Obituaries

Larry & Ramona  Witte

Larry & Ramona Witte

Jan 9, 2020

Larry & Ramona Witte Larry Gene Witte was born on December 1, 1945 in Dexter, Iowa to Raymond and Irene (Leeper) Witte. He passed away on January 8, 2020. Ramona “Mona” Margaret (Cash) Witte was born on April 14, 1948 to Thomas and Margaret Cash in Kansas City, Kansas. She passed away on January 9, 2020. Before Larry left to...

Cathrine Ann Wiley

Cathrine Ann Wiley

Jan 8, 2020

Cathrine A. Wiley, age 79, passed away January 8, 2020. She was born August 19, 1940 on the family farm near Persia, Iowa. Cathrine retired from American Ag and Council Bluffs Savings Bank. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Branden Lancaster; brother-in-law, Jerry Parrott. Cathrine is survived by her husband, Jack Wiley; children,...

Amber  Rose Schulte

Amber Rose Schulte

Jan 7, 2020

Amber Rose Schulte, age 33, passed away January 7, 2020. She was born on September 26, 1986 to Robert Schulte and Sherry (Solan) Harris in Omaha, Nebraska. Amber was preceded in death by her grandparents, Rosemarie and Robert Schulte Sr; Gary Solan and Clarice Solan; aunts, Lynda Eitzen and Geraldine Young. She is survived by her husband, Reginald Glover; children,...

Charles "Chuck" Wesley Mcintosh

Charles "Chuck" Wesley Mcintosh

Jan 7, 2020

Charles “Chuck” McIntosh, 86, loving husband, extraordinary father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, died on January 7th, 2020 from complications of multi-myeloma, and was surrounded by the love of his family. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Boyce McIntosh; and wife, Dusty. He is survived by his children, Paula (Jim) Nock, Cheryl (Steve) Crandell, Denise (Jim) Hoag, Christine...

Francis "Gene" Eugene Smith

Francis "Gene" Eugene Smith

Jan 6, 2020

Francis E. “Gene” Smith, age 78, passed away January 6, 2020. He was born in Harrison County, Iowa on June 8, 1941. Gene retired from Vickers after 32 years and them from Harrah’s. Gene is survived by his wife of 53 years, Carol Sue Smith; sons, Brian Smith and David Smith; grandson, Mitchell Nolan; a host of other family and...

Jeanette Marie Foster

Jeanette Marie Foster

Jan 5, 2020

Jeanette M. Foster, age 48, of Red Oak, Iowa, passed away January 5, 2020. She was born in Wichita, Kansas on October 14, 1971. Jeanette was currently working as a press operator at Fresco. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Melissa Goodman and grandma Mace. Jeanette is survived by her children, Jerry Lievsay, Robert Lievsay, Amber Lievsay; parents,...

Karen A. Chambers

Karen A. Chambers

Jan 5, 2020

Karen A. Chambers, age 76, passed away January 5, 2020. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on January 18, 1943 to the late John and Helen (Wohlers) Jungquist. Karen graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1961 and then attended nurses training at Clarkson College of Nursing. She retired from Jennie Edmundson after 42 years of...

Betty Lou Mccreary

Betty Lou Mccreary

Jan 4, 2020

Betty Lou McCreary, age 89, passed away January 4, 2020. She was born in Greeley, Colorado on March 30, 1930. Family and friends will meet at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday January 8th in the Hazel Dell Cemetery for a graveside service.

James Allen Fink

James Allen Fink

Jan 4, 2020

James A. Fink, age 84, passed away January 4, 2020. He was born in Reading, Pennsylvania on June 20, 1935 to the late Rhuel and Oralea (Pfleger) Fink. Jim retired from the United States Air Force after 23 years. He then worked for Aksarben Fixture and then Edwards Nissan. He was a member of Corpus Christi Parish. In addition to...

Janet M Thacker

Janet M Thacker

Jan 4, 2020

Janet M. Thacker, age 70, passed away January 4, 2020. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska on November 11, 1949 to the late Everett and Dorothy (O’Dell) Winters. Janet was a sign language interpreter for the Omaha Public Schools. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son, Christopher Thacker. Janet is survived by her children,...

Laverne Leroy Goss

Laverne Leroy Goss

Jan 4, 2020

LaVerne L. Goss, age 84, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away January 4, 2020. He was born in Council Bluffs on June 7, 1935 to the late Roy and Elsie (Jensen) Goss. LaVerne was a longtime barber in Treynor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Mark Goss; sisters, Vivian Hartz, Virginia Messenger, Beverly...

Paul Grover Stahlnecker

Paul Grover Stahlnecker

Jan 2, 2020

Paul G. Stahlnecker, age 86, of Honey Creek, Iowa, passed away January 2, 2020. He was born in Logan, Iowa on September 2, 1933 to the late Grover and Hazel (Payne) Stahlnecker. Paul retired from the Union Pacific Railroad. He was baptized one of Jehovahs’ Witnesses in 1952. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his...

Phyllis Jean Herren

Phyllis Jean Herren

Dec 31, 2019

Phyllis Jean Brooks was born July 2nd, 1936 in Clarinda, IA to Harold Ray and Verna Shields Brooks. She grew up in the Clarinda- New Market area and graduated from New Market High School in 1954 where she met the love of her life, John Herren. Together they attended and graduated from Clarinda Jr. College in 1956. Phyllis and John...

Shirley Josephine Clark

Shirley Josephine Clark

Dec 29, 2019

Shirley Josephine Clark, age 96, passed away December 29, 2019. She was born on January 17, 1923 to the late Roy and Pearl (Lindsey) Zobel at the Rocky Mt. Hospital in Denver, Colorado. Shirley Clark has always been a part of the animal world and because of her commitment; she was awarded a lifetime honorary membership into the Colorado Veterinary...

Caroline Jean Belt

Caroline Jean Belt

Dec 27, 2019

Caroline Jean Belt, age 76, passed away December 27, 2019. She was born on April 13, 1943 to the late Benjamin and Lavone (Reed) Reese in Council Bluffs, IA. In addition to her parents, Caroline was preceded in death by her brother, Larry Reese. She is survived by her loving husband, Gary Belt; children, Cindy Dimmitt (Scott); Rick Keith (Tina);...

Paul James Bass

Paul James Bass

Dec 27, 2019

Paul J. Bass was born on January 29, 1940 in Springfield, MO and passed from this life on December 27, 2019. He was a long-time resident of Council Bluffs, IA and was involved in many community organizations, including Children’s Square USA; Noon Rotary; the Senior Center; Salvation Army; Bookfellows; and Christian Home Association. He was a member of First Christian...

Everett P. "Butch" Ruckman

Everett P. "Butch" Ruckman

Dec 26, 2019

Everett P. “Butch” Ruckman Jr., age 76, of Westphalia, Iowa, passed away December 26, 2019. Preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Barbara (Jones) Ruckman Sr.; sisters, Pam Thomas, Carla Garcia, Shirley Harris; brother, Ben Ruckman. Butch is survived by his wife of 56 years, Sharon Ruckman; daughters, Chelle Cooper (Chuck), Justene Ruckman, Kristi Wagner (Scott); brother, John Ruckman;...

Elsie Mae Muschall

Elsie Mae Muschall

Dec 24, 2019

Elsie M. Muschall, age 77, passed away December 24, 2019. She was born in Whitley, California on April 14, 1942 to the late Kenneth and Thora (Hoyt) Cornell. Elsie retired form the U.S. Postal Service. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin R. Muschall; son, Marvin D. “Dean” Muschall; brothers, Bill and Lynn...

John Glenn Fichter

John Glenn Fichter

Dec 22, 2019

Johnny G. Fichter, age 72, passed away December 22, 2019. He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on January 5, 1947 to the late Frank and Erma Fichter. Johnny retired from Harrah’s Casino as a supervisor in the maintenance department. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Jennie McDaniel. John is survived by his...

Ronald Wayne Case

Ronald Wayne Case

Dec 21, 2019

Ronald W. Case, age 70, passed away December 21, 2019. He was born on September 3, 1949 to Richard and Geneva (Maness) Case in Hamburg, IA. He graduated from South High School with the class of 1967. He was a mechanic for 53 years, 26 or more of those years at Leach Camper Sales. He and his siblings grew up...