Obituaries

Debra Bascue

Sep 28, 2023

Debra Bascue, age 71, passed away September 28, 2023. She was born December 25, 1951 to Earl and Joetta (Rexroat) Hadden in Omaha, NE.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Bascue; granddaughter, Ashley Nicole Bascue.

Debra is survived by her sons, Earl (Angel) Bascue, Duwayne (Angela) Bascue, James Bascue; sisters, Cheryl (Kenneth)...

Ellen Graybill

Sep 27, 2023

Ellen R. Graybill, age 83, passed away on September 27, 2023.

She was born December 2, 1939, to the late James and Irene (Schwartz) Wilson in Council Bluffs, IA.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sons, Michael McDonald, Mark McDonald, and Ronald McDonald; brother, William Wilson; sister, Pauline "Toot" Davis.

Ellen is survived by children,...

Betty Mains

Sep 26, 2023

Betty L. Mains, age 95, passed away peacefully at Prairie Gate September 26, 2023.

She was born July 12, 1928, to the late Ben and Sadie (Ogden) Crews in Beaver, IA. Betty retired from Baum Iron in Omaha.



In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Mains; sisters, Eleanor Hanen...

Lois Mathews

Sep 25, 2023

Lois Ethel Beattie Mathews was born on February 25, 1926 in Canby, MN to her parents, Jessie and Thomas Beattie. Lois passed away on September 25, 2023 at Risen Son Christian Village in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Lois was the third child born in the family and was affectionately called "the little princess." The great depression began three years later, at...

Thomas Weidenfeller

Sep 25, 2023

Thomas H. Weidenfeller, age 75, passed away on September 25, 2023.

He was born October 1, 1947, to the late Peter and Dorothy (Bartels) Weidenfeller in Sioux City, IA.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by mother, Dorothy Weidenfeller; father, Peter Weidenfeller.

Thomas is survived by his wife, Lee Weidenfeller; daughter, Jeannie McIntosh; siblings, Tony Weidenfeller,...

Nadine DeVoss

Sep 25, 2023

Nadine Diane Bunge DeVoss, 69, of Council Bluffs, passed away at home on September 25, 2023 after a short illness.

Nadine was born on June 26, 1954, in Fremont, Neb. Her mother, Nadine Ann Tjarks Bunge, passed away two days later.

After attending several elementary schools in Nebraska and Iowa, Nadine graduated from Osage (Iowa) High School, then went on...

Jenny Beckman Spencer

Sep 24, 2023

Jenny Beckman Spencer, age 58, passed away unexpectedly due to acute heart failure on September 24, 2023. She was born May 30, 1965 in Victorville, CA to Phillip and Nancy Beckman.

Preceded in death by her sister, Lois Beckman; brother, Scott Beckman (Lisa), and brother-in-law, Lynn Petersen (Ginny).

Jenny is survived by her spouse, Thomas Spencer of Omaha NE; parents,...

John Peterson

Sep 22, 2023

John F. Peterson, age 80, passed away September 22, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, JoAnn Peterson, and great grandson Wells Grosvenor.

John is survived by his daughters; Donna Peterson of Virginia, Rhonda (Frank) Kohl of Fort Collins, Colorado and Jody (Scott) Grosvenor of Council Bluffs.

He is also survived by his...

Shawn Taylor

Sep 20, 2023

Shawn B. Taylor, age 54, passed away at Methodist Hospital on September 20, 2023 after an 11-year battle with cancer.

He was born October 25, 1968, to Michael and Katherine (Massouris) Taylor in Council Bluffs, IA. Shawn graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1987 and then Peru State in 1992. He retired from Kellogg's....

Martha Moen

Sep 20, 2023

Martha M. Moen, age 84, passed away at CHI Health Mercy Hospital September 20, 2023.

She was born August 31, 1939, to the late Orla and Marie (Christensen) Jones in Council Bluffs, IA. Martha retired from Charles Schnieder Furniture and was a longtime member of Crossroads Christian Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by siblings,...

Cleo Christoffersen

Sep 19, 2023

Cleo G. Christoffersen, age 93, passed away peacefully at Fox Run Assisted Living Community on September 19, 2023.

She was born August 13, 1930, to the late Henry and Edna (Nelson) Peterson in Council Bluffs, IA. Cleo graduated from Underwood High School with the class of 1947and was a member of First Christian Church.

In addition to her parents, she...

Paula Birdsley

Sep 19, 2023

Paula K. Birdsley, age 74, passed away peacefully at her home on September 19, 2023.

She was born September 13, 1949, to the late Robert and Betty (White) Johnson in Kansas City, MO. Paula graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1967. Paula retired from the Horseshoe Casino.



In addition to her parents,...

Priscilla Dick

Sep 18, 2023

Priscilla A. Dick, age 75, passed away peacefully at Missouri Valley Hospital September 18, 2023.

She was born February 21, 1948, to the late Otto and Maureen (Kelch) Mueller in Plymouth, NE.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Dick; brother, Richard Mueller.

Priscilla is survived by her son, Ron Knight; daughters, Monica...

Gerald Danker

Sep 18, 2023

Gerald C. Danker, age 87, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2023.

He was born February 6, 1936, to the late Claus and Wilma (Hagedorn) Danker in Council Bluffs, IA. Gerald graduated from Oakland High School with the class of 1954 and was a lifelong farmer. In fact, he still lived on the home place which was declared a...

Kathryn Baker

Sep 18, 2023

Kathryn M. "Marie" Baker, age 82, passed away peacefully at her daughter's home in Council Bluffs on September 18, 2023.

She was born January 29, 1941, to the late Carrol and Dorothy (Weseen) Branan in Villisca, IA. Marie graduated from Villisca High School with the class of 1959 and then attended nurses training in Cedar Rapids. She retired from the...

David Aguilar Banderas

Sep 14, 2023

David Aguilar Banderas, age 44, passed September 14, 2023. He was born May 9, 1979 to David and Yolanda Aguilar Melena.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home on Thursday, September 28, 2023.

Funeral Mass will be on Friday, September 29, 2023 at Corpus Christi Parish - Queen of Apostles Church at...

Frank Fichter

Sep 14, 2023

Frank Junior Fichter, III Age 87 of Council Bluffs, IA passed away September 14, 2023. He was born on June 21, 1936 in Carson, Iowa to Frank, Jr. and Erma (Keaton) Fichter. He spent most of his childhood and teen years growing up in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He attended Thomas Jefferson High School and worked for Blue Star. The summer...

Walter Lindwurm

Sep 12, 2023

Walter E. Lindwurm, age 89, passed away peacefully at CountryHouse Residence on September 12, 2023.

He was born March 15, 1934, to the late Carl and Bertha (Hashe) Lindwurm in Gregory, SD. Walter proudly served his country in the United States Army and retired as a Union Plumber from Local 16.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Allan Lassen

Sep 10, 2023

Allan Kent Lassen, age 74, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away on September 10, 2023 in Omaha, Nebraska. He was born on December 30, 1948 in Red Oak, Iowa to Otto and Anna Louise (Falk) Lassen.

He graduated from Essex High School in 1966. Allan was a veteran of the US Army and served during Vietnam. He married Janet...

Jordan Saathoff

Sep 10, 2023

Jordan Levi Saathoff, age 32, passed away September 10, 2023 in Council Bluffs, IA. He was born on May 10, 1991 in Graham, WA to Ricky and Karla (Schrotenboer) Saathoff.

Jordan and his family lived in Missouri Valley, where Jordan graduated from Missouri Valley High School in 2009. In High School, he swam on the swim team. Jordan worked for...