Obituaries

Charles  D. Blue

Charles D. Blue

Aug 4, 2021

Charles D. Blue, age 65, passed away peacefully at Jennie Edmundson Hospital August 4, 2021. He was born August 28, 1955 to Charles and Doris (Kesterson) Blue in Council Bluffs, IA. Charles enjoyed hunting, fishing, training dogs, NASCAR and gardening. Charles is survived by wife, Gayle Blue; children, April (Aaron) Renneke, Christopher Barnes, Matthew (Sarita) Blue, Jonathan Barnes, Charles Nicholas...

Drene "Mitch"  Michele Collier

Drene "Mitch" Michele Collier

Jul 31, 2021

Drene "Mitch" Michele Collier, age 62, passed away on July 31, 2021. She was born March 22, 1959 to Arthur Ray Stout and Margaret Hazel (Alban) Stout in Highsworth, England, United Kingdom. Mitch enjoyed her dogs, hiking at Bledsoe Creek State Park, attending church and loved the mountains. Her pride and joy was her family and spending time with her...

Phyllis M.  Barnes Larsen

Phyllis M. Barnes Larsen

Jul 30, 2021

Phyllis M. Barnes Larsen, age 87, passed away July 30, 2021. She was born in Long Prairie, Minnesota, on August 26, 1933, to the late Worth and Mathilda (Hoffarth) Moore. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Jacob F. Barnes and Orville "Ole" Larsen; siblings Evelyn O'Hara, Virgil Moore, Jean Tredal and Robert Moore....

Steve  Prociw

Steve Prociw

Jul 27, 2021

Stephen "Steve" Prociw, age 75, passed away on July 27, 2021. He was born to Matij and Justyna (Beason) Prociw in Germany. Stephen enjoyed water skiing, scuba diving, hunting and bowling. His pride and joy was his family and his dog Ginger. Steve was a night senior customer service technician for 38 years at MUD. For several years he was...

Duane Chunka

Duane Chunka

Jul 27, 2021

Duane Chunka, age 86, passed away peacefully at Bethany Lutheran Nursing Home July 27, 2021. He was born June 30, 1935 to John and Alice (Nepadal) Chunka in Omaha, NE. He served his country as a first lieutenant in the Army. He was preceded in death by father, John Chunka; mother, Alice Chunka; brothers, John, Alan, Gary, and Henry. Duane...

Lynn L. Lieber

Lynn L. Lieber

Jul 27, 2021

Lynn L. Lieber, age 77, passed away July 27, 2021. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on March 23, 1944, to the late Gene and Helen (Otis) Thomas. Lynn graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1962. She was a longtime member of First Christian Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Betty (Collett, Williams) Rutherford

Betty (Collett, Williams) Rutherford

Jul 27, 2021

Betty Ann (Collett, Williams) Rutherford, age 92, passed away July 27, 2021. Betty was born April 27, 1929 in Council Bluffs, IA to John and Anna Collett. She graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School and received her floral education from the American Floral Arts in Illinois. She was united in marriage to Ronald L. Williams on July 10, 1949. Following...

Jeneane Grimes

Jeneane Grimes

Jul 24, 2021

Jeneane Grimes, age 74, passed away peacefully at Risen Son Christian Village July 24, 2021. She was born August 16, 1946 to Eugene and Jennie Mathis Morris in Des Moines, IA. She graduated from Centerville High School in 1964. She attended Iowa School of Beauty after High School. She was a cosmetologist for many years before she became an administrative...

Todd D.  Smiley

Todd D. Smiley

Jul 23, 2021

Todd Smiley left us on July 23rd, 2021 at age 61. He was born September 5th, 1959 in Omaha, Nebraska. Todd resided in Council Bluffs his entire life. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking and searching for Morel mushrooms. What he enjoyed most was spending time with Sally going on drives with her, as well as seeing all the grandchildren. In...

Dianne  R. Alexander

Dianne R. Alexander

Jul 21, 2021

Dianne Alexander, age 60, passed away peacefully at her home on July 21, 2021 after a long battle with breast cancer. She was born December 14, 1960 to Norman and Connie (Henneman) Otto in Omaha, NE. Dianne enjoyed animals, gardening, painting and spending time with her family. Her pride and joy was her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she...

Peggy S. Kennedy

Peggy S. Kennedy

Jul 20, 2021

Peggy Sue Kennedy, age 60, passed away peacefully at her home July 20, 2021. She was born November 29, 1960 to Max and Dorothy (Burbridge) Kennedy in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Peggy enjoyed politics, fox news, she was a strong conservative and she loved caring for others. She loved her career as a nurse and she was very smart. Her pride...

Josephine L.  Garrison

Josephine L. Garrison

Jul 20, 2021

Josephine L. Garrison, age 67, passed away peacefully at Jennie Edmundson Hospital July 20, 2021. She was born September 12, 1953 to George R. and Pauline G. (O'Dea) Jensen in Harlan, Iowa. Jodie enjoyed quilting, loved her Iowa Hawkeyes, and spending time with her family and friends. Her pride and joy was Brett her first grandson. In addition to her...

Trey Herman

Trey Herman

Jul 20, 2021

Trey Herman, age 26, passed away July 20, 2021. He was born September 16, 1994 in Waterloo, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Leona Herman Trey is survived by his mother, Sherri Herman; sons, Javen and Carter; sister, Deven Herman; niece, Berlinn Herman; grandfather, William Herman; aunts, Erin Herman and Carrie Hergenreter; cousins, and a host of...

Tony Vachal

Tony Vachal

Jul 20, 2021

Tony Vachal, age 64, passed away peacefully at Maple Crest Health Center on July 20, 2021. He was born March 3, 1957 to Joe and Ruth Ann (Minor) Vachal in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Tony lived in Ralston, NE the majority of his life until moving to LaVista in 1987. Tony enjoyed riding his Harley, motocross racing and spending time with...

David E. Maron

David E. Maron

Jul 18, 2021

David E. Maron, age 68, passed away peacefully at Amelia Place July 18, 2021. He was born December 29, 1952 to Dale and Metta (Mehaffey) Maron in Clinton, IA. David is survived by daughter, Julie (Ryan) Parrott; brothers, Dennis (Jeanie) Maron and Bill (Amanda) Maron; former spouse of 38 years, Barbara Maron; grandchildren, Sage and Paislee Parrott; nieces, nephews, family...

Violet A. Daub

Violet A. Daub

Jul 17, 2021

Violet A. Daub, age 82, passed away July 17, 2021. She was born on February 3, 1939, to the late Rinehart and Tillie Nibbe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Timothy Daub; sister, Joyce and brother, Reuben. Violet is survived by her husband of 65 years, Joe Daub; children, Terry Williams (Robin “Rob”...

Dean E. Eitmann

Dean E. Eitmann

Jul 16, 2021

Dean Eitmann, age 75, of Treynor, Iowa, passed away at Methodist Hospital July 16, 2021. He was born March 27, 1946, to the late Elmer and Betty (Hamilton) Eitmann in Council Bluffs, IA. Dean graduated from Treynor High School with the class of 1964 and was a lifelong farmer. He was a member of Zion Congregational Church. Dean is survived...

Robert Turner

Robert Turner

Jul 15, 2021

Robert Turner, age 92, passed away peacefully at home on July 16, 2021. He was born October 16, 1928 to Thomas and Mary (Griffin) Turner in Council Bluffs, Iowa. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Donald, Everett and James Turner. Robert is survived by wife, Veronica (Williams) Turner; children, Bobby, Steven, Duane, Donelle and...

Edward F. Hornbeck

Edward F. Hornbeck

Jul 14, 2021

Edward Frank Hornbeck, son of Emmett and Lelia (Stallings) Hornbeck, was born in Lebanon Junction, Kentucky on June 12, 1933. Ed spent his early years in Kentucky, moving to Iowa when he was a Junior in High School. He graduated in 1952 from Magnolia High School in Magnolia, Iowa. After graduation, Ed joined the Air Force and was stationed at...

Ronald  A. Olson

Ronald A. Olson

Jul 12, 2021

Ronald Arthur Olson, of Crescent IA, passed away after a short illness on July 12, 2021. Ron was born on August 10, 1939 in Council Bluffs IA to Ralph and Zeatta (Schneckloth) Olson. He graduated from Abraham Lincoln in 1957. Ron and Sandy lived in Crescent for more than 35 years. Ron was very active in the community and served...