Obituaries

Leone F.  Mccarthy

Leone F. Mccarthy

Mar 28, 2022

Leone McCarthy, age 92, passed away peacefully March 28, 2022. She was born November 10, 1929, to the late William and Loretto (Cavanaugh) Denning in Hancock, IA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by spouse, Donald McCarthy; sister, Mary Corrine Sweeney, Joann Corrin; brothers, H. Michael "Mick" Denning and Gene Denning. Leone is survived by her...

Karen Williams

Karen Williams

Mar 27, 2022

Karen Williams, age 82, passed away at Methodist Hospital March 27, 2022. She was born July 12, 1939, to the late Leonard and Margaret (Galiher) Butterbaugh in Shelby, IA. Karen attended Thomas Jefferson High School and was part of the Senior Class of 1957. Karen retired from Alegent Health in 2011. Karen was very active in the Celebration of Life...

Phuong Nguyen

Phuong Nguyen

Mar 24, 2022

Phuong Nguyen, age 57, passed away peacefully at home on March 24, 2022. She was born March 15, 1965 to Lien and Phuc (Pham) Nguyen in Ban me Thuot, Vietnam. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Chu Huu Nguyen and Bac Hoai Nguyen. Phuong is survived by siblings, Hoang Nguyen, Tuoc Nguyen, Sy Nguyen,...

Warren Smith

Warren Smith

Mar 21, 2022

Warren Smith, age 76, passed away in Council Bluffs, IA on March 21, 2022. He was born March 23, 1945 to Donald and Doris (Young) Smith in Woodbine, IA. Warren was in HVAC for over 40 years and owned his own company. He enjoyed camping and spending time with his family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Shirley  Maxine  Plambeck

Shirley Maxine Plambeck

Mar 21, 2022

Shirley Plambeck, age 94, passed away at Primrose on March 21, 2022. she was born October 17, 1927 to James Leo Pitzer and Bernice (Chapman) Kibbe in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Shirley lived in Persia the majority of her life until moving to Harlan in 2011. Shirley enjoyed reading and writing letters. Her pride and joy was her family. In addition...

Judith Ann Anderson

Judith Ann Anderson

Mar 20, 2022

Judith Anderson, age 87, passed away at Josie Harper Hospice House March 20, 2022. She was born August 30, 1934 to James and Maxine (Ervin) Shoaf in Council Bluffs, Iowa. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Fred L. Anderson; sister-in-laws, Lorena Jefferies, Donna Gerkin and Helen Harter; brother-in-law, Gary Anderson. Judith is survived...

Janice L Luedecker

Janice L Luedecker

Mar 19, 2022

Janice Luedecker, age 80, passed away March 19, 2022. She was born July 19, 1941 to Arno and Welma (Heesch) Schroeder in Avoca, IA. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Luthern Church in Treynor, IA and attended Treynor schools. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Ken Schroeder; and her son, Tim....

Kenneth  T. Hollinger

Kenneth T. Hollinger

Mar 16, 2022

Kenneth T. Hollinger, age 75, passed away at Northcrest Living Center March 16, 2022. He was born September 26, 1946 to Richard and Grace Hollinger in Council Bluffs, Iowa. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Hollinger; brothers, Sterling, Paul and David; sisters, Mary, Grace and Irene; brother-in-law, William Lyle Swolley. Kenneth is...

Juanita  Lavonne Brewer

Juanita Lavonne Brewer

Mar 11, 2022

Juanita LaVonne Brewer, age 89, passed away at Griswold Rehab and Health Care Center March 11, 2022. She was born May 8, 1932 to Clarence and Dessie (Kincaid) Fronk in Tyrone, Missouri. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Jack Michelson and George Brewer; siblings, Helen Coronel, Harry Fronk, Sharon Voss; grandson, Cimron Adams...

John Granger

John Granger

Mar 10, 2022

John Granger, age 57, passed away March 10, 2022. He was born February 26, 1965, to Harry and Jeannette Granger in Aurora, NE. John graduated from North Bend Nebraska High School with the class of 1984 and attended auto body repair school. He loved to grill and snowmobile. He also enjoyed motorcycles, cars and was a fan of the Nebraska...

Sydnee Renee Mabbitt

Sydnee Renee Mabbitt

Mar 9, 2022

Sydnee Mabbitt, age 23, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2022. She was born December 9, 1998, to Albert and Shelly (Summerville) Mabbitt in Council Bluffs, IA. Sydnee graduated from Thomas Jefferson with the class of 2017. She was preceded in death by her mother, Shelly Mabbitt; grandparents, Connie Wilcox, Albert Wilcox, and Doris Mabbitt. Sydnee is survived by her...

Sandra Kay Hollinger

Sandra Kay Hollinger

Mar 8, 2022

Sandra K. Hollinger, age 78, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away at her home on March 8, 2022 surrounded by the love of her children. She was born in Council Bluffs on December 21, 1943 to the late George A. and Irene M. (Foster) Hollins. Sandra lived most of her life in Council Bluffs, with the exception of a short...

Ronald "Butcher" N Stander

Ronald "Butcher" N Stander

Mar 8, 2022

Ronald Stander was born October 17, 1944 in Fort Jackson, Columbia, South Carolina. Ronald passed away March 8, 2022 at his home with his loving wife, Toddy Ann and his kitty, Sissy by his side. He moved to Council Bluffs, Iowa at a young age. Attended Washington School at age 4. From there, he attended Bloomer School, where he told...

Maria Arevalo

Maria Arevalo

Mar 7, 2022

Maria Arevalo, age 69, passed away peacefully at Jennie Edmundson Hospital March 7, 2022. She was born October 13, 1952 to Rosa Aguirre and Jesus Arevalo in el Porvenir, Santa Ana El Salvador. Maria is survived by Rosa Aguirre, William Garcia, Maria Garcia, Sara Aguirre, Ana Flores, Joanna Flores, Jose Garcia, Antonio Garcia, Julio Garcia, Yamileth de la O and...

Shirley A.  Allen

Shirley A. Allen

Mar 7, 2022

Shirley A. Allen, age 85, passed away at her home on Monday, March 7 following a long battle with atrial fibrillation and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. Shirley was born March 19, 1936 in Council Bluffs to the late John and Irene (Bell) Pitts. She attended schools in Council Bluffs and graduated from St. Frances High School in 1952. During her "growing...

Michael  Kauffman

Michael Kauffman

Mar 6, 2022

Michael Kauffman, age 70, passed away at his home on March 6, 2022. He was born May 7, 1951 to Robert and Barbara (Dettmers)Kauffman in Denver, Colorado. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by grandparents, Verna Marie Dettmers and Frank Dettmers; siblings, Linda Wagner, Eddie Somerville. Michael is survived by his wife, Kathy Kauffman; children, Terrisa...

Larry Walker

Larry Walker

Mar 5, 2022

Larry Walker, age 55, passed away peacefully at Oakland Manor March 5, 2022. He was born October 17, 1966, to the late James and Margaret (Nunez) Walker in Council Bluffs, IA. Larry graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and then completed a degree in automotive repair. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, James...

Larry Rosco Hilton

Larry Rosco Hilton

Mar 4, 2022

Larry Hilton, age 70, passed away suddenly at CHI Health Mercy Hospital March 4, 2022. He was born on Mother’s Day, May 13, 1951, to the late Chester and Helen (Voss) Hilton near Pisgah, IA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Hilton; father-in-law, Robert Parker, sister-in-law, Mary Ellen Parker. Larry is survived...

Susan "Sue" Davis

Susan "Sue" Davis

Mar 2, 2022

Susan "Sue" Davis, age 68, passed away at her home March 2, 2022. She was born April 17, 1953 to Charles and Elizabeth (Rogan) Fitzpatrick in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. Susan loved being a nana, spending time with her family, Walt Disney World and word searches. Her pride and joy were her grandchildren. Susan is survived by her husband, Rick...

Hong Pitchford

Hong Pitchford

Mar 2, 2022

Hong Pitchford, age 75, passed away on March 2, 2022. She was born December 31, 1946 to Cho V Nguyen and Yen Thi Vo in Saigon Vietnam. Hong immigrated from Vietnam to Council Bluffs, Iowa in 1992. Hong enjoyed spending time with her family and going fishing with her husband. Her pride and joy were her children and grandson. She...