Obituaries

Gairlin Lee Stultz, Jr.

Gairlin Lee Stultz, Jr.

May 9, 2023

Gairlin Lee Stultz, Jr. Age 54 of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away May 9, 2023 at home.

He was born February 2, 1969 in Council Bluffs to Gairlin, Sr. and Evelyn (Punteney) Stultz.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Gairlin is survived by his son, Brian (Erin) Nowlin; grandsons, Avery and Benjamin; granddaughter, Ellie; sisters, Tina (Cary) Ham and Tammy Atwood...

John D.  Ross

John D. Ross

May 9, 2023

John Ross, age 69, passed away May 9, 2023. He was born January 16, 1954 to James and Charlotte (Durick) Ross in Council Bluffs, IA.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by spouse, Mary Ross; brothers, Tommy Ross, and Jim Ross; and sister, Susan Blodgett.

John is survived by his significant other, Peggy West; daughters, Julie Becker (Teresa...

David C. Wichman

David C. Wichman

May 8, 2023

David C. Wichman, age 85, passed away on May 8, 2023.

He was born July 29, 1937, to the late Elmer and Malissia (Seidel) Wichman in Belle Plaine, IA. David attended Abraham Lincoln High School.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Wichman; brothers, Dale Wichman and Darold Wichman; sister, Darlene Drennan.

David is survived by...

Arthur P. Kritenbrink

Arthur P. Kritenbrink

May 8, 2023

Arthur P. Kritenbrink, age 69, passed away on May 8, 2023.

He was born February 17, 1954, to the late Arthur and Evelyn (Miller) Kritenbrink in Council Bluffs, IA. Arthur retired from Volvo Trucking.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Rita Zych, Mike Kritenbrink, Tom Kritenbrink, James Kritenbrink, and Mark Kritenbrink.

Arthur is survived by his...

James Richard Meyer

James Richard Meyer

May 8, 2023

James Richard Meyer Age 72 of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away May 8, 2023. He was born in Council Bluffs on March 12, 1951 to Gilbert and Clara (Hoefer) Meyer.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jerry; sister-in-law, Judy; brother-in-law, Raymond Sanders and nephew, Timothy Sanders.

James is survived by his sisters, Joan Sanders and Becky Meyer; brothers, Dennis...

Ernest R. And Betty L. Freeland

Ernest R. And Betty L. Freeland

May 5, 2023

Ernest "Ernie" Freeland passed away December 10, 2019. Ernie was born January 28, 1933 to the late Frank and Jessie Freeland. Ernie served in the US Army and was preceded in death by his parents.

Betty L. (Sommerfeld) Freeland passed away May 5, 2023. Betty was born March 16, 1934 to the late Adolph and Ella Summerfeld. In addition to her...

John Patrick

John Patrick

May 3, 2023

John Patrick, age 59, passed away peacefully at his home on May 3, 2023.

He was born March 3, 1964, to Wayne and Joan (Nelson) Patrick in Omaha, NE. John graduated from Millard High School with the class of 1982 and last worked at Loess Hills Harley Davidson.

He was preceded in death by father, Wayne Patrick.

John is survived by his wife,...

Anthony Kingery

Anthony Kingery

May 3, 2023

Anthony Richard Kingery, age 28, passed from this life on May 3, 2023.

Anthony was born to Loretta Kingery Stokes in Council Bluffs, lowa on November 2, 1994.

Anthony's quote on his FB page was "It's nice to be important, it's more important to be nice!' It is a testament to the way he lived his life.

Anthony loved life and was a...

Debra Ann Lewis

Debra Ann Lewis

Apr 28, 2023

Debra A. Lewis, Age 61, Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away at Jennie Edmundson Hospital on April 28, 2023.

Debbie was born on November 12, 1961 in Pittsburgh, PA to Maryann Lewis and Jack Lewis Sr.

Debbie worked at Glenwood State school helping and caring for others for 33 years when she retired in 2017.

Debbie is preceded in death by her parents, MaryAnn...

Dawn Adair Macdonald

Dawn Adair Macdonald

Apr 26, 2023

Dawn Adair MacDonald, age 67, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away April 26, 2023.

Dawn was born on October 8, 1955 in Council Bluffs to Donald and Delores (Jacob) Thomas. She graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School. Dawn married Timothy MacDonald in Council Bluffs in 1973.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Jason and sister, Jamie Thomas.

Dawn is survived...

Mitchell Schanuth

Mitchell Schanuth

Apr 26, 2023

Mitchell Schanuth, age 59, passed away peacefully at Jennie Edmundson Hospital on April 26, 2023.

He was born June 15, 1963, to the late Curtis and Geraldine (Yates) Schanuth in Jefferson City, MO. Mitchell graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1981. He retired from Kellogg's after 34 years of service.

Mitchell is survived by his wife of 37...

Gaylee L. Anderson

Gaylee L. Anderson

Apr 23, 2023

Gaylee Laurel Anderson, age 84, passed away April 23, 2023.

She was born on April 14, 1939 in Gowrie, Iowa to the late Larry and Maude (Decker) Sellstrom. She graduated from Gowrie High School, and went on to earn a Bachelors Degree in Teaching from Iowa State University. She worked at various schools over the years. Gaylee married Jay Anderson on...

Dale Smetana

Dale Smetana

Apr 23, 2023

Dale Smetana, age 74, passed away on April 23, 2023.

He was born January 9, 1949, to the late Frank and Betty (Galer) Smetana.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Jessica Greer.

Dale is survived by his sons, Jeremy Smetana and David Smetana; siblings, Richard "Dick" (Charlotte) Smetana and Gale Smetana; grandson, Tyler (Bekka) Wright; great...

John H. Baxter

John H. Baxter

Apr 21, 2023

John Harold Baxter, age 76, passed away April 21, 2023.

He was the first born child of Dorothy (Lamb) Baxter and Stanley Baxter on December 7, 1946 in Ida Grove, IA. They lived in Galva, Iowa on a farm for the first 13 years of his life. He graduated from Dunlap High School in 1965. After high school, John received a basketball scholarship...

Jayne A Brown

Jayne A Brown

Apr 21, 2023

Jayne A. Brown, age 74, passed away April 21, 2023.

She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to the late Jack and Jennie Sarratt on February 11, 1949. Jayne graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1967 and retired from the Union Pacific Railroad after 40 years of service.

Jayne is survived by her daughter, Rebecca (Frank) Elder; son,...

Roger Fox

Roger Fox

Apr 19, 2023

Roger Fox, age 63, passed away April 19, 2023 in Omaha, Nebraska. He was born January 5, 1960 to Roger & Judy (Herman) Fox in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

He was preceded in death by his father, Roger; sister, Lori; and wife, Terry.

Roger is survived by his mother, Judy Fox Schwabauer; life partner, Lori Arrick; granddaughter, Madison Watson; half-sisters, Lindsey Fox, Libby...

Dennis E. Foote

Dennis E. Foote

Apr 18, 2023

Dennis E. Foote, 74, passed away on April 18th, 2023, at home, surrounded by his family in Council Bluffs, IA.

Dennis was born on October 13, 1948 in Council Bluffs, IA to George and Connie Foote. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1966 . After high school, Dennis served in the army for 2 years in Vietnam. Dennis met...

Porter Harrill

Porter Harrill

Apr 17, 2023

Porter Harrill, age 81, of Carson, Iowa passed away on April 17, 2023.

Porter was born at home in Laclede County on January 25, 1942 close to Lebanon, Missouri to the late Sherman "Cress" and Neomia (Jones) Harrill.

His family moved from Missouri to Iowa when he was 3 or 4 years old. Porter attended Carson School through the 11th grade, then...

Gwendolyn (Green) Leuch

Gwendolyn (Green) Leuch

Apr 16, 2023

Gwendolyn (Green) Leuch, age 88, of Council Bluffs, passed away April 16, 2023.

Gwen was born September 23, 1934 to parents, Victor and Mildred (Roden) Green. She graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1953, and attended Parsons College in Fairfield, Iowa for one year. She married Donald Leuch on October 30, 1955.

Her husband's work moved them from Council Bluffs to...

Sandra Jean Rutledge

Sandra Jean Rutledge

Apr 15, 2023

Sandra Jean Nohrenberg Rutledge passed away April 15th. She was born on Feb 3, 1944 in Omaha Nebraska to Lilly & Christian Nohrenberg. She graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1962 and Sandra was united in marriage in 1964 to the love of her life Dennis Rutledge.

Sandy lived in Council Bluffs her entire life and truly enjoyed her family,...