Obituaries

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...

Eva Mari Black

Eva Mari Black

Nov 19, 2020

Eva Mari (Cawthra) Black, beloved sister, step-mother, friend, and confidant, passed away on November, 19, 2020. She was 52. Eva was born June 25, 1968 in Spokane, Washington & brought home by her adoptive parents, Gerald S. and Rozella Cawthra. She was her family’s bright light. After attending Auburn Academy, she worked in the Seattle area, most notably, at the...

David Lezell

David Lezell

Nov 17, 2020

David Lezell, 57, passed away on November 17, 2020, in Crescent, IA. David Lezell was born on October 30, 1963, in Fairfield, CA, at the Travis Air Force Base to Bernard and Carole Lezell. David was raised in Michigan, where he graduated from Algonac High School in Fairhaven, MI, in 1979, and he then moved to Massachusetts in 1981. He...

Paul Elliott

Paul Elliott

Nov 17, 2020

Paul Elliott, age 71, passed away November 17, 2020 surround by his family. He was born July 2, 1949, to the late Boyd & Priscilla (Thompson) Elliott in Council Bluffs, IA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Kathy Elliott. Paul is survived by his children, Sherri Elliott (Ken), Barbara Umbarger (Scott), Paula Lariviere...

Connie Wilcox

Connie Wilcox

Nov 16, 2020

Connie Wilcox, age 71, passed away November 16, 2020. She was born March 26, 1949, to the late William & Virginia (Heck) Kurth in Council Bluffs, IA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Jerry DeLong, Earl DeLong and Duane Kurth. Connie is survived by her husband, John Wilcox; children, Robert Summerville, Shelly Mabbitt (Al),...

Walter "Denny" Dennis Jacobsen

Walter "Denny" Dennis Jacobsen

Nov 15, 2020

Walter Dennis Jacobsen, age 90, of Council Bluffs, passed away peacefully at home on November 15, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 11, 1930 to Walter and Florence Jacobsen. He graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1947 and went directly to his lifetime career at the Union Pacific Headquarters in Omaha. He was married to...