John M. Mitchell
May 21, 2023
John M. Mitchell, age 59, passed away at Nebraska Medicine on May 21, 2023.
He was born March 24, 1964, to Glen and June (Stillinger) Mitchell in Council Bluffs, IA. John graduated from Abraham Lincoln with the class of 1982 and worked in construction.
John is survived by his wife of 33 years, Lori Mitchell; sons, Nick Mitchell, Zach (Sarah McGuire) Mitchell,...
James E. Mccart
May 20, 2023
James E. McCart, age 70, passed away on May 20, 2023.
He was born March 16, 1953, to the late Robert and Pearlie (May) McCart in Omaha, NE. James graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1971 and was a Union Plumber.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda McCart.
James is survived...
Elaine Mass
May 20, 2023
Elaine Mass, age 85, passed away peacefully at her home on May 20, 2023.
She was born November 16, 1937, to the late Donald and Sylvia (Adams) McKern in Council Bluffs, IA. Elaine retired from Indian Hills Nursing Home.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters, Maxine Mass, Phyllis Cohen, and Fran Mass; brother, Al McKern.
Elaine is...
Kim Elder
May 19, 2023
Kim Elder, age 67, passed away at Nebraska Medicine on May 19, 2023.
He was born July 11, 1955, to the late Elwood and Loretta (Cahill) Elder in Council Bluffs, IA. Kim graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1974. He was very active in the metro classic car and racing scene. Kim worked for 24 years at...
Mary Elizabeth Jorgensen
May 19, 2023
Mary Beth Jorgensen entered into eternal life on May 19, 2023 surrounded by the warmth of her beloved family. She was greeted by her Divine Savior Jesus Christ, and mother and father, Anne and Bob Pope. Left to cherish her memory are her husband Jeff who was the love of her life, her siblings; sisters Kathy (Dan) Clifford, Teresa Pope...
Charles Gene Peoples
May 18, 2023
Charles Gene Peoples, age 59, passed away peacefully May 18, 2023 in Katy, TX. He was the life partner of Teresa Haskell. They shared 22 years together.
Charles was born in Council Bluffs, IA to Clyde & Betty (Stephens) Peoples. He graduated from Omaha North High School in 1981. He then went on to a successful career in the hotel &...
Paul Joseph Kelly Iii
May 18, 2023
Paul Joseph Kelly III, age 21, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away suddenly May 18, 2023. He was born in Council Bluffs to Paul Kelly II and Christine McCloskey on March 20, 2002.
Paul is survived by his parents, Paul Kelly II and Christine McCloskey; sister, Daysha Kelly; grandmother's, Alma Kelly and Lorraine Lewis and many friends.
A Celebration of Paul's life...
John Patrick Cahill, Jr.
May 17, 2023
John Patrick Cahill, Jr. Age 70 of Council Bluffs, IA passed away May 17, 2023. He was born September 13, 1952 in Council Bluffs, to John and Doris (Blackston) Cahill. John loved football, especially the Chicago Bears. He also enjoyed travelling and camping.
He was preceded in death by father, John P. Cahill and his wife Charolette; mother, Doris A. Moon and...
Judy Driver
May 14, 2023
Judy Ann Driver, age 84, passed away peacefully in her home on May 14th, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. Judy was born on December 27, 1938 and spent her entire life in the Lake Manawa area, where she met her loving husband of 65 years, Gary Driver. Gary saw teenage Judy gleefully doing flips into the lake from her dock,...
Roy L. Stotts
May 13, 2023
Roy L. Stotts, age 69, passed away peacefully at Midlands Living Center May 13, 2023.
Roy had a deep love for the Hawkeyes, a contagious smile and a knack for making everyone laugh.
He was born December 19, 1953, to Ralph and Evelyn (Smoot) Stotts in Des Moines, IA.
Roy was preceded in death by his father, Ralph and brother, Randy.
Roy is survived...
Scott E Davis
May 13, 2023
Scott E. Davis, age 66, passed away May 13, 2023.
He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on January 5, 1957, to Rex and Shirley (Swaney) Davis.
Scott graduated from Shelby Tennant Community School with the class of 1975. While in high school, he worked at the Embers. In 1976, he was hired by the Union Pacific Railroad and became a boilermaker....
Larry Larsen
May 10, 2023
Larry Eugene Larsen, of Hazel Dell Township near Underwood Iowa, passed away peacefully at home after having lived a full and blessed life.
Larry was born to Harold and Valborg (Jensen) Larsen and grew up with 3 sisters, Marilyn Dickey, Gloria (Rex) Burgoin and Glenda Meyer in Harrison County, IA. He attended Center Country School, Beebeetown School, and graduated from Neola...
Merle Smith
May 10, 2023
Merle Smith, age 83, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family on May 10, 2023 at Midlands Living Center after a long illness. He was born on April 1, 1940 in Missouri Valley, Iowa to the late Floyd and Effie (Davis) Smith. He graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1958 and...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...