Lee E. Haworth
Nov 2, 2021
Lee E. Haworth, age 84, of Council Bluffs, passed away November 2, 2021. He was born July 17, 1937 to the late Richard and Catherine (Smith) Haworth. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Claudia Smith; son, Mark Haworth; and granddaughter, Jazmine. Lee is survived by his...
Joseph K. Opal Jr.
Oct 30, 2021
Joseph Opal Jr., age 83, passed away peacefully at home October 30, 2021. He was born October 3, 1938 to Joseph Sr. and Leona Opal in Council Bluffs, IA. Joseph enjoyed traveling. His pride and joy was his family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son, Gary Coleman; Joseph is survived by wife of 57...
David V. Grund Sr.
Oct 30, 2021
David V. Grund Sr., age 67, passed away at Oakland Manor October 30, 2021. He was born June 23, 1954 to the late Frank and Mary (Ellison) Grund in Council Bluffs, IA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Gail Shepard and Teena Steinbach. David is survived by his wife, Diana Grund; children, Tina...
Sarah Tamms
Oct 29, 2021
Sarah I. Tamms, age 85, passed away peacefully at Bethany Lutheran Home October 29, 2021. She was born March 4, 1936, to the late David and Opal (Fountain) McIntosh in Iowa City, IA. Sarah retired as the clerk of the district court in Pottawattamie County. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Tom Tamms...
Kristy K. Santiago-Gabino
Oct 28, 2021
Kristy Santiago-Gabino, age 56, passed away October 28, 2021. She was born September 4, 1965 to William H. and Patricia Louise Mallory in Council Bluffs, Iowa. she was preceded in death by mother, Patricia L. Mallory; grandmother, Beulah Rose; Kristy is survived by daughters, Melissa (Phil Reno) Mintken, Chelsy (Miranda) Brammer, Selena Santiago-Gabino; siblings, Kim (Rusty) Woodruff, Scott Mallory, Steve...
Elmer "Ray" Testerman
Oct 28, 2021
Elmer Raymond "Ray" Testerman, age 72, passed away October 28, 2021. He was born July 22, 1949 to Elmer and Mary Testerman in Marion, VA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, James Testerman, and sister, Tonia Leonard. Ray is survived by his wife, Karen Testerman; daughters, April Stockton, Stephanie Koch (Daniel Ricks), Jessica...
Debra Barnes
Oct 27, 2021
Debra Barnes, age 66, passed away October 27, 2021. Debra was born on August 16, 1955 to the late Cloyce and Mary Carter in Omaha, NE. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cloyce and Connie Carter; brother, Steve Carter and sister, Rebecca Dixon. Debra is survived by her son, Tyler (Nicole) Barnes; mother, Mary Dixon and siblings, Teena...
Debra Coleman
Oct 26, 2021
Debra Coleman, age 62, passed away October 26, 2021. She was born September 22, 1959 to Robert and Barbara (Story) Cernelic in Omaha, NE. She was preceded in death by mother, Barbara Thompson. Debra is survived by her daughter, Nicole (Tyler) Brunow; father, Robert (Lois) Cernelic; sister, Kim (Don) Fischer; brother, Don (Shari) Cernelic; grandsons, Emmett Brunow and Coleman Trapp;...
Tim Pond
Oct 25, 2021
Timothy Pond, age 64, passed away October 25, 2021. He was born July 30, 1957 to Clyde and Lucille (Schlicht) Pond in Council Bluffs, IA. Tim worked many years at Kouri Management Corporation in Council Bluffs, IA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Lloyd Pond, Jim Pond, and Mike Pond. Timothy is survived...
John Leon Chambers
Oct 25, 2021
John (Leon) Chambers, age 92, passed away October 25, 2021. He was born May 27, 1929 to Samuel and Nina (Dukes) Chambers in Nehawka, NE. Leon loved camping, hunting, fishing, long road trips and in later years going to the casino. John served in the US Army for just under 2 years. He is preceded in death by his parents,...
Pamela Harter
Oct 25, 2021
Pamela Harter, age 59, passed away October 25, 2021. She was born April 4, 1962 to Charles and Beverly (Kady) Wettengel in Council Bluffs, IA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Larry Harter; step-father-in-law, Francis Mumm; and maternal and paternal grandparents. Pamela is survived by her husband, Clark Harter; daughter, Gail Fanders (Jeremy...
Maxine Reid
Oct 25, 2021
Maxine M. (Belt) Reid, age 87, of Council Bluffs, passed away on October 25, 2021. Maxine was born on November 22, 1933 in Crescent, Iowa to the late Walter and Marie (Wright) Belt. Maxine married Verle Reid in 1951 and welcomed three children: Verlonda, Ron, and Marlene. Maxine will be remembered for her love of children and animals. In addition...
Suzanne Seek
Oct 25, 2021
Suzanne Seek, age 70, passed away peacefully at CHI Health Mercy Hospital October 25, 2021. She was born May 22, 1951, to the late Herbert and Ruth (Axtell) Naber in Muscatine, IA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by daughter, Melissa Cole. Suzanne is survived by her husband, Michael Seek; daughter, Kira Seek; granddaughter, Gaia Zink;...
Vidiatri D. Gobin
Oct 24, 2021
Vidiatri Gobin, age 66, passed away on October 24, 2021. She was born September 12, 1955 to Basdeo and Violet (Ramcharram) Basdeo in Whim Village, Berbice. Gobin enjoyed music, stories, cooking and enjoyed spending time with her grandkids. Her pride and joy was her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sister, Jean Nagamootoo. Vidiatri...
Edward L. Ross
Oct 24, 2021
Edward L. Ross, age 70, passed away October 24, 2021. He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on November 3, 1950, to the late Roy and Phyllis (Reichart) Ross. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Kathy; son-in-law, Jose Arvizu; grandson, Colton; granddaughter, Chelsea. Ed is survived by his wife, Pam Ross; daughters, Misty...
Myron Gill
Oct 23, 2021
Myron Gill, age 60, passed away October 23, 2021. He was born April 14, 1961 to Gaylord and Mary (Stogdill) Gill in Council Bluffs, IA. Myron was preceded in death by his father, Gaylord Gill; daughter, MyraJo Gill; brother, Monty Gill. Myron is survived by his wife, JoLynne Gill; mother, Mary Gill; children, Randy (Kori) Poole, Melissa Gill, Monica Gill,...
William S. Porter
Oct 22, 2021
William Stanley (Bill) Porter, age 78, passed away in Omaha, on October 22, 2021 after a short illness. He was born March 12, 1943, in Salt Lake City, Utah to William (Dwight) Porter and Lucille (Hays) Porter. He moved to Council Bluffs, Iowa when he was five years old. Bill was preceded in death by his son, Stan William Porter,...
Barbara E. Deitchler
Oct 21, 2021
Barbara E. Deitchler, age 86, passed away October 21, 2021. Barb was born May 12, 1935, to Mary Catherine (Thayer) and Arthur Paul Briggs in Council Bluffs, IA. She grew up and attended school in Treynor, IA, graduating from Treynor High school in 1953. On November 23, 1957, Barbara and Robert Miller Deitchler were married at St. John’s Lutheran Church...
Margie Lee Jenson
Oct 20, 2021
Margie Lee Jenson, a beautiful lady full of grace and humor was welcomed into heaven on October 20, 2021, at Bethany Heights Assisted Living Center. At 98 years young, Marge was known for her cheerful nature and ever-present smile. Marge was born in Omaha. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Council Bluffs. She became the city girl introduced...
Emma "Rose" Gibbs
Oct 19, 2021
Rosie was born June 6, 1934, to Sam and Charlotte (Thomas) Gibbs. She was the middle child, with an older brother, John and a younger sister, Phyllis. She grew up in the South End of Council Bluffs, during the Depression. She related that her mother sewed her first school clothes out of saved feed sacks. She attended Longfellow School, Bloomer...