David Wimmer
Sep 17, 2021
David Wimmer, age 84, passed away September 17, 2021. He was born April 5, 1937 to Lloyd and Elizabeth (Knott) Wimmer in Springfield, MO. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by father, Lloyd Wimmer; mother, Elizabeth Wimmer, sisters, Nancy Falls and Eileen McCoy. David is survived by his wife, Jane Wimmer; sons, David Allen & Barb...
Jeffrey R. Blackman
Sep 17, 2021
Jeffrey Blackman, age 68, passed away September 17, 2021. He was born October 27, 1952, to the late Dwayne and Eleanore (Koch) Blackman in San Bernardino, CA. Jeffrey started his reputation of being a hard worker in his younger years at his father's gas station/tire shop. He loved the summer heat out in California and became a lifeguard/swimming instructor on...
Shirley L. Witzke
Sep 15, 2021
Shirley L. (Shipley) Witzke, age 87, passed away September 15, 2021 at Mercy Hospital. She was born March 21, 1934 to John and Ettie Shipley. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1953 and went to work at Mutual of Omaha. In 1954, she married her High School sweet heart, Jack Witzke. To this union two sons were born,...
Peggy A. Caylor
Sep 14, 2021
Peggy A. Caylor, age 63, passed away September 14, 2021. She was born February 9, 1958 to Perry and Mary (Smith) Lee in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Peggy enjoyed camping and spending time with her family and friends. Peggy is survived by daughter, Holly (Bill Rowell) Caylor; "my old man", Kenny Shearer and children, Jamie Babe, Nikki (Jordan) Rowe, Brandon Shearer...
Arlene Hand
Sep 12, 2021
Arlene Hand, age 97, entered into rest on September 12, 2021 with her family by her side. She was born July 27, 1924 to Clyde and Helen Obrecht. Arlene attended and graduated from Missouri Valley High School. On April 8, 1944 she was joined in union to Orrin "Sparky" Hand. She worked for many years as the office manager for...
Robert L. Pike
Sep 10, 2021
Robert Pike, age 88, passed away at Northcrest Living Center on September 10, 2021. He was born March 24, 1933, to the late William and Cecelia (Brooks) Pike in Council Bluffs, IA. Robert retired from McCollister Oil Company after 49 years and was a member of Southside Christian Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Robert D Thompson
Sep 7, 2021
Robert Duane Thompson, of Missouri Valley, Iowa passed away at CHI Immanuel Hospital after a short intense battle with Interstitial Lung Disease. He battled with courage, kindness and grace and died surrounded by family on September 7, 2021. Bob was a much loved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. The third child of Ralph and Fern Thompson, Bob...
Leland N. Thoren
Sep 6, 2021
Leland Norman Thoren, 86, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, joined our loving Creator at 12:31 am, Monday, September 6, 2021, at his home surrounded by his immediate family. Leland was born on June 18, 1935, in Stanton, Iowa, to Henry and Ruby (Olson) Thoren. Leland was the fourth of four sons of Henry and Ruby and was very proud of his...
Dallas J. Sanders
Sep 5, 2021
Dallas James Sanders was born on June 15, 1945 to Merle (Bailey) and Herman Sanders at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dallas graduated from AvoHa High School in May of 1962. On October 3, 1964 he entered into marriage with JoLeen Ploen and they had two daughters; Jill and Jodi. Dallas loved watching his grandsons play baseball, classic...
Cindy Rodenburg
Sep 5, 2021
Cindy Rodenburg, age 68, passed away peacefully at home in Omaha, NE, September 5, 2021. She was born on July 22, 1953, to Bernie and Jacqueline (Kuhn) Gibbons in Council Bluffs, IA. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1971. She was preceded in death by her father, Bernie Gibbons and brother, Rick Gibbons. Cindy is...
Grant Forristall
Sep 5, 2021
Grant Thomas Karl Forristall, age 23, passed away September 5, 2021. He was born March 20, 1998, to Randal and Michelle Forristall in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Grant graduated from Lewis Central High School with the class of 2016 and worked as a concrete finisher with his father. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Hazel Ivey, George Ivey, Dorethea...
Linda Kohl
Sep 4, 2021
Linda Kohl, age 76, passed away September 4, 2021. She was born April 17, 1945 to the late Clyde and Ella (Kerr) Lawson enjoyed roller skating and mostly getting into mischief with friends. She attended Thomas Jefferson High School. Linda met Jerry in 1991 and after being together they married in April 1998. She says it was the best decision...
Leroy Spurgeon
Sep 4, 2021
LeRoy Spurgeon, age 80, passed away September 4, 2021. He was born February 5, 1941, to the late John Sanford and Dorothy Louise (Wells) Spurgeon in Kansas City, KS. LeRoy proudly served in the United States Air Force and retired from Iowa Interstate Railroad. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, John Dale Spurgeon. LeRoy...
David G. Zufall
Sep 4, 2021
David Gregory Zufall....His is a story of Loss and Overcoming. Born August 08, 1952 to Ira Clinton and Nellie (Jowett) Zufall in Orange, New Jersey. He quit his senior year in High School (1970) to Join the Marines doing Boot Camp at the Lovely Resort...Parris Island. He got his GED from the State of New Jersey (9-15-1976) after his Honorable...
Chad E. Larsen
Sep 3, 2021
Chad Larsen, age 43, passed away peacefully at Nebraska Medicine September 3, 2021. He was born February 27, 1978 to Edward Larsen and Kathy (Sieburg) Rockwell. Chad grew up between Omaha and Council Bluffs, attending Kirn Junior High and eventually graduating from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1997. Chad thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his friends, in which he had...
Kenneth J. Koehler
Sep 3, 2021
Kenneth John Koehler of Council Bluffs, formerly of Treynor, went to spend eternity with Jesus on September 3, 2021, following a stroke. He donated his body to the Nebraska Anatomical Board in Omaha, so it can be used at UNMC or Creighton University for teaching purposes. His Celebration of Life service will be October 1, 2021 at Zion Congregational Church...
Karole J. West
Sep 2, 2021
Karole J. West, age 68, passed away September 2, 2021. She was born May 27, 1953, to the late Donald and Beverly McClelland. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Nancy. Karole is survived by her children, Vaughn West, Betty Riddle, Bonnie Newton, Beverly Mace; brothers, Butch and Ron; sisters, Tracy, Tina, Connie and...
Bonnie Murray
Sep 1, 2021
Bonnie Murray, age 82, passed away September 1, 2021. She was born October 13, 1938 to Leonard and Bessie (Bigley) Weber in Omaha, NE. Bonnie enjoyed watching game shows, playing on her tablet and her daily good morning posts on facebook. Her pride and joy was her grandchildren and great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Carolyn A. Wilson
Aug 31, 2021
Carolyn Ann Wilson, loving wife and dedicated criminal defense attorney, passed away on August 31, 2021 at age 46 with her husband at her side after a two-year struggle with metastatic breast cancer. She was born to Robert and Mary (Huschka) Biede in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Upon graduation from St. Albert Catholic in Council Bluffs in 1993, Cari attended Creighton...
Jesse Lee Jordan Jr.
Aug 31, 2021
Jesse Lee Jordan, Jr. at 82 years of age passed away peacefully at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, IA on August 31, 2021. He was born January 24, 1939 to Jesse Lee Jordan, Sr. and Muriel Cox Jordan in Spring Hill, KS. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings: Bill, Lola, Les and Elsie,...