Clara Head
Mar 21, 2025
Clara L. Head, age 71, passed away peacefully at Jennie Edmundson Hospital March 21, 2025.
She was born April 21, 1953, to the late Louis and Juanita (Johnson) Watkins in Iowa City, IA. Clara graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1971. She was a secretary for many years at Dr. Glee's Office.
In addition to her parents, she...
Mary Jane McDonald
Mar 21, 2025
Mary Jane McDonald, age 84, passed away on March 21st, 2025
She was born April 4th, 1940 to Edgar and Ann Marie (Gatewood) Sears in Loup City NE. The family moved to Decatur Ne. and Jane graduated from Decatur High School. After high school, Jane attended college at Duchesne Academy in Omaha ( when it was a still a college)...
Ray Thach
Mar 20, 2025
Ray Le Thach, age 39, passed away March 20, 2025.
He was born in Cambodia on March 10, 1986 to Sach Thach and Son Thi Thach. Ray came to the United States in 1989 along with his family of nine. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School where he played football. He was currently working in laboratory support at the University...
Marvin Bergsten
Mar 19, 2025
Marvin (Marve) L. Bergsten, age 86, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2025 with family by his side. He was born on August 18, 1938, to the late Reuben and Gladys (Hilding) Bergsten in Red Oak, Iowa. He graduated from Coburg High School in 1956. Marve then continued his education at Peru State College where he earned a Bachelor of...
Harvey Wells
Mar 17, 2025
Harvey Wells, age 84, passed away March 17, 2025. He was born April 16, 1940 to Arthur and Irene (Cooper) in Council Bluffs, IA.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Karen Wells.
Harvey is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Arthur and Kim Wells; daughter, Sandra Wells (Gary Elgan);brother and sisters, Dan Wells, Sharon Lutter...
Linda Burnsides
Mar 16, 2025
Linda Burnsides, age 82, passed away March 16, 2025. She was born April 28, 1942 to Lester and Violet (Swanson) Corey in Council Bluffs, IA. Linda was very social with family and friends and will be missed by all.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Debbie Young; and her infant brother, Donald Corey.
Linda is...
Daniel Foutch
Mar 13, 2025
Daniel D. Foutch, age 70, passed away peacefully at his home on March 13, 2025.
He was born July 5, 1954 to Gale and Myra (Radcliff) Foutch in Frankfurt, Germany. Daniel was raised in Council Bluffs and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1973. He then proudly served his country in the United States Navy and was...
LaDonna Hardiman
Mar 12, 2025
LaDonna B. "Donna" Hardiman, age 94, passed away peacefully at Prairie Gate on March 12, 2025.
She was born September 14, 1930, to the late Wayne and Nellie (Dilts) Jones in Missouri Valley, IA. Donna and her late husband operated Hardiman Greenhouse for many years.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Bennie Plum
Mar 11, 2025
Bennie R. "Ben" Plum, age 62, passed away peacefully at his home on March 11, 2025.
Ben was born August 9, 1962 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the Class of 1980 and worked nearly 40 years at the Union Pacific Railroad. Ben and his wife owned and operated Metro Paintball Games for...
Lorraine Jurgensen
Mar 11, 2025
Lorraine N. Jurgensen, age 92, passed away peacefully at Midlands Living Center March 11, 2025.
She was born January 31, 1933, to the late William and Edna (White) Warman in Fort Kent, ME.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Jurgensen; son, Dana Thiel; daughter-in-law, Julie Thiel; 6 siblings.
Lorraine is survived by son, Dwight Thiel;...
Mary Ellen Dixon
Mar 11, 2025
Mary Ellen Dixon, age 99, passed away March 11, 2025. She was born July 14, 1925 to Sydney and Anna (Duke) Murray in Oneida, NY.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Warren J "Duke" Dixon; daughter, Nancy J. Buck; granddaughter, Sarah Araujo; great granddaughter, Audrey Keiner
Mary is survived by...
Melody Bartrem
Mar 11, 2025
Melody L. Bartrem, age 91, passed away on March 11, 2025.
She was born April 23, 1933, to the late Lloyd and Edith (Crispie) Bartrem in Lenox, IA.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Keith Womochil; siblings, Melvin Bartrem, Norletta Reed, Nancy Rusco, and Betty Campbell; granddaughter, Keli Kim...
David Lines
Mar 11, 2025
David M Lines, age 79, passed away at Jennie Edmundson Hospital March 11, 2025. He was born June 7, 1945 to Dean and Dorothy (Roeder) Lines in Council Bluffs, IA.
David graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1963 and retired from American Games.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Janette Lines.
David...
Kaye Wohlers
Mar 10, 2025
Kaye Wohlers, age 69, passed away March 10, 2025. She was born August 18, 1955 to Rodney and Rose (Conkling) Brinckerhoff in Nebraska City, NE.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Mal Wohlers; brother, Rodney Brinckerhoff; sisters, Karen Jordan, Charlene Brinckerhoff.
Kaye is survived by her daughter, Hope (Dave) Burns; 3 grandchildren, Zoe, Ari, and...
Anna Meador
Mar 9, 2025
Anna Marie Meador, age 59, passed away March 9, 2025 in Council Bluffs. She was born at the Airforce Base in Johnson County, Missouri on November 21, 1965 to Meredith Howard Meador, Jr., and Barbara Marie (Swanson) Colton.
Anna primarily worked in the healthcare industry, but held several jobs to provide for her special needs daughter, Misty, the biggest joy in...
Ramona Bock
Mar 8, 2025
Ramona M. Bock, age 89, passed away on March 8, 2025.
She was born September 15, 1935, in Denver, Colorado.
Ramona was preceded in death by her uncle and aunt that raised her, Arnold and Hildur Willhoft; and brother, Richard Larson.
Ramona is survived by her husband of 70 years, Judson Bock Sr.; children, Laurie (Thomas) Hines, Cindy (Steven) Warren, Judson Bock Jr.,...
Steven Exstrom
Mar 8, 2025
Steven Ralph Exstrom, age 56, passed away at his home on March 8, 2025.
He was born on September 16, 1968, to the late Ralph and Peggy (Burke) Exstrom in Grand Island, NE. Steve graduated from Valley High School with the Class of 1987.
Steve met Angela at the Gretna Bowl where they worked together and became great friends. While Steve did...
Lora Sparr
Mar 6, 2025
Lora Ellen Sparr, age 64, of Council Bluffs passed away at home surrounded by family on Thursday, March 6, 2025.
She was born June 10, 1960 to the late Carl and Betty (Walker) Engelking, in Omaha, Nebraska and graduated from Tri-Center High school with the class of 1978.
Lora was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Betty; her brother, Richard...
Thomas Jensen
Mar 6, 2025
Thomas "Tom" Jensen, age 84, passed away March 6, 2025. He was born May 19, 1940 to Everett and Josephine (Schmitt) Jensen in Ringsted, IA.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughters, Mary Ambrose and Diane Jensen.
Thomas is survived by his wife, Marie Jensen; children, Laura (Andy Tingwald) Fender,...