Obituaries

Caroline Jeanette James

Caroline Jeanette James

Oct 18, 2021

Caroline Jeanette James, age 84, passed away at home on October 18, 2021. She was born June 29, 1937 to William and Chloe (Hiles) Kell in Westboro, MO. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by children, Richard Wachner, Robbie Wachner, Rachelle Wachner, Ronnie Wachner, Paige James and Roy Wachner; brothers, William Kell Jr. and Robert Kell....

Steven Niel  Johnson

Steven Niel Johnson

Oct 18, 2021

Steven Niel Johnson, age 68, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2021. Steve was born March 30, 1953 to C. Roxie and Elsie (Nielsen) Johnson in Council Bluffs, IA. Steve lived and worked in Council Bluffs the majority of his life. He enjoyed careers in finance, and auto and home sales. Steve had interest in Council Bluffs history and took...

Timmy Frederiksen

Timmy Frederiksen

Oct 16, 2021

Timmy Frederiksen, age 61, passed away October 16, 2021. He was born June 27, 1960 to Larry and Shirley (Olson) Frederiksen in Council Bluffs, IA. He was preceded in death by sons, Jonathon Frederiksen; son, Timothy Frederiksen Jr. Timmy is survived by his wife, Karen Frederiksen; parents, Larry and Shirley Frederiksen; children, Mandy (Marc Shull) Frederiksen, Michael Frederiksen, Branden Frederiksen...

Jerry Levi Mailloux

Jerry Levi Mailloux

Oct 9, 2021

Jerry Levi Mailloux of Blair, Nebraska passed away unexpectedly on October 9th, 2021 surrounded by his loving wife, children, and many grandchildren. He was born in Deadwood, South Dakota on May 6, 1951 to the late Jack and Vera Mailloux of Sturgis, South Dakota. He loved working the ranch every summer with his Uncle Eddy. After graduating from Sturgis High...

Carol L. Olsen

Carol L. Olsen

Oct 8, 2021

Carol L. Olsen, age 88, passed away October 8, 2021. She was born in Blue Rapids, Kansas, August 6, 1933, to the late Virgil and Lela (Hicks) Gunn. Carol graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1951. She was a member of P.E.O. International and Saint John Lutheran Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Susan Ryder

Susan Ryder

Oct 8, 2021

Susan Ryder was born in Fairbanks, Alaska to Francis and Lorraine (Weddle) Ryder. After years of moving around, due to her father being in the military, she decided to call Council Bluffs home. Here is where she would meet her loving partner, Pete Palma, and two children would be born to them. Suzi was kind, vibrant, creative, and found joy...

Jack E.  Lang

Jack E. Lang

Oct 5, 2021

Jack Edward Lang, age 81, went to be with his Lord October 5, 2021. Jack was born April 13, 1940. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1959, while there he met his future wife, Kathy Souser. Jack always loved sports, excelling in basketball and baseball at TJ. He remained involved in sports into his adulthood playing baseball and...

Clinton R. Mcdowell, Sr.

Clinton R. Mcdowell, Sr.

Oct 4, 2021

Clinton McDowell, age 67, passed away October 4, 2021. He was born August 3, 1954 to Ray and Sharon (Morford) McDowell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by father, Ray McDowell; mother, Sharon McDowell; brother, Brian McDowell. Clinton is survived by his daughters, Tammy (Lewis) Like, Bobbi McDowell Polty; sons, Clinton McDowell, Christian (Clara) McDowell; sisters,...

Alfred Joseph Wingert

Alfred Joseph Wingert

Oct 3, 2021

Alfred Joseph Wingert, son of Alfred C. and Antilia C. (Blum) Wingert was born at home near Earling, IA on March 13, 1941. He was baptized and received his sacraments at St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Panama, IA. He attended St. Mary’s School in Panama and graduated with the class of 1959. Following high school, he worked for...

Duane Tech

Duane Tech

Oct 3, 2021

Duane D. Tech, age 88, passed away October 3, 2021. He was born October 10, 1932, in Denison, Iowa, to the late Vernet and Maylou (Samuelson) Tech. Duane went to a country school and then went to work for a local farm family helping with farm duties. After he got his driver's license, he went to work for White Star...

James L. Brown

James L. Brown

Oct 2, 2021

James Brown, age 58, passed away peacefully at home October 2, 2021. He was born October 30, 1962 to Claude and Ruth (Frieze) Brown in Council Bluffs, Iowa. James enjoyed fishing, watching NASCAR, welding and building things. His pride and joy was his family and especially the grandchildren. He was preceded in death by brother, Michael Brown; dog, Adrian. James...

Jannette Gunderson

Jannette Gunderson

Sep 30, 2021

Jannette Elaine Gunderson, age 68, entered eternity September 30, 2021. She was born June 24, 1953 to Addison and Doris (Armstrong) Hansen in Omaha, NE. A daughter, wife, mother and grandmother. She accomplished many great things in her lifetime. Piano teacher, Sunday School teacher, Church pianist, and her career as a Compliance Officer were just a few of the accomplishments....

Norman S.  Blackburn

Norman S. Blackburn

Sep 30, 2021

Norman S. Blackburn, age 97, passed away September 30, 2021. He was born near Thurman, Iowa, on August 29, 1924 to the late Leonard and Ethel (Scott) Blackburn. Norman proudly served his country in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II and retired from Western Iowa Mutual Insurance. He was a member of Gethsemane Presbyterian Church. In...

Rev. Robert  Ruis

Rev. Robert Ruis

Sep 30, 2021

Reverend Robert Ruis February 16, 1932 - September 30, 2021 Reverend Bob Ruis went to be with his Lord on September 30, 2021 while next to his wife Iva and family. Bob was born in a farm house in rural Mille Lacs County, Minnesota. As a covenant child of believers in Jesus Christ, he was baptized on March 12, 1932....

Tammy (Malone) Bonde

Tammy (Malone) Bonde

Sep 29, 2021

Tammy (Malone) Bonde, age 50, passed away September 29, 2021. She was born December 15, 1970 to Kenneth and Sandra (Jackson) Malone. She was preceded in death by her father, Kenny Malone; step-father, John Stahl. She is survived by her children, Katrena Gibson, Tianna Gibson, Saebra Eberle; mother, Sandra Malone; step- mother, Donna Malone; sister, Marlena Dinkel (Alan); granddaughter, Faith...

Donald L. Duffy

Donald L. Duffy

Sep 27, 2021

Donald L. Duffy, of Council Bluffs, passed away September 27, 2021. Don was born in Tama, Iowa on July 3, 1935. He graduated from Tama High School with the Class of 1953, before enlisting in the US Army, and served 2 years in Korea. He then worked for the postal department of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad....

Dennis L. Toman

Dennis L. Toman

Sep 26, 2021

Dennis Toman, age 70, passed away peacefully at home on September 26, 2021. He was born April 5, 1951 to Leo and Julia (Anderson) Toman in Council Bluffs, IA. Dennis graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1969 and then attended Iowa Western Community College. He joined the National Guard in 1971 and served until 1977. Dennis retired from the...

Christopher L. Taylor

Christopher L. Taylor

Sep 24, 2021

Christopher Laurence Taylor was born on December 29, 1977, to Eldon “Dean” Taylor and Ruth Anne (Stukey) Herring. As the youngest of four children, he withstood his share of teasing and fighting, but, as his siblings would tell you, he gave as good as he got (they would also probably tell you that, as the baby, he had it the...

Helen Kern

Helen Kern

Sep 24, 2021

Helen (Morriss) Kern, age 90, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter surrounded by family on September 24, 2021. She was born on August 10th, 1931 to Gunter and Cuba (Coger) Morriss in Cedar Township Iowa. She graduated from Lansboro High and spent many years working at a variety of jobs that she loved. She was a strong,...

Roberta Mcneal

Roberta Mcneal

Sep 24, 2021

Roberta McNeal, 84, passed away on September 24, 2021, at her home in Missouri Valley, Iowa. Roberta is survived by husband, Frank McNeal; sons, Frank (Ella) McNeal, Jr., Richard (Lori) McNeal; daughter, Cathy (Cliff) Galentine; sisters, Lois Foote, Delores Kline, and Donnis Wright; 5 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a...