Delbert L. "Del" Witherwax
Jan 26, 2021
Delbert L. Witherwax (“Del”), 75, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away on January 26, 2021 following complications from a prior stroke. Del was born on June 2, 1945 in Redbird, Nebraska to Leonard C. and Myrtle E. (Weihe) Witherwax. He was the middle of five children and was raised on a family ranch north and west of Cody. There, his...
Dora Argelia Avelar
Jan 26, 2021
Dora Argelia Avelar, age 74, passed away January 26, 2021 in Omaha, Nebraska. She was born in El Salvador on September 6, 1946. There will be a visitation with family on Thursday, January 28, 2021, 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, January 29, 2021, at 10:00 a.m., at St. Peter's Catholic...
Sheryl Dawn Harken
Jan 25, 2021
Sheryl Dawn Harken, age 57 of Huber Heights, Ohio went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, January 25, 2021. Sheryl was born June 7, 1963 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Kent and Una Mae Nielsen. Sheryl was preceded in death by her father, Kent Nielsen. Sheryl is survived by her husband Rick Harken; sons...
Richard E. Jensen
Jan 24, 2021
Richard Jensen, age 80, passed away January 24, 2021. He was born January 2, 1941 to Elmer and LaVerta (Fischer) Jensen in Council Bluffs, IA. Richard graduated in 1959 at Minden High School and married the love of his life, Judy Peterson, in 1963. The couple had 3 children and were married for 57 years. Richard served 4 years in...
Mark Hough
Jan 24, 2021
Mark Hough, age 56, passed away January 24, 2021. He was born September 15, 1964 to the late Merle and Jeri (Foster) Hough in Council Bluffs, IA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, Charles “Mike” Johnson Mark is survived by his son, Benjamin (Nicole) Ossman; siblings, Tamy (Lyle) Brandstrom, Charles "Sam" (Kayanne) Johnson,...
Raymond "Raymie" Aherns
Jan 24, 2021
Raymond Aherns, age 68, passed away at Select Specialty Hospital-Omaha January 24, 2021 of heart failure after a courageous battle of both cancer and COVID 19. He was born August 7, 1952 to the late Raymond and Evelyn (Woodford) Aherns. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son, Roger McClelland; brother, Joe Williams. Raymond is survived...
Dillon Wenzel
Jan 24, 2021
Dillon John Wenzel, age 36, passed away peacefully January 24, 2021. He was born December 28, 1984, to John and Susan (Sheirer) Wenzel in Kingston, PA. Dillon lived in South Florida, Las Vegas, NV, and Bedford, PA, the majority of his life until moving to Council Bluffs, Iowa, in 2016. Dillon was a graduate of Ed Venture Charter High School...
Richard Danker
Jan 23, 2021
Richard Danker, age 84, passed away January 23, 2021. He was born January 18, 1937 to Orville "Tiny" and Marie "Em" (Vergamini) Danker in Council Bluffs, IA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Jenine Danker; brother, Jim Danker. Richard is survived by his wife, Betty Danker; daughters, Sheri (Ken) Kuta and Pam Danker;...
Dylece "Liz" Hoialmen
Jan 22, 2021
Dylece "Liz" Hoialmen, age 72, passed away at Jennie Edmundson Hospital January 22, 2021. She was born June 6, 1948. Liz graduated from Missouri Valley High School with the class of 1966 and retired from Douglas County Health Center. Liz was preceded in death by her mother, LaVern "Bernie" Morgan; sisters, Mary Gundrum and Susie Morgan. Dylece is survived by...
Dora A. Gress
Jan 22, 2021
Dora A. Gress, age 95, passed away on January 22, 2021 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was born in Des Moines, Iowa on January 22, 1926 to Ingvard Johansen and Dora Rodine Johansen. She graduated from Central High School in Omaha, Nebraska in 1944. She lived most of her life in Council Bluffs. She was united in marriage to Fred...
Jerri Vernon South
Jan 21, 2021
Jerri Vernon South, 76, of Council Bluffs died at his home on January 21, 2021. Jerri was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis South and Margaret (Gustin) South; two sons, Jerri Vernon South, Jr. and Terry South; and siblings, Dixie Schmidt and Michael Palm. He is survived by his children, Randy South of Council Bluffs, Kathy Hunt of Wabash,...
Charles S. "Steve" Vanbibber
Jan 21, 2021
Charles Steven (Steve) Vanbibber passed away Thursday, January 21st at CHI Mercy Council Bluffs, IA with his kids by his side. He dedicated his whole life to his family. Always working hard and showing his kids to laugh through the tough times. "If you don't laugh at least once a day , then it's a bad day." Steve will always...
Donald Felton
Jan 21, 2021
Donald Felton, age 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 21, 2021. He was born October 14, 1931 to Paul and Greta (Bennett) Felton in Neola, IA. Don married the love of his life, Flora Belle Hildebrandt, in 1954. While serving two years in the United States Army, Flora and Don started their family. Randy was born...
Edward Bremmer
Jan 21, 2021
Edward Bremmer joined his family and friends in Christ on January 21, 2021. The 91-year-old retired educator, officer of the Iowa teacher’s union, former Iowa legislator, and decorated Korean War veteran was born on December 30, 1929, in Beaver, Oklahoma. He grew up in Texas and attended Booker High School; then graduated from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio. After...
David W Nalley
Jan 20, 2021
David William Nalley, age 70, died of end stage renal failure on January 20, 2021 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. David was born on August 12, 1950 in Iowa City, Iowa David is survived by his daughter Christina (Kevin O’Dell), of Moore, Oklahoma; his son Ashton Nalley, of Council Bluffs, Iowa; and his grandchildren, Brandon, Gabrielle, Isabella and Gracelynn of Moore,...
Ruth C Decker
Jan 18, 2021
Ruth Caroline Decker, age 99, passed away January 18, 2021. She was born in Carson, Iowa on June 12, 1921 to the late Harry and Esta (Freeman) Chambers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Glenn Decker, sister Gloria Anderson; and brothers, Blaine and Robert Chambers, and grandson, Christopher Dolesh. Ruth...
Michael Skaff
Jan 17, 2021
Michael A. Skaff, age 77, passed away January 17, 2021. He was the foster son of Charles and Margaret Kurzhal and son of Mary and Joeb Skaff. Mike was born on September 3,1943 and grew up in the Farmer and Salem, South Dakota area and attended a country school nearby. He graduated from Boys Town High School in 1961. He...
Hersel L. Kile
Jan 17, 2021
Hersel L. Kile Jr, age 71, passed away January 17, 2021. He was born in Des Moines, Iowa, on July 29, 1949 to the late Hersel and Colleen (Hull) Kile Sr. Hersel proudly served his country in the United States Navy and retired from OPPD. Hersel is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Justin and Rachael Kile; Justin’s mother, Susana...
Chadwick Eric Ford
Jan 17, 2021
Chadwick Ford, age 52, passed away January 17, 2021. He was born May 14, 1968 to Donald and Jane (Meisenbach) Ford in Council Bluffs, IA. Chadwick is survived by his mother, Jane Ford- Mains; step- father, Lynn Mains; aunts Mary Kramer and Connie Gronstal. My Special Child has gone to heaven to be my Special Angel. He taught me so...
Nancy Whittington
Jan 15, 2021
Nancy Whittington, age 65, passed away peacefully at Methodist Hospital January 15, 2021. She was born June 16, 1955 to Harold and Maxine (McFarland) Beavers in Topeka, KS. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by spouse, Ed Whittington; and brother, Larry Beavers. Nancy is survived by her daughters, Michelle Berry, Andrea Whittington; stepdaughters, Sandi Whittington Anderson,...
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