Obituaries

Owen  Federick Davis

Owen Federick Davis

May 24, 2022

Owen Frederick Davis, 1 year and 9 months, passed away May 24, 2022. He was born August 18 2020 to Kelly DeAnn Hall and Timothy Joseph Davis. Owen spent his entire life living in the Cardiac Care Unit at Children's Hospital in Omaha, NE. He was born with multiple organ defects, most severe being his heart and kidneys. At a...

Lisa Lynn Chambers

Lisa Lynn Chambers

May 23, 2022

Lisa Lynn Chambers passed away peacefully on May 23rd, 2022 surrounded by her immediate family. Lisa was born to Kenneth and LaDonna (Myers) Spooner on August 2nd, 1963. Lisa was the first-born child and adored by many. Lisa gained the title of Big Sister, welcoming her siblings Tricia and Jason and honored that title throughout her life. Lisa married Mark...

Juanita Colter

Juanita Colter

May 23, 2022

Juanita Colter, age 96, passed away peacefully May 23, 2022. She was born April 28, 1926, to the late Isaiah and Harriett (Weaver) Martin in Montier, MO. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sons, Ronnie Colter, Jimmie Colter, and Dewayne Colter; husband, Everett Colter; siblings, Opal McCann, Mae Doering, June Ellis, Hazel Martin, Marvin Martin,...

Brandon Scott Feller

Brandon Scott Feller

May 23, 2022

Brandon Feller, age 35, passed away May 23, 2022. He was born December 16, 1986 in Council Bluffs, IA. Brandon graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, David Feller. Brandon is survived by his mother, Tammy VanFosson; stepfather, James Janicek, grandmother, Vicki Feller;siblings, Davionna Christenson, Chance VanFosson, Madelynn VanFosson, Cliff Janicek; sons, Brandon...

Ruth Louise (Otto) Laughlin

Ruth Louise (Otto) Laughlin

May 22, 2022

Ruth Louise (Otto) Laughlin, 89, passed away May 22, 2022. Ruth was born September 2, 1932, at home on a farm in rural Persia, lowa, the first child of Herman Frederick Heinrich Otto and Verna Irene (Martens) Otto. She was followed by four brothers .... Norman George, Robert Walter, Ronald Eugene, and Duane Herman Otto. Ruth attended, was baptized, and...

Annette Sales

Annette Sales

May 21, 2022

Annette Sales, age 66, passed away at Jennie Edmundson Hospital May 21, 2022. She was born January 12, 1956, to the late Loyd and Mildred (Mitchell) Daggett in Council Bluffs, IA. Annette graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1974. She retired from the Clerk of the District Court Office after 30 years. Annette was a member...

Marlene Little

Marlene Little

May 16, 2022

Marlene Little, age 80, passed away on May 16, 2022. She was born January 1, 1942 to Ralph and Pauline (Hardy) Smith in Woodbine, IA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Merle Smith, Duane Smith, Lyle Smith, and Neal Smith. Marlene is survived by her son, Troy Little; daughter, Tera Little; son, Todd...

John N. Koenig

John N. Koenig

May 15, 2022

John Neils Koenig Age 79 of Council Bluffs, IA passed away May 15, 2022. He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on December 3, 1942 to Wilhelm and Mildred (Timm) Koenig. He graduated from Underwood High School. John work for the Council Bluffs Fire Department for 27 years from January 1972 to June 1999. He was preceded in death by...

Gerald Bostwick

Gerald Bostwick

May 14, 2022

Gerald Bostwick, age 77, passed away May 14, 2022. He was born October 11, 1944 to Glenn and Bertha (Darrington) Bostwick in Council Bluffs, IA. He grew up on the family farm by Honey Creek, IA and spent his life farming in Pottawattamie and Harrison County. He enjoyed fishing, going to grandkids sporting events, traveling, playing cards, and visiting with...

Carolyn Ann Morris

Carolyn Ann Morris

May 11, 2022

Carolyn Ann (Scheel) Morris, better known as “Bell” to her nieces and nephews, age 79 of Council Bluffs, IA, passed away on May 11, 2022. She was born in Harlan, IA on January 26, 1943 to Walter and Henrietta (Ingwers) Scheel. Carolyn grew up on the family farm near Corley, IA helping the family with different chores and took care...

Rene Jeanelle Kincaid

Rene Jeanelle Kincaid

May 10, 2022

Rene Jeanelle Nadrchal Kincaid was born on November 29, 1967, in Omaha, Nebraska to Kenneth Pike and Diane Nadrchal. She departed this life on May 10, 2022, after a courageous fight with cancer. Rene was preceded in death by her brother Lon Reno. Rene attended and graduated from Omaha Public Schools and most recently, earned her Bachelor’s degree from Bellevue...

Greyson Lee Royal Briles

Greyson Lee Royal Briles

May 7, 2022

Greyson Lee Royal Briles passed away on May 7, 2022 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Greyson was born April 29, 2022 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to Madison Robe and Nathanial Briles. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Karen Biles of Omaha, NE. In addition to his parents, Greyson is survived by grandmother, Megan Robe, grandfather, Howard Briles, uncle, Keegan...

Valeria Jean Fischer

Valeria Jean Fischer

May 7, 2022

Valeria Jean Fischer Age 83 of Council Bluffs, IA passed away in Omaha, NE on May 7, 2022. She was born in Council Bluffs, IA on January 29, 1939 to Walter and Ella (Ingwersen) Hager. Val enjoyed singing karaoke, bowling, reading romance novels, watching crime drama tv shows, helping others and basking in the sun. She was preceded in death...

Curtis Cooney

Curtis Cooney

May 6, 2022

Curtis Leon Cooney, (Curt), of Shelby, IA, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2022, surrounded by his family. Curt was born October 16, 1938, in Portsmouth, IA, to Ralph and Hazel Cooney. Curt was baptized as a baby in the Methodist Church and again baptized as an adult at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Neola, Iowa. Curt grew up on...

Janet  Lea Witt

Janet Lea Witt

May 5, 2022

Janet Witt, age 69, passed away May 5, 2022. She was born January 2, 1953, to the late Junior and Betty (Wright) Bertelsen in Council Bluffs, IA. Janet graduated from Missouri Valley High School with the class of 1971. In May 1974, she married Gail Witt. Together, they established their home in the Beebeetown area and raised three daughters, Rebecca,...

Earl Lee Stuart

Earl Lee Stuart

May 3, 2022

Earl Stuart, age 76, passed away peacefully at his home on May 3, 2022. He was born November 19, 1945 to the late James and Lurene (Belt) Stuart in Council Bluffs, IA. Earl graduated from Missouri Valley High School with the class of 1964. He had worked for both the Chicago and Northwestern and Union Pacific Railroads. In addition to...

Irene Marie Schroder

Irene Marie Schroder

May 2, 2022

Irene Marie Schroder was born in Neola, Iowa to Carrie and Harold Clausen on September 8, 1928. She was the third of eight children. Irene grew up on the Clausen farm and upon high school graduation got her teaching certificate and taught in a one room school house in Neola. She married Marvin Carl Schroder on May 28, 1947. They...

Joseph Patrick Moran

Joseph Patrick Moran

May 1, 2022

Joe Moran, age 93, died peacefully on May 1, 2022 in his home on the farm, with his loving family near his side. He was an outstanding, loving, devoted husband, father and grandfather. A lifelong resident of the Crescent/ Honey Creek area, Joe was born Nov. 14, 1928 to Leo and Mamie (Thomas) Moran in the farmhouse on the Moran...

Richard Harper

Richard Harper

May 1, 2022

Richard Harper, age 69, passed away May 1, 2022 in Omaha, Nebraska. He was born November 12, 1952 to the late Lawrence “Dale” and Ellen Mary (Ord) Harper in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He is survived by his daughters, Rachel Harper (Leon), Jenni Lockhart (Matt), Sara Faris (John), Katelin Jette (Randall); brother, Ron Harper; nephew, Jason Harper (Kristi); niece, Christina Smith...

Brandi Lynnette Green

Brandi Lynnette Green

Apr 30, 2022

Brandi Green, age 41, passed away April 30, 2022. She was born March 14, 1981, to Allen Green and Diann (Camden) Yochum in Omaha, NE. Brandi is survived by her children, Genesis Whitaker, Jaydon Green, and, Cierra Green; father, Allen Green; mother, Diann (Chris) Yochum; siblings, Brad (Kelley) Green and Jeremy Green; niece, Karlie Green, nephews, Brayden Green, Xander Green,...