Obituaries

Richard A. Messner

Richard A. Messner

Sep 15, 2013

Richard A. Messner, age 77, passed away September 15, 2013 at his home after he courageously fought congestive heart disease for many years. He was a caring and loving husband, father, grandpa and great grandpa. Richard was born November 3, 1935 in Parnell, Missouri to the late Emmett and Chloe (Spoonemore) Messner. He graduated from Parnell High School in 1953...

Catherine Rose Dillon

Catherine Rose Dillon

Sep 14, 2013

Catherine R. Dillon, age 73, of Council Bluffs passed away September 14, 2013. She was born in Redfield, South Dakota on May 9, 1940 to the late John and Bertha Grohs. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sisters, Ethel Roeber, Beverly Pritchard, Mary Socha and Eunice OConnor; brothers, Rolland Grohs and Donald Grohs; grandson,...

Phyllis J. Schendel

Phyllis J. Schendel

Sep 12, 2013

Phyllis J. Schendel, age 57 of Council Bluffs passed away September 12, 2013 at her home. She was born January 1, 1956 to Wayne & Lucille Crilly. She is preceded in death by her father. Phyllis is survived by her husband, Robert Schendel; children, Heather Mecone (David), Christopher Heese (Maria Colon), Megan Heese, Sean Schendel; mother, Lucille Crilly; siblings, Ray...

Bonnie J. Mack

Bonnie J. Mack

Sep 12, 2013

Bonnie J. Mack, age 84 of Council Bluffs passed away September 12, 2013 at Hospice with Hearts Hospice House in Glenwood, Iowa. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska on September 21, 1928 to the late Martin & Ina (Lownes) Smith. Bonnie worked in the cosmetic department at Kresges and then K-Mart Department Store for over 40 years before retiring and...

Donald J. Kramer

Donald J. Kramer

Sep 10, 2013

Donald J. Kramer, age 83 of Council Bluffs passed away September 10, 2013 at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital. He was born in Carroll, Iowa on September 9, 1930 to the late John and Emma (Lammers) Kramer. Donald was a salesman most of his working life and held positions with Driscoll Leather and Eli Walker Companies. He also owned and operated...

Rosemary Ann Moore

Rosemary Ann Moore

Sep 8, 2013

Rosemary A. Moore, age 67 of Council Bluffs passed away September 8, 2013 at the Hospice with Hearts Hospice House in Glenwood, Iowa. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska on August 19, 1946. Rosemary graduated from AVOHA High School at Avoca, Iowa with the class of 1964. She retired from First National Bank of Omahas collection department. Rosemary was preceded...

Billy L. Hall

Billy L. Hall

Aug 29, 2013

Billy L. Hall, age 77 of Council Bluffs passed away August 29, 2013 at the Nebraska Medical Center. He was born in Council Bluffs on August 7, 1936 to the late Clarence & Edith (Fort) Hall. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Diana Hall and brother, Raymond Hall. Billy is survived by his...

Robert L. "Bob" Steppuhn

Robert L. "Bob" Steppuhn

Aug 28, 2013

Robert L. Bob Steppuhn, age 71 of Council Bluffs passed away August 28, 2013 after an extended illness. He was born in Council Bluffs on May 20, 1942 to the late Robert G. & Mary Annabelle (Bates) Steppuhn. Bob graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1960. Bob had a long career with Kitty Clover and then...

Marilyn Lavon Gorn

Marilyn Lavon Gorn

Aug 26, 2013

Marilyn L. Gorn, age 78, of Council Bluffs passed away August 26, 2013. She was born in Des Moines, Iowa on September 9, 1934. She is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Merle Ravenstein. Marilyn is survived by her son, Roger Gorn; niece, Connie Berry as well as other extended family and close friends. Visitation is Friday from...

Harlan Gregg Harris

Harlan Gregg Harris

Aug 25, 2013

Harlan G. Harris, age 58 of Oakland, Iowa passed away August 25, 2013 at the Oakland Manor. He was born in Council Bluffs on November 4, 1954 to Richard Dick & Janice (Glass) Harris. He is preceded in death by his father, Richard Dick Harris. Harlan is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Dustin & Mary Harris; daughters, Ashley Harris...

Spencer L. Wright

Spencer L. Wright

Aug 23, 2013

Spencer L. Wright, age 37 of Council Bluffs passed away August 23, 2013. He was born in Council Bluffs on May 21, 1976 to Dale and Carol (Woodcock) Wright. Spencer is preceded in death by his father, Dale Wright; grandfathers, Harold Wright and Richard Woodcock; step-grandfather, Larry Colglazier; grandmother, Jeannette Wright; uncle, Victor Wright. Spencer is survived by his daughter,...

Betty J. Baber

Betty J. Baber

Aug 22, 2013

Betty J. Baber, age 81 of Council Bluffs passed away August 22, 2103 at the Nebraska Medical Center. She was born in Bellville, Illinois on November 21, 1931 to the late Boyd & Olinda (Luckhardt) Adams. Betty retired from the Baird Holm Law Firm. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Dick Baber;...

Lourean (Lynch) Dickey Driver

Lourean (Lynch) Dickey Driver

Aug 21, 2013

Lourean (Lynch) Dickey Driver, age 95 of Council Bluffs passed away August 21, 2013. She was born February 3, 1918 at Worth, Missouri to the late William M. and Mary (Standley) Lynch. Lourean was baptized at age 12 into the Church of Christ at Worth, MO. On July 29, 1934 she married Albert A. Dickey. On August 31, 1969, Lourean...

Roger L. Rhoades

Roger L. Rhoades

Aug 20, 2013

Roger Rog LaVerne Rhoades, 66, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away August 20, 2013 at his home following a courageous battle with cancer. Roger was born February 23, 1947 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Jack and Alta (Cox) Rhoades. He graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1966. While he held several careers throughout his life his love of carpentry...

Tamara Anne Walker

Tamara Anne Walker

Aug 19, 2013

Tamara Anne Walker, age 42 of Bellevue, Nebraska passed away August 19, 2013. She was born June 3, 1971. She is survived by her husband, James Walker; sons, Gabriel and Liam Walker; parents, Ronald & Doris Helmick; sister, Dena Bradley (Braden); brother, Ronald W. Helmick; a host of other family and friends. Memorial service is Friday at 1:00 p.m. at...

David R. Daugherty

David R. Daugherty

Aug 18, 2013

David R. Daugherty, age 71 of Council Bluffs passed away August 18, 2013. He was born in Montrose, Colorado on August 13, 1942 to the late Robert & Ada (Reynolds) Daugherty. David is retired from the United States Navy. After retirement he dealt in antiques and woodworking and loved to fish. David had a great sense of humor and is...

Edmond N. Whittington

Edmond N. Whittington

Aug 15, 2013

Edmond N. Whittington, age 64, of Carter Lake, Iowa passed away August 15, 2013. He was born in Council Bluffs on October 26, 1948 to the late William & Addie (Richards) Whittington. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 5 sisters. Ed is survived by his wife, Nancy Whittington; daughters, Sandi Anderson, Vickie...

Kenneth J. Borer

Kenneth J. Borer

Aug 14, 2013

Kenneth J. Borer, age 66, of Council Bluffs passed away August 14, 2013 at his home. He was born in Albion, Nebraska on May 30, 1947 to the late Alphonse & Helen Borer. After graduating high school he served his country in the United States Army. He then attended and graduated from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Kenneth was...

Robert L. Widick

Robert L. Widick

Aug 14, 2013

Robert L. Widick, age 80 of Council Bluffs passed away August 14, 2013 at his home. Bob was born on July 18, 1933 and was one of five children born to the late Cecil C. & Ilene H. (Pratt) Widick. Bob grew up in Stanhope, Iowa and after finishing school; he enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1952....

Patricia Rose Diemer

Patricia Rose Diemer

Aug 13, 2013

Patricia Rose Diemer, age 59 of Oakland, Iowa passed away August 13, 2013 at Oakland Manor. She was born in Atlantic, Iowa on January 11, 1954 to Marall Dick & Wanda (Chase) Diemer. She is preceded in death by her father, Marall Dick Diemer. Patricia is survived by her mother, Wanda Diemer; sisters, Lynn Diemer and Debra Price (Brian); brothers,...