Myron R. Perry
Dec 19, 2019
Perry, Myron (Hamp) R. age 55 - December 19, 2019. Survived by four sons, Myron Pierce, Marcus Perry, James Cotton and Demetri Cotton; step-son, Marshall Box; four daughters, Tameaka Smith, Tranetta Pierce, Danielle Cotton and Jessica Cotton; step-daughter, Laurice Box; companion, Rita Box; mother, Faye Perry and father, Jesse Livingston. VISITATION: Monday, December 30 at 10am at Mission Church in...
Michael James Volff
Dec 19, 2019
Michael J. Volff, age 53, passed away December 19, 2019. He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on November 14, 1966. Michael proudly served his country and retired from the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his father, Larry Volff. Michael is survived by his mother, Linda Volff; twin sister, Michelle Feilen (Scott); sister, Stephanie Belt (Duane);...
Lance Rodney Schwabauer
Dec 18, 2019
Lance R. Schwabauer, age 81, passed away December 18, 2019. He was born in Santa Monica, California on September 22, 1938 to the late Clarence and Rose (Luckhardt) Schwabauer. He graduated from Wichita East High School with the class of 1956 and Arizona State University with the class of 1960. He was a member of Saint John Lutheran Church, Elk's Lodge 531,...
Patrick John Gehling
Dec 17, 2019
Patrick John Gehling, age 59, passed away December 17, 2019. He was born on March 23, 1960 to John and Marjorie (Dalhoff) Gehling in Sioux City, Iowa. Patrick was preceded in death by his father, John. He is survived by his mother, Marjorie Gehling; siblings, Peggy Rater (Tony Keck); Tim Gehling (Leslie); Phil Gehling; Pam Ticknor (Jerry); nieces, nephews and...
Robert Delaughter
Dec 15, 2019
Robert L. DeLaughter, age 72, passed away December 15, 2019. He was born in Council Bluffs on September 30, 1947. Robert proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, Betty and Richard Powell. Robert is survived by his wife of 54 years, Sheryl Delaughter; son,...
Brenda Joyce Dills
Dec 15, 2019
Brenda Joyce Dills, age 52, passed away December 15, 2019. She was born in California on October 31, 1967. She was a traveling nurse for many years. She was preceded in death by her brother, Pat Snoddy. Brenda is survived by her mother, Mary Snoddy; brothers, Burnie, Tom, and Mick Snoddy; sisters, Sandra James and Diana Cooper; significant other, Mike...
David Earle Stewart
Dec 15, 2019
David E. Stewart passed away December 15, 2019 at his home in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He was born on August 5, 1944 in Newport, Rhode Island, to the late Francis E. Stewart and Barbara (Wagner) Stewart. David attended school in Littleton, MA, where he graduated from Littleton High School in 1962. He then entered the US Army and spent a...
Lou Ann Drake
Dec 14, 2019
Lou Ann Drake, age 85, passed away December 14, 2019. She was born in West Point, Nebraska on March 25, 1934 to the late Louis and Margaret (McGonigal) Toelle. Lou Ann retired from the Pottawattamie County Recorder’s Office. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Drake; son, John “Mike” Drake; stepmother, Katherine Toelle....
Karen R. Kennedy
Dec 13, 2019
Karen R. Kennedy, age 79, passed away December 13, 2019. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on December 28, 1939 to the late Clifford and Maxine (McKeown) Miller. Karen graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1958. She retired from the Council Bluffs School System as the head cook at Roosevelt Elementary School. In addition to...
Nancy Anne Smith
Dec 12, 2019
Nancy A. Smith, age 75, passed away December 12, 2019. She was born in Shenandoah, Iowa on March 6, 1944 to the late William and Dollie (Welch) O’Day. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 6 sisters and 3 brothers. Nancy is survived by her husband, Wendle; children, Andrew Smith (Tammy Fickler) and Erin Smith (Mike...
George Allen Rude
Dec 11, 2019
George Rude was born in Blanchardville, Wisconsin on August 13, 1940 to Peter and Alma (Torkelson) Rude. He was the youngest of 9 children. His father passed away when he was 9 and his mother died when he was 10. His sister Alice took him in, along with some of his other siblings. He helped his sister on her dairy...
Bertie Alice Jones
Dec 7, 2019
Bertie A. Jones, age 84, passed away December 7, 2019. She was born December 14, 1934 to the late Loren and Edna Mae Wyble. Bertie retired from JC Penny and was a member of Highpoint Open Bible Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Everett; brothers, David and Loren Wyble; sister, Rosemary Maples;...
Judith L Kenkel
Dec 7, 2019
Judith L. Kenkel, age 82, passed away December 7, 2019. She was born in Portsmouth, Iowa on May 13, 1937 to the late John and Helen (Schwery) Haller. Judith graduated from Harlan High School with the class of 1955. She had a 43 year career with AVON and was a proud member of AA with 42 years of sobriety. In...
Harold Frederick Tiarks
Dec 6, 2019
Harold F. Tiarks, age 86, of Treynor, Iowa, passed away December 6, 2019. He was born in Council Bluffs on February 7, 1933 to the late Harvey and Thelma (Holst) Tiarks. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Janet Goos; brother, Chuck Tiarks; granddaughter, Kelcie Marie Stephens. Harold is survived by his wife of...
Greata "Cookie" Marie Adkins
Dec 4, 2019
Greata M. “Cookie” Adkins, age 72, passed away December 4, 2019. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on May 7, 1942 to the late Reuben and Greata (Bishop) Adkins. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Johnie Adkins; sisters, Hettie Mae Adkins, Phyllis Cooper and Mary M. Adkins. Greata is survived by her...
Ylonda "Lonnie" L. Morrison
Dec 4, 2019
Ylonda “Lonnie” L. Morrison, age 86, passed away December 4, 2019. She was born in Mondamin, Iowa on November 3, 1933. Lonnie was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Morrison; parents, Lester and Fleta Peterson; brothers, Ralph and Gary Hussing. Lonnie is survived by her children, Sheryl Wendt (Charles Jr.), Kimberly Johnson (Gary), Kathy Morgan (Jeff), F. Joseph Morrison...
Carole Rayburn
Nov 30, 2019
Carole L. Rayburn, age 83, of Honey Creek, Iowa, passed away November 30, 2019. She was born in Missouri Valley, Iowa on January 8, 1936 to the late Orlie and Ruby (Hume) Skelton. Carole was a member of Woodland Community Bible Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Lyle Skelton; sisters, Helen Pospisal,...
Landon E. Rucker
Nov 30, 2019
Landon Eugene Rucker, age 66, passed away on November 11, 2019. He was born on June 22, 1953 to Donald and Arletta (Palmer) Rucker in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Landon was preceded in death by his father, Donald. He is survived by his wife, Lucrecia Rucker; son, Ryan Rucker (Ciecely); daughter, Cheyenne Overman; step-son, Jacob Hansen; mother, Arletta Pattavina; brother, Randy...
Joyce Kay Theisen
Nov 30, 2019
Joyce K. Theisen, age 78, passed away November 30, 2019. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1959 and retired from the Union Pacific Railroad. She was preceded in death by her father, Howard Shipley; mother, Evelyn Shipley; stepfather, Royal Shipley; grandson, Noah Gnader. Joyce is survived by her children, Michael Gnader (Jere Lynn), Steven Gnader...
Lyla Darlene Godsey
Nov 27, 2019
Lyla Darlene Godsey, age 91, passed away November 27, 2019. She was born on January 22, 1928 to the late Arthur and Freida (Neemeyer) Suhr in Nance County, Nebraska. Shortly after her birth, Lyla was baptized on February 26, 1928. She taught rural school in Sarpy County, NE for two years and worked for the former J.L Brandeis & Sons...