Obituaries

Ada M. Real

Ada M. Real

Jan 7, 2014

Ada M. Real, age 86, peacefully went to her heavenly home January 7, 2014. She was born in Council Bluffs on September 4, 1927 to the late Roy M and Jessie Marie (Penney) Wright. Ada married Chester Eugene Real and together they raised four children in Council Bluffs and rural Underwood Iowa. Besides raising her children Ada was employed outside...

Robert J. Moulas

Robert J. Moulas

Jan 6, 2014

Robert J. Moulas, age 82, passed away January 6, 2013. He was born in Omaha on October 30, 1931 to the late George & Bessie (Kuntz) Moulas. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Ed Moulas. Robert is survived by his daughters, Debbie Leonard (Ron), Sheila Beaune (Steve), Julie Porter (Sean Hearn); son, Robert...

Frances A. Mass

Frances A. Mass

Jan 6, 2014

Frances A. Mass, age 80, of Council Bluffs passed away January 6, 2014 at Midlands Living Center. She was born in Council Bluffs on March 29, 1933 to the late Donald & Sylvia (Adams) McKern. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Mass; sisters, Phyllis Coan and Maxine Mass; brother, Alan McKern; grandson,...

Oral W. White

Oral W. White

Jan 6, 2014

Oral W. White, age 90, passed away January 6, 2014 at Mercy Hospital. He was born in Hamburg, Iowa on November 12, 1923 to the late Alvie & Mamie (Jennings) White. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II. Oral was extremely proud of the fact that he worked until he was 87 years...

Mary L. Loehr

Mary L. Loehr

Jan 5, 2014

Mary L. Loehr, age 65, passed away January 5, 2014. She was born in Council Bluffs on September 9, 1948 to the late Ward and Marjorie (McAlexander) Richardson Sr. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and worked as an Electrocardiogram EKG Technician at Bergan Mercy and Immanuel Hospitals in Omaha. In addition to her parents she was preceded in...

Yvonne Delores Bjorgaard

Yvonne Delores Bjorgaard

Jan 3, 2014

Yvonne Delores Bjorgaard, age 61, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away January 3, 2014. She was born March 13, 1952 in Kenesaw, Nebraska. Yvonne is preceded in death by her father, Clyde Seely; granddaughter, Allison Bjorgaard; brother, Jimmy Seely. Yvonne is survived by her daughter, Denise Bjorgaard; sons, Dennis and Kenny Bjorgaard; brother, Michael Seely (Connie); 10 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren;...

Alberta Marie Callahan

Alberta Marie Callahan

Jan 3, 2014

Alberta Callahan, age 62, passed away January 3, 2014 in Omaha, Nebraska. She was born August 26, 1951 in Winterset, Iowa to the late Lewis A. and Eula W. (Buecher) Lehmer. Alberta is survived by her children, Angela Ocasio (Paul), Todd Callahan (Kim), Brian Callahan, Melinda Crismon (Curtis); siblings and grandchildren. A Celebration of her life will be at 7:00...

Arnie R. Haynes

Arnie R. Haynes

Jan 1, 2014

Arnie R. Haynes, age 51, passed away January 1, 2014. He was born in Council Bluffs on July 9, 1962 to Donald & Billie (Poulos) Haynes. Arnie is survived by his wife, Kelli Haynes; daughter, Danielle Haynes; son, Andrew Haynes; parents, Donald & Billie Haynes; brother and sister-in-law, Ted & Lena Haynes; sister, Rebecca Haynes; nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation...

Edith Baisch

Edith Baisch

Dec 30, 2013

Edith Baisch, age 92, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, on December 30, 2013. Edith was born in Stuttgart-Feuerbach, Germany on May 11, 1921. She married Peter Plischka in 1946 and together they had a daughter. While in Germany she worked in radio as an announcer and at Bauknecht. In 1959 she fulfilled her dream...

Michelle F. "Miki" Leu

Michelle F. "Miki" Leu

Dec 29, 2013

Michelle F. Miki Leu, age 66, passed away December 29, 2013 at Methodist Jennie Edmundson following a lengthy illness. She was born on December 30, 1946 in Des Moines, the daughter of the late Harry and Gwendolyn Osborn. She graduated from high school in Cedar Rapids and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in textiles and clothing management from Iowa...

Melvin E. Anderson

Melvin E. Anderson

Dec 25, 2013

Melvin E. Anderson, age 82, of Council Bluffs passed away December 25, 2013. He was born March 9, 1931 in Hartington, Nebraska to the late William and Lucille (Hill) Anderson. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his step-father, Arthur Morehouse. Melvin is survived by his wife, LaVonne Anderson; sons and daughters-in-law, Doug & Connie Anderson,...

Bruce David Hardiman

Bruce David Hardiman

Dec 25, 2013

Bruce David Hardiman, age 65, of Council Bluffs passed away December 25, 2013. He was born in Council Bluffs on October 27, 1948 to Bruce & Donna (Jones) Hardiman. He was a member of the Teamsters and drove bus for 28 years for the Metropolitan Area Transit. Bruce was an avid fisherman and loved to teach others how to fish....

William L. Marshall

William L. Marshall

Dec 23, 2013

William L. Marshall, age 64, passed away December 23, 2013. He was born in Omaha on March 11, 1949. Preceded in death by his father, William R. Marshall; sister, Sharon Ehnert. William is survived by longtime companion, Jenee Green; mother, Marie Marshall; sisters, Judy Evans and Pamela Gillespie; brother, Terry Marshall; children, Bobby Jo Novak, Promise Grissom and her husband...

Ronald A. Jacobs

Ronald A. Jacobs

Dec 23, 2013

Ronald A. Jacobs, age 77 of Griswold, Iowa passed away December 23, 2013. He was born in Burlington, Iowa on June 27, 1936 to the late Harold and Dorothy Jacobs. He worked for Henningsen Construction for many years. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, David Jacobs; brothers, Harry and Jim Jacobs; sister, Shirley...

Kevin A. Minikus

Kevin A. Minikus

Dec 19, 2013

Kevin A. Minikus, age 52 of Council Bluffs passed away December 19, 2013. He was born in Council Bluffs on September 13, 1961 to the late Jack & Gretchen (Ruberg) Minikus. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Kurt Minikus. Kevin is survived by his wife, Margo Minikus; sisters and brothers-in-law, Patsy & Mike...

Phyllis L. Marshall

Phyllis L. Marshall

Dec 17, 2013

Phyllis L. Marshall, age 90, of Council Bluffs passed away December 17, 2013. She was born in Oakland, Iowa on May 6, 1923 to the late Lloyd & Alma (Gray) Parker. She graduated from high school in 1940 in Walnut, Iowa. She attended Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her...

Kay M. Watson

Kay M. Watson

Dec 15, 2013

Kay M. Watson, age 78, passed away December 15, 2013. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska on February 10, 1935 to the late Ray & Olive (Sitzman) Watson. Kay is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and Thomas Lane; son and daughter-in-law, David & Sonja Urich; daughter, Denise Urich; sister and brother-in-law, Larae & Roger Essman; grandchild, Emily Urich,...

Lucille M. Jensen

Lucille M. Jensen

Dec 13, 2013

Lucille M. Lucy Jensen, age 63, passed away December 13, 2013. She was born in Youngstown, Ohio on August 14, 1950 to the late Erwin and Mary Shumaker. Lucy worked for many years at Mr. Ks Café in downtown Council Bluffs and recently retired from Wal-Mart. She and her husband, Art were distributors for Watkinss Spice Company for many years...

Chiana Lynn Cox

Chiana Lynn Cox

Dec 12, 2013

Chiana Lynn Cox, age 10 days, passed away December 12, 2013 in Omaha, Nebraska. She was born December 2, 2013 in Omaha, Nebraska to Christopher and Stephanie (Briles) Cox. Chiana is survived by her parents, Christopher and Stephanie Cox, maternal grandparents, Dennis and Debbie Briles; paternal grandparents, Maureen Cox and Ron Cox; many aunts, uncles and cousins. A memorial service...

Harry Ervin Rieber

Harry Ervin Rieber

Dec 11, 2013

Harry Ervin Rieber, 92 passed away December 11, 2013. He was born August 24, 1921 to the late Mathias and Augusta (Wolff) Rieber. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by 4 brothers and 1 sister. Harry is survived by his wife, Mary Rieber; children, Gordon Rieber (Cheryl), Mitch Rieber, Cynthia Peters (Todd); 6 grandchildren and 6...