Richard Lee Jones
Feb 3, 2023
Richard Lee Jones Age 79 of Council Bluffs, IA passed away February 3, 2023. He was born March 20, 1943 in Clarinda, Iowa to Richard M and Betty (Young) Jones. He proudly served in the US Navy.
Richard is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Joan and brother, Timothy.
He is survived by daughter, Melisa Jones; sons, Tim Jones (Denae) and...
Geraldine Sanford
Feb 2, 2023
Geraldine was born February 10, 1946, in Lovejoy, Illinois, to Willie and Pinkie Reed. Geraldine was the eighth of ten children; all preceded her in death, but her brother Mack Reed and sister Ella Bingham (William).
Geraldine attended the Lovejoy public schools and Grace University in Omaha, Ne.
Geraldine was saved and filled with the Holy Ghost at nine years old. When...
John Saunders
Jan 31, 2023
L. John Saunders, age 67, passed away peacefully at CHI Health Bergan Mercy January 31, 2023. He was born November 6, 1955, to the late Wilber and Martha (Stilwell) Saunders in Omaha, NE.
Lloyd was a member of Eastside Christian Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 1 brother, and 2 sisters.
Lloyd is survived by his wife...
Beverly Folkerts
Jan 31, 2023
Beverly Folkerts, age 84, passed away at Jennie Edmundson Hospital on January 31, 2023.
She was born September 10, 1938, to the late Thomas and Cynthia (LeRette) Gilbreath Sr. in Hancock, IA.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rodney D. Crosse; siblings, Thomas Gilbreath Jr, Gordon "Gary" Gilbreath, and Betty Bruck.
Beverly is survived by her...
Evelyn Mutchler
Jan 30, 2023
Evelyn Mutchler, age 72, passed away at Nebraska Medicine on January 30, 2023.
She was born December 28, 1950, to the late Ralph and Doris (Green) King in Paris, IL.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Mutchler; brothers, Gary King Sr. and Dail King.
Evelyn is survived by her children, Eugene "Scott" (Kristy) Mutchler, Leslie...
Lowell Douglas Lantry
Jan 27, 2023
Lowell "Doug" Lantry, age 70, of Treynor, Iowa, passed away peacefully at his home on January 27, 2023.
He was born February 4, 1952, to Gerald and Anna (Piper) Lantry in Detroit, MI. Doug owned and operated Tom's Auto Body Shop in Council Bluffs until 2015.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Lantry; brothers,...
Katherine A. Dofner
Jan 26, 2023
Katherine A. Dofner, age 77, passed away peacefully at Methodist Hospital on January 26, 2023.
She was born June 14, 1945, to the late Harry and Katherine (O'Brien) Elliott Sr. in Council Bluffs, IA. Katherine retired from Jennie Edmundson Hospital and was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Arlene D. Driver
Jan 26, 2023
Arlene Driver, age 97, passed away peacefully at Bethany Lutheran Home on January 26, 2023.
She was born March 29, 1925, to the late Arthur and Minnie (Johnson) Wohlers in Beebeetown, IA. Arlene graduated from Beebeetown High School and was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Honey Creek, Iowa.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
George Smith
Jan 26, 2023
George W. Smith, age 75, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away January 26, 2023, at his home.
George was born on April 19, 1947, in Omaha, Nebraska, to the late Glenn and Leora (Kibler) Smith. He graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1965. George proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He married Shirley Christensen on October 26,...
Pamela Perales
Jan 26, 2023
Pamela Perales, age 63, passed away on January 26, 2023.
She was born July 22, 1959, to Charles and Joleen (Balthazor) Pohlman in Salina, KS. Pamela worked at CHI Mercy Hospital.
She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Pohlman; granddaughters, Rylie Heistand and Baby Luichinger.
Pamela is survived by her husband, Jim Perales; mother, Joleen Pohlman; children, Amanda Heistand, Shyla (Taylor)...
Tommy L. Parker
Jan 24, 2023
Tommy L. Parker, age 69, passed away at CHI Health Mercy Hospital January 24, 2023.
He was born May 20, 1953, to the late George and Jeanette (Koger) Parker. Tommy was a crane operator for Paxton Vierling Steel.
Tommy is survived by his wife, Janet Parker; children, Julie (John LeGrande) Cain and Joshua Parker; siblings, George "Bud" (Ruby) Parker, David (Susie) Parker,...
Sheryl L. Rasmussen
Jan 23, 2023
Sheryl L. Rasmussen, age 78, passed away January 23, 2023.
She was born April 5, 1944, to the late Everett and Adeline (Pospisal) Graves in Council Bluffs, IA. Sheryl graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and retired from Nebraska Medicine.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant son, Ricky Lee Rasmussen; brother, Charles "Chuck" Graves.
Sheryl is...
Philip Dwight Monahan
Jan 22, 2023
Philip Dwight Monahan Age 68 of Harlan, Iowa passed away January 22, 2023 at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs. He was born on April 17, 1954 in Panama, Iowa to Charles and Marie (Miller) Monahan. He graduated from Harlan High School in 1972. After school he joined the National Guard and married Karen. Together they bought an acreage where...
Eva May Phifer
Jan 20, 2023
Eva May Phifer Age 78 of Council Bluffs passed away January 20, 2023. She was born on November 13, 1944 in Red Oak, Iowa to Leo and Dorothy (Bigley) Duncan. She enjoyed reading and working crossword puzzles.
Eva was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James; brother, Kenneth Duncan and great-grandson, Austin Cozad.
She is survived by daughters, Linda Dygert &...
Ernest J. Knight
Jan 18, 2023
Ernest J. Knight, age 79, passed away on January 18, 2023. He was born on July 3, 1943 in Omaha, Nebraska to John and Gertrude (Hineman) Knight. He was a proud local 21 iron worker for many years.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Connie Knight; daughters, Wilma Schmeckpeper, Lori Hardisty, Lisa Hardisty; sisters,...
Carl Duane "Butch" Thompson
Jan 17, 2023
Carl D. Thompson Age 76 passed away January 17, 2023 in Heartwell, Nebraska. He was born on November 30, 1946 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Carl P. and Helen Thompson. Carl loved fishing, camping, racing, spending time with family and going to bingo with the girls. His favorite place to eat was called Margaritas where the family would go a...
Teresa Scott
Jan 14, 2023
Teresa Scott, age 69, passed away January 14, 2023. She was born August 31, 1953.
Memorial Service will be held at the Tabor Community Building (626 Main St, Tabor, IA 51653) on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 1:00PM. The family will direct memorials.
Daniel Hagen
Jan 11, 2023
Daniel "Whitebox" Frank Hagen, age 56 passed away Wednesday January 11, 2023 at his home. Dan was born December 8, 1966 in Los Angeles CA to Frank Booth Hagen and Josephine Ann Hagen (Langdon).
Dan served in the US Army and was a member of the Legion Riders. He had a gift for talking and storytelling. He would talk to anyone...
Elsie Baker
Jan 11, 2023
Elsie Baker, age 97, passed away peacefully at Northcrest Living Center on January 11, 2023.
She was born May 28, 1925, to the late Nels and Kirsten “Katherine” Jensen in a house on a farm between Tennant and Harlan in rural Shelby County, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at the Lutheran Church in Avoca, Iowa. Her family only spoke Danish...
Wanita Patton
Jan 10, 2023
Wanita Patton, age 91, passed away peacefully at Midlands Living Center on January 10, 2023.
She was born May 14, 1931, to the late Harry and Elzina (Dow) Longman in Logan, IA.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Delmar Patton; siblings, Willis Longman, Beulah Roeser, Arlene Skinner, Frank Longman, and an infant sister.
Wanita is survived...