Obituaries

Richard "Rick"  D.  Bryant

Richard "Rick" D. Bryant

Jan 7, 2022

Richard (Rick) Donald Bryant February 20, 1956 – January 7, 2022 Richard (Rick) D. Bryant born February 20th, 1956 in Carroll, Iowa to Richard C. and Donna M. (Brown) Bryant passed away on January 7th, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. He is gone much too soon but will never be forgotten and missed by family and all who knew him eternally....

Dennis Jarrett

Dennis Jarrett

Jan 6, 2022

Dennis Jarrett, age 73, passed away January 6, 2022. He was born May 27, 1948, to the late Roy and Velma (Pehrson) Jarrett in Memphis, TN. Dennis retired from the United States Air Force. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Tom Jarrett. Dennis is survived by his wife, Lisa Jarrett; children, Leigh Anne...

Michael  A.  Boren

Michael A. Boren

Jan 5, 2022

Michael A. Boren, age 76, passed away January 5, 2022. He was born March 15, 1945 to Albert "Buck" and Thelma (Bowser) Boren in Yukon, FL. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Sandy; and brother, Dan. Michael is survived by his wife, Deborah Boren; children, Brad Vermaas, Troy Hatcher (Laura); brothers, Tom (Debbie)...

Holliday "Holly"  Willey

Holliday "Holly" Willey

Jan 4, 2022

Holliday “Holly” Willey, age 65, passed away at home on January 4, 2022. She was born to Thelma Christensen and Clifford Morrow on September 29, 1956. She enjoyed good food and spending time with family over the holidays. Preceded in death by parents and sister, Coven Christensen. Holly is survived by her partner, Edward Swender; Children: Barry (Tiffany) Settle and...

William "Bill"  Martin  Edwards

William "Bill" Martin Edwards

Jan 3, 2022

William Martin Edwards, age 75, passed away at CHI Health Mercy Hospital January 3, 2022. He was born October 10, 1946 to Richard W. and Olive Verdee (Kuntzweiler) Edwards in Britton, South Dakota. He graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1964. He attended Iowa Western Community College with an associate degree in Computer Programing. Later he attended Buena Vista...

Adam W. Williamson

Adam W. Williamson

Jan 1, 2022

Adam Williamson, age 48, passed away on January 1, 2022. He was born October 14, 1973 to Gary and Eldora (Koenig) Williamson in Lisbon, North Dakota. Adam graduated from Fort Calhoun High School in 1993. After high school Adam attended Southeast Community College and Bellevue University. Adam enjoyed movie nights with the kids, fishing and mushroom hunting, camping, hunting, art,...

Gregg  Thomas  Porter

Gregg Thomas Porter

Dec 31, 2021

Gregg Thomas Porter, 73, of Malvern, Iowa Gregg Thomas Porter was born on August 24, 1948 to Ernest and Gretchen Porter in Des Moines, Iowa. He grew up, attended school and graduated with a high school diploma in Des Moines. After high school he worked as a lab assistant in the human biology lab of the university in Des Moines...

Harold Compton

Harold Compton

Dec 30, 2021

Harold Compton, age 81, passed away December 30, 2021. He was born January 2, 1940 to Claude and Aline Compton in Trousdale, OK. Harold proudly served in the US Army. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by spouse, Jacquelyn Compton; brothers, Doyle and Darrell; sisters, Wanda and Minnie and grandson, Ryan Griffith and Jeremiah Johnson. Harold...

Shirley Ann (Riddle) Browning

Shirley Ann (Riddle) Browning

Dec 30, 2021

Shirley Ann (Riddle) Browning, age 87, passed away on December 30, 2021. She was born July 16, 1934 to William and Nellie (McClelland) Riddle in Council Bluffs, IA. Shirley loved to make sure everyone was fed, spending time with her family, canning food, cooking and gardening. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Lloyd (Marguerite)...

Linda S. (Fenton) Snipes

Linda S. (Fenton) Snipes

Dec 28, 2021

Linda (Fenton) Snipes, age 72, passed away peacefully at Risen Son Christian Village December 28, 2021. She was born May 7, 1949 to Virgil and Berdine Fenton in Council Bluffs,Iowa. Linda was a school teacher for 17 years at Full Gospel Christian Academy. Linda loved to sing and was in the Choir at Full Gospel Assembly. She enjoyed spending time...

Mona Faye Foote

Mona Faye Foote

Dec 28, 2021

Mona F. Foote, age 84, passed away December 28, 2021. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on August 28, 1937, to the late Sam and Cecil (Doty) Foote. Mona retired from Campbell Soup. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Fred "Bud". Darrell, Paul, Roy, Eva, Norma, Arlene and Violet. Mona is survived...

Brandon S. Bryen

Brandon S. Bryen

Dec 26, 2021

Brandon Scott Bryen, age 36, passed away at Mercy Hospital December 26, 2021. He was born July 10, 1985 to Merle and Karen (Blackman) Bryen in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Brandon enjoyed fishing, hunting, haunted houses, camping and spending time with his kids. He was preceded in death by father, Merle Bryen. Brandon is survived by children, Damion "DJ" Bryen, Ida...

Sharla R. Tanga

Sharla R. Tanga

Dec 25, 2021

Sharla Tanga, age 54, passed away December 25, 2021. She was born July 1, 1967, to the late LeRoy and Oralea (Garrison) Gilmore in Council Bluffs, IA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Annette Pena and infant brother, Mark Gilmore. Sharla is survived by her husband James Tanga; daughters, Jamie (Jesse) Gilmore Black...

Laura M Heyer

Laura M Heyer

Dec 23, 2021

Laura M. Heyer, age 90, passed away December 23, 2021. She was born in Rochester, New York, on September 16, 1931, to the late Peter and Margaret (Roets) Pollet. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Rick Heyer; son-in-law, Thomas VanDeRostyn; brothers, Robert and Albert Pollet. Laura is survived by her children, Dave Heyer,...

Walter "Buster" E. Blankenship Sr.

Walter "Buster" E. Blankenship Sr.

Dec 23, 2021

Walter E. Blankenship Sr., age 84, passed away at home on December 23, 2021. He was born July 24, 1937 to Floyd and Helen (Roberts) Blankenship in Missouri Valley, Iowa. He was a member of First Christian Church for over 45 years, Council Bluffs Archery Club, was one of the founders of the Pottawattamie County Archery and was a channel...

Darlene "Dolly" Lara

Darlene "Dolly" Lara

Dec 22, 2021

Darlene "Dolly" Lara, age 88, passed away December 22, 2021. She was born April 7, 1933 to the late Albert and Laura (Leinen) Reid in Portsmouth, IA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by spouse, Leo Lara; siblings, John Reid, Albert "Bud" Reid, Verle Reid, Everett Reid, Claude Reid, Violet "Sis" Hodge, and Ila Mae Mayo....

Judy  Johnson

Judy Johnson

Dec 22, 2021

Judy Johnson, age 74, passed away at Jennie Edmundson Hospital December 22, 2021. She was born May 4, 1947 to the late Lloyd and Betty (Million) Wilson in Clarinda, IA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sibligs, Pam Downing, Janet Andersen, and Mark Wilson. Judy is survived by her daughters, Buffy Behrens and Judy...

Wayne Andersen

Wayne Andersen

Dec 22, 2021

Wayne Andersen of Council Bluffs, Iowa, joined his mother, father and brother in heaven on December 22, 2021. Wayne was born June 22, 1944 at the home of his parents Adolf and Inez Andersen. He graduated from Exira Community High School in 1963. He attended C E School of Commerce in Omaha. After graduating from business college, he worked at...

Isabella Suehailey Marie Santiago

Isabella Suehailey Marie Santiago

Dec 22, 2021

Isabella SueHailey Marie Santiago, age 14, passed away December 22, 2021. She was born August 8, 2007 to Felix Santiago and Stephanie (Trejo) Meadows in Omaha, NE. Isabella is preceded in death by her great grandma, Sue Holder; uncle, Armando Armas; grandpa, Felix Armas; and great grandpa, Felix Armas Isabella is survived by her parents, Stephanie (James) Meadows and Felix...

Donald M. Witte

Donald M. Witte

Dec 21, 2021

Donald M. Witte was born April 10, 1936 in York Township, Iowa County, Iowa. The son of Martin F. and Ida M. (Sandersfeld) Witte. He was baptized May 10, 1936 and confirmed May 1950 at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Donald attended Immanuel Parochial School and graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1954. He was a veteran of the United States Army,...