Obituaries

Kathryn Waunita Schnepel

Kathryn Waunita Schnepel

May 9, 2020

Kathryn Waunita Schnepel, age 95, passed away May 9, 2020. She was born on July 3, 1924 to the late Arthur and Maude (Mass) Miller in Silver City, Iowa. In addition to her parents, Kathryn was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Schnepel. She is survived by her son, Mark Peterson. Per Kathryn’s wishes, she has been cremated and...

Maceves "Mac" James Morvant

Maceves "Mac" James Morvant

May 8, 2020

Maceves “Mac” James Morvant, age 77, passed away May 8, 2020. He was born on January 27, 1943 to the late Eves and Elvie (Guidroz) Morvant in Westwego, Louisiana. He retired from Malnove Incorporated in the early 2000’s. Mac will always be remembered as the “Mr. Fix It” of the neighborhood. In addition to his parents, Mac was preceded in...

Charlotte Wilcoxen

Charlotte Wilcoxen

May 7, 2020

Charlotte M. Wilcoxen, age 74, passed away May 7, 2020. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on November 14, 1945 to the late Melvin and Charlotte Nelson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Wilcoxen Sr.; granddaughter, Jeanna Marie Wilcoxen; brothers, Marvin and Donald Nelson; sisters, Rosetta Waldron and Margaret Hall. Charlotte...

Wayne Joseph Giese

Wayne Joseph Giese

May 5, 2020

Wayne Joseph “Joe” Giese, 74 years, of Omaha, NE, passed on May 5th, 2020 at Bergan Mercy Hospital due to complications from heart disease. Wayne was born on August 15th, 1945 in Sioux City, IA. He grew up in Laurel, NE under the loving care of Bill and Clara Betters. In high school he played trumpet in the band and...

Linda Kay Daub

Linda Kay Daub

May 3, 2020

Linda Kay Daub, age 68, passed away May 3, 2020. She was born on October 19, 1951 to the late Delmar and Freda (Henry) Adams in Mesa, Arizona. In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her husband, David William Daub; brother, Mike D. Adams; secret lover, Kenny Rogers. She is survived by her sisters, Marge Burgess...

Ethel  Lorene Zuroski

Ethel Lorene Zuroski

May 3, 2020

Ethel Lorene Zuroski, age 86, of Council Bluffs, IA passed away May 3, 2020 due to complications of Dementia. Ethel was born on November 6, 1933 in Oklahoma to the late Hubert and Hettie (Hartline) Wheat. Ethel was a long time resident of Council Bluffs, but did live several years in Odebolt, IA. Ethel loved spending time with her family...

Gail A. Grammer

Gail A. Grammer

May 1, 2020

Gail A. Grammer, age 75, passed away May 1, 2020. Gail was born September 20, 1944 in Fairbury, NE to the late Charles and Helen Amanda Ann (Werner) Grammer. Gail attended elementary and high school in Endicott, Nebraska and attended Fairbury Junior College. He was a Sergeant in the Army and served from 1966-1969, he served in Germany. He enjoyed...

Roger Leroy Bothwell

Roger Leroy Bothwell

Apr 27, 2020

Roger LeRoy Bothwell, age 59, passed away on April 27, 2020. He was born on June 23, 1960 to the late Robert and Geraldine (Lange) Bothwell in Council Bluffs, Iowa. In addition to his parents, Roger was preceded in death by his brothers, John, Robert and Max Bothwell. He is survived by his children, Tasha Bothwell; Michael Bothwell (Erica Janik);...

Eleanor  Marie Phillips

Eleanor Marie Phillips

Apr 27, 2020

Eleanor Tabler McMullen Phillips, age 99, of Council Bluffs, passed away April 27, 2020. She was born on November 14, 1920 to the late Levi Earl and Anna (Risney) Tabler. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1938 and worked for Hardiman's Grocery Store in Council Bluffs and Ethan Allen Carriage House in Des Moines. In addition to her...

Patricia  Ann Miller

Patricia Ann Miller

Apr 26, 2020

Patricia Ann “Patti” Miller, age 58, passed away April 26, 2020. She was born September 25, 1961 in Chicago, IL to Carl and Marilyn Sobczak. Patti is survived by her husband, Ronald Miller; sons, Robert (Amy) White, Michael White; grandsons, Connor and Kyle White; mother, Marilyn (Richard) Dvorak; father, Carl Sobczak; sisters, Kimberly (Jack) Taylor, Darlene Sobczak, Kathleen (Dean) Lardner,...

Lisa Yvonne Smykowski

Lisa Yvonne Smykowski

Apr 22, 2020

Lisa Y Smykowski, age 57, passed away on Wednesday, April 22nd surrounded by family. Lisa was born on November 10, 1962 to the late Patricia Clark. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Council Bluffs. Her greatest joy in life were her children. She was preceded in death by her sister Carla and husband Steven. She is survived by...

Joyce Louise Henderson

Joyce Louise Henderson

Apr 21, 2020

Joyce Louise Weber-Henderson, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. Joyce died of a prolonged illness at Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was attended by two of her sons Randall Jack Henderson and Daniel Lee Henderson. Joyce was a life-long resident of Council Bluffs, but was born in Logan, Iowa to Jacob (Jake) and Gladys Mary...

Randal Allen Marshall

Randal Allen Marshall

Apr 20, 2020

Randal Allen Marshall, 70, passed away April 20, 2020. He was born on July 30, 1949 to the late George and Phyllis (Parker) Marshall in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Randy graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1967. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1968 and served his country during the Vietnam War. He was a...

Delores Alice Phillips

Delores Alice Phillips

Apr 20, 2020

Delores Alice Phillips, age 96, passed away April 20, 2020. She was born August 18, 1923 to the late Claude and Ellanora (Scofield) Rowland. She is preceded in death by her parents; sons, Dennis Phillips and Fredrick Phillips; daughter Shelly Phillips; brothers, Alfred, Chuck, Lonnie, Ramelle; sisters, Alice, Maude; brothers-in-law, Floyd Hanslip and Dave Carter. Delores is survived by her...

Ronald Mckeeman

Ronald Mckeeman

Apr 20, 2020

Ronald Eugene McKeeman, age 70, of Council Bluffs, IA, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2020 in Kansas City, KS. Ron was born in Iowa to Roy and Gertrude McKeeman on July 5th, 1949. He was raised with his 8 siblings and had a modest life. He graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1967 and then joined the US...

Joann Clara Peterson

Joann Clara Peterson

Apr 19, 2020

JoAnn C. Peterson, age 75, passed away April 19, 2020. She was born in Harlan, Iowa, on January 13, 1945 to the late Laverna J. and Cunigunda H. (Sandbothe) Pauley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Jim Thiessen. JoAnn is survived by her husband of 57 years, John Peterson; daughters, Donna Peterson, Rhonda...

Michael Ervin Mcmanigal

Michael Ervin Mcmanigal

Apr 17, 2020

Michael Ervin McManigal, age 66, was born to Catherine (DeWitt) and Jenty McManigal, Jr. Michael was the 2nd eldest of 6 children. He was preceeded in death by his parents; grandparents, Marvin & Gertrude DeWitt, Jenty, Sr. & Edna McManigal; and step-father, Roy Murphy. Mike is survived by his wife, Sandra McManigal; daughters, Mandi Malnack of Crescent, IA and Shannon...

Cindy Lou (Drake) Yopp

Cindy Lou (Drake) Yopp

Apr 17, 2020

Cindy L. (Drake) Yopp, age 64, passed away April 17, 2020. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on July 27, 1955 to the late James F. and Elnora “Nordie” (Hite) Drake. Cindy graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1973 and retired from Physicians Mutual. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Nancy Hull

Nancy Hull

Apr 17, 2020

Nancy (Mattox) Hull, 83, passed away on April 17, 2020 at her home in Michigan from a brief illness of acute myeloid leukemia. Nancy was born on August 12, 1936 in Council Bluffs, IA to the late Meldred and Bessie (Older) Mattox. She was raised in Council Bluffs, but spent her last three years with her daughter and son-in-law in...

Jacob Anthony Robinson

Jacob Anthony Robinson

Apr 15, 2020

Jacob Anthony Robinson, age 27, passed away April 15, 2020. Jacob was born in Omaha, NE on April 2, 1993 to Rick Robinson and Michele Robinson. Jacob was preceded in death by grandfathers, Don Owen, Sr. and Ray Ritterbush. He is survived by his parents, Michele Robinson and Rick & Tricia Robinson; sister, Mya Robinson; grandparents, Larry & Jane Baasch,...