Obituaries

Dora Weis

Nov 15, 2023

Dora J. Weis, age 93, passed away at Midlands Living Center November 15, 2023. She was born July 27, 1930, to the late John and Frances (Fisher) Sorenson in Council Bluffs, IA. Dora retired from the Council Bluffs Public Library.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Mary Frances Weis; brothers, Gene Sorenson, John...

James Kinney

Nov 14, 2023

James H. Kinney Jr., age 67, passed away November 14, 2023.

He was born September 18, 1956, to the late James Kinney and Sondra (Taylor) Budd in Council Bluffs, IA. James graduated from Lewis Central High School and was professional truck driver.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Kinney; sister, Debra Drennen;...

Jeffrey Heverling

Nov 13, 2023

Jeff Heverling Obituary

Tall and thin.

Quietly standing out in a crowd.

He lived and loved as a humble man within his community.

But to his immediate family Jeffery Michael Heverling was a GIANT.

A juxtaposition of humility and hidden fierceness.

Relentlessly...

rising early every morning to study and...

Darrell Dreager

Nov 13, 2023

Darrell Lee Dreager joined his wife in Heaven on November 13, 2023, at home in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He bravely battled a long list of health issues for more than a decade. He was born to Otto and Viola (Schoenbohm) Dreager on December 27, 1938, in Atlantic, Iowa.

He and the love of his life, Nadine N. Krohn, were...

Lyle Bardsley

Nov 13, 2023

Lyle C. Bardsley, age 86, passed away peacefully at Prairie Gate November 13, 2023.

He was born June 6, 1937, to the late Paul and Elsie (Bonnes) Bardsley in Council Bluffs, IA. Lyle graduated from Neola High School with the class of 1955 and retired from the Union Pacific Railroad in 2014 after 57 years of service. He was a...

Jack Shields

Nov 12, 2023

Jack P. Shields, age 73, passed away at CHI Health Bergan Mercy November 12, 2023.

He was born August 31, 1950, to the late Floyd and Susie (Knight) Shields in Omaha, NE. Jack was a career truck driver.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by all of his siblings, Franklin Shields, Harry Shields, Butch Shields, Johnny...

Michael Kelly

Nov 12, 2023

Michael Kelly, age 46, passed away November 12, 2023. He was born July 14, 1977 to Bruce and Ann (Myers) Kelly.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Kenneth and Marjorie Kelly and Frank "Jeff" and Geraldine Myers.

Michael is survived by his wife, Jordann; children, Collin (Madison), Aidan, Cameron, Ryker, and Laikynn; his parents,...

Carol Palmer

Nov 11, 2023

Carol Palmer, age 77, passed away November 11, 2023. She was born December 1, 1945 to the to the late Zernie and Naomi Harold in Council Bluffs, IA. Carol's passion for caring for others led her to pursue a career as a Medical Assistant, where she became known for her compassionate and attentive nature. Carol married her best friend, David...

Donald Anson

Nov 10, 2023

Donald R. Anson, age 54, passed away at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics on November 10, 2023.

He was born May 27, 1969, in Council Bluffs, IA. Donald attended Thomas Jefferson and was a career truck driver. He was a member of Saint Patrick's.

Donald was preceded in death by his father, Donald R. Smith and adopted father, Randall...

Anthony Seiler

Nov 9, 2023

Anthony Conrad "CA" Seiler Age 79 of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away November 9, 2023 in Omaha, Nebraska. He was born on February 19, 1944 in Salina, Kansas to Reinhard and Corrine (Sanborn) Seiler. He was a Level III Diesel Technician.

CA is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Charles Erickson; sister's, Judy Crook and Bonnie Morrow.

He is...

Vicki Jacoba

Nov 9, 2023

Vicki Lee Jacoba, age 67, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away peacefully on November 9, 2023.

She was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on December 19, 1955 to the late Bette L & Walter D Ratliff. Vicki married Dennis R Jacoba Sr. in June, 1998 in Council Bluffs.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Michael, Patrick,...

Clayton Swanson

Nov 9, 2023

Clayton K. Swanson, age 75, passed away peacefully at his home on November 9, 2023.

He was born October 25, 1948, to the late Joyce and Nellie (Spencer) Swanson in Orleans, NE. Clayton worked at Combined Truck Repair and the Crete Carrier. He retired from Lewis Central School System's transportation department.

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

David Blackman

Nov 9, 2023

David D. Blackman, age 61, passed away peacefully at his home on November 9, 2023.

He was born March 19, 1962, to Robert and Marilyn (Beals) Blackman in Council Bluffs, IA. David graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1980.



David was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Blackman.



David is survived...

Donald Blocker

Nov 8, 2023

Donald Blocker, age 84, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on November 8, 2023.

He was born on September 9, 1939, to the late Victor and Arleta (Wilkins) Blocker in Omaha, Nebraska.

Don graduated from Omaha Technical High School in 1957 and enlisted in the United States Army in 1958. He served for four years, stationed in...

Donald Gittins

Nov 8, 2023

Donald D. Gittins, age 67, passed away peacefully at Hansen House November 8, 2023.

He was born July 12, 1956, to the late Lee and Iva (Simpson) Gittins in Council Bluffs, IA. Donald retired from FedEx.



In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Bernice Mace; brothers, Bob and Gary Gittins; grandson,...

John Fisher

Nov 7, 2023

John "Scott" Fisher, born May 25th, 1964, to parents Wendel, and Carolyn (Lamer) Fisher in Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away peacefully at University of Nebraska Medical Center on November 7th, 2023, surrounded by his family.

Scott graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School class of 1982 and went on to obtain his culinary degree from Metro Community College. In his lifetime,...

Renita Sulentic

Nov 7, 2023

Renita J. Sulentic, age 84, passed away at CHI Health Bergan Mercy on November 7, 2023.

She was born August 29, 1939, to the late Victor and Marveleen (Reed) Doughman in Council Bluffs, IA.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Sulentic Sr.; son, Jeff Sulentic.

Renita is survived by children, Richard Christensen,...

Russell Hanson

Nov 3, 2023

 

Russell L. Hanson, age 77, passed away peacefully at CHI Health Bergan Mercy November 3, 2023.

He was born October 22, 1946, to the late Lynford and Lorraine (Harmon) Hanson in Salt Lake City, UT.  Russell graduated from Olympus High School in Salt Lake City, UT on May 28th, 1964. He graduated from the University of Utah with his...

Patricia Petersen

Nov 1, 2023

Patricia Petersen, age 75, passed away November 1, 2023. She was born February 19, 1948 to Amos and Evelyn (Archer) Poole in Pisgah, IA.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandchild, Aaron Petersen.

Patricia is survived by her husband, Charles Petersen; son, Marty (Peggy) Petersen; grandchildren, Kasey Cartwright, Megan Petersen, Lukas Petersen; brothers, Albert...

Juliana Fargnoli

Nov 1, 2023

Julie (Rocha) Fargnoli Age 63 of CouncilBluffs, Iowa passed away November 1, 2023 in Omaha, Nebraska. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on February 10, 1960 to Mic and Karen (Kennedy) Rocha. Julie married Richard Fargnoli on October20, 1985 in Council Bluffs. She loved flowers, thrifting, her dogs and spending time with family.

She was preceded in death by...