Obituaries

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...

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...