Lavonne Miller
Feb 21, 2023
LaVonne Marilyn Miller, a longtime resident of Persia, IA, passed away February 21st, 2023.
LaVonne was born on August 19, 1939 to Robert and Alvira (Gramkow) Janssen in Portsmouth, IA. As a child she attended school in rural Persia, and graduated from Persia High School in 1957. After graduation, LaVonne married the love of her life, Wayne Miller another resident of...
Paulette Zimmerman
Feb 18, 2023
Paulette Zimmerman, age 57, passed away peacefully at her home on February 18, 2023.
She was born November 14, 1965, to Ivan and Sharon (Paul) Nelson in Harlan, Iowa. Paulette graduated from Shelby-Tennant High School with the class of 1984. She and her husband co-owned Zimmerman Sales and Service as well as EZ Greenhouse.
She was preceded in death by father, Ivan...
Kelly Wright
Feb 17, 2023
Kelly Wright, age 59, passed away peacefully at February 17, 2023.
He was born September 29, 1963 to Lonnie and Donnis (Hively) Wright Sr. in Council Bluffs, IA. Kelly worked at Griffin Pipe for many years.
Kelly was preceded in death by his father, Lonnie Wright Sr.; sister, Lori Cunduff; brothers, Bobby Wright and Jeffrey Wright.
Kelly is survived by his daughters, Kelcey...
Christine (Djurdjevich) Kopera
Feb 16, 2023
Christine (Djurdjevich) Kopera
Sunrise: July 28, 1925 - Sunset: February 16, 2023
She passed peacefully at home.
Christine is preceded in death by her husband, Bill; sons, Bill, Kent and Richard.
She is survived by her daughter, Sue Crumb (Bob) of Lincoln, NE; daughter-in-law, Ellen Kopera; 6 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren; care support, Greg and Devin Kopera.
Memorials to the Food Bank.
Remember the...
Gerald D. Jones
Feb 16, 2023
Gerald Dean Jones, 83, of Neola, Iowa passed away peacefully in his home on February 16, 2023. Gerald, also known as Jerry, was born on December 18, 1939 to Vern and Dessa Jones of Allen, Nebraska. Gerald attended Allen High School and had many treasured lifelong friendships with the class of 1959. Gerald and his family were members of the...
Roberta Mae Morrison
Feb 16, 2023
Roberta Mae Bennett Morrison Age 77 of Council Bluffs passed away on February 16, 2023. She was born on November 2, 1945 in Huron,, South Dakota to Earl and Evelyn Bennett. She grew up with 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Roberta graduated from high school in Council Bluffs and made her home there. She liked sewing, puzzles, baking and cooking,...
Brent Stokes
Feb 14, 2023
Brent Stokes, age 53, passed away peacefully at CHI Health Bergan Mercy Hospital on February 14, 2023.
He was born May 30, 1969, to Carol and Rhodora (Rose) Stokes in Sioux City, IA.
Brent was preceded in death by his father, Carol Stokes and brother, Jeffery Stokes.
Brent is survived by his children, Holly Buckingham (Clinton), JaNae Berner, Shelbie Lidgett (Austin), and Timothy...
Sandra Franks
Feb 13, 2023
Sandra Franks, age 69, passed away February 13, 2023.
She was born July 10, 1953, to the late Russell and Mary (Hansen) Blackman in Council Bluffs, IA.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Richard Lyman Fisher; and second husband, Wesley Franks; and a brother, Phillip Blackman.
Sandra is survived by her children, David Fisher, Shawn...
Janice Marie Mcelroy
Feb 13, 2023
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our mother, Janice Marie McElroy on February 13, 2023. She leaves behind her seven children, Max McElroy (Teri), Chris Ballard Justice, Bob McElroy (Lorrie), Cathi Deierling (Gary), Cindy Joneson (Tracy), Charlene Siepker, Tom McElroy (Amanda), 21 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, her brothers Robert Walker (Jo), and Jim Walker (Kim) and numerous...
Thomas Lane
Feb 12, 2023
Thomas Lane, age 76, passed away at CountryHouse Residence on February 12, 2023.
He was born February 11, 1947, to the late Pauline Young in Atlantic, Iowa. Thomas graduated from Glenwood High School with the class of 1966. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Thomas was a professional truck driver.
In addition to his...
Roger Rankin
Feb 11, 2023
Roger Rankin, age 63, passed away at CHI Health Mercy Hospital on February 11, 2023.
He was born July 4, 1959, to the late Dale and Bonnie (Marr) Rankin in Council Bluffs, IA. Roger was a longtime car salesman in Council Bluffs.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Roger is survived by his sons, Conner Rankin, Colton Rankin, and Ethan Rankin;...
Tammy Sue Ollie
Feb 10, 2023
Tammy Sue (Ulrich) Ollie, 52, passed away peacefully the morning of February 10, 2023 surrounded by family after a long battle with ovarian cancer. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on June 27, 1970, to Larry and the late Bernetta (Goeser) Ulrich. She grew up in Crescent, Iowa and graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the Class of...
Bounma Latisha Hanstein
Feb 10, 2023
Bounma Latisha Hanstein Age 82 passed away February 10, 2023. She married Robert Hanstein on March 25, 2013 in Las Vegas. She was a baseball fan, especially the Boston Red Sox. Bounma was preceded in death by her step-son, Kevin.
She will be missed by her husband, Robert "Bob"; step-son, Chris (Amy); step-daughter, Adrienne Shepherdson (Eric); grandchildren, Elle, Maranda, Kayla and...
Nicholas James Erisman
Feb 10, 2023
Nicholas James Erisman, age 33, passed away February 10, 2023.
He was born August 8, 1989, to Mark and Janine (Croghan) Erisman in Omaha, NE. Nicholas graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 2007. Nick touched so many lives. His work was helping others as he was always there in their time of need. He was a true...
George Peter Koenig
Feb 8, 2023
George Peter Koenig Age 92 passed away February 8, 2023. He was born on March 11, 1930 in Bently, Iowa to Wilhelm and Mildred (Timm) Koenig. He proudly served in the US Navy. George worked at Central Supply and Rubber Company and for the US Postal Service. He was a loving father and grandfather and will be greatly missed.
George is...
Penny Wools
Feb 8, 2023
Penny M. Wools, age 60, passed away in Omaha, Nebraska on February 8, 2023.
She was born March 7, 1962 to James and Carol (Eastman) Flanery in Guthrie Center, Iowa. She was baptized through the Church of Christ. She graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School and was a dispatcher at Neff Towing for 25 years.
She was preceded in death by her father,...
Gretchen Mathews
Feb 6, 2023
Gretchen Mathews, age 84, passed away on February 6, 2023.
She was born July 4, 1938, to the late William and Susan (Salter) Palmer in Bedford, IA.
Gretchen is survived by her husband of 59 years, Daniel "Dan" Mathews; son, Don (Brenda) Mathews; brother, Dave (Carol) Palmer; granddaughter, Kaeli (Kolby) Stallman; niece, Laura (Jeff) Bergholz; nephew, Jeffrey (Maxine) Palmer; additional nieces, nephews,...
Norma Jean Johnson
Feb 5, 2023
Norma Johnson, age 85, passed away on February 5, 2023.
She was born August 24, 1937, to William and Helen (Taylor) Thacker Jr. in Council Bluffs, IA. Norma graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1955. She married Paul Johnson in 1959 and she was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church.
In addition to her parents, she was...
Marilyn Jenne Harris
Feb 4, 2023
Marilyn Jenne Harris Age 84 of Council Bluffs, IA passed away February 4, 2023. She was born June 11, 1938 in Grundy Center, Iowa to Harmon and E. Joyce (Burris) Boike.
Marilyn was raised on a farm outside of Dike, IA and graduated from Dike High School in 1956. She worked in a variety of settings, including as a candy striper,...
Roger D. Stephens
Feb 3, 2023
Roger Donald Stephens passed on February 3rd, 2023, at the age of 78 and joined his beloved wife Kathleen "Kathy" Stephens who passed on July 2nd, 2021. Roger was born on March 12, 1944, the lastborn child of Roland and Alice Stephens in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Roger grew up with his older siblings Gary, Phillip, and Marilyn. He enjoyed going...
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