Obituaries

Betty  King

Betty King

Oct 13, 2022

Betty King, age 78, passed away at Tabor Manor Nursing Home October 13, 2022.

She was born August 14, 1944, to the late Clyde and Frances (Huff) Spidell in Nebraska City, NE.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Gerald Belt and Donald King; son, Michael Belt; grandson, Mason Belt; brothers, Ronald and Gordon Spidell; stepson,...

Patricia Beckwith

Patricia Beckwith

Oct 12, 2022

Patricia Beckwith, age 81, passed away peacefully at home on October 12, 2022.

She was born June 6, 1941, to the late Raymond and Avis (Udell) Maron in Sioux City, IA. Patricia drove bus for many years in Council Bluffs for Metro Area Transit. She was a member of the Church of Freedom and was a Sunday School teacher for many...

Sharon Wilson

Sharon Wilson

Oct 12, 2022

Sharon Wilson, age 74, passed away October 12, 2022. She was born November 3, 1947, in Rochester, MN. Sharon worked in real estate for many years and retired from NP Dodge in 2013.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Wilson; daughter, Roxanne Fox; father, Harvey Berg; mother and stepfather, Elaine and Harold Clark Sr.; brother, William Berg.

Sharon is survived...

Erin E. Wolfe

Erin E. Wolfe

Oct 10, 2022

Erin Wolfe, age 41, passed away October 10, 2022.

She was born July 27, 1981, to Thomas and Linda (Cook) DeBar in Council Bluffs, IA. Erin graduated from Missouri Valley High School with the class of 2000 and then attended Iowa Western Community College. She was currently working at the CHI Valley View Clinic.

Erin is survived by her husband, Anthony Wolfe;...

Deanna "Dee" Wentzel

Deanna "Dee" Wentzel

Oct 10, 2022

Deanna "Dee" Wentzel, age 76, passed away at her home on October 10, 2022 with her husband, John and granddaughter, Madison by her side. She was born January 31, 1946 to the late John and Phyllis (Arp) Gehrels in Pipestone, MN. She graduated from Pipestone Public High school with the class of 1964. She married John in 1966, the couple...

Jeremy Hopkins

Jeremy Hopkins

Oct 10, 2022

Jeremy Hopkins, age 30, passed away at CHI Health Lakeside October 10, 2022.

He was born February 13, 1992, to Joseph and Lori (Hedegaard) Hopkins in Omaha, NE.

Jeremy is survived by his parents, Joseph and Lori Hopkins; sons, Eden and Samuel Hopkins; sister, Stephanie (John) Chacon; grandmothers, Eileen Panique and Nancy King; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Visitation will be held...

Doris Miller

Doris Miller

Oct 10, 2022

Doris Miller, age 78, passed away at Risen Son Christian Village October 10, 2022.

She was born January 11, 1944, to the late William and Ardyth (Sealock) Bryant Sr. in Council Bluffs, IA. Doris graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1962.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Marilyn Hansher.

Doris is survived...

Ethel "Bell" Hanslip

Ethel "Bell" Hanslip

Oct 8, 2022

Ethel “Bell” Hanslip, age 92, of Council Bluffs passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, October 8th.

Bell was born on June 18th, 1930 to the late Claude and Ella (Scofield) Rowland in Sloan, IA.

Bell lived most of her adult life in Council Bluffs. Before that she lived in the rural Sioux City area where she raised her...

Daniel Nelson

Daniel Nelson

Oct 6, 2022

Daniel Nelson, age 50, passed away October 6, 2022.

He was born August 23, 1972 to Guy and Susan (Hovey) Nelson in Council Bluffs, IA. Daniel graduated from Lewis Central High School with the class of 1991 and then took welding classes at Iowa Western. He was a member of First Christian Church.

He was preceded in death by father, Guy Nelson.

Daniel...

Roderick Paul  Huss

Roderick Paul Huss

Oct 5, 2022

Roderick Paul Huss, age 82, died peacefully on October 5, 2022.

He was born January 15, 1940, to the late Jacob and Leona (McCann) Huss in Iowa City, IA. Paul proudly served his country in the United States Navy and retired from Kiewit.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Dennis Kelley; siblings, Grace Huss, Robert...

Dale D. Focken Sr.

Dale D. Focken Sr.

Oct 5, 2022

Dale D. Focken Sr., age 72, passed away October 5, 2022.

He was born January 30, 1950, to Clarence and Helen (Brown) Focken in Atkinson, NE.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Clarence and Darrel Focken.

Dale is survived by his children, Pamela Clifton (Brent), Dale Focken Jr. (Cortney), Thomas Focken, and Eric Focken; siblings, William Focken...

Paula Woods

Paula Woods

Oct 4, 2022

Paula Woods, age 80, passed away October 4, 2022.

She was born November 8, 1941, to the late Paul and Coral (Mackland) Petersen in Council Bluffs, IA. Paula graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and retired from the Lewis Central School District.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Woods; granddaughter, Jennifer Jensen; siblings, Lonnie...

Betty Michaelsen

Betty Michaelsen

Oct 4, 2022

Betty Michaelsen, age 91, passed away at Jennie Edmundson Hospital October 4, 2022. 

She was born December 27, 1930, to the late Lewis and Edna (Ham) Peters in Council Bluffs, IA. Betty graduated from Missouri Valley High School with the class of 1949, and retired from AT&T.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Richard Case;...

Charles "Chuck" Joseph Carlsen

Charles "Chuck" Joseph Carlsen

Oct 2, 2022

Charles "Chuck" Joseph Carlsen, age 83, born July 16, 1939 in Wells, MN. Resided in Silver City, IA until hospitalized in elder care in Springdale, AR. He passed away October 2, 2022 with his family gathered near while in the care of Hospice at The Maples at Har-Ber

Meadows.

Chuck was an ordained minister and pastored churches in Iowa, Missouri, Indiana, Washington and Arkansas....

Katherine "Kitty" Williams

Katherine "Kitty" Williams

Oct 2, 2022

Katherine E. "Kitty" Williams, age 98, passed away October 2, 2022. She was born September 3, 1924, to the late Mor and Anna (Roth) Ehrenfeld in Sarand, Hungary. She was a Holocaust survivor and spent many years educating people about her experiences.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Williams; son, Michael John Peters;...

Mary Jane Biede

Mary Jane Biede

Sep 30, 2022

Mary Jane Biede, age 76, passed away September 30, 2022.

She was born January 2, 1946 in Mason City, Iowa to the late August and Evelyn (Halligan) Huschka. Mary graduated from Boone Valley High School in 1964. She was united in marriage to Robert Biede on June 10, 1967. Mary was employed as a Direct Care Provider with REM and Iowa...

Terry French

Terry French

Sep 29, 2022

Terry L. French, age 78, passed away in Texas on September 29, 2022.

He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, August 18, 1944, to the late Kenneth G. and Grace B. (Duchman) French. Terry graduated from Logan-Magnolia High School with the class of 1963 and then proudly served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He served on both...

Jean B. Goos

Jean B. Goos

Sep 28, 2022

Jean B. Goos, passed away on September 28, 2022, at Accurra Healthcare Facility at Stanton Iowa, at the age of 103 years. Jean was born on November 26, 1918, at the old Plumer Stagecoach Inn at Silver City, Iowa. 

Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Donald A. Goos; parents, Arthur and Maude Burgoin; grandson, James Hein and son-in law, Gregory Forristall. She...

Wanda Leaders

Wanda Leaders

Sep 27, 2022

Wanda Leaders, age 96, passed away peacefully at Bethany Heights September 27, 2022.

She was born August 12, 1926, to the late Henry and Bessie (Schrader) Volkers in Bloomfield, NE. Wanda was a member of Broadway United Methodist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Leaders; son, Robert Leaders; siblings, Helen Volkers, Ward Volkers,...

Doris I. "Irene" Mccullough

Doris I. "Irene" Mccullough

Sep 25, 2022

Doris I. "Irene" McCullough, age 72, passed away September 25, 2022.

She was born September 6, 1950, to the late Leslie and Doris (Wetzel) Lyons in Omaha, NE.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Richard Lyons, Leonard Lyons, Lyle Lyons, and Donald Lyons.

Irene is survived by her children, Michael (Krista) McCullough, Keri (Ryan) Perry, and...