Obituaries

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,...

Marilynn Pilling

Marilynn Pilling

Feb 7, 2022

Marilynn Pilling, age 96, passed away peacefully at Prairie Gate on February 7, 2022. She was born May 19, 1925, to the late Clarence and Nella (Gray) Parker near Oakland, IA. Marilynn graduated from Carson High School with the class of 1943 and a member of the Carson United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Teresa Renee Latham

Teresa Renee Latham

Feb 7, 2022

Teresa Renee Latham, age 36, passed away on February 7, 2022. She was born September 15, 1985 to Mark and Dawn (May) Latham in Bellevue, Nebraska. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Edward May and Glynn (Barbara) Latham. Teresa is survived by her children, Aaralyn, Zoe and Anastasia; parents, Dawn and Mark Latham; step-mom, Tammy Bergstrom; siblings, Sarah...

Ruby  Curtis

Ruby Curtis

Feb 5, 2022

Ruby Curtis, age 97, passed away in St. Louis, Missouri on February 5, 2022. She was born March 22, 1924 to Forrest and Ethel (Ruby) Terry in Crescent, Iowa. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Curtis Jr.; special friend, Leo Cook; sister, Gladys Downs; brother, Ed Wilkens. Ruby is survived by children,...

Mildred M. Carlson

Mildred M. Carlson

Feb 3, 2022

Mildred M. Carlson, age 98, passed away February 3, 2022 at Bethany Heights. Mildred was born December 28, 1923 to Thomas and Anna (Reese) Driver in rural Honey Creek, Iowa. She married Robert Carlson on September 9, 1945. They farmed near Neola, Iowa. Mildred was a lifetime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Honey Creek, Iowa and was a member...

James Patrick "Jamie" Philbrick

James Patrick "Jamie" Philbrick

Feb 2, 2022

James (Jamie) Patrick Philbrick, age 54, passed away at Bergan Mercy Hospital February 2nd, 2022. He was born May 3rd, 1967 to the late James Wilton Philbrick and Virginia Mae (Atkinson) Philbrick in Omaha, NE. Jamie was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who showed his love through acts of service and taught his children to do the same. Jamie...

David Craig Steppuhn

David Craig Steppuhn

Feb 2, 2022

David C. Steppuhn, age 70, passed away at Methodist Hospital February 2, 2022. He was born July 30, 1951, to the late Robert and Mary Annabelle (Bates) Steppuhn in Council Bluffs, IA. David graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1969. He proudly served in the Iowa Army National Guard and retired from Keebler Cookie Company which...

Donald Kelseth

Donald Kelseth

Feb 1, 2022

He was born June 3, 1930, to Carl and Julia (Knutson) Kjeldseth in Yankton, SD. Donald proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth Kjeldseth. Donald is survived by his sons, Lucas Kelseth (Carrie) and Kurtis Kelseth; former spouse and mother to his boys,...

William "Bill"  Lamkins

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,...