Obituaries

Joyce Emily Osborn

Joyce Emily Osborn

Aug 10, 2012

Joyce Emily Osborn, age 91 of Council Bluffs passed away August 10, 2012. She was born in Sioux City on August 22, 1920 to the late LeGrand & Jessie (Horton) Bowen. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, George Osborn; sister, Gertrude Carey; brother, Jack Bowen. Joyce is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law,...

Eugene Olan Woellhof

Eugene Olan Woellhof

Aug 2, 2012

Eugene Olan Woellhof of Council Bluffs, Iowa, died on the 2nd day of August, 2012, at the age of 91. Gene was born in Clay Center, Kansas, on January 8, 1921, to Irene (Woerner) and Albert Woellhof. Gene?s mother died of a hemorrhage a few hours after his birth. Gene attended Four Mile Country School and was raised on the...

Bruce T. Jensen

Bruce T. Jensen

Jul 31, 2012

Bruce T. Jensen, age 78 of Treynor, Iowa passed away July 31, 2012. He was born August 6, 1933 in Harlan, Iowa to the late Jens & Helen (Christensen) Jensen. Bruce had worked for the Postal Service for many years retiring in 1995. He then worked the last 11 years at Manawa State Park. In addition to his parents he...

Eileen M. Galiher

Eileen M. Galiher

Jul 25, 2012

Eileen M. Galiher, 69, of Honey Creek, Iowa passed away peacefully July 25, 2012, in Omaha, Nebraska. She was born April 10, 1943 in Portsmouth, Iowa to Willard and Lillian (Galiher) Schechinger. The oldest of four daughters, she graduated from ALHS in 1961 and spent the majority of her career as a locomotive engineer for UPRR. In retirement, she devoted...

William Bailey

William Bailey

Jul 21, 2012

William Lee Bailey Sr., age 79 of Underwood passed away July 21, 2012. He was born in Phelps City, Missouri on February 24, 1933 to the late Levi & Bithia Louise (Daugherty) Bailey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, William Bailey Jr; grandson, William Bailey III; sisters, Margaret Courtier, Barbara Burke and Betty...

James Clayton Black

James Clayton Black

Jul 20, 2012

James Clayton Black, age 50 passed away July 20, 2012. He was born July 27, 1961. James is survived by his wife, Eva Black; daughter and son-in-law, Jamie and Jason Ronfeldt; son and daughter-in-law, Joshua and Nicole Black; sisters and brothers-in-law, Anne and Tim Ryan, Lela and Steven Boyd; step-mother, Ednah Black; 8 grandchildren; a host of other family and...

Margaret Harding

Margaret Harding

Jul 18, 2012

Margaret Harding, age 97 of Council Bluffs passed away July 18, 2012. She was born August 17, 1914 in Conception Junction, Missouri to the late Inez & Helga (Hansen) Anderson. Margaret was a member of Community of Christ Church. Her late husband owned and operated Giant Manufacturing Company from 1938-1978. She was a licensed pilot and flew her own airplane....

Lori L. Fort

Lori L. Fort

Jul 17, 2012

Lori L. Fort age 50 of Council Bluffs passed away July 17, 2012. Lori was born January 6, 1962 in Council Bluffs to Ernie and Connie Louise (Mutum) Knight. She graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School and worked for 23 years for Village Inn and K-Mart. Lori was preceded in death by her mother Connie Louise Knight and sister Wilma...

Samuel Eugene Hurd

Samuel Eugene Hurd

Jul 15, 2012

Samuel E. Hurd, age 52 passed away July 15, 2012. He was preceded in death by his son, Steven Lee Hurd. Samuel is survived by daughter, Maxine Hill (Rob); sons,Samuel R. Hurd and Scott A. Hurd; parents, Samuel Hurd & Dianna Brown;sisters, Debra Elias, Sue Guarino (Jack), Joni Carbaugh (Vince); brothers, DonHurd (Trish Jarrell), Rod Hurd; grandchild, Chiana Hill; significant...

George W. Connor, Jr

George W. Connor, Jr

Jul 15, 2012

George W. Connor Jr. age 67 of Malvern, passed away July 15 at the Hospice House in Glenwood. George was born August 6, 1944 in Council Bluffs to the late George W. Sr. and Mary (Patch) Connor. He was a graduate of Abraham Lincoln High School. George was preceded in death by his parents, first wife Rugeina, daughter Gina Marie...

George W. Connor

George W. Connor

Jul 15, 2012

George W. Connor Jr. age 67 of Malvern, passed away July 15 at the Hospice House in Glenwood. George was born August 6, 1944 in Council Bluffs to the late George W. Sr. and Mary (Patch) Connor. He was a graduate of Abraham Lincoln High School. George was preceded in death by his parents, first wife Rugeina, daughter Gina Marie...

Elsie Katherine Johnson

Elsie Katherine Johnson

Jul 13, 2012

Elsie Katherine (Nielsen) Johnson passed away Friday, July 13, 2012, at Alegent Mercy Hospital surrounded by family. Elsie was born January 10, 1926, to Danish immigrants Marinus and Anne Marie (Mikelsen) Nielsen in Council Bluffs, Iowa. A 1944 graduate of Abraham Lincoln High School, Elsie attended Iowa State Teachers College. Upon his return from WW II, Elsie married C. Roxie...

Gerald Dean Cook

Gerald Dean Cook

Jul 5, 2012

Gerald Dean Cook passed away July 5, 2012 at his home. He was born in Neola, Iowa on August 14, 1937 to the late James F. & Julia M. (Agerson) Cook. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, James ?Perk? Cook, George Cook, Daniel Cook, Virgil Cook; sisters, Iona Waters & Lorraine Moffatt. Gerald...

Gairlin Lee

Gairlin Lee

Jul 3, 2012

Gairlin Lee ?Gary? Stultz passed away July 3, 2012 at his home. He was born in Council Bluffs on April 4, 1940 to the late Othel & Frances (Larsen) Stultz. Gary drove truck for the Omaha Food Bank, retiring in 2007. Gary is survived by his wife, Evelyn (Punteney) Stultz; daughters, Tina Ham (Cary), Tammy Atwood; sons, Gairlin Stultz Jr.,...

Gairlin Lee Gary Stultz

Gairlin Lee Gary Stultz

Jul 3, 2012

Gairlin Lee Gary Stultz passed away July 3, 2012 at his home. He was born in Council Bluffs on April 4, 1940 to the late Othel & Frances (Larsen) Stultz. Gary drove truck for the Omaha Food Bank, retiring in 2007. Gary is survived by his wife, Evelyn (Punteney) Stultz; daughters, Tina Ham (Cary), Tammy Atwood; sons, Gairlin Stultz Jr.,...

Charles Louis Browning

Charles Louis Browning

Jul 1, 2012

Mr. Charles Louis Browning, 81 passed away Sunday, July 1, 2012. Mr. Browning was born on November 9, 1930. He served in the U.S. Marines and retired as a truck driver. Mr. Browning is survived by his wife, Claudia Vernon Browning; daughters, Connie Browning, Pam Kruse, Sarah Ball, Cheryl O?Hara; sons, Charles Browning, Jr., Bill Browning and Ron Browning. Visitation...

Betty J. Armstrong

Betty J. Armstrong

Jul 1, 2012

Betty J. Armstrong, age 50 of Council Bluffs passed away July 1, 2012 at her home. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska on January 13, 1962. Betty is survived by her husband, Allen Armstrong; daughter, Jessica Gwinner (Brian); sons, Todd Guiser, Jr.; Logan Guiser, Christopher Guiser; mother, Linda Renshaw; father, Charles Renshaw Sr.; grandmother, Betty Foy; brothers, Charles Renshaw Jr....

Taylor Lynn Isaac

Taylor Lynn Isaac

Jun 30, 2012

Taylor Lynn Isaac Age 13 of Hydro Oklahoma died June 30, 2012. Taylor was an active member of the Hydro Baptist Church. She enjoyed the youth group and attended Falls Creek Baptist Youth Camp. Taylor was a pitcher for the Hydro School Softball team as well as participating in basketball, cheerleading, student council, & FFA. She was co-salutatorian for her...

Beatrice Buffington

Beatrice Buffington

Jun 29, 2012

Beatrice Buffington was born at home on her family?s farm on February 23, 1921 in Keg Creek Township. Her parents were Bert W. and Eveline (Reekie) Springer. She was a lifetime resident of the area, moving to Risen Son in 2008. With her daughters by her side, she passed away peacefully on June 29, 2012. In addition to her parents,...

Albert Dwayne Pleas

Albert Dwayne Pleas

Jun 27, 2012

Albert Dwayne Pleas, age 68 of Council Bluffs passed away June 27, 2012. Albert worked with his brother at ABC Carpet Cleaning. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his step-father, Gordon Webb and 4 siblings, Rodney Pleas, Judy Pleas, Keith Pleas and Linda Leigh. Albert is survived by his wife, Teresa (Pool) Pleas to whom...