Larry Simpson
Aug 16, 2021
Larry Simpson, age 82, passed away August 16, 2021. He was born May 5, 1939 to the late Stanley and Loretta (Piel) Simpson in Waverly, IA. Larry graduated from Waverly High School in 1958. He married Carol Knudson on January 21, 1961 in Waverly, IA- to this union, 5 children were born. The couple recently celebrated their 60th anniversary this...
Sharon Warrior
Aug 15, 2021
Sharon Warrior, age 66, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away August 15, 2021. She was born September 22, 1954 in Massena, Iowa to Howard and Pearl Fletcher. Sharon graduated from Massena- Cumberland High School in 1972. She then moved to Omaha, Nebraska where she had started working for World Insurance. After many years at World Insurance she had taken another...
Dennis D. Evans
Aug 15, 2021
Dennis Evans, age 67, passed away August 15, 2021. He was born December 7, 1953, to the late Russell and Selma (Wram) Evans in Pacific Junction, IA. Dennis graduated from Glenwood High School with the class of 1972 and retired from Midwest Walnut. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Donald Evans, Dale Evans...
Max Krohn
Aug 15, 2021
Max E. Krohn, age 76, passed away August 15, 2021. He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on March 4, 1945, to Eugene and Emmylou (Bebensee) Krohn. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Jane Weddle. Max is survived by his daughter, Kathryn Krohn; brother and sister-in-law, Lyle and Sherry Krohn; brother-in-law, Tim Weddle; nieces, nephews and...
Gilrene E. Kinney
Aug 14, 2021
Gilrene Kinney, age 86, passed away August 14, 2021. She was born September 10, 1934 to the late Gilbert and Colleen (Dimmock) Mueller in Council Bluffs, IA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Steve Kinney; sisters, Judy Matzen and Kathy Harbold. Gilrene is survived by her children, Jill (Dean) Orren, Julie Jensen and...
Ryan Griffith
Aug 14, 2021
Ryan Griffith, age 40, was born November 3, 1980, and passed away August 14, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, Jeffrey Griffith; grandparents, Jacqueline Compton, Robert Griffith and Sandra Griffith; aunt, Jill Griffith. Ryan is survived by his mother and stepfather, Elizabeth and John Fankhauser; sister, Megan Griffith (Josh); brother, Jon Griffith; grandfather, Harold Compton; grandparents, Lee...
Betty L. Crossley
Aug 12, 2021
Betty (Baker) Crossley, age 93, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by family, on August 12, 2021. She was born January 26, 1928 to Jess and Sophia (Beth) Baker near Whiting, IA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 76 years, Leonard Crossley; sister Eileen Cutler; brothers, Harold and Robert Baker. Betty...
Steven M Stitt
Aug 12, 2021
Steven M. Stitt, age 88, passed away August 12, 2021. He was born October 17, 1932 to Sam and Dorothy (Bird) Stitt in Nebraska City, NE. Steven enjoyed horses, fishing, gardening and remodeling things. His pride and joy was his family. The majority of his life he enjoyed his multiple jobs working for the county. In addition to his parents,...
Terry Overman
Aug 11, 2021
Terry Overman, age 71, passed away at CHI Health Mercy Hospital August 11, 2021. He was born March 22, 1950 to the late Cecil and Stella (Craig) Overman in Council Bluffs, IA. Terry worked most of his life in auto part sales and worked for may years at Richman Auto Parts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...
Virginia Dobler
Aug 11, 2021
Virginia Dobler, age 72, passed away August 11, 2021. She was born January 6, 1949 to the late Wayne and Vera (Momsen) Rabe in Sac City, IA. Virginia is survived by her husband, Keith Dobler; daughters, Wendy (Tom) Mooney and Nancy (Daniel) Kohler; grandson, Sean Kohler; siblings, Judy (Richard) Hartsell and Mary (Farrell) Sirovy; stepsiblings, Linda Medsker, Calvin (Jennifer) Morse...
Emmett C. Goos
Aug 10, 2021
Emmett C. Goos, age 89, passed away peacefully at Risen Son Christian Village August 10, 2021. He was born July 11, 1932, to the late Alfred and Etta (Engel) Goos in Council Bluffs, IA. Emmett graduated from Kemper Military Academy with the class of 1951, and then earned an associates degree there. He served in the United States Army. Emmett...
David A. Penning
Aug 10, 2021
David Penning, age 61, passed away peacefully at Nebraska Medicine August 10, 2021. He was born July 21, 1960 to Kenneth and Rosemary (Wanchura) Penning in Waterloo, IA. David had a lifetime love for baseball and the Oakland A's. He was passionate about his family, especially spending time with his grandchildren. He also loved being his own boss while cleaning...
Bonnie Lyon
Aug 9, 2021
Bonnie Lyon, age 78, passed away August 9, 2021. She was born February 13, 1943 to the late Francis and Vera (Bodle) McMaster in Benton, KS. She graduated from Benton High School and was an administrative assistant for years until she retired in 2004. Bonnie was co-owner and ran the family towing & repair business with her husband for 40...
David Osborne
Aug 9, 2021
David Osborne, age 77, passed away August 9, 2021. He was born June 12, 1944 to the late Flaten and Gladys (Gipe) Osborne in Portland, OR. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by; step-father, Orville Wildman; son, Randy Osborne; brother, Bob Osborne. David is survived by his wife of 57 years, Anita Osborne; children, Todd (Diane)...
Roberta "Bobbe" M. Sealley
Aug 8, 2021
Roberta "Bobbe" Marline Sealley, age 73, passed away peacefully at Northcrest Living Center in Council Bluffs, IA on August 8, 2021. She was born March 20, 1948, to the late Robert and Arline (McDonald) Christensen in Morris, IL. She was raised in the Morris and surrounding areas where she attended the Danish Country School, Gardner, Dwight, and Milton Pope grade...
Sharon K. Petersen
Aug 7, 2021
Sharon Petersen, age 68, passed away peacefully at CHI Health Mercy Hospital August 7, 2021. She was born September 2, 1952 to Henry and Lila Rasmussen in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Sharon enjoyed her car rides, attending church and spending time with her grandkids and great grandkids. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sister, Anna Rasmussen....
Cordelia "Cork" Nitcher
Aug 6, 2021
Cordelia “Cork” Nitcher of Council Bluffs passed away August 6, 2021 at her home. She was born to Dr. Arthur and Mrs. Louise Seegers, September 10, 1934 in Parkersburg, IA. Cork graduated from Grafton High School in 1953. She married George Nitcher, Jr. on April 1, 1956. Cork was preceded in death by her parents and seven of her siblings....
Darrell Hume
Aug 5, 2021
Darrell Hume, age 70, passed away August 5, 2021. He was born April 24, 1951 to the late Robert and Veda (Reed) Hume in Sidney, IA. Darrell is survived by his son, Brian (Maggie) Hume; daughter, Michelle Hamilton; brother, Larry (Lousie) Hume; sisters, Susie Hume, Cheryl (Kevin) McGill. Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM at Hoy Kilnoski Funeral...
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
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...