 67, passed away August 5, 2014. He was born in Logan, Iowa on November 20, 1946 to the late Henry & Katie (Cooper) Swanger. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Swanger and infant brother, Louis Swanger. Richard is survived by children, Morey Swanger (Tonya), Angie Swanger-Hunter (Mike),...

Clyde M. Peck

Clyde M. Peck

Aug 3, 2014

Clyde M. Peck, age 91, of Council Bluffs passed away at his home on August 3, 2014. He was born in Erie, Pennsylvania on January 9, 1923 to the late William & Edith (Jackson ) Peck. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II and in fact he was on the ground at Pearl...

Arthur Will Rath

Arthur Will Rath

Aug 2, 2014

Arthur Rath, age 82, of Treynor, Iowa passed away August 2, 2014 at Methodist Hospital in Omaha. He was born in Council Bluffs on November 30, 1931 to the late Irvin & Elvira (Heithoff) Rath. He graduated from Treynor High School with class of 1951 and then proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a lifetime...

Shelley Kay Lewis

Shelley Kay Lewis

Aug 1, 2014

Shelley K. Lewis, age 49, passed away August 1, 2014. She was born in Council Bluffs on August 10, 1964 to the late Robert & Violet (Hughes) Axtell. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Geno Lewis II; half-brother, Jason Altstadt. Shelley is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Rashelle & Kalub Kunik; step-son,...