Obituaries

Karen K. Morse

Karen K. Morse

Feb 5, 2014

Karen K. Morse, age 74, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away February 5, 2014. She was born in Iowa City, Iowa on March 25, 1939 to the late Voyne Swede and Thelma Anderson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Morse; son, Dennis Morse; daughter, Marilyn Morse; sister, Barbara Foote. Karen is...

Oscar R. Jones

Oscar R. Jones

Feb 4, 2014

Oscar R. Jones, age 69, passed away February 4, 2014 at his home surrounded by family. He was born in San Diego, California on November 22, 1944 to the late Clifford and Julia Jones. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Dennis Jones. Oscar is survived by his sons, Tim Jones and Buddy Jones...

Michael D. Little-Shriver

Michael D. Little-Shriver

Feb 2, 2014

Michael D. Little-Shriver, age 41, passed away February 2, 2014 at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan, Iowa. He was born in Council Bluffs on December 14, 1972. He is preceded in death by his father, Glenn D. Little; brothers, Glendon Little and Christopher Shriver; adopted father, Bernard Shriver; niece, Kaylee Meeker. Michael is survived by his mother, Shirley Shriver; sisters,...

Linda Kay Lewis

Linda Kay Lewis

Feb 2, 2014

Linda Kay Lewis passed away on February 2, 2014, at University Nebraska Medical Center. She was born March 24, 1944 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Bert and Mamie Lewis, and her sisters-in-law , Bonnie Lewis and Cathy Lewis. Linda was very active in the Council Bluffs Kennel Club and an obedience dog trainer....

Francis M. "Stub" Pearson

Francis M. "Stub" Pearson

Jan 31, 2014

Stub Pearson, age 87, of Council Bluffs passed away at his home on January 31, 2014. Stub was born February 15, 1926 in Anderson County, Kansas. He graduated from Fairbury High School and later from Dana College in Blair, Nebraska where he met his wife, Ruth. They were married on October 19, 1946. Stub enlisted in the Marine Corps at...

Marvin E. Trotter

Marvin E. Trotter

Jan 28, 2014

Marvin E. Trotter, age 85, passed away January 28, 2014. He was born in Coleridge, Nebraska on November 1, 1928 to the late William & Hazel (Fairchild) Trotter. Marvin Trotter was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and good friend to many. He was an honest, hardworking, gentle man who will be missed by all who were blessed to know...

Timothy P. Brown

Timothy P. Brown

Jan 27, 2014

Timothy P. Brown, age 51, passed away January 27, 2014 at Jennie Edmundson Hospital. He was born May 9, 1962. He is preceded in death by his mother, Julia Frieze. Timothy is survived by his father, Robert Frieze; sisters, Robin Johnson (Allen) and Brenda Frieze; brother, Roger Frieze (Paula); aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Visitation is Thursday...

Modest Y. Smith

Modest Y. Smith

Jan 26, 2014

Modest Y. Smith, age 86, passed away January 26, 2014. She was born April 5, 1927 to the late Claude & Ella Nora (Scofield) Rowland. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, James L. Smith; son, Steven Smith; brothers, Alfred, Lawrence, Charles and Rumell Smith; sister, Alice McTwiggan. Modest is survived by her children,...

Melvin A. Butler

Melvin A. Butler

Jan 24, 2014

Melvin A. Butler, age 65, passed away January 24, 2014 at his home surrounded by family. He was born in Omaha, NE on December 28, 1948 to Kenneth & Marjie Butler. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and then retired from ASARCO. Melvin is preceded in death by his father, Kenneth. He is survived by his...

Tony C. Allen

Tony C. Allen

Jan 23, 2014

Tony C. Allen, age 39, passed away January 23, 2014. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on December 20, 1974. Tony is survived by his wife, Nicole Allen; sons, Anthony, Alijah and Austin Allen; mother, Cecilia Allen; father, Thomas Allen; sister, Evonne Allen; sister-in-law, Lachisha Sherrod (Darcy); mother-in-law, Dorareen Harmon-Brown (Willie); father-in-law, Gene Baskin; nephews, Brandon and Bryan Chriswell; niece,...

Keith L. Kline

Keith L. Kline

Jan 22, 2014

Keith L. Kline, Sr., age 69, passed away January 22, 2014. He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on October 2, 1944 to the late John and Ila Kline. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Tara; great grandson, Chance; 5 brothers and 5 sisters. Keith is survived by his daughters, Judi Nowlin (Roy),...

Charles A. Walker

Charles A. Walker

Jan 18, 2014

Charles A. Walker, age 87, of Ida Grove passed away January 18, 2014 at the home of his son, David in Council Bluffs. He was born in Vallejo, California on December 16, 1926 to the late George and Anna (Mann) Walker. After graduation he proudly served his country during World War II. He retired a Mechanic from Holmes Motors in...

Rodney K. Frieze

Rodney K. Frieze

Jan 16, 2014

Rodney K. Frieze, age 58, passed away January 16, 2014. He was born in Council Bluffs on March 24, 1955. Rodney is survived by his wife, Lisa Rau-Frieze; children, Steve Liddick (Hillary), Gena Ronk (Toby), Robin Young (Mike), Miranda Frieze, Joshua Rau, Justin Rau (Kailee); brothers, Gary Emmons, Ricky Frieze (Jane), Camden Frieze, Wilbur Stark (Mary), Charles Stark (Donna), Terry...

David H. Edenburn

David H. Edenburn

Jan 15, 2014

David H. Edenburn, age 55, passed away January 15, 2014. He was born in Council Bluffs on December 2, 1958 to the late Victor and Marjorie (Briggs) Edenburn. David had worked for the City of Council Bluffs for over 24 years and was a co-owner of Brown Loan. He was a member of the Council Bluffs Bowling Hall of Fame....

Kenneth L. Bollig

Kenneth L. Bollig

Jan 14, 2014

Kenneth L. Bollig, age 68, passed away January 14, 2014. Born to Wendelin and Pauline (Pfeifer) Bollig on December 29, 1945. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and retired from the Union Pacific Railroad after 41 years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Eagles Club, Fish and Game Club, and was an avid fisherman and coin...

Glenn R. Owens

Glenn R. Owens

Jan 14, 2014

Glenn R. Owens passed away January 14, 2014, at 88 years of age. He was born October 13, 1925, at a farm near McClelland, Iowa, to Josiah and Hazel (Chase) Owens. He graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1943. Glenn served in World War II from 1944 to 1946 with the 29th infantry division. He married Darlene Hartje on...

Colleen M. Bach

Colleen M. Bach

Jan 13, 2014

Colleen M. Bach, age 53, passed away January 13, 2014 at Mercy Hospital. She was born in Council Bluffs on May 4, 1960 to Clarence & Sharon (Downs) Munch. She is preceded in death by her father, Clarence Munch. Colleen is survived by her husband, Phillip Bach; daughter, Amy Vance; sons, Jeremy Bach (Jodi) and Travis Bach; mother, Sharon Hart;...

George S. "Sam" Collins

George S. "Sam" Collins

Jan 12, 2014

George S. Sam Collins of Council Bluffs passed away January 12, 2014 at Oakland Manor. He was born in Council Bluffs on June 16, 1934 to the late Frank & Martha (Wolfe) Collins. Sam graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1952 and retired from OPPD after 38 years. After his retirement he and his wife, Mary...

Brian C. Larson

Brian C. Larson

Jan 10, 2014

Brian C. Larson, age 51, of Underwood, Iowa passed away with his family by his side on January 10, 2014 at Mercy Hospital after a courageous fight with Parkinsons. He was born in Council Bluffs on October 28, 1962 to David & Karen (Turk) Larson. He graduated from Underwood High School in 1981. Brian worked at Griffin Pipe for 25...

Nickolas Paulson

Nickolas Paulson

Jan 9, 2014

Nickolas Paulson fought a courageous cancer battle to the end. Cancer took his body on January 9, 2014 but it never conquered his spirit. Nick was born July 31, 1943 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Mike and Sima Paulson. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and joined the Army where he was honorably discharged in 1967. After returning from...