Obituaries

Jane S. Peters

Jane S. Peters

Dec 5, 2020

Jane S. Peters, of Council Bluffs, died December 5, 2020. She was born on October 18, 1929. Jane was valedictorian of the class of 1948 at Omaha Central High School. She then graduated with honors from Northwestern University in 1952. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mark and Irene (Hinman) Savidge; husband, Peter J. Peters; and sister, Phyllis...

Alec D. Robey

Alec D. Robey

Dec 5, 2020

Alec Dean Robey, age 25, passed away on December 5, 2020. Alec was born in Council Bluffs, on April 6, 1995 to the late Roger D. Jr and Anna M. (Poulson) Robey. He is preceeded in death by his father, Roger Dean Robey Jr; grandparents, Nancy and Roger D. Sr. Robey. Alec is survived by brothers, Randy Robey, Talon Poulson;...

Shirley Hedegaard

Shirley Hedegaard

Dec 3, 2020

Shirley Hedegaard, age 73, passed away peacefully at Hansen House December 3, 2020. She was born August 3, 1947 to the late Carl & Helen (Divelbess) Nelson in Council Bluffs, IA. Shirley graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School and retired from ConAgra. She was a member of First Christian Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Lavern Stork

Lavern Stork

Dec 3, 2020

Lavern A. Stork, age 88, passed away December 3, 2020. He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on April 17, 1932 to the late George and Marie (Kersten) Stork. Lavern proudly served in the United States Army and worked at both Union Pacific Railroad and Western Electric. He was a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church and the Lion’s Club....

Ricky  L. Vierck

Ricky L. Vierck

Dec 2, 2020

Ricky L Vierck was born April 4, 1951 to the late Herman and Betty (Forrester) Vierck in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He graduated with the class of 1969 from Treynor Community High School. Rick attended classes at Iowa Western Community College in Clarinda and University of Northern Iowa. In 1972 Rick moved to Lincoln, Nebraska where he worked for Sutherland lumber...

Wendy White

Wendy White

Dec 1, 2020

Wendy White, age 58, passed away December 1, 2020. She was born September 6, 1962 to Richard & Lorraine (Tallman) White in Council Bluffs, IA. She was preceded in death by father, Richard White. Wendy is survived by Joshua White - son, of Council Bluffs, Lorraine White - mother, Rick (Tracy) White - brother, Sean (Terrie) White - brother. Visitation...

Mark  M. Mckern

Mark M. Mckern

Dec 1, 2020

Mark Matthew McKern, age 47, passed away on December 1, 2020. He was born October 11, 1973 to Larry & Rita (James) McKern in Council Bluffs, IA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Wendy McKern; and brother, Travis McKern. Mark is survived by his siblings, Shawn (Sue) McKern, Michele McKern (Eric Stites), Kathryn...

Gary L.  Nightser, Sr.

Gary L. Nightser, Sr.

Nov 30, 2020

Gary Lee Nightser, Sr., age 76, passed away November 30, 2020. He was born on March 19, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Dean and Betty (Shreeves) Nightser. In addition to his parents, Gary was preceded in death by his daughter, Tammie Thomas; and brothers, Dean Nightser, Jr., and Dale Nightser. He is survived by his wife, Judith; children,...

Christi A. Putnam

Christi A. Putnam

Nov 30, 2020

Christi Ann Putnam, age 72, passed away on November 30, 2020 surrounded by her loved ones in her dream home that she and Rod had just moved into in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was born on September 1, 1948 to the late Robert and Merle (Lamer) Rounds and raised in Walnut, Iowa. They moved to Council Bluffs when she was...

Lois  Faye Winner

Lois Faye Winner

Nov 30, 2020

Lois Faye Winner, age 83, passed away on November 30, 2020. She was born on August 27, 1937 in Des Moines, Iowa to the late Verl and Juanita (Streeby) Jackson. She became an RN and worked for Dr. Kuper and Dr. Martinez before retiring. In addition to her parents, Lois was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Winner; sisters,...

Edward L Fricke

Edward L Fricke

Nov 29, 2020

Edward L. Fricke, age 94, passed away November 29, 2020. He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on September 6, 1926, to the late Henry and Martha (Reimer) Fricke. Edward proudly served his country in both the United States Army and Marine Corps. He later worked at the University of Omaha and Kellogg’s. In addition to his parents, he was...

Beverly Dollen

Beverly Dollen

Nov 29, 2020

Beverly Dollen, age 71, of Minden, Iowa, passed away at Mercy Hospital November 29, 2020. She was born May 20, 1949, to J. William & Estella (Bertelsen) Witt in Council Bluffs, IA. Beverly was preceded in death by her father, J. William Witt; son, Jay Dollen; brother, Robert Witt; sister, Becky Ring. Beverly is survived by her husband of 52...

Patricia Ann Montgomery

Patricia Ann Montgomery

Nov 28, 2020

Patricia Ann Montgomery, age 80, passed away November 28, 2020 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on January 28, 1940 to the late Earl and Elnora (Leidig) Johnson. She graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1958. She married John Raymond Montgomery on June 25, 1961 and they were blessed with four children. She earned her...

Katherine S.  Lintzman

Katherine S. Lintzman

Nov 27, 2020

Katherine S. Lintzman (Batt), Age 75, of Council Bluffs, passed away at her home November 27, 2020. She was born August 22, 1945 to Harlen & Jane (Paul) Batt in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Katherine lived in Council Bluffs before moving to Colorado Springs, Colorado in the 1970's. She returned to Council Bluffs in 1992 and worked for Hy-Vee for 17...

Charles  J. "Chuck" Bogus

Charles J. "Chuck" Bogus

Nov 27, 2020

Charles J. “Chuck” Bogus, age 75, of Bellevue and Cedar Creek, passed away November 27, 2020. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska, on June 28, 1945, to the late Stanley and Genevieve Bogus. Chuck was a lifetime member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church. He attended the church’s grade school and graduated from South High with the class of 1963. After...

Terrence Owen Collins

Terrence Owen Collins

Nov 26, 2020

Terry passed away peacefully at home on Thanksgiving morning after a 3 ½ year battle with cancer. He leaves behind his loving wife Marlene of 49 years; special protector companion, Max; brother-in-law, Frank Wisniski; sister-in-laws, Geraldine (Steve) Kidder and Mary Wisniski; nephews, Cory, Scott and Jack Wisniski, Godson and nephew, Darren (Mary) Wisniski; nieces, Mary Hiatt, Michelle Johnson, Tracy and...

Donna R Campbell

Donna R Campbell

Nov 26, 2020

Donna R. Campbell, age 80, passed away November 26, 2020. She was born in Kearney, Nebraska, on July 16, 1940, to the late Ray and Ethel (Fiedler) Holley. Donna was a member of My Father’s House Church and a very active member of Mohm’s Place. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, John and...

Eloise Kopiasz

Eloise Kopiasz

Nov 22, 2020

Eloise (Sheffield) Kopiasz, age 77, died November 22, 2020. She was born in Council Bluffs on June 23, 1943 to Edward and Lolita (Taylor) Ladd. She was a phlebotomist and medical transcriptionist at St. Joseph’s Hospital and UNMC. She was also a foster mother. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her late husband, William L....

Mary L. Kirchert

Mary L. Kirchert

Nov 21, 2020

Mary L. Ronk (Garrison) Kirchert, age 85, of Council Bluffs, passed away November 21, 2020 at Midlands Living Center from complications of alzheimers and COPD. She was born on December 1, 1934 in Council Bluffs. Mary retired from Lewis Central High School as a custodian, and then went to work at Sam’s as a food demonstrator. She also worked as...

Gerard "Tyke" Darveaux

Gerard "Tyke" Darveaux

Nov 20, 2020

Gerard "Tyke" Darveaux, age 88, of Carter Lake, Iowa, passed away at Nebraska Medicine November 20, 2020. He was born April 25, 1932, to the late Peter & Mary (Majerus) Darveaux in Rulo, NE. Tyke proudly served his country in the United States Navy and retired from MUD. Tyke was a longtime resident of Carter Lake. He was very active...