Barbara Jean Richards
Dec 7, 2013
Barbara Jean Richards, age 55, of Omaha, Nebraska passed away December 7, 2013. She was born February 4, 1958 in Harlan, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her mother, Norma Jean (Walter) Pitt. Barbara is survived by her daughters, Tammy Frasure and husband Fred and Anna Richards; sons: Christian Richards and Maksim Richards; four grandchildren: Mia, Hayden, Amelia and...
Julie Ann Kessel-Schultz
Dec 2, 2013
Julie Ann Kessel-Schultz, passed away December 2, 2013, at the age of 50 after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Julie was born on February 26, 1963, in Harlan, Iowa, to Sharon (Cornelius) Kessel Espeseth and the late Richard Kessel. She spent most of her early years in Dunlap, Iowa. Julie graduated from Buena Vista College in Council Bluffs, in...
Carol L. Pauley-Hesser
Nov 30, 2013
Carol L. Pauley-Hesser, age 53 of Council Bluffs passed away November 30, 2013 at her home. She was born in Harlan, Iowa on October 21, 1960 to Melvin & Barbara Pauley. She graduated from Harlan High School in 1979. She graduated from college and was a healthcare associate at the Heartland Family Service Therapeutic School. Carol is preceded in death...
Ellen Elizabeth Dugan
Nov 29, 2013
Ellen E. Dugan, age 70, of Council Bluffs passed away November 29, 2013. She was born in Grand Island, Nebraska on January 8, 1943 to the late Lloyd Carlton & Ellen Elizabeth (Byrnes) Sprague. Ellen was very active in the community. She had earned a Masters Degree from Creighton University and spent 33 years as an elementary school teacher. She...
Barbara F. Rogers
Nov 28, 2013
Barbara F. Rogers, age 96 of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away November 28, 2013. She was born December 16, 1916 in Leavenworth, Kansas to the late Gabriel & Florence (Spaulding) Geder. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Rogers. She is survived by her daughter, JoAnn Turner (Phil); granddaughter, NaMee De La Cruz...
Ronald C. Gillett
Nov 27, 2013
Ronald C. Gillett Jr., age 54, of Council Bluffs passed away November 27, 2013. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on November 12, 1959 to Ronald & Mary Gillett Sr. He is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Gillett. Ronald is survived by his children, Stephanie Larsen (Dale), Clayton Gillett, Caitlin Gillett and Emma Gillett; longtime companion, Maura Bonnett;...
Donna L. Ronk
Nov 26, 2013
Donna L. Ronk, age 75, of Council Bluffs passed away November 26, 2013. She was born in Council Bluffs on July 3, 1938 to the late Napolean & Loretta (Kline) Price. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Ronk; son Robert Ronk Jr.; brother, Floyd Price. Donna is survived by her daughter, LuAnn...
Edna L. Athay-Jacobs
Nov 25, 2013
Edna L. Athay-Jacobs, age 74, of Council Bluffs passed away November 25, 2013. She was born February 4, 1939 in Atlantic, Iowa to the late Ray & Evelyn Wallace. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Jacobs; son, William Athay III; brother, Edward Wallace, sister, Sheila Woods; great granddaughter, Angeline Athay. Edna is...
Jacqueline Dennise Edwards
Nov 25, 2013
Jacqueline Dennise Edwards (Ms. Lou 2 U), age 43, passed away November 25, 2013 in Omaha, Nebraska. She was born May 22, 1970 in Greenville, Mississippi to Jack Edwards and Beatrice Henderson. Jacqueline was preceded in death by her father, Jack Edwards; sister, Kiminko Henderson and brother, Victor Henderson. She is survived by her sons: Terrance, Tyrance and Ty-Jon Edwards;...
Arthur John Chambers
Nov 25, 2013
Arthur John Chambers, age 86, of McClelland, Iowa passed away peacefully at home on November 25, 2013, surrounded by family. He was born February 28, 1927; he devoted his life to serving family, country and God. On March 9, 1950, he married Martha Jean Dorland and they were blessed with three children. In 1948, following service as part of the...
John Craig Sullivan
Nov 21, 2013
John Craig Sullivan, age 23, of Council Bluffs passed away November 21, 2013 at Mercy Hospital. He was born in Council Bluffs on September 26, 1990 to Craig Sullivan and Regina (Bonham) Sullivan. He had been an active Boy Scout for many years and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 2009. John is preceded in death by his grandparents,...
David C. Johannes
Nov 21, 2013
David C. Johannes, age 67 of Crescent, Iowa passed away November 21, 2013 at Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs. He was born August 24, 1946 in Dyersville, Iowa to the late Clarence & Dorothy (Grush) Johannes. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Ronald Hughes; sisters, Bonnie Dede Marchese and Dorothy Dot Sundell; nephew,...
Maurice R. Vachon
Nov 21, 2013
Maurice R. Vachon, age 84 of Omaha passed away November 21, 2013. He was born September 1, 1929 in Montreal Quebec Canada to the late Ferdinand & Margarite (Picard) Vachon. Maurice was a simple man who led an extraordinary life. He wanted to travel the world. In fact, he ran away from home and left a note that said, I...
Timothy Lynn Daub
Nov 21, 2013
Timothy Lynn Daub, age 53, passed away November 21, 2013 at Methodist Hospital in Omaha. He was born December 5, 1959 in Council Bluffs to Joseph & Violet (Nibbe) Daub. Tim graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School. He worked on railcars for many years and was a self-employed handyman. Timothy is survived by his fiancée, Kristi Peyton-Kriebs; sons, Garret Daub...
Marylyn S. Bremmer
Nov 19, 2013
Marylyn S. Bremmer, age 79 joined her family and friends in Christ on November 19, 2013. A retired school teacher and musical theater novice, she had battled dementia for several years. She was born in Tecumseh, Nebraska on August 2, 1934 to the late John and Gertrude (Phillips) Seidl. Marylyn attended Creighton University; graduating Magna Cum Laude. She taught at...
E. Dale Driver
Nov 18, 2013
E. Dale Driver, age 89 of Council Bluffs passed away November 18, 2013 at Methodist Jennie Edmundson. He was born in rural Honey Creek, Iowa on February 15, 1924 to the late Edwin and Anna (Christiansen) Driver. He served his country during World War II. Dale farmed but always had a love for his fathers Blacksmith Shop. He owned and...
Jennifer J. Owens-Elliott
Nov 17, 2013
Jennifer J. Owens-Elliott, age 32 of Council Bluffs passed away November 17, 2013. She was born in Council Bluffs on August 19, 1981 to Ronald & Karla (McGee) McClelland. Jennifer graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1999 and then earned a Bachelors Degree from Buena Vista University. Jennifer is survived by her husband, Martin Elliott; son, Alexander Owens; parents,...
Betty I. Young
Nov 16, 2013
Betty I. Young, age 82 of Council Bluffs passed away November 16, 2013 at the Nebraska Medical Center. She was born in Spaulding, Iowa on February 21, 1931. She is preceded in death by her mother, Clara Christensen. Betty is survived by her husband, Lloyd Young; daughter, Jeri Young; sons, Doug Young (Eileen), Ronald Young, Rick Young, Clark Young; 11...
Patty Ann Collinsworth
Nov 15, 2013
Patty Ann Collinsworth, age 74, passed away November 15, 2013 in Omaha, Nebraska. She was born December 21, 1938 in Auburn, Nebraska to the late Earl and Ellen (Schneider) Pierce. Patty was preceded in death by her parents and daughter, Twilla Hart. She is survived by her children, Jody Berry (Roy), Trisha Barbee, Larry Hart (Christine), Patrick Hart (Roberta), Tim...