Obituaries

Larry J. Fisher

Larry J. Fisher

Apr 9, 2022

Larry J. Fisher, age 72, passed away April 9, 2022 in Omaha, Nebraska. He was born on August 30, 1949 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to the late Louis and Mabel (Belt) Fisher. He married Linda Ramirez on March 5, 1977. Larry retired from Packaging Corp. of America after 47 years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Geraldine Pratt

Geraldine Pratt

Apr 9, 2022

Geraldine (Gerry) Pratt, age 87, passed away April 9, 2022. She was born July 2, 1934 to Sam and Bessie (Cross) Grego in Le Mars, IA. Geraldine lived in Le Mars, IA through her school years. Her family then moved to Council Bluffs, IA for the rest of her life. Gerry enjoyed working in restaurants as a server waiting on...

Sy Hien Chau

Sy Hien Chau

Apr 8, 2022

Sy Hien Chau, age 55, passed away April 8, 2022. He was born January 29, 1967, to Vinh Chau and Ve Tran in Vietnam. Sy is survived by his wife, Kimmai Nguyen; and his 5 children, Thuy, Tuan, Thomas, Terrence, and Tony. He was a loving Husband and Father. Visitation will be held from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM at...

Patricia Ann Blue

Patricia Ann Blue

Apr 7, 2022

Patricia Blue, age 74, passed away April 7, 2022. She was born November 21, 1947, to the late Marvin and Phyllis (Drinkwine) Clark in Kenosha, WI. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Timm Clark. Patricia is survived by her husband of 54 years, Orville Blue; children, Christopher (Martha) Blue, and Suzanne (Jeremy) Smith;...

Clifford John Bradley

Clifford John Bradley

Apr 5, 2022

Clifford Bradley, age 47, passed away April 5, 2022. He was born March 29, 1975, in Omaha, Nebraska. He was a professional electrician and member of Local 22. He was preceded in death by his brother, Richard Davlin. Clifford is survived by his wife, Trisha Bradley; children, Cole Nice, Hannah Rife, Don Bradley, and Gracie (AJ) Baluyot; sisters, Michelle Holder...

Rea Buchanan Blackburn

Rea Buchanan Blackburn

Apr 5, 2022

Rea “Ray” Blackburn, age 69, passed away peacefully at CHI Health Mercy Hospital April 5, 2022. He was born May 18, 1952 to Clair and Kathryn (Buchanan) Blackburn in Lovell, WY. He was preceded in death by his father, Clair Blackburn; mother, Kathryn Blackburn; brother, Rex Blackburn; brother, Robert Blackburn. Rea is survived by his wife, Quella “Karleen”, of 48...

Thomas D. Stonehouse

Thomas D. Stonehouse

Apr 4, 2022

Celebrating the life of Thomas Dean Stonehouse Thomas D. Stonehouse, age 82, passed away in Stillwater, Minnesota on April 4, 2022. He was born in Iowa City, Iowa to the late Robert and Frances (Radosevich) Stonehouse. Thomas was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, and spent most of his career as a photo engraver and pressman until he retired from...

Richard Mcsorley

Richard Mcsorley

Apr 3, 2022

Richard McSorley, age 83, passed away April 3, 2022. He was born January 24, 1939, to late Bernard and Chlorinda (Tobin) McSorley in Council Bluffs, IA. Richard proudly served his country in the United States Army and retired after a career in metal working. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife who was the...

Lori Stowe

Lori Stowe

Apr 2, 2022

Lori Stowe, age 61, passed away April 2, 2022. She was born February 11, 1961 to Jack and Barbara Ann (Frieze) Stowe in Council Bluffs, IA. Lori is survived by her children, John Raymond, Ryan Raymond, Jason (Samantha) Raymond, Jesslee (Jacob) Taylor, and, Carly Stowe; father, Jack Stowe; mother, Barbara Brown; siblings, Steve (Lisa) Stowe, Rick (Sheryl) Stowe, Teri (Bob)...

Scott Mcphillips

Scott Mcphillips

Apr 1, 2022

Scott McPhillips, age 53, passed away peacefully at Avoca Specialty Care April 1, 2022. Scott is survived by his mother, Beverly Krumwiede; daughter, Rose McPhillips; brother, Steve (Julie) McPhillips; nieces and nephews, Daniel (Lori), Matthew, Nicole, Raymond, Faith, and Hope. Scott graduated from Tri-Center Community School, Neola, Iowa in 1987. He loved playing sports Football, Basketball, and Baseball. His Junior...

Sandra  Kay Woods

Sandra Kay Woods

Mar 29, 2022

Sandra Kay Woods, age 81 of Council Bluffs passed away on Tuesday March 29, 2022 at home with her family by her side. Sandra was born on January 31, 1941 in Mineola, IA to the late Robert and Helen Schoening. She graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1959. Sandra was a very petite woman who had a personality that...

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...