Obituaries

Diana  Elizabeth Dominguez

Diana Elizabeth Dominguez

Feb 26, 2020

Diana Elizabeth Dominguez passed away February 26, 2020. Diana was born in Council Bluffs Iowa July 8, 1951 to the late Francisco (Frank) and Esperanza (Hope) Dominguez. She is survived by her siblings, Katherine (Danny) Fairchild, Della (Bill) Graf, Eleanor (Jim) Farar, Tom (Judy) Dominguez and Eddie (Vickie) Dominguez; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Diana had many loves but her...

Sharon  A Madsen

Sharon A Madsen

Feb 24, 2020

Sharon Ann Madsen, age 69, passed away on February 24, 2020. She is survived by her husband, Steve Madsen and extended family. Celebration of Life will be held in the Spring. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Lori Lynn Cundiff

Lori Lynn Cundiff

Feb 23, 2020

Lori L. Cundiff, age 57, passed away February 23, 2020 in Omaha, Nebraska. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on March 19, 1962 to Lonnie Wright Sr. and Donnis (Hively) Wright. She was preceded in death by her father; brothers, Robert and Jeffrey Wright; and brother-in-law, Greg Cundiff. Lori is survived by her husband, Jeff Cundiff; children, Jimmy Brown,...

Esther J. Messerschmidt

Esther J. Messerschmidt

Feb 23, 2020

Esther J. Messerschmidt, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2020, at the age of 92 in Avoca, Iowa. Esther is survived by her children, Steven James Messerschmidt (Ann), Stanley Joseph Messerschmidt (Sue), Paula Marie Heck (Andy), Patricia Mae Kroll (Jim) and Stewart Jerome Messerschmidt (Trudy); 17 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. She was greeted...

Rose Marie Dixon

Rose Marie Dixon

Feb 23, 2020

Rose Marie Dixon, age 56, passed away February 23, 2020. She was born on November 10, 1963 to John and Roseanne (McIntosh) Ross in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Rose was preceded in death by her mother, Roseanne Ross; grandson, Nikolas Sorick; brother-in-law, Bill Dixon; sister-in-law, Debbie Sue Dixon. She is survived by her loving husband, Gerald Dixon; children; Billie Behrens (Doug);...

Ronald James Sutton, Sr.

Ronald James Sutton, Sr.

Feb 22, 2020

Ronald J. Sutton Sr., age 87, passed away February 22, 2020. He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on October 18, 1932 to the late James and Gladys (Mabbitt) Sutton. Ronald proudly served his country in the United States Army. He had owned Ron’s Derby Station and the Old Post Office Saloon. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Karen Jo Hensley

Karen Jo Hensley

Feb 21, 2020

Karen Jo Hensley, (KJ as her friends and family in Seattle, WA called her) age 72, passed away February 21, 2020. She was born on February 5, 1948 to the late Ellis Voyd Hensley and Dorothy Virginia (Merrick) Hensley Vice in Omaha, Nebraska. She attended York High School in York, Nebraska. Karen married Melvin E Hoss in 1975 and divorced...

Rhonda Lee Hiers

Rhonda Lee Hiers

Feb 19, 2020

Rhonda Lee Hiers, age 54, passed away February 19, 2020. She was born July 18, 1965 in Omaha, Nebraska to the late Joyce Eleanor (Lovings) Hinks and Ronald Edward Hinks. Rhonda was married to Timothy Herald Hiers for 28 great years. They got married at the Southside Church in Council Bluffs on September 5, 1992. She was the mother of...

Christopher Shane Graveline

Christopher Shane Graveline

Feb 17, 2020

Christopher Shane "Gravy" Graveline passed away February 17, 2020 after a 4-month battle with cancer surrounded by family. Chris was born on June 2, 1974. He grew up in Ralston and graduated from Ralston High School. He also served as a volunteer at the Ralston Fire Department. Chris worked at Digital Express along-side many family members and friends. Chris had...

Opal Rosetta Finn

Opal Rosetta Finn

Feb 16, 2020

Opal Rosetta Finn, age 82, passed away on February 16, 2020. She was born on January 22, 1938 to the late Buford and Opal (Atkinson) Reynolds in Winfield, Kansas. In addition to her parents, Opal was preceded in death by her sons, Mark Eugene Dellinger and Robert Gene Dellinger. She is survived by her husband, Eugene Finn. Services have been...

Roger Eugene Smith

Roger Eugene Smith

Feb 16, 2020

Roger Eugene Smith, age 71, passed away February 16, 2020. He was born on January 27, 1949 to the late Edward and Blanch (Foster) Smith in Council Bluffs, Iowa. In addition to his parents, Roger was preceded in death by his brother, Harold Smith; sisters, Erma Jean Baker; Maxine Meckna; Gerry Rhodes. He is survived by his siblings, Darrell Smith...

Norma Jean Uhlig

Norma Jean Uhlig

Feb 14, 2020

Norma Jean Uhlig, 68, of Cordova, Illinois, died Friday, February 14, 2020 at her home. A Memorial Gathering will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 from 4 – 6 pm with a Celebration of Life to follow at 6:00 pm at Gibson – Bode Funeral Home, Port Byron. Friends and family are invited for food and fellowship following the...

Terry L Poffenbarger

Terry L Poffenbarger

Feb 13, 2020

Terry L. Poffenbarger, age 74, passed away on February 13, 2020. He was born on July 14, 1945 to the late Edward and Virginia (Richardson) Poffenbarger in Council Bluffs, Iowa. In addition to his parents, Terry was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Eraas and brother, Eddie Poffenbarger. He is survived by his wife, Shari Poffenbarger; daughters, LeAnn Shorney...

Glen Oliver Hipnar

Glen Oliver Hipnar

Feb 13, 2020

Glen Oliver Hipnar of Shelby, Iowa, age 87, passed away February 13, 2020. He was born on August 17, 1932 to the late Carl and Meta (Luth) Hipnar in Walnut, Iowa. Glen graduated from Hancock High School with the class of 1952. Shortly after graduation, Glen started working for the Union Pacific Railroad as a material handler. He was drafted...

Dale  Daniel Henkel

Dale Daniel Henkel

Feb 13, 2020

Dale D. Henkel, age 80, passed away February 13, 2020. He was born near Dow City, Iowa on December 25, 1939 to the late Daniel and Dorothea (Hargens) Henkel. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Glen Henkel and Shirlee Henkel. Dale is survived by his daughter, Debra Malterer; granddaughter, JaeLynn Malterer; son-in-law, Robert...

David Lane Wilson

David Lane Wilson

Feb 11, 2020

David L. “Bud” Wilson, age 76, passed away February 11, 2020. He was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on July 26, 1943 to the late David L. and Norma J. (Lukey) Wilson. David graduated from Plattsmouth High School with the class of 1961. He earned an undergraduate from Peru State in 1965 and master’s degree from Northwest Missouri State in...

Maria O Miranda-Lopez

Maria O Miranda-Lopez

Feb 11, 2020

Maria O. Miranda-Lopez, age 71, passed away February 11, 2020. She was born in El Salvador on October 14, 1948 to the late Hildebrando and M. Ester (Minero) Miranda. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Saul Lopez-Sanchez. Maria is survived by her children, Hugo Moran-Miranda, Julio Moran-Miranda, Olinda Compos (Arturo), Catalina Pantoja (Hugo),...

Caryl J. Moore

Caryl J. Moore

Feb 10, 2020

Caryl J. Moore, 89 years, Crescent, Iowa passed away at her home February 10, 2020. She was born December 24, 1930 near Treynor, Iowa to the late Harry and Jennie (Clark) Clausen. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Marguerite Hickman and brother, Darrell Clausen. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Larry Moore;...

James  Robert  Hogsett

James Robert Hogsett

Feb 9, 2020

James Robert Hogsett Sr., age 69, passed away February 9, 2020. He was born on June 22, 1950 to the late Edward and Amy (Smith) Hogsett in Council Bluffs, Iowa. James graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School and went on to earn a welding certificate from Iowa Western Community College. He worked for the Union Pacific Railroad as a conductor...

Beverly  Ellen Severson

Beverly Ellen Severson

Feb 8, 2020

Beverly E. Severson, age 79, of Underwood, Iowa, passed away February 8, 2020. She was born near Shelby, Iowa on February 18, 1940 to the late Clarence and Bonnie (Kern) Paul. Beverly graduated from Shelby High School with the class of 1958 and was the class valedictorian. She attended X-RAY technician school at the University of Nebraska. Beverly and her...