Obituaries

Richard Stewart

Richard Stewart

Aug 5, 2020

Richard “Dick” Stewart, age 85, passed away August 5, 2020. He was born on June 17, 1935 to the late Haun and Mayme Claire Stewart. In addition to his parents, Dick was preceded in death by his siblings, Leslie Stewart, Virginia Fitzsimmons and Jean Maran; nephews, John Moran and Terry Stewart; nephew-in-law, Roger Funkhouser. He is survived by his nieces...

John "Jack" James Roane

John "Jack" James Roane

Aug 5, 2020

John “Jack” Roane, age 77, passed away peacefully at home on August 5, 2020, after a long illness. Jack was born April 19, 1943 to the late Fred and Alvena (Janssen) Roane in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He married Kathleen “Mike” Sullivan on November 17, 1962 at St. Patrick Church, Dunlap, IA. Jack grew up on the family farm south of...

Ella Mae Skinner

Ella Mae Skinner

Aug 5, 2020

Ella Mae Skinner, age 89, of Carter Lake, Iowa, passed away August 5, 2020. She was born in Kennard, Nebraska on September 27, 1930. Ella Mae was a resident of Carter Lake, Iowa, since 1933. She married Frederick Skinner on November 20, 1948. She spent the last 16 months at Bethany Lutheran Home in Council Bluffs. She was preceded in...

Kathryn  Louise  Bolie

Kathryn Louise Bolie

Aug 4, 2020

Kathryn Louise Bolie of Council Bluffs, age 68, passed away on August 4, 2020 at MercyOne Hospice in Johnston, Iowa from health complications. She was born June 25, 1952 in Algona, Iowa to Kenneth and Rose (Bishop) Bolie, the middle child of three. Known as Kathy to family and Katie to coworkers, friends and neighbors, she was loved by many....

Jacqueline Josephine Rallis

Jacqueline Josephine Rallis

Aug 4, 2020

Jacqueline J. Rallis, age 85, died at her home on August 4, 2020. She was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on July 13, 1935, to the late Jack and Rose (Komarek) Burton. Jacquie was both a nurse and a teacher. She was known to many at St. Albert as “Grandma Jacquie” and she was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church....

Michael Joseph Donovan

Michael Joseph Donovan

Aug 2, 2020

Michael Joseph Donovan, age 68, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on August 2, 2020 at his home in Council Bluffs. He was born on October 9, 1951 to the late Robert J. and Irma (Welp) Donovan in Dubuque, Iowa. In addition to his parents, Michael was preceded in death by his brother, Robert G. Donovan and nephew, JT Kaiser....

Sara Jeanne Shoemaker

Sara Jeanne Shoemaker

Aug 1, 2020

Sara J. Shoemaker, age 52, passed away August 1, 2020. She was born in Lake City, Iowa, on September 18, 1967 to Dale and Joan (Carlson) Stumpf. She was preceded in death by her mother, Joan; brother-in-law, Shawn Kelley; infant brother, Steven Stumpf. Sara is survived by her husband of 25 years, Mark Shoemaker; sons, Eric Shoemaker and Matthew Shoemaker;...

David  George  Lodes

David George Lodes

Jul 30, 2020

David G. Lodes, age 90, passed away July 30, 2020. Preceded in death by his parents, George and Bess Lodes; step father, Henry Schlautman. Survived by his wife of 66 years, Dorothy Lodes; sons, John Lodes, Michael Lodes (Victoria) and Patrick Lodes (Danette); sister, Elsie Cerny; sister-in-law, Mary Wiley (Jim); grandchildren, Angie Austin (Budge), Jennifer Pier (John), Brian Lodes (Nicola),...

Richard Brockman

Richard Brockman

Jul 29, 2020

Richard L. Brockman, age 77, passed away July 29, 2020. He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on August 2, 1942, to the late George and Evelyn (Nielsen) Brockman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Thomas Brockman; brothers, Gordon, Ronald and Roger Brockman; sister, Mary Wayman. Richard is survived by his siblings, Gerald...

Dolores Marie Eyre

Dolores Marie Eyre

Jul 28, 2020

Dolores M. Eyre, age 96, passed away July 28, 2020. She was born January 5, 1924 to the late Theodore and Alvena Behrens. She is preceded in death by her husband, Randall; son, David Eyre; sister, Betty Fickel; brother, Robert Behrens; grandson, Josh Eyre. Dolores is survived by her children, Judith (Dick) Wilderman, Trudy (Pat) Perkins, Randy (Linda) Eyre and...

Dennis E. Eaton

Dennis E. Eaton

Jul 28, 2020

Dennis E. Eaton, age 74, passed away July 28, 2020. He was born on August 12, 1945 to the late Louis and Norma (Nixon) Eaton in Sioux Rapids, Iowa. In addition to his parents, Dennis was preceded in death by his brother, Darwin Eaton. He is survived by his wife, Karen Eaton; sisters, Diane Althaus (David) and Darlene Eaton (Susan);...

Edward Miller

Edward Miller

Jul 27, 2020

Edward (Tobe) G. Miller, age 82, passed away July 27, 2020. Edward was born in Council Bluffs, IA to the late Edward and Iva (Dorsett) Miller on May 9, 1938. He is preceded in death by brothers; Jack, Jerry, Alfred(Sunny), Charley, and Joseph; sister, Lily. Edward is survived by his wife, Cheryl (Wright) Miller; children,Teresa Clarke, Ivan( Joe) Miller (Brenda)...

Arthur C. "Art" Mchenry

Arthur C. "Art" Mchenry

Jul 26, 2020

Arthur C. “Art” McHenry, age 68, of Underwood, Iowa, passed away July 26, 2020. He was born in Pennsylvania on December 30, 1951. He had two sisters and was raised by his mother Mary "Izzy". Arthur grew up fishing, hunting, being outside. He worked at Glendale State Park in Pennsylvania to earn money to buy his first rifle. Art was...

Gerald  "Gary" Robey

Gerald "Gary" Robey

Jul 26, 2020

Gerald “Gary” Eugene Robey, age 77, passed away July 26, 2020. He was born on February 10, 1943 to the late Sherman and Velma (Hite) Robey in Parma, Idaho. In addition to his parents, Gary was preceded in death by his wife, Donna Robey. He is survived by his children, Marjorie Leon, Susan Murphy, Jeanie De Leon, Darren Dwyer, Darrell...

Hugh Arnold Pryor

Hugh Arnold Pryor

Jul 26, 2020

Hugh Arnold Pryor, age 78, passed away July 26, 2020. He was born November 9, 1941 in Council Bluffs, IA to the late Arthur and Amanda (Volkens) Pryor. Hugh married Barbara E. Knox on November 27, 1965. Hugh served in the National Guard from 1964-1970. Hugh is preceded in death parents; his wife, Barb Pryor; son, William Pryor; brothers, Dick...

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...