Bonnie L. Snyder
Dec 17, 2021
Bonnie Snyder, age 88, passed away December 17, 2021. She was born August 5, 1933 to Clarence and Buelah (Darbin) Jackson in Honey Creek, IA. Bonnie lived in Council Bluffs, IA the majority of her life until moving to the east coast, but she made her way back to the midwest. Bonnie enjoyed her friends, family, and eating out. She...
Kenneth Mahan
Dec 17, 2021
Kenneth Mahan, age 53, passed away at CHI Health Mercy Hospital December 17, 2021. He was born September 8, 1968 to the late Kenneth and Rosemarie (Logan) Mahan in Council Bluffs, IA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Donald Struck. Kenneth is survived by his children, Kody (Autumn) Evers-Mahan, Hannah Evers-Mahan, and Lucas...
Maj. Ret. Usaf Franz E. "Rusty" Westermeier
Dec 17, 2021
Maj. Ret. USAF Franz E. "Rusty" Westermeier September 9, 1943 – December 17, 2021 Born in Neosho, Missouri, Rusty (as his friends knew him) was raised in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. He served 20 years in the Air Force, retiring in 1985, and served 10 years as a civilian Meteorologist/Research Analyst at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri before retiring again in...
Ollie Ridder
Dec 17, 2021
Ollie Ridder, age 74, passed away peacefully at Mercy Hospital on December 17, 2021. She was born August 3, 1947 to James and Ruth Ridder in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She lived at Risen son for the last several years. She enjoyed singing, coloring and visiting with people. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by daughter, Sylvia...
Jacqueline Schewe
Dec 15, 2021
Jacqueline Schewe, age 89, passed away peacefully December 15, 2021. She was born March 27, 1932, to the late Alvin and Eva (Clark) Falk in Omaha, NE. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Schewe; son-in-law, Mike Rine; granddaughter-in-law, Melissa Rine. Jacqueline is survived by her daughter, Barbara Rine; son, Bill (Jami) Schewe;...
Paul Wilson
Dec 15, 2021
Paul Wilson, age 82, passed away peacefully at his home on December 15, 2021. He was born July 11, 1939, to the late LeRoy and Linnie (Gallup) Wilson in Rockford, IA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Roxanne Fox; 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Paul is survived by his wife of 57 years,...
Brian Donald Jensen
Dec 15, 2021
Brian Jensen, age 58, passed away December 15, 2021. He was born January 14, 1963 to Donald and Joan (Smith) Jensen in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. Brian enjoyed riding and putting a lot of miles on his motorcycle, doing things around the house, spending time with family and friends. He was preceded in death by parents, Donald and Joan Jensen; siblings, Sheri...
Jeanette Partusch-Schultz
Dec 14, 2021
Jeanette Partusch-Schultz, age 69, passed away December 14, 2021. She was born August 26, 1952, to the late Leonard and Gertrude (Washa) Partusch in Omaha, NE. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by siblings, Edward Partusch, Ron Partusch and Donna Blake. Jeanette is survived by her husband of 19 years, Philip Schultz; siblings, Trudie (Paul) Nelsen...
Sandra "Sandy" Fields
Dec 12, 2021
Sandra "Sandy" Fields, age 77, passed away at Hillcrest Millard December 12, 2021. She was born August 26, 1944 to Ernest and Fona (Booton) Eldridge in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Sandra enjoyed retirement following 37 years of civil service starting with the Corp of Engineers. Sandy was an administrator for four generals during her career at Offutt Air Force Base. Her...
Clarissa King
Dec 11, 2021
Clarissa King, age 99, passed away peacefully at Northcrest Living Center December 11, 2021. She was born June 19, 1922, to George "C.X." and Irene (Arnold) Smith in McEwen, TN. Clarissa was always active with her husband in patriotic groups. Verlow was the 7th District Commander of the Veteran of Foreign Wars and Clarissa was the Commander of the 7th...
Randall Lynn Christiansen
Dec 11, 2021
Randall Lynn Christiansen, 67, passed away December 11, 2021, at Bethany Lutheran Home. He was born May 14, 1954 in Council Bluffs. His parents were Charles and Wanda (Handlen) Christiansen. He graduated Abraham Lincoln High School 1972; Graceland University 1976 BA; United Theological Seminary 1982 MA and California Institute of Integral Studies 2014 MA with a dissertation short of attaining...
Richard Lee Christensen
Dec 10, 2021
Richard Christensen, age 83, passed away December 10, 2021. He was born October 22, 1938 to Julius and Florance Christensen in Gray, IA. Dick had one sister and six brothers. In 1961, he enlisted into the army and later worked as a mechanic in Omaha, NE. In 1967, he married Beverly Hillman and they later had a daughter, Sheila. Dick...
Linda Schmitt
Dec 10, 2021
Linda Schmitt, age 69, passed away December 10, 2021, after an extended battle with cancer. She was born June 19, 1952, to the late Oliver and Agnes (Basler) Moser in Hillsboro, MO. Linda was united in marriage to Thomas (Tom) Schmitt on February 11, 1978, in Festus, MO. Linda and Tom were introduced by two of Linda’s sisters, who worked...
Isidoro Arellano, Jr.
Dec 8, 2021
Isidoro Arellano, age 57, passed away December 8, 2021. He was born January 10, 1964 to the Isidoro and Olga (Ozuna) Arellano in Falfurrias, TX. He is preceeded in death by his father, Isidoro Arellano Sr. Isidoro is survived by children, Gabriella Arellano - daughter, Christopher Furlong - son, Olga Ramirez (Jimmy) - mother; grandchild Ivyanna Jennings, siblings Melanie Arellano,...
Graysen Scott Kinney
Dec 8, 2021
Graysen Scott Kinney, age 2 months and 3 days, passed away December 8, 2021. He was born October 5, 2021 to Roger and Becca (Kimpe) Kinney in Omaha, Nebraska. He was preceded in death by grandfather, Roger Kinney Jr.; great grandfathers, Jack Shaw, Roger Kinney Sr. and Robert Meyer; great grandmothers, Jeanette Flores and Jolene Davis; great uncle, Scott Kinney;...
Lois L. Foote
Dec 8, 2021
Lois L. Foote, age 87, passed away December 8, 2021. She was born June 21, 1934, to the late Edward and Bernice (Reynolds) Hively in Council Bluffs, Iowa. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul E. Foote; son, David Foote; sisters, Roberta McNeal and Betty Robson; son-in-law, Clayton Rhodes Jr. Lois is survived...
Curtis Smith
Dec 7, 2021
Curtis Smith, age 50, passed away at Jennie Edmundson Hospital December 7, 2021. He was born November 1, 1971, to Thomas and Patricia (Conrad) Smith in Council Bluffs, IA. Curt grew up in Council Bluffs and graduated from Lewis Central High School. After graduation, he worked several jobs but found that he excelled at sales. He was the top salesman...
Janice A. Bennett
Dec 6, 2021
Janice Ann Bennett was born on October 9, 1940, to Duane Gillette Bennett and Lora Genevieve (Gambs) Bennett in Mapleton, Iowa. Growing up on the family farm near Smithland, Iowa, where she enjoyed the close proximity of many cousins and other family members, she attended Smithland Consolidated School. She graduated with the class of 1959. She attended Wayne State College...
Leonard "Bud" Belt
Dec 5, 2021
The world lost a remarkable man Sunday, December 5, 2021, 1 month after his 98th birthday. He recently lost the love of his life Lu, they would have celebrated 80 years of marriage in January. In 1943 he joined the United States Army, leaving 2 days after he got married and served in the European Theatre. Upon returning from service,...
Randy Selders
Dec 4, 2021
Randy Selders, age 73, passed away December 4, 2021. He was born September 2, 1948 to Paul and Edith (Winther) Selders in Atlantic, IA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by wife, Sandy; sister, Linda; and son, Jordan. Randy is survived by his sons, Mike, Tom (Terri), Jason and Philip; daughter, Erin; grandchildren, Taylor, Madison, Ella,...