Elizabeth Leitz
Nov 22, 2024
Elizabeth Ann Leitz Age 78 of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away surrounded by her family on November 22, 2024 at Midlands Living Center. She was born on June 12, 1946 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Robert and Lucille (Stortenbecker) Bensley. She graduated from Silver City High School in 1964.
Elizabeth married Kenneth Leitz on August 22, 1965 at Epworth United Methodist...
Barbara Darrington
Nov 22, 2024
Barbara Darrington, age 92, passed away on November 22, 2024.
She was born in Underwood, Iowa, on June 5, 1932, to Virgil and Hazel (Ricker) George. Barbara graduated from Underwood High School in 1950. After high school, she got engaged and then married Owen Darrington on February 11, 1951 before he was deployed. She eventually joined him in Alaska while he...
Verla June Leeper Thomas
Nov 16, 2024
Verla June Leeper Thomas
June 16, 1938 – November 16, 2024
And I’ll be waiting on the far side banks of Jordan
I’ll be waiting, drawing pictures in the sand
And when I see you coming, I will rise up with the shout
And come running through the shallow waters, reaching for your
hand
Written by Terry Smith
John Waterman
Nov 15, 2024
John "Bruce" Waterman was born on August 11, 1948 in Logan Iowa. He was the son of Carroll and Melba (Walter) Waterman. He passed away on November 15, 2024 in Omaha, Nebraska having attained the age of 76 years.
Bruce was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Judith; and a brother, Dennis.
He leaves to mourn his passing his extended...
Murlene Wilson
Nov 15, 2024
Murlene Carol Wilson passed away November 15, 2024 at the age of 82.
She was born January 26, 1942, in Council Bluffs, Iowa to the late Muryl and Mildred Caroline (Moss) Kemmish of Persia, Iowa. Murlene graduated from Tri-Center High School and attended courses at I.W.C.C.
She was married to her husband, LaVern for 48 years. They were members of Trinity Lutheran...
Arnold Rathke
Nov 15, 2024
Arnold Rathke 92 years of age was greeted into heaven in the early morning of November 15th and went home to be with Jesus. He will be terribly missed by so many. He was an overall great human.
He was born in Council Bluffs to Ernest and Selma Rathke. He is survived by his wife, Frances of 69 years. He is...
Bernard Nobis
Nov 13, 2024
Bernie Nobis, son of the late Gertrude Ella Handle & Fritz Alfred Nobis was born May 5, 1943 in Dresden, Germany. Bernie spent time in his youth playing on a professional soccer team before his family came to the United States. Bernie also served 4 years in the United States Air Force.
In 1982 Bernie met the love of his life...
Kenneth McQuinn
Nov 13, 2024
Kenneth "Kenny" Delmar McQuinn, age 71, a proud U.S. Navy Veteran, of Council Bluffs, IA, passed away at his home on November 13, 2024.
He was born February 27, 1953 in Turlock, CA to the late Leonard L. and Wanita (Knecht) McQuinn.
In addition to his parents, Kenneth was preceded in death by his sister, Janet Owen; brothers, Byron and Leonard McQuinn.
Kenneth...
Albert Doolan
Nov 12, 2024
Albert James Doolan Jr"Jim" Met the Lord in his sleep on November 12 2024.
Jim was born on December 23,1935 to Albert J And Sylvia Doolan Sr. He worked for the Omaha World Herald for 39 years. He was an avid hunter, trapper, and fisherman he also enjoyed woodworking and metal detecting.
He is proceeded in death by his parents .
Jim is...
Lynn Peterson
Nov 11, 2024
Lynn Peterson, age 81, passed away November 11, 2024. She was born November 6, 1943 to Orville and Betty (Derby) Wedel in Council Bluffs, IA.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, LeRoy Kadel; and her second spouse, Denny Peterson.
Lynn is survived by her significant other of 18 years, Charlie Leaders; daughters, Kathy (Brian)...
Robert "Bob" Barnard III
Nov 11, 2024
Robert "Bob" Barnard III, age 71, passed away November 11, 2024. He was born September 11, 1953 to Robert Barnard II and June (Boneham) Angeroth in Chardon, Ohio. He worked at Omaha Standard for over 30 years and later became a truck driver for JASA before retiring.
Faith played a central role in Bob's life, and he was an active member...
Carrie Tripp
Nov 9, 2024
Carrie A. Tripp, age 49, of Council Bluffs gained her wings on November 9, 2024. She leaves behind her four children Tylor Hutchens age 30 of Council Bluffs, Alyssa Hutchens age 26 of Council Bluffs, Caleb Tripp age 16 of Crescent, Iowa and her youngest Braxton Tripp age 12 of Crescent, Iowa.
Carrie married Jeremy Hutchens and together they had Tylor...
Kim Nguyen
Nov 8, 2024
Kim Mai Nguyen, age 57, passed away November 8, 2024.
She was born in Vietnam, on October 5, 1967, to her mother Nguyen Thi Dan and her father, who was an American soldier during the Vietnam War, name unknown. Kim Mai and her mother were both survivors, during the Vietnam War.
Kim Mai has been reunited with her...
Edwin "E. Ted" Baker
Nov 6, 2024
Edwin Theodore Baker "E. Ted Baker", 88, of Council Bluffs, IA, passed away on November 6, 2024.
Ted was born on June 8, 1936 in Omaha, Nebraska. After Ted completed high school, he went on to serve in the U.S. Air Force from 1955-1959.
In 1955, Ted met the love of his life, Kathy, at a dance at Peony Park in Omaha,...
Shirley "Darlene" Evans
Nov 6, 2024
Shirley "Darlene" Evans, age 83, passed away November 6, 2024. She was born February 13, 1941 to Russell and Selma (Wram) Evans in Red Oak, Iowa.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Donald Evans, David Evans, Dale Evans, Dennis Evans; and sister, Denise Scott; nieces, Nichole Stoops, Charlotte Riche, and Desiree Evans; nephews, Darrell...
Johnas Perkins
Nov 5, 2024
Johnas M. Perkins, age 42, passed away on November 5, 2024.
He was born September 3, 1982, to John Perkins and Debra (Porter) Perkins in Council Bluffs, IA.
Johnas graduated from Malvern High School with the class of 2001.
Johnas is survived by his children, Hudson Perkins, Elliott Perkins, and Millie Perkins; mom and dad, Debra and Danny Robertson; father, John Perkins; siblings,...
Beverly Agee
Nov 4, 2024
Beverly Ann Agee, age 89, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by family on November 4, 2024.
She was born in La Plata, Missouri on December 1, 1934 to the late George and Alice BeGole. Beverly married James "Richard" Agee on November 6, 1953 and they were blessed with two children, Mark and Michele.
Beverly was a devoted Air Force wife,...
Monte Christensen
Nov 3, 2024
Monte Lee Christensen, age 81, of Council Bluffs, passed away on November 3, 2024 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He was born at home in Council Bluffs, on July 5, 1943 to Chris and Viola (Petersen) Christensen.
After graduating from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1961, Monte served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Cold War, Cuban Crisis and in...
Ricky Blakeman
Nov 1, 2024
Ricky Blakeman, age 70, passed away November 1, 2024. He was born July 24, 1954 to George and Dona Rae (Townsend) Blakeman in Council Bluffs, IA. Ricky married Cynthia (Brownfield) on August 26, 1977, the couple recently celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Michael Blakeman, Steve Blakeman, Donald "Hooter"...
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