William "Bill" Lamkins
Feb 1, 2022
William "Bill" Lamkins, age 54, passed away at Jennie Edmundson Hospital February 1, 2022. He was born August 22, 1967, to William and Connie (Bonar) Lamkins in Council Bluffs, IA. Bill graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1985. He proudly served in the National Guard. Bill was preceded in death by his father, William Lamkins; brother,...
Todd Delynn Hurley
Jan 30, 2022
Todd DeLynn Hurley, age 53, passed away at CHI Health Bergan Mercy January 30, 2022. He was born December 29, 1968 to DeLynn and Nancy (Marshall) Hurley in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Todd owned and operated No Name Nutrition Market in Omaha with his family. He has worked at the store's his entire life. He graduated from Lewis Central High School...
Douglas "Doug" Feller
Jan 29, 2022
Douglas "Doug" Feller, age 71, passed away at Jennie Edmundson Hospital surrounded by his loving family on January 29, 2022. He was born August 1, 1950 to Wilbur and Gladys (McKern) Feller in Council Bluffs, IA. Doug was a farmer, worked for the railroad and retired from Mid American Energy. He enjoyed barrel racing in his younger years, rendezvous, bird...
Tommy "Tom" Carpenter
Jan 28, 2022
Tommy Dwayne Carpenter died unexpectedly at home on January 28th, 2022 in Council Bluffs, IA at the age of 67. Tom is survived by his Mother Marilyn Hearrell (Carpenter) of Beaumont, TX. His beloved wife Deborah Carpenter of Council Bluffs, IA. Brother Jim (Trish) Carpenter of Beaumont, TX. His children, Brian (Beth) Carpenter of Council Bluffs, IA and Kristina (Jeremy)...
Vera Charlotte Davis
Jan 27, 2022
Vera Charlotte Davis, age 68, passed away at CHI Health Bergan Mercy-Omaha January 27, 2022. She was born March 8, 1953 to Robert and Esther (Meritt) Renner in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She inherited their loving nature and her mother’s fun, youthful, goofy personality. Vera was able to be amazingly positive and optimistic through all of life's challenges. She was so...
Robert "Bob" Spitznagle
Jan 27, 2022
Robert "Bob" Spitznagle, age 72, passed away peacefully at his home on January 27, 2022. He was born January 12, 1950 to John A. and Florice (Sutton) Spitznagle in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Robert graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1969. After high school he attended Southwestern Community College on a baseball scholarship. He was a member of First Christian...
Marty Delbert Bach
Jan 27, 2022
Marty Delbert Bach, age 52, went home to be with the lord on January 27, 2022. He was born March 12, 1969 to Delbert and Toini (Liimatta) Bach in Minneapolis, MN. Marty is survived by his wife, Tona Bach, children, Gabriel Bach, Victoria Bach, Jessica Bach; father and mother, Delbert and Toini Bach; brother, Kelly Bach; sisters, Nikki (Eric) Tiarks...
Mary Adams
Jan 27, 2022
Mary Adams, age 84, passed away peacefully at Risen Son on January 27, 2022. She was born September 9, 1937 to Robert and Gertrude (Arnett) Pate in St. Louis MO. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by siblings, James Pate, Carol Pate, Loretta Valentine, Bill Pate, Thomas Pate, Theresa Pate and Daniel Pate Mary is survived...
Samuel Perales
Jan 26, 2022
Samuel Perales, age 68, passed away at UNMC January 26, 2022. He was born May 10, 1953 to Martin and Martha (Deollos) Perales in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Samuel worked for UPS for 46 years. He enjoyed music, spending time with family and old cars. Samuel is survived by his wife Mary Perales; twin boys, Christopher and Samuel Jr. Perales; step-children,Shawn (Tondi)...
Scott Lemaster
Jan 25, 2022
Scott LeMaster, age 58, passed away at Jennie Edmundson Hospital January 25, 2022. He was born December 31, 1963 to Richard and Margaret (Ruby) LeMaster in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Scott is survived by his wife, Jennifer LeMaster; children, Katelyn (Erik) Hilton and Jacob (Tiffany) Wheeldon; parents, Richard and Margaret LeMaster; siblings, Terry, Jason, Sandy and Lori; grandchildren, Gavin and Marryn;...
Duane E. King
Jan 25, 2022
Duane Edward King passed away on January 25, 2022. Born near Skidmore, MO, on November 9, 1937, to Elza Cledith and Myrtle Lois Brown King, he was the youngest of four brothers. Duane attended school in Skidmore, then Nebraska Christian College in Norfolk, Nebraska. He shared Jesus as a pastor in Anthon, Iowa, Norfolk, and Griswold, Iowa, then in Council...
Daniel Knudsen
Jan 24, 2022
Daniel Knudsen, age 74, passed away January 24, 2022. He was born July 10, 1947, to the late Frederick and Barbara (Harter) Knudsen in Council Bluffs, IA. Daniel proudly served his country in the United States Navy and was a longtime grocery store director. Dan loved his family and showed us all what love is. Our mom was his true...
Donna Petroff
Jan 24, 2022
Donna Rae Schafer Petroff, age 92, passed away at CHI Health Mercy Hospital January 24, 2022. She was born March 22, 1929, to the late Harold Tracy and Viola (Elledge) Weberg in Carroll, IA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Wayne Schafer, and Chris Petroff; siblings, Harold "Junior" Tracy, Spencer Tracy, Kay Latham,...
Robert Wayne Reed
Jan 23, 2022
Robert Wayne Reed, age 81, passed away January 23, 2022. He was born February 18, 1940 to Wayne and Iva (Harris) Reed in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Robert enjoyed Iowa sports. His pride and joy was his family. His unconditional love will be missed by his family and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...
Sara V. Joplin
Jan 23, 2022
Sara Joplin, age 87, passed away peacefully at Jennie Edmundson Hospital January 23, 2022. She was born September 28, 1934, to the late William "Bloomer" and Mildred Nance in Saint Paul, KS. All who knew her will miss this remarkably cheerful and selfless woman who spent her life on people not things, but none will miss her more than her...
Richard Kannas
Jan 21, 2022
Richard Kannas, age 83, passed away peacefully at Creighton January 21, 2022. He was born February 27, 1938 to George and Lillian (Ostrom) Kannas in Grand Rapids, MN. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and retired from the United States Postal Service. Richard is survived by his wife of 60 years, Judy Kannas; daughters and sons-in-law,...
David Putnam
Jan 21, 2022
David Putnam, age 74, passed away January 21, 2022. He was born January 6, 1948 to Wallace and Jennie (Pickup) Putnam in Council Bluffs, IA. He attended Northwest Missouri State college and graduated from Creighton University in 1974. He married Patricia (Sandoval) on February 6, 1982. David worked as a pharmacist in Puebla, CO for 40 years. In addition to...
Timothy "Tim" L. Sanders
Jan 20, 2022
Timothy L. Sanders, age 53, passed away at home on January 20, 2022. He was born June 20, 1968 to Raymond and Joan (Meyer) Sanders in Bellevue, Nebraska. Timothy enjoyed concerts, movies (especially horror movies), traveling, and his family. He was preceded in death by father, Raymond Sanders; grandparents, Gilbert and Clara Meyer, Lawrence and Carmelita Sanders. Timothy is survived...
Gail Kirchert
Jan 20, 2022
Gail W. Kirchert, age 86, passed away January 20, 2022. He was born February 10, 1935, to the late Herbert and Cordelia Kirchert. Gail proudly served his country in the United States Army and retired from Ready Mix. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Kirchert; daughter, Shelley Albright; grandsons, Ricky Albright and...
Diana Booher
Jan 19, 2022
Diana Booher, age 68, passed away January 19, 2022. She was born May 28, 1953 to Lee and Beverly (Tway) Gillespie in Des Moines, IA. In addition to her parents; significant other, Terry Fernfide. Diana is survived by children, Kenneth (Teresa) Booher, Tracy (Aaron) Grandick; siblings, Jerry Gillespie, Jimmie Gillespie, Debra (Darrell) Andrews, Donna (David) Lalich, Lee (Trisha) Gillespie, Bobby...