Obituaries

Richard Lee Roi Diercks

Richard Lee Roi Diercks

Oct 17, 2013

Richard Lee Roi Diercks, age 58, of Council Bluffs passed away October 17, 2013. He was born in Council Bluffs on July 29, 1955. He is preceded in death by his father, Richard Diercks. Richard is survived by his wife, Eugenia Jeanie Diercks; mother, Patty Lillich; brothers and sisters-in-law, Larry & Joyce Diercks and Kenny & Sue Diercks; sisters, Christine...

Patricia Lou Madsen

Patricia Lou Madsen

Oct 16, 2013

Patricia L. Madsen, age 85, passed away October 16, 201 at the Good Samaritan Home in Millard. Per her wishes there will be no services and her cremated remains will be buried in the Cedar Lawn Cemetery in Council Bluffs.

James W. Ring

James W. Ring

Oct 16, 2013

James W. Ring, age 84, of Council Bluffs passed away at his home on October 16, 2013. He was born in Cedar Rapids, Nebraska on April 17, 1929 to the late William and Hilda (Stadler) Ring. Jim retired from the Iowa Department of Transportation. Jim had a passion for horses and was a proud member of the Pony Express Riders...

Ronald D. Price

Ronald D. Price

Oct 15, 2013

Ronald D. Price, age 50, passed away October 15, 2013. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on July 17, 1963 to the late Raymond & Sharon Jean (Smith) Price. Ronald is survived by his companion, Jeff Owens; siblings, Ken Price (Yolanda), Dorothy Stark (Tim), Ray Price (Candice) and Laurie Bell; nieces and nephews. A celebration of his life will be...

Julia A. Williams

Julia A. Williams

Oct 15, 2013

Julie A. Williams, age 50 of Council Bluffs passed away October 15, 2013. She was born in Council Bluffs on March 31, 1963. She is preceded in death by her father, Jerry Clark. Julie is survived by her husband, Randy Huff; daughters, Misty Huff and Jody Bascue (Bill); mother, Wyonia Clark; sisters, Vickie White (Gregg) and Rhonda Trecek; brothers, Robert...

Carol Lorraine Eberle

Carol Lorraine Eberle

Oct 14, 2013

Carol Lorraine (Richards) Eberle passed away October 14, 2013. She was born January 6, 1933 in rural Glenwood, Iowa to the late Frank and Daisy (Johnson) Richards. At an early age she was sent to the Council Bluffs Childrens Home and then was a resident of the Annie Wittenmyer Home in Davenport until she was placed in a foster home...

Carol Ann Meston

Carol Ann Meston

Oct 13, 2013

Carol Ann Meston, age 47, passed away October 13, 2013 in Omaha, Nebraska. Carol was born February 6, 1966 in Des Moines, Iowa to William C. Moser and Sylvia G. Plischka. Carol is survived by her daughter Samantha Meston; son, Austin Meston; family by choice, Ron and Sharon Evans, Hollie and Matt McKenzie, Scott Evans and Bob Ewing; half-sister, Angela...

Sandra L. Rice–Vorthmann

Sandra L. Rice–Vorthmann

Oct 13, 2013

Sandra L. (Boehm) RiceVorthmann, age 77 of Council Bluffs passed away October 13, 2013. She was born October 8, 1936 to the late William & Edna (Reuter) Boehm. She worked for many years at the General Store on the South Omaha Bridge Road and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. In addition to...

Mary E. Brownlee

Mary E. Brownlee

Oct 12, 2013

Mary E. Brownlee, age 83 of Carter Lake, Iowa passed away October 12, 2013. She is preceded in death by her parents, William & Beulah Vaughn; husband, James Brownlee; daughter, Debra Krauel. She is survived by her children, James Brownlee (Cathy), Pamela Moore, Cheryl Clayton & special friend Larry Caddell and Bradley Brownlee; 6 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 2...

Eddie D. Frieze

Eddie D. Frieze

Oct 8, 2013

Eddie D. Frieze, age 64 passed away October 8, 2013. He was born in Council Bluffs on October 10, 1948 to the late Albert & Gladys (Clark) Frieze. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his first wife, Tamara Frieze; brothers, Albert, William and Vernon Frieze. Eddie is survived by his daughter, Traci Cook (Jeff); sisters,...

Leo C. Wallace

Leo C. Wallace

Oct 7, 2013

Leo C. Wallace Sr., age 84, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away October 7, 2013 at Methodist Jennie Edmundson. He was born in Knoxville, Iowa on March 21, 1929 to the late George and Ida Belle (Riche) Wallace. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Wallace; 7 siblings. Leo is survived by his...

Opal W. Eilts

Opal W. Eilts

Oct 6, 2013

Opal W. Eilts, age 94 of Crescent, Iowa passed away October 6, 2013 at the Longview Care Center in Missouri Valley, Iowa. She was born in Council Bluffs on January 13, 1919 to the late Claude and Mary (Durrick) Reynolds. Opal retired in 1978 from the Bemis Bag Company. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by...

Danny Harry Poulos

Danny Harry Poulos

Oct 4, 2013

Danny Harry Poulos, Jr. age, 42 of Council Bluffs passed away October 4, 2013 at Alegent Health Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha. He was born in Council Bluffs on December 30, 1970 to Dan & Kathy Poulos. Danny was a devoted husband, father, son and brother and was always dedicated to family first. He had a welcoming smile and made...

Michael W. Kennedy

Michael W. Kennedy

Oct 1, 2013

Michael W. Kennedy, age 66 of Crescent, Iowa passed away October 1, 2013 at his home. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on August 17, 1947 to William & Patricia (Mahoney) Kennedy. After graduating from Benson High School, he spent a career as a member of the International Ironworkers Local #21. He is preceded in death by his mother, Patricia;...

Jeffrey Morgan Jensen

Jeffrey Morgan Jensen

Sep 30, 2013

Jeffrey Morgan Jensen, age 70, passed away on September 30, 2013 at his home in West Des Moines, IA. Jeffrey was born on February 4, 1943 in Omaha, NE to George W. Jensen and Dorothy G. (Morgan) Jensen and raised in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Jeffrey was a 1961 graduate of Abraham Lincoln High School in Council Bluffs, and in 1958,...

Alvin Mathew Taylor

Alvin Mathew Taylor

Sep 29, 2013

Alvin M. Taylor, age 80, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away September 29, 2013. He was born in Council Bluffs on December 14, 1932 to the late Francis Sr. & Lola (Clark) Taylor. He is survived by his wife, Mable Taylor; brothers, Glen Taylor (Edith) and Francis Taylor Jr.; step-son, Buddy Smith; four nephews, Matt, Brian, Chris and Taylor. Funeral...

Dean Cameron Perry

Dean Cameron Perry

Sep 22, 2013

Dean C. Perry. Age 81, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away September 22, 2013 at Fox Run Assisted Living Center. He was born October 4, 1931 in St. Paul, Minnesota to the late Carl and Orpha (Chapman) Perry. Dean served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He retired from the Union Pacific Rail Road...

Glenn L. "Toots" Stueve

Glenn L. "Toots" Stueve

Sep 22, 2013

Glenn L. Toots Stueve, age 91 of Council Bluffs passed away September 22, 2013 at Bethany Lutheran Home. He was born near Loveland, Iowa on July 7, 1922 to the late Arthur & Goldie (Hoyt) Stueve. Glenn proudly served his country during World War II as a United States Marine. He received a Purple Heart for his actions at Iwo...

Michael James Koesters

Michael James Koesters

Sep 21, 2013

Michael J. Koesters, age 46 of Council Bluffs passed away September 21, 2013 at his home. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on August 18, 1967 to Albert and Patricia Koesters. Michael graduated from Underwood High School and then attended Iowa Western Community College. He also served in the Iowa Army National Guard. Michael was a toolmaker at Distefano Technology...

Ronnie Mcintosh

Ronnie Mcintosh

Sep 20, 2013

Ronnie McIntosh, age 52, of Omaha, Nebraska died September 20, 2013. He was born in Omaha on October 19, 1960. Preceded in death by his father, Herb McIntosh Sr.; sister-in-law, Ann McIntosh; brothers-in-law, Kenneth Davis Sr. and George Banister; nieces, Larceeda McIntosh and Tanya Davis. Ronnie is survived by his mother, Thelma McIntosh; siblings, Frankie McIntosh, Jeannie McIntosh, Herb McIntosh...