Obituaries

Leota  Rae  Eittreim

Leota Rae Eittreim

Mar 21, 2021

Leota Rae Eittreim passed away at Mercy Hospital, Council Bluffs, on Sunday, March 21, 2021. Leota was born August 14, 1939, in Hamilton County, Iowa, the youngest of five children born to Floyd Wilfred and Edith Marie (McDonald) Jones. Leota grew up on a farm near Jewell, Iowa, where she attended area schools. As a country girl, Leota had a...

Derek Nailor

Derek Nailor

Mar 21, 2021

Derek Nailor, age 45, passed away at Jennie Edmundson Hospital March 21, 2021. He was born August 11, 1975 to Douglas and Laurel (Dausel) Nailor in Atlantic, IA. Derek graduated from Carson-Macedonia with the class of 1993. He married Arran Nailor on April 26, 2003. Derek loved life, he loved watching his kids in their sports and activities. He was...

Amber Vance

Amber Vance

Mar 19, 2021

Amber Vance, age 44, passed away March 19th, 2021. She was born September 16th, 1976 in Denver, Colorado. Amber is proceeded in death by her father, Edward Swedensky of Denver Colorado; her grandmother and grandfather, Mildred and Eugene White of Denver Colorado; and her granddaughter, SJ. She is survived by her mother, Debra Simpson; her three children, Shyanne Swedensky of...

Steven C.  Jordan

Steven C. Jordan

Mar 18, 2021

Steven Charles Jordan, age 63, left us on March 18, 2021 . He was born April 11, 1957 to William and Phyllis (Young) Jordan in Chicago, IL. Steven resided in Council Bluffs, IA. Steven was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He had many friends and enjoyed many hobbies, he was an excellent welder and fabricator. He was talented and...

James Herring

James Herring

Mar 18, 2021

James Herring, age 74, passed away March 18, 2021. He was born August 21, 1946 to Russell and Helen (Draper) Herring in Jamestown, ND. He was preceded in death by father, Russell Herring; mother, Helen Herring; brother, Jerry Herring. James is survived by wife, Ruth Anne Herring; sons, Damion (Kristi) Herring, DeeJay Herring; daughter, Tina Sadek; sister, Lynda (Dick) Giegle;...

Sailor Lawrence

Sailor Lawrence

Mar 16, 2021

Sailor Cole Lawrence was born on April 1, 2004, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He was the son of Dave and Cassy (Brouse) Lawrence. Sailor attended Lewis Central Community School. He was the most amazing and unique human to ever have been on this planet. Such an old soul, and he loved all the finer things in life. He could also...

Delores "Dee"  L.  Howard

Delores "Dee" L. Howard

Mar 15, 2021

Delores Howard, age 89, passed away peacefully in Omaha, Nebraska, on March 15, 2021. She was born July 17, 1931 to William and Mabel (Christiansen) O'Doniel in Neola, IA. Delores lived in Council Bluffs, Iowa the majority of her life. Delores worked at Hy-Vee for over 30 years. Her pride and joy was her entire family. Delores loved to bake...

Karen Donnelly

Karen Donnelly

Mar 15, 2021

Karen Donnelly, age 72, passed away peacefully in Omaha, Nebraska, on March 15, 2021. She was born October 17, 1948 to Charles and Arthella Martin in Council Bluffs, IA. Karen. Karen enjoyed spending time with her family and cooking for everyone. Her pride and joy was her grandkids. Karen had a passion for her garden and spending time outdoors. In...

Howard L.  Hively Sr.

Howard L. Hively Sr.

Mar 14, 2021

Howard L. Hively Sr., age 80, passed away March 14, 2021. He was born October 21, 1940 to Howard and Mildred (Jacoba) Hively in Council Bluffs, IA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Patricia Vogt and Dennis Hively. Howard is survived by wife of 60 years Hyla (Gilson) Hively; children, Tami (Ron) Neve, Howard...

Elizabeth R.  "Betty" Vanecek

Elizabeth R. "Betty" Vanecek

Mar 14, 2021

Elizabeth R. (Betty) Vanecek, age 80, passed away peacefully with family by her side after a 5 year valiant effort fighting cancer. She was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Victoria (Platte) Johnson; sisters, Mary Ellen Johnson and Geraldine Haire; brothers-in-law, Dave Schwab and Roy Haire; son-in-law, Dale Hanson; and great...

Lisa Marie Barrett

Lisa Marie Barrett

Mar 13, 2021

Lisa Barrett, age 54, passed away peacefully March 13, 2021. She was born March 5, 1967. She was preceded in death by her mother, Joyce Marie Deloey. Lisa is survived by her sister, Lori Lorence; aunt, Joan VanHorn; and sister-in-law, Tami Mitchell; and a host of other family and friends. Visitation will be on Friday, March 19, 2021 from 4:00-6:00...

Diane  Sudduth

Diane Sudduth

Mar 12, 2021

Diane Sudduth, age 74, passed away March 12, 2021. She was born August 1, 1946 to the late Clifford and Sybil (Leffingwell) Baker in Omaha, NE. Clifford and Sybil were of very humble means; prior to Diane being born, her father, Clifford worked as a Clown for Ringling Brothers Barnham and Bailey Circus. Diane was the third of 4 siblings....

Joseph  W. Bernholtz

Joseph W. Bernholtz

Mar 12, 2021

Joseph Bernholtz Sr., age 69, passed away on March 12, 2021 Joseph was born in Fort Dodge, IA, to the late Victor Bernholtz Jr. and Ida Mae Walter Bernholtz. He was preceded in death by parents, Victor Bernholtz Jr. and Ida Mae Walter Bernholtz; nephew, Eric Bernholtz and Trey Bernholtz; brother, Victor E. Bernholtz III; significant other, Betty Borchman. Joseph...

Patti Sieck

Patti Sieck

Mar 11, 2021

Patti Sieck, age 69, passed away peacefully at Midlands Living Center March 11, 2021. She was born July 2, 1951 to Eldon and Pauline (Allen) Fife in St. Charles, IA. Patti lived in Council Bluffs the majority of her life. Patti enjoyed being with family. Her pride and joy was her grandchildren. She was a long time member of Bethany...

Dennis E.  Jackson

Dennis E. Jackson

Mar 11, 2021

Dennis Jackson, age 77, passed away March 11, 2021. He was born September 14, 1943 to Norris and Clara Jackson in Omaha, NE. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by father, Norris Jackson; mother, Clara Jackson. Dennis is survived by his wife, Arlene Jackson; daughters, Grayce Hackworth , Tracy (David) Stevenson; and sister, Geraldine Green; host...

Virginia  Diggs

Virginia Diggs

Mar 10, 2021

Virginia Diggs, age 81, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on March 10, 2021. She was born July 8, 1939. Virginia lived in upstate New York the majority of her life until moving to Shenandoah IA. Her pride and joy were her kids, grandchildren, great grandchildren and her cats. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Ronald  P.  Lewis

Ronald P. Lewis

Mar 9, 2021

Ronald Paul Lewis, age 70, passed away March 9, 2021. He was born September 13, 1950 to the late Charles and Pauline (Scott) Lewis in Pine Bluff, AR. Ron graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1970. He retired from Mid American Energy. He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and the Knight of Columbus....

Ricky  Allen Redeker

Ricky Allen Redeker

Mar 8, 2021

Ricky Redeker, age 60, passed away peacefully at Nebraska Medical Center on March 8, 2021. He was born June 17, 1960 to Ronnie Allen Redeker and Joyce Redeker. Ricky lived in Council Bluffs the majority of his life. Ricky enjoyed golfing, music, cars and his pride and joy was his wife, daughter and mother. Ricky was preceded in death by...

Randal Jacobs

Randal Jacobs

Mar 8, 2021

Randal Jacobs, age 60, passed away March 8, 2021. He was born January 14, 1961 to Tom and Kathryn (Phillips) Jacobs in Council Bluffs, IA. Randy was a Lewis Central High School alumni, class of 1979, and then spent most of his career working in kitchens making a mean pizza. He was very talkative and had the ability to strike...

Dean Putnam Jr.

Dean Putnam Jr.

Mar 7, 2021

Dean Putnam, age 78, passed away March 7, 2021. He was born January 24, 1943 to the late Dean and Maxine (Bates) Putnam in Oakland, IA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Joann Putnam; sister, Mary Ann Putnam. Dean is survived by his wife, Doreen Putnam; children, Dean Putnam and Richard (Kimberly) Putnam;...