Obituaries

Sarah Frances Nelson

Sarah Frances Nelson

Oct 11, 2020

Mom, Grandma, and Nana had to start a new journey in life. This journey came too soon in her life. Sarah Frances Nelson was born June 1, 1953, at home in Shepherdsville, KY, to the late Geraldine and William Traylor. The second child of four. Sarah married right after high school and moved to Iowa. From this marriage she had...

Nadine E. Jensen

Nadine E. Jensen

Oct 10, 2020

Nadine E. Jensen, age 93, died October 10, 2020. She was born in Emerson, Iowa, on October 26, 1926 to the late Roy and Gayle (Edie) Winters. Nadine drove a school bus for many years in Malvern. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Paul Durham and Leland Jensen; sons, Paul and Gary Durham;...

George  Donald Smith

George Donald Smith

Oct 10, 2020

A time to be born On May 31, 1941, George Donald Smith entered the world in Egypt, Mississippi. He was the seventh child born to George and Georgia Smith. A time to plant After leaving Mississippi, George moved to Omaha, Nebraska, to start his life as a young man. At age 19, he began working for The Dial Corporation. With...

Konnie Kay Wiegman

Konnie Kay Wiegman

Oct 9, 2020

Konnie Kay Wiegman, age 75, died in Woodbine, Iowa, on October 9, 2020. She was born to the late Everett and Edna Westerberg on June 1, 1945, in Huron, South Dakota. Konnie began teaching in South Dakota, and followed her passion of teaching to Council Bluffs, where she taught at St. Albert for over 20 years. She loved to sing...

Anna M. Meyers

Anna M. Meyers

Oct 9, 2020

Anna M. Meyers, age 53, died October 9, 2020. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska, on May 4, 1967. Anna was preceded in death by her mother, Delores Handler. Anna is survived by her children, Brandy Witthauer (Aaron), Gabrielle Meyers, Kayla Dale (Kevin), Chaunce Meyers, Zachary Meyers; father, Adrian Shipley; sister, Perriann Witt (Willie); brother, Adrian Shipley (Renee); grandchildren, Bella,...

Terry Lynn Adams

Terry Lynn Adams

Oct 8, 2020

Terry Lynn Adams passed away October 8, 2020 in the loving arms of her husband Richard of 47 years. Terry was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa on March 30, 1955, to the late Matthew John and Dolores Spurlin. Richard and Terry Adams (Spurlin) were married on November 24th, 1973. Terry and her loving husband enjoyed a life together that includes...

Helen Ann Skinner

Helen Ann Skinner

Oct 8, 2020

Helen Ann Skinner, 68, of Carter Lake passed away on October 8, 2020 peacefully in her home after a valiant battle with metastatic breast cancer. She was born to the late Frank and Helen Kruger on October 11, 1951, in Omaha, NE. Helen graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Council Bluffs in 1969. She continued on to earn her...

Jane Kenyon

Jane Kenyon

Oct 6, 2020

Jane Kenyon, age 65, passed away October 6, 2020. She was born November 17, 1954, to John & Darleen (Whitaker) Fletcher in Fort Dix, NJ. In addition to her father, John Fletcher, she was preceded in death by her sister, Suzanne Mills. Jane is survived by her husband, Denny Kenyon; mother Darleen Fletcher; sons John Huey (Stevann) and Zeke Gardels...

Margaret "Micki" Irene  Hatton

Margaret "Micki" Irene Hatton

Oct 6, 2020

Margaret “Micki” Hatton, 71, passed away on October 6, 2020, in Council Bluffs, IA. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bryce Hatton and Peggy Hatton. Margaret is survived by daughters, Tracy (Raymond) Balderas and Victoria (Daniel Konecky) Morken; grandchildren, Tyler Morken, Michelle Morken and Molly Balderas; sisters, Leslie Hatton, Kathy Browning (Ron) and Becky Bradley (Joe); brother, Brian...

James Cooper

James Cooper

Oct 6, 2020

James Orval Cooper, age 75, died on October 6, 2020, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. James was born in Mondamin, IA to the late Orville and Ida Mae Cooper on July 10, 1945. James worked for Omaha Public Schools for 30 years, retiring in 2000. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Dorothy Walter. He is survived...

William "Bill" E Underwood

William "Bill" E Underwood

Oct 6, 2020

William E. “Bill” Underwood, age 89, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away October 6, 2020. Bill was a retired construction supervisor. He served as an airman during the Korean War as a radar mechanic. He also took part in the first hydrogen bomb and atomic bomb tests in the South Pacific Islands. Bill was a member of Prospect Park Baptist...

Marvin T Sewing

Marvin T Sewing

Oct 4, 2020

Marvin T. Sewing, age 101, died October 4, 2020. He was born August 8, 1919, to the late Thomas and Sarah (Carlile) Sewing. Marvin proudly served his county in the United States Army during World War II and was a lifelong farmer. He was a recipient of the Silver Star. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Phyllis Nadine Hatcher

Phyllis Nadine Hatcher

Oct 3, 2020

Phyllis Nadine Hatcher, age 80, died in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on October 3, 2020. Phyllis was born to the late George and Julia Coffin on November 11, 1939, in Shelbyville, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband John Hatcher; and siblings Alan Coffin, Susan Camp, and James Coffin. She is survived by her sons Mike (Cheryl) Wilhite...

Deanna Jo Adams

Deanna Jo Adams

Oct 3, 2020

Deanna Jo Adams, age 68, passed away on October 3, 2020, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Deanna was born to the late Maxwell and Margie (Kelsey) Streeter on August 19, 1952, in Colby, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband of 19 years, Mark Adams; daughter Kristin (Todd) Lewis; granddaughter Aurora; siblings Mike...

Gary Shrum

Gary Shrum

Oct 2, 2020

Gary Kenneth Shrum the son of Kenneth and Lorine Driskell Shrum was born August 20, 1946 at Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Gary passed away October 2, 2020 at Avoca Skilled Care in Avoca, Iowa. Gary was raised in Randolph, Iowa where he attended school and graduated from Fremont Mills High School in 1964. Gary was a member of...

Dale Palmer

Dale Palmer

Oct 1, 2020

Dale Palmer died on October 1, 2020 in Carmichael, CA. He was born in Council Bluffs, IA on September 13, 1939. He was a diesel mechanic for the Council Bluffs bus system and Midwest Transportation before owning his own construction business. He is preceded in death by his parents and wife, Susan. He is survived by his sons, Shawn (Corine),...

Tracey Wayne Reisis

Tracey Wayne Reisis

Oct 1, 2020

Tracey Wayne Reisis, a lifelong resident of Carter Lake, IA, passed away on October 1, 2020 at the age of 57. Tracey is survived by his wife, Jeanie; uncle and aunt, Dick and Roxie Pickel; mother and father in laws, Jean and Bernie Nobis; his children, John “JD” (Bridgette), Jordan (fiancée Mackenzie) and Jacob; siblings, Robin Conner (Tim), Todd Reisis...

Robin L. (Molgaard) Snodgrass

Robin L. (Molgaard) Snodgrass

Sep 29, 2020

Robin L. (Molgaard) Snodgrass, age 49, passed away September 29, 2020. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on October 18, 1970. Robin graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1989 and then attended cosmetology school. She taught at EQ School of Hair Design and most recently managed at Great Clips. Robin is survived by her son,...

Jack Coan

Jack Coan

Sep 28, 2020

Jack Coan, age 84, died September 28, 2020. He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on July 5, 1936, to the late Charles L. and Margaret C. (McTwiggan) Coan. Jack proudly served his country in the United States Army and retired from Griffin Pipe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Coan; brother,...

Nancy A Palmer-Nightser

Nancy A Palmer-Nightser

Sep 28, 2020

Nancy Ann Palmer-Nightser, age 73, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020, in Oakland, Iowa. Born in Audubon County, Iowa, on January 17, 1947 to the late Bertel and Ruth (Crandall) Sorensen. She attended Audubon Elementary School in Audubon, Iowa, before moving with her parents to Council Bluffs where she attended Thomas Jefferson High School. Nancy was an active member...