Obituaries

William Dean Jefferson

William Dean Jefferson

Jul 25, 2020

William (Bill) D Jefferson, age 88, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020. He was born April 14, 1932 in Omaha, Nebraska to the late Paul E. and Mildred (Linden) Jefferson, he was the oldest of three children. He married Sally (Kinsel) on September 9, 1952 and the couple enjoyed 43 years of marriage to which two sons were born, Terry...

Yolanda Banderas De Aguilar

Yolanda Banderas De Aguilar

Jul 24, 2020

Yolanda Banderas de Aguilar, age 64, passed away July 24, 2020. She was born January 15, 1956 in Mexico to the late Irineo Banderas and Angelina Renteria. She is preceded in death by her parents; and 2 siblings. Yolanda is survived by her children, David Aguilar (Juanna), Anna Laura Aguilar (Juan), Eduardo Aguilar (Alma); 8 grandchildren; 6 brothers and sisters...

Lori Lynn Swanger

Lori Lynn Swanger

Jul 23, 2020

Lori Lynn Swanger, age 59, passed away July 23, 2020. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on June 2, 1961. Lori was a longtime veterinary technician. Lori was preceded in death by her father, Melvin Swanger and brother, Randall Swanger. Lori is survived by her mother, Shirley Swanger; brother, Timothy Swanger (Carol); nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of...

Luann Beth Freese

Luann Beth Freese

Jul 23, 2020

LuAnn B. Freese, age 58, of Treynor, Iowa, passed away July 23, 2020. She was born in Council Bluffs on August 14, 1961. LuAnn graduated from Treynor High School and was a legal assistant for the Pottawattamie County Attorney’s Office. LuAnn was preceded in death by her father, Gerald Goos and brother, Alan Goos. LuAnn is survived by her husband...

Malvern Carl Wohlers

Malvern Carl Wohlers

Jul 23, 2020

Malvern Carl Wohlers, age 84, passed away July 23, 2020. Malvern was born January 24,1936 in Beebeetown, IA to the late Ed and Lucille (Hammitt) Wohlers. He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Mark Wohlers; brothers, Wayne, Gordon, Denny; sister-in-law, Lois Wohlers. Malvern is survived by his wife, Kaye (Brinckerhoff) Wohlers; son, Scott Wohlers; Daughter, Rita Martens (Jeff...

Lotus Eileen Wohlers

Lotus Eileen Wohlers

Jul 22, 2020

Lotus Eileen Wohlers (Chapman), age 94, of Underwood, recently of Country House, Council Bluffs, waltzed through the pearly gates, surrounded by loving family, on July 22, 2020. Lotus was born on a farm west of Persia, on February 17, 1926, to Mary (McKeighan) and Sheldon Chapman. She attended school and graduated from Persia High School, Class of 1943. She always...

Mary Elaine Gilson

Mary Elaine Gilson

Jul 22, 2020

Mary Elaine Gilson, age 79, passed away July 22, 2020. She was born on April 20, 1941 to the late George and Margaret (Whittier) Baldauf in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1959. She worked at the Tinley, Gunn and Bloomer Schools as secretary for 15 years and Children's Square USA for...

Norman Clifford Gardner

Norman Clifford Gardner

Jul 22, 2020

Norman C. Gardner, age 93, passed away July 22, 2020. Norman proudly served his country in the United States Army. He worked at Janesville Trucking and retired from Timpte Trailer. He was born in Harlan, Iowa, on September 30, 1926 to the late Clifford and Cora (Olsen) Gardner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Janet Louise Owen

Janet Louise Owen

Jul 20, 2020

Janet Louise Owen, age 74, of Council Bluffs, IA, passed away at her home on July 20, 2020. She was born January 15, 1946, in Council Bluffs, IA to the late Leonard L. and Wanita (Knecht) McQuinn. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1964. She worked at Alters in Council Bluffs and then did in home day care...

Raymond Calvin Mauer

Raymond Calvin Mauer

Jul 20, 2020

Raymond Calvin Mauer, age 98 , passed away on July 20, 2020. He was born on the family farm near Minden, Iowa on May 25, 1922 to the late Clarence L. and Margaretha Duerr Mauer. After graduating from Minden High School in 1939, he worked on the family farm for 2 years taking night school at Frye Aircraft in Omaha...

Max Bernard Vance

Max Bernard Vance

Jul 20, 2020

Max Bernard Vance, age 93, passed away July 20, 2020. He was born on October 12, 1926 to the late Bayard and Laura (Higgens) Vance in rural Pottawattamie County. In addition to his parents, Max was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Vance; sons, Max and Michael Vance (Linda); brothers, Lyle, Keith and Burl; sisters, Charlene, Darlene and Linda....

Harvey  William Moss

Harvey William Moss

Jul 20, 2020

Harvey William Moss, age 92, passed away July 20, 2020 at Risen Son Christian Village, Council Bluffs, IA. Harvey was born December 5, 1927 to H. Guy and Elmo (Breneman) Moss in Council Bluffs. He graduated from Macedonia Community School and attended Iowa State University. Harvey married Berniece Miller on September 3, 1949 at St. John Lutheran Church in Council...

Adam Dale Cornell

Adam Dale Cornell

Jul 20, 2020

Adam Dale Cornell, age 44, passed away July 19, 2020. Adam was born May 2, 1976 in Council Bluffs, IA. He is preceded in death by his fathers, Bill Cornell and Steve Chambers. Adam is survived by his mother, Kelly Sue Harris (Carl Kutchara); sister, Alana Bertram (Chris); brothers, Kenyon Cornell and Allan Chambers. Private family graveside service will be...

Dawn Lynn Crofutt

Dawn Lynn Crofutt

Jul 18, 2020

Dawn Lynn Crofutt, age 63, passed away July 18, 2020. She was born on November 19, 1956 to late Donald and Eleanor (Munson) Mair. In addition to her parents, Dawn was preceded in death by her daughter, Carla Sue Mair; brother, Mark Mair; sister, Brenda Davis. She is survived by her husband, Jim Crofutt; son, Aaron Anthony Mair; grandsons, Robert...

Bette Jean Mendoza

Bette Jean Mendoza

Jul 17, 2020

Bette Jean Mendoza, age 77, passed away July 17, 2020. She was born April 30, 1943 to the late Bernard and Laura (Johnson) Randall. In addition to her parents, Bette was preceded in death by her son, Randy Samuelson; and her siblings, Bernie, Fred, Phyllis, Shirley, and Virginia. She is survived by her husband, Pascual "Skip" Mendoza; children, Michael (Bobbette)...

Linda Sue Richards

Linda Sue Richards

Jul 16, 2020

Linda S. Richards, age 72, passed away July 16, 2020. She was born May 29, 1948 in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her mother, Helen Goc; father, Charles Doughty. Linda is survived by her husband, Bernard Richards; children, Bernie Richards (Kim), Sheila Upton (Dan), Tracy Richards (Raina), Michelle Antunez (Wong); brother, Keith Goc; grandchildren and great grandchildren....

David Herbert Kuper, M.D.

David Herbert Kuper, M.D.

Jul 15, 2020

David Herbert Kuper, age 79, passed away July 15, 2020. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on September 30, 1940 to the late Herbert and Marie (Bay) Kuper. He was raised in Columbus, Nebraska and graduated from Columbus High School. He then went on to Hastings College and the University of Nebraska Medical Center where he received his medical degree....

Daniel Joseph Morris Iii

Daniel Joseph Morris Iii

Jul 14, 2020

Daniel Joseph Morris III 05/18/1954 - 07/14/2020 Danny was a fierce advocate for wildlife conservation efforts and dedicated his life to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium for over four decades. He retired as the Chief Operating Officer in 2017. Danny was instrumental in the growth of the Zoo, not only in his roles, but also through his assistance in...

Anna Lynch-Pelikan

Anna Lynch-Pelikan

Jul 11, 2020

Anna Lynch-Pelikan, 74, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed from this life on Saturday, July 11, 2020, surrounded by her family in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was united in marriage on June 11, 1964 to James Lynch Sr. who proceeded her in death on April 2, 1991. She is survived by 2 daughters: Tina Lowder of Liberty, Indiana, Shannon Mendez of...

Shirley Ann Todd

Shirley Ann Todd

Jul 11, 2020

Shirley A. Todd, age 84, passed away July 11, 2020. She was born in Goodland, Kansas on December 20, 1935 to the late Otto and Sybil (Light) Cowan. Shirley retired from J.C. Penney at the Southroads Mall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Otis Todd; brothers, Lowell, Robert and Richard Cowan. Shirley is...