Obituaries

Jun 18, 2023

Mary Elizabeth Clark, age 73, passed away peacefully June 18, 2023. She was born July 26, 1949 to the late George and Lizzlebell (Thomas) Loukota in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Mary graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1967. Mary married Dennis Clark in 1969, the couple raised 3 children in the Council Bluffs area. Mary lived in Council Bluffs, IA...

Jun 16, 2023

Jun 15, 2023

Rosa F. Foote, age 76, passed away at her home on June 15, 2023.

She was born February 13, 1947, to the late Clyde and Violet (Arnold) Thorp in Council Bluffs, IA.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by siblings, brother, Bub Thorp and Larry Thorp; sisters, Tudy Watts and Linda Daugherty; sons, Terry Foote and Allen Foote.

Rosa...

Jun 15, 2023

Wanda M. Denton, age 95, of Council Bluffs, passed away June 15, 2023.

She was born near Treynor, Iowa on August 14, 1927, to the late Arthur and Hattie (Guttau) Eyberg. Wanda attended Treynor schools and graduated with the class of 1946. She worked at Giant Manufacturing, then opened her own print shop called Denton Duplicating on Harney Street in Omaha...

Jun 14, 2023

Renee Marie Kybat, age 67, passed away at CHI Health Bergan Mercy on June 14, 2023.

She was born November 16, 1955, to the late William and Marie (Kunze) Heuwinkel in Council Bluffs, IA. Renee graduated from Treynor High School with the class of 1974. She retired from Lewis Central Schools.

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

Jun 11, 2023

Dorothy G. Ortiz, age 74, passed away peacefully at Missouri Valley Hospital June 11, 2023.

She was born March 20, 1949, to the late Everette and Mary (Alysworth) Pierce in Council Bluffs, IA. Dorothy graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Barbara Borrunda; brother, Donald Pierce.

Dorothy is survived by siblings,...

Jun 11, 2023

James Westphal, age 85 passed away the eve of June 11th, 2023 in Omaha Nebraska. He was born July 6th, 1937 to Helen Frenken & Raymond Hager in Pocahontas, Arkansas and was later adopted by Elmer “Dutch” Westphal, husband of Helen Westphal, of Council Bluffs, Iowa.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Westphal; father, Dutch Westphal; biological father, Raymond Hager;...

Jun 10, 2023

Larry L. Diamond, age 77, passed away on June 10, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on June 7, 1946, to the late Floyd M. and Betty J. (Hamilton) Diamond.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Floyd E. Diamond, and his sister, Pamela S. Edwards.

Larry is...

Jun 10, 2023

Fred L. Clark, age 101, passed away on June 10, 2023 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. 

He was loved for his generous spirit of helping people and his playful sense of orneriness. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during World War II until his honorable discharge in 1946. He worked for the Council Bluffs Water Works for 35 years, plus assisted...

Jun 10, 2023

David Long, age 66, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones on June 10, 2023. He was born July 14, 1956 to Willard and Irene (Plagmann) Long in Council Bluffs, IA.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Jenny Skanning- Long.

David is survived by his daughter, Marci Long; grandsons, Michael McQuinn and...

Jun 8, 2023

Frances Saenz, age 63, passed away June 8, 2023. She was born March 7, 1960 to the late Joseph Mendez and Angelina Helen (Mendez) Ruiz in Chicago, IL.

Frances is survived by her sons Robert Saenz and Ignasio Saenz; daughters-in-law, Sara Saenz and Jen Saenz; granddaughter, Lily Saenz; sisters, Carmen, Lupe, Rita, Christina and Monica; lots of nieces and nephews, and...

Jun 6, 2023

Josephine Rose Rodenburg, age 94, passed away at Risen Son Christian Village June 6, 2023, after complications from COVID.

She was born January 1, 1929, to the late Joseph and Frances (Behm) Stolz in Mondamin, IA.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Rodenburg; grandson, Steven Joens; sisters, Barbara Burbridge and Mary Emma Stolz; brothers,...

Jun 5, 2023

Linn Marie Saxton, daughter of John and Selma Andersen of Treynor, Iowa, passed peacefully at Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha with her family by her side.

Linn was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her husband, Bill of Treynor, IA; daughters, Amanda Ragland (Mark) of Macedonia, IA, Cora Mumm (Scott) of Omaha, NE; son, Tyler Saxton (Genavieve) of...

Jun 4, 2023

Cameron Taylor, 2 months, passed away at Children's Hospital & Medical Center June 4, 2023. He was born March 26, 2023 to Cameron and Alesha (Bretz) Taylor in Omaha, NE. There is no footprint so small that it does not leave an imprint on this world!

Cameron is survived by his Parents, Cameron Taylor and Alesha Bretz; sister, Twila Miller-Bretz; Grandma...

Jun 3, 2023

Mary Jane Bertelsen Griffin entered into her Eternal Resting place on June 3, 2023. 

Mary was born February 18, 1942 at the home of her parents, James W. and Emma H. Bertelsen, in Honey Creek, Iowa. She was of the Lutheran faith. Mary graduated from Underwood High School in 1961. After graduation, she attended Barnes Beauty School and began her career...

Jun 2, 2023

Doreen Richards, 93, passed away at her home on Friday, June 2, 2023. She was born on March 12, 1930, to Louis and Neta Davenport in Carson, Iowa.

Doreen was a dedicated elementary school teacher at Lewis Central Elementary for 25 years. She was also an active member of Salem United Methodist Church and enjoyed playing bridge.

She was preceded in death...

Jun 1, 2023

Steven Chapman, age 66, passed away at Jennie Edmundson Hospital June 1, 2023. Steve grew up in Council Bluffs and served in the Navy for 4 years. He met his wife, Patricia in high school. The couple wed and were married for 43 years. They had 2 children and several dogs they both loved.

Steve had a love for the outdoors...

May 31, 2023

Dennis L. Harold, age 81, passed away at CHI Health Bergan Mercy on May 31, 2023.

He was born July 15, 1941, to the late Zernie and Naomi Harold in Council Bluffs, IA. Dennis retired from the U.S. Postal Service and was an active member for many years at the YMCA Healthy Living Center.

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

May 31, 2023

Jeanette Marilyn Blair, age 89, passed away peacefully at home on May 31, 2023.

She was born May 22, 1934 in Neola, Iowa to George and Geraldine (Ostdiek) Delanty.

In 1951, Jeanette married Kenneth Blair of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, who was stationed at Offutt Air Base. To this union five children were born, Kenny, Jeaneen, Bruce, Marilyn and Mark.

In addition to her parents,...

May 30, 2023

Jo Anne Tomanio, age 83, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family on May 30, 2023.

She was born January 12, 1940, to the late Joseph and Irene (Webster) Foster in Gary, IN. Jo Anne worked for many years at Harrah's/Horseshoe.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, William Foster; grandson Michael Hogan...