Obituaries

James  Allen Braden

James Allen Braden

Mar 2, 2022

James Allen Braden, age 86, of Council Bluffs and Macedonia Iowa, passed away March 02, 2022, at home in Council Bluffs. James (Jim) Braden was born June 29, 1935, to the late Bruce and Vola (Hendrix) Braden of rural Macedonia, joining older brother Robert at home. He was raised on the family farm south of Macedonia, graduating from Macedonia High...

Denise Parks

Denise Parks

Feb 27, 2022

Denise Parks, age 60, passed away February 27, 2022. She was born February 23, 1962 to Dennis and Theresa (Nelson) Parks in Omaha, NE. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her life long partner, Sebastian Gonzalez; Aunty, Mary; and her grandparents, Allen and Bertha Nelson. Denise is survived by her sons , Isiah Parks (Amy...

Evan Edwards

Evan Edwards

Feb 26, 2022

My Father's house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. Evan Edwards, 19, of...

Chadwick Klein

Chadwick Klein

Feb 24, 2022

Chadwick Mark Klein was born March 3, 1970 at Blair Memorial Hospital to parents Patricia and Jerry Klein. The family lived in Mondamin, IA where he loved music and enjoyed piano and dance lessons. From there they moved to Norfolk, NE for 3 years, then on to Omaha, where he excelled in gymnastics and won 1st place in competition at...

Dudley Augustus Syre'

Dudley Augustus Syre'

Feb 22, 2022

Dudley Augustus Syre', age 82, passed away at his home on February 22, 2022. He was born August 24, 1939 to Richard and Margaret (Jones) Syre' in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Midland University in 1961. On August 24, 1962 Dudley married Mary Picton. He then entered the Navy retiring as a commander from the reserves in 1982. After...

Marlene Collins

Marlene Collins

Feb 19, 2022

Marlene Collins, age 79, passed away at Hillcrest Health & Rehab on February 19, 2022. She was born December 31, 1942 to William "Gint" and Ann (Urban) Barrington in Dubuque, Iowa. Marlene worked at the Underwood School System as a cook for many years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ira J. Collins;...

Arthur Jensen

Arthur Jensen

Feb 19, 2022

Arthur L. "Art" Jensen, 74, was received into the arms of his Savior, peacefully in his sleep, on February 19, 2022 at his residence in Green Valley, AZ. Art was born on May 29, 1947 in Council Bluffs, IA. Art will be remembered by his family and friends for his kind heart, his willingness to help and humorous metaphors. Art...

Edwin "Jack" Smith

Edwin "Jack" Smith

Feb 19, 2022

Edwin "Jack" Smith, age 84, passed away peacefully at Methodist Hospital February 19, 2022. He was born October 18, 1937, to the late Russell and Ila (Greenwood) Smith in Bonnets Mill, MO. Jack graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and was a member of Timothy Lutheran Church. Jack retired from Northwestern Bell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Clark Wade

Clark Wade

Feb 17, 2022

Clark Wade, age 65, passed away peacefully February 17, 2022. He was born August 3, 1956, to the late Ernest and Ella (Petersen) Wade in Council Bluffs, IA. Clark is survived by his siblings, Karen Jones (Clay), Nancy Paladino (Henry), Linda Croushorn (Stan), Tracy Wade (Carol); nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitation will be held from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM...

Teresa C. Davis

Teresa C. Davis

Feb 15, 2022

Teresa Davis, age 62, passed away at CHI Health Bergan Mercy on February 15, 2022. She was born September 14, 1959, to the late William and Helen (Blankenship) Leonard in Council Bluffs, IA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Sally Lou Davis. Teresa is survived by her husband, Joe Davis; children, Michael Leonard,...

John D. Scott

John D. Scott

Feb 15, 2022

John D. Scott, age 87, passed away February 15, 2022. He was born in Hampton, Iowa, on June 16, 1934, to the late Paul and Marjorie (Duncan) Scott. John graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School and proudly served his country in the United States Army and was a longtime associate at Clark Drug. In addition to his parents, he was...

Eugene Hazen

Eugene Hazen

Feb 14, 2022

Eugene Hazen, age 73, passed away on February 14, 2022. He was born September 11, 1948 in Omaha, Nebraska to the late Earl and Ethel (Graff) Hazen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Nathan Hazen. Eugene is survived by his sisters, Ann Brabender (Al), Nancy West (Rick); nieces, nephews, and a host of...

Adrienne York

Adrienne York

Feb 14, 2022

Adrienne York, age 89, passed away February 14, 2022. She was born February 19, 1932 to the late Dr. Virgil and Mildred (Coker) Auchard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert York; brothers, Dr. David Auchard, Dr. Allen Auchard; sisters, Arlene Anderson, Maurine Jost, Rosemary Harris; infant sons, Steven Allen York, and Mark...

Ronald Jay Bakke

Ronald Jay Bakke

Feb 13, 2022

Ronald Jay Bakke, 89, passed away February 13, 2022 surrounded by family in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Ronald was born November 27, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois to Henry and Margaret Bakke. Ronald joined the United States Air Force in 1952 to 1956 at Wichita, Kansas. He was a mechanic during the Korean War, Ronald then went to college at Utah State...

Judith Ann (Gallagher) Livingston

Judith Ann (Gallagher) Livingston

Feb 12, 2022

Judith Ann (Gallagher) Livingston, age 78, passed away at Mercy Hospital February 12, 2022. She was born July 28, 1943 to Frederick and Loriane (Graf) Gallagher in Omaha, Nebraska. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Livingston; sister, Gail Berry. Judith is survived by sons, Hubert Sullivan and Daniel Sullivan; stepchildren; siblings, Kathy,...

Bernard "Bernie" Richards Jr.

Bernard "Bernie" Richards Jr.

Feb 12, 2022

Bernard Allen Richards Jr., age 54, passed away at CHI Health Mercy Hospital February 12, 2022. He was born August 29, 1967 to Bernard Sr. and Linda (Dougherty) Richards in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his mother, Linda Richards; grandmother, Juanita Richards. Bernard is survived by significant other, Kim Mercer; children, Page Richards (Miguel Gonzalez), Brittany...

Mary  K.  Rieber

Mary K. Rieber

Feb 12, 2022

Mary Kathryn Rieber, age 93, fell asleep in death February 12, 2022. She was born in Bartlett, Iowa on March 8,1928 to Earl and Harriett (Cloyed) Ballard. She met and married Harry Rieber of Minden, Iowa and was married January 18, 1948. This union was blessed for 65 years until his death in Dec 2013. Mary was baptized as one...

Jeffery Guy Nowlin

Jeffery Guy Nowlin

Feb 11, 2022

Jeffery Guy Nowlin, age 64, passed away at CHI Health Mercy Hospital February 11, 2022. He was born November 16, 1957 to Guy Nowlin and Ruby (Adkins) Hunt in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He joined the United States Air Force in 1976 and retired in 1998. Following retirement he worked at First Data Resources as a programmer. After a stroke in...

Virgil Steenbock

Virgil Steenbock

Feb 11, 2022

Virgil Steenbock, age 79, passed away peacefully at his home on February 11, 2022. He was born March 8, 1942, to the late Arnold and Sybil (Cooney) Steenbock in Persia, IA. Virgil retired from Jennie Edmundson Hospital and was a member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church. He proudly served his country and was an active member of the American...

Hyla  Hively

Hyla Hively

Feb 8, 2022

Hyla Hively, age 78, passed away at Jennie Edmundson Hospital on February 8, 2022. She was born February 17, 1943 to Oliver and Virginia (Ault) Gilson in Council Bluffs, IA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Hively Sr.; brother, Dave Gilson; step-father, Howard Powell. Hyla is survived by children, Tami (Ron) Neve,...