Obituaries

June N. Gellert

June N. Gellert

Jan 5, 2023

June N. (VanScoy) Gellert, age 96, passed away January 5, 2023. She was born on June 9, 1926, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to the late Donald and Emma Austin.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, John VanScoy and Lawrence “Bud” Gellert; grandson, Eric Scott Jacobsen; siblings and in-laws, Donald and Murldean Austin, Gretchen and...

Ab Barnett

Ab Barnett

Jan 5, 2023

AB Barnett Age 65 of Council Bluffs, IA passed away January 5, 2023. He was born on February 12, 1957 in Gulfport, MS to Wavol and Idarean (Cleveland) Barnett. He enjoyed fishing, camping, going on adventures, working funerals and spending time with family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 7-brothers and 2-sisters.

AB is survived by his wife Debbie, children,...

Richard E Rauhaus

Richard E Rauhaus

Jan 2, 2023

Richard E. Rauhaus, age 78, passed away January 2, 2023.

He was born October 19, 1944, to the late Elias and Minnie (Hollins) Rauhaus in Omaha, NE. Richard proudly served his country in the United States Navy and retired from MidAmerican Energy.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Shawn Marie McDonald; sisters, Leona Smith-Harm, Irene...

Ronald C. "Butch" Ettleman, Sr.

Ronald C. "Butch" Ettleman, Sr.

Jan 1, 2023

Ronald C. “Butch” Ettleman Sr., age 80, passed away at his home on January 1, 2023.

He was born February 3, 1942, to the late William and Eileen (Tripp) Ettleman. Butch retired from Campbell Soup after 39 ½ years and was a member of Faith Lutheran Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by daughters, Kimberly and Tammy...

Clayton D. Oder

Clayton D. Oder

Dec 31, 2022

Clayton D. Oder, age 90, was born on August 21, 1932 to parents, Joseph and Esther (Moon) Oder. He died December 31, 2022 in Nixa, Missouri.

In addition to his parents, Clayton was preceded in death by five sisters and four brothers. His first wife, Gladys Arlene (Ragland) preceded him in 1989 and his second wife, June (Graham/Brown) in 2002. Also...

Darlene "Dolly" Icenogle

Darlene "Dolly" Icenogle

Dec 31, 2022

Darlene "Dolly" Icenogle passed away December 31, 2022 at 7:40PM at Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa at the age of 85.

Dolly was born in Galesburg, Illinois on October 26, 1937. She graduated from Alexis High School. Dolly married Dale "Pinky" Icenogle at the Alexis United Presbyterian Church on October 9, 1955. From their union, they had three daughters: Mary...

Douglas Leroy Gulden

Douglas Leroy Gulden

Dec 31, 2022

Douglas Leroy Gulden passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones in his home in Council Bluffs, Iowa on December 31, 2022, after a long and courageous battle with Multiple System Atrophy (MSA). He was 69.

Doug was born September 20, 1953, in Bertha, Minnesota to LeRoy Oscar and Idella Bernice (Moe) Gulden. Their family lived in Eagle Bend and Wegdahl,...

Nathan Blodgett

Nathan Blodgett

Dec 29, 2022

Nathan Blodgett, 37, passed away peacefully at the home of his parents on Thursday, December 29, 2022 after a 3 year battle with a complex auto immune disorder.

He was born in Dubuque , Iowa to Rev. Rick and Deb Blodgett on August 14, 1985. He moved with his family to Council Bluffs at the age of 2, attended council bluffs...

Norma Jean Kjeldgaard

Norma Jean Kjeldgaard

Dec 27, 2022

Norma Jean Kjeldgaard, age 94, passed away December 27, 2022.

She was born April 15, 1928, to the late Wayne and Nellie (Dilts) Jones in Modale, IA. Norma graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1946.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Junior Kjeldgaard; brothers, Daryl Jones and Duane Jones; half-brother, Jim...

Roxanne C. Williams

Roxanne C. Williams

Dec 27, 2022

Roxanne C. Williams, age 79, passed away December 27, 2022.

She was born December 21, 1943, to Roy and Ruth (Baer) Vaughn in Council Bluffs, IA.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Farrel Williams.

Roxanne is survived by daughters, Dawn Williams, Robin Ortner, Cindy Williams, Vicki Williams, Tracy Rachwalik, Nikki Keenan; and son, Troy Peterson; 13...

Paulette Sue Leighton

Paulette Sue Leighton

Dec 27, 2022

Paulette Sue Leighton, age 78, passed away on December 27, 2022.

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She was born January 24, 1944, to the late Elden and Dorothy (Foreman) German in Bethany, MO.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Jeff Milby.

Paulette is survived by her husband of 44 years, John Leighton; daughter, Syndi (Ron) Hackett; stepdaughter, Kimberly (Rusty) Woodruff; grandsons,...

David Earl Rankin

David Earl Rankin

Dec 26, 2022

David Earl Rankin, age 76, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away December 26, 2022.

He was born August 9, 1946 in Council Bluffs to Earl and Bernice (Burke) Rankin. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1964.

David was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his children, Shelly Korisko (Gary) and Sean Rankin (Gail); 6 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren;...

Douglas W. Hiles

Douglas W. Hiles

Dec 24, 2022

Douglas W. Hiles, age 57, passed away December 24, 2022.

He was born October 4, 1965, to Willis Gene and Mary Grace (Burbridge) Hiles in Blair, Nebraska. Douglas graduated from Missouri Valley High School with the class of 1984.

He was preceded in death by his father, Willis Hiles Sr.; stepfather, Frank Reiling; stepmother, Jennet Hiles.

Douglas is survived by mother, Mary Grace...

Carolyn Sue Alley

Carolyn Sue Alley

Dec 24, 2022

Carolyn Sue Alley Age, 74 passed away December 24, 2022 at home surrounded by family. She was born November 5, 1948 in Council Bluffs to Fred and Leta (Hanner) Berg. She graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1966. Carolyn married Hamblen Alley on November 1, 1968 in Rockport, Missouri. Carolyn retired from ConAgra in 2013 where she worked in...

Mary Lou Anson

Mary Lou Anson

Dec 23, 2022

Mary Lou (Reichart) Anson, age 89, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2022 at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital with her sister and brother by her side.

She was born in Council Bluffs on March 2, 1933 at the home of her parents, the late Robert and Hazel (Doty) Reichart. Mary married William "Wild Bill" Anson on December 9, 1960.

Mary was preceeded...

Kim Johnson

Kim Johnson

Dec 23, 2022

Kim Robert Johnson, age 81 of Council Bluffs passed away on December 23, 2022, at home with his family by his side. Kim was born on January 31, 1941, in Huron, South Dakota to the late Robert L. Johnson and Marjorie M. (Ratcliffe) Kurtz.

Kim served in the Navy from 1958 to 1962 on the USS Northampton. In 1970 he met...

Dale Easton Chambers

Dale Easton Chambers

Dec 22, 2022

Dale Easton Chambers Age 91 of Council Bluffs passed away on December 22, 2022. He was born on October 18, 1931 in Des Moines, Iowa to Harry and Esta (Freeman) Chambers. Dale married Mary Anderson on October 2, 1954.

He served in the Marines for 2 years and then joined the Navy where he retired after 20 years of service.

Dale was...

Barbara Ann Springer

Barbara Ann Springer

Dec 22, 2022

Barbara Ann Springer, age 88, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, was promoted to be with Jesus on December 22, 2022.

She loved her family and serving her church, Valley View Baptist, for more than 50 years. She was a Sunday School teacher for 2 and 3 year olds for many of those years. At her death she was a...

Billy "Joe"  Hildreth

Billy "Joe" Hildreth

Dec 21, 2022

Billy "Joe" Hildreth, age 80, passed away December 21, 2022 at Azria Longview Memory Unit of Missouri Valley, Iowa. He was born April 15, 1942, in Pisgah, Iowa and was one of twelve children born to Charles and Nina (Crews) Hildreth. He served in the Iowa National Guard in 1964, then the Army, and was called into active duty for...

Wesley Dale Franks

Wesley Dale Franks

Dec 21, 2022

Wesley Franks, age 66, passed away December 22, 2022.

He was born April 16, 1956, to the late Alfred and Darlene (Mass) Franks in Council Bluffs, IA. Wesley graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Tracy Franks.

Wesley is survived by his wife of 45 years, Sandra Franks; children, David Fisher,...