Obituaries

Kenneth Croson

Dec 18, 2024

Kenneth E. Croson, age 71, passed away at Nebraska Medicine Bellevue Health Center on December 18, 2024.

He was born November 5, 1953, to the late Merrell and Marian (McHargue) Croson in Council Bluffs, IA. Kenneth retired from Farner Bocken.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Tom Croson and Robert "Junior" Croson.

Kenneth is survived by...

Virgil Anderson

Dec 18, 2024

Virgil D. Anderson, age 102, passed away peacefully at his home on December 18, 2024. He was born August 4, 1922, to the late Harry and Milda (Dorman) Anderson in Council Bluffs, IA.

Virgil graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1939 and was a lifelong farmer, cattle feeder, raised corn and soybeans and this...

Steven Norman

Dec 18, 2024

Steven A. Norman, age 70, passed away at his home on December 18, 2024.

He was born May 10, 1954, to the late Morley and Lorraine (Vollmuth) Norman in Council Bluffs, IA. Steven retired from CHI Mercy Hospital.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Patricia Clayton, LeAnn Browning, and Sandra Norman; brother, Mike Norman; father,...

Jeffery Wollen

Dec 16, 2024

Jeffery A. Wollen, age 81, passed away at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska, on December 16, 2024.

He was born March 6, 1943, to the late Aaron and Ila (Peterson) Wollen in Omaha, Nebraska. Jeff graduated from Valley High School with the class of 1960 and proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He retired from automobile sales....

Russell Brandt

Dec 15, 2024

Russell Charles Brandt died peacefully at his home December 15, 2024.

He was born December 16, 1945, in Omaha, Nebraska. Russell was the eldest child of Bernice and Charles Brandt. A life long resident of Council Bluffs, he graduated from Lewis Central High School and Iowa State University. Russell was an avid fan of high school and college athletics. He supported...

Beverly Whiteaker

Dec 14, 2024

Beverly Jean Whiteaker, age 92, passed away peacefully at Bethany Lutheran Home December 14, 2024.

She was born January 16, 1932, to the late Thomas and Cleo Belle (Stocksleger) Galloway in Sterling, IL. Beverly retired from Boy's Town National Research Hospital. She was a volunteer for Iowa Legal Aid for 18 years.

In addition to her...

Mary Humphrey

Dec 13, 2024

Mary J. Humphrey, age 66, passed away peacefully at her home on December 13, 2024.

She was born March 31, 1958, to the late Manly and Mary (Kasomenos) Greenwood in Omaha, Nebraska.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Humphrey; son, Brian Humphrey; siblings, Leroy Greenwood, Bob Greenwood, and Evon Snipes.

Mary is survived by her...

Fred Sillik

Dec 9, 2024

C. Fred Sillik, age 85, passed away on December 9, 2024.

He was born July 18, 1939, to the late Fredrick and Ruth (Stohlman) Sillik in Fort Calhoun, NE. Fred graduated from Blair High School and retired from Iowa Power.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Monica Sillik; son-in-law, Jim Latta; great-grandson, Silas Coats.

Fred is...

Johanna Baker

Dec 8, 2024

Johanna Baker, age 83, passed away peacefully of natural causes on December 8, 2024, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Johanna was born on August 7, 1941, in Dusseldorf, Germany. She immigrated to the United States and settled in Southern California. She worked at the studios and had a successful career in residential real estate. In 1973, Johanna married Richard "Dick" Baker....

Dale Ferrel

Dec 7, 2024

Dale G. Ferrel, age 90, passed away peacefully at his home on December 7, 2024.

He was born May 2, 1934, to the late Jesse and Eva (Skipton) Ferrel in Council Bluffs, IA. Dale graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and retired from the Union Pacific Railroad as an engineer.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Richard Peterson

Dec 7, 2024

Richard Peterson, age 75, passed away December 7, 2024. He was born February 3, 1949 to George and Erma (Deputy) Peterson in Omaha, Nebraska.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Joe Peterson.

Richard is survived by wife, DeLoy "Dee" Peterson; children, Jeff Peterson, Kent (Julia) Peterson, Chad Peterson, Kendal Peterson, Cortney Peterson, Korey Peterson; 13...

Evelyn Stotts

Dec 7, 2024

Evelyn Stotts, age 93, passed away December 7, 2024. She was born July 11, 1931 to the late Latrelle and Neva (Coe) Smoot in Williamsburg, IA.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph; sons, Randy Stotts and Roy Stotts; sisters, Joyce, Loyce, Carol, Mary Etta; and brothers, L.R., and Daniel.

Evelyn is survived by her...

Henry Mollett

Dec 5, 2024

Henry Charles Mollett, age 86, passed away peacefully on December 5th, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born March 29th, 1938 to the late David and Mary (Sutton) Mollett in Kansas City, KS.

Henry and Sandy moved to Council Bluffs in 1959 where Henry was employed by Griffin Pipe. He transferred to be the plant foreman at the ripe old...

Robert Green

Dec 5, 2024

Robert W. Green, age 94, passed away peacefully at his home in Council Bluffs on December 5, 2024. 

He was born August 14, 1930, to the late Victor and Mildred (Roden) Green in Council Bluffs, IA. Bob worked on the family farm, spending many hours bailing hay with his father and brothers. He was active in 4-H, graduated from Abraham Lincoln...

David Wilke

Dec 4, 2024

In Loving Memory of David Joseph Wilke

It is with heavy hearts that we honor the life of Dave Wilke, a man who was known to all who knew him as "Mr. Fix It." Whether it was the roof, the foundation, or anything in between, he could repair, restore, or rebuild it with his own two hands. His extraordinary talent for...

Susan Powell

Dec 4, 2024

Susan Lylene (Bateman) Powell, age 70, passed away December 4, 2024. She was born August 21, 1954  in Waterloo, IA to Lyle (d) and Marlene (d) Bateman. She is survived by her five sisters: Virginia, Angela, Betsy, Robyn, and Marlena, as well as one brother: Christian.

She grew up in Waterloo, Decorah, and Cedar Rapids, IA. She graduated from Cedar Rapids...

Bob Criswell, Jr.

Dec 3, 2024

Robert A. "Bob" Criswell, Jr., age 59, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2024.

He was born November 14, 1965 in Council Bluffs, IA. Bob graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School. Bob was a custom home builder.

He was preceded in death by mother, Sharon Norman; sisters, Teri Doyle and Sheri Stewart; and nephew, Mason.

Bob is survived by his wife, Jennifer Criswell;...

Zaia Wilson

Dec 1, 2024

Zaia Jeanne Wilson, infant daughter of Kyle and Brianna (Phillips) Wilson was greeted into Heaven on December 1, 2024.

She is preceded in death by her great grandparents, Philip and Sonja Duvall, Everett "Carl" Wilson, and Michael Massey; many great aunts and great uncles and other family.

She is survived by her parents, Kyle and Brianna (Phillips) Wilson; brothers and sisters, Ryker,...

Liam Jastorff

Dec 1, 2024

Liam Patrick Theodore Jastorff, age 14, passed away on December 1, 2024. He was born December 21, 2009 in Omaha, NE. Liam was a freshman at Underwood High School.

Liam is survived by his parents father, Nathan (Jeannie) Jastorff and mother, Morgan (Steven Killpack) Jastorff; siblings, Jonathan (Brooke Wohlers) Casson, Brayden Felos, and Hadlie Jastorff; grandparents, Craig and Robin Jastorff, Corinna...

Eddy Riggs

Dec 1, 2024

Eddy Loren Riggs, age 70, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2024. He was born on March 4, 1954, to Kenneth and Ethel (Hogg) Riggs.

Eddy was a man who loved the outdoors. He spent countless hours working on projects outside, camping, hunting, fishing, and mushroom hunting. He cherished time with his family and friends, and had a special joy for...