Carol A. Saar
Mar 4, 2023
Carol A. Saar was born in Denison, Iowa on December 5, 1931 to the late Oscar and Vera (Prior) Saar and passed away March 4, 2023.
Carol graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School, with the Class of 1950. She retired from Northern Natural Gas and Peoples Natural Gas after 33 years of service. She was a longtime member of First Baptist...
Paula Sortino
Mar 4, 2023
Paula Sortino, age 76 of Omaha, was born April 28, 1946 to Douglas and Eva Potter.
She passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha. Paula grew up in Omaha and spent her entire professional career as an Assistant to several of the Deans that served at Creighton University School of Dentistry for over 40 years....
Barbara June "Ginn" Wardlow
Mar 3, 2023
Barbara June "Ginn" Wardlow Age 71 of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away on March 3, 2023. She was born on February 5, 1952 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Earl and Lorraine (Bothwell) Fezette. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Lorraine; sisters, Joyce Voshell and Janet Gibson and brother, Kenneth Gillette.
Barbara...
William Gray, Sr.
Mar 3, 2023
William E. Gray, Sr. passed away March 3, 2023 in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 76 years. He was born June 17, 1946 in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Bill was a Navy Veteran serving on the USS Alamo and enjoyed attending their annual reunion. He was a hunter, avid bicyclist riding in RAGBRAI for many years and a former member of...
Jonathan Ray Evans
Mar 2, 2023
Jonathan Ray Evans, age 24, passed away March 2, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska.
He was born on May 2, 1998 in Omaha, Nebraska. Jonathan loved music, art, travelling, and skateboarding.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Mike Timerman.
Jonathan is survived by his father, Charles Evans (Jessica); mother, Theresa Timerman; siblings, Jeffrey Evans, Quinton Ramsey, Symone Reid, Jenna Evans, David Evans,...
Andre W. Smith
Mar 2, 2023
Andre "Andy" W. Smith, passed away on March 2, 2023 in Omaha, Nebraska.
He was born April 7, 1939 in Boone, Iowa to the late Herbert and Elizabeth (Lundgren) Smith. After high school, he served in the National Guard for six years. He was Ford parts manager until his retirement, then he worked at Millard South in the security team. He...
Lois J. Jackson
Mar 1, 2023
Lois Jean Jackson passed away March 1, 2023 in Omaha, Nebraska.
She was born on September 7, 1957 in Blue Earth, Minnesota to the late Ronald and Delores (Zeibeck) Burkard.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Doug Jackson.
Lois is survived by her brothers, Daniel Burkard (Lynn), David Burkard (Shirley; sister, Donna Mills (Fredrick); niece, Mickelea;...
Elizabeth Trujillo
Feb 27, 2023
Elizabeth Trujillo, age 88, passed away February 27, 2023.
She was born March 6, 1934, to the late Joe and Mary (Otero) Meastas in Fruita, CO.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by spouse, Roy Trujillo Sr.; sons, Roy Trujillo Jr and Edwin Trujillo; siblings, Phil Meastas, Danny Meastas, Jimmy Meastas, and Stella Markuson.
Elizabeth is survived by her...
Marion V. French
Feb 26, 2023
Marion V. French, age 99, passed away February 26, 2023.
She was born June 18, 1923, to the late Charles and Prudence (Hale) Powell in Crescent, IA.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin "Pat" French; sons, David French and Larry French; sisters, Stacia Andersen and Evelyn Andreason; brothers, Leo Powell, Garold Powell, Vernon Powell,...
Jeffrey Malone
Feb 26, 2023
Jeffrey Malone, age 54, passed away at CHI Health Mercy Hospital February 26, 2023.
He was born March 12, 1968 to Robert and Betty (Frieze) Malone in Red Oak, IA.
Jeffrey was preceded in death by his father, Robert Malone; brother, Danny Malone.
Jeffrey is survived by his wife, Robin Malone; mother, Betty Malone; Danny Malone (deceased) his children, grandchildren, and great grandchild;...
Doris A. Underwood
Feb 24, 2023
Doris A. Underwood, age 85, went to be with the Lord on February 24, 2023.
She was born March 19, 1937, to Wilbur and Martha (Worrell) Kimpton near Gravity, Iowa. Doris graduated from Gravity High School and went onto College and worked as a Bookkeeper in Clarinda, Iowa where she met and married her husband, William (Bill). In 1961, Doris came...
Jack L. Powers
Feb 22, 2023
Jack L. Powers, age 91, passed away at Midlands Living Center February 22, 2023.
He was born September 26, 1931, to Arnold and Dorothy (Hainline) Powers in Albia, IA. Jack proudly served his country in the United States Navy.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, Clay Long; son-in-law, Albert Homer; brother, Bill Powers; step-brother, Gene...
Linda Hutchinson
Feb 22, 2023
Linda Hutchinson of Macedonia, Iowa, 71, died Wednesday, February 22, 2023.
Linda was born September 21, 1951, in Elmo, Missouri.
She was preceded in death by parents, Dale and Leila; and daughter, Leila Tarvan.
She is survived in death by former husband, Michael Thorton; son, Johnny Roberts; grandchildren, Cameron and Jayden Tarvan; siblings, Nancy Sennett and Roger Hutchinson; nieces and nephews; extended family...
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.
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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...