Obituaries

Ian Hoover

May 4, 2024

Ian Hoover, age 91, passed away May 4, 2024. He was born December 5, 1932 to George and Ada (Diehl) Hoover in Alameda, CA.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Roberta (Hilliard); daughter, Julene Hoover; and sister, Helen Perry and great-granddaughters, Maisey Hoover and Elora Wildasin.

Ian is survived by his children, Michael (Sherri) Hoover,...

Elmer Barritt

May 4, 2024

Elmer D. Barritt, age 99 years and 9 days passed away May 4, 2024 in Cherokee, IA.

He was born in Council Bluffs to the late Bennie and Lottie (Vallier) Barritt. He graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School, with the Class of 1944. Elmer served his country in the U.S. Army, during World War II. He married Joyce (Goldapp) on January...

Duane Schaben

May 4, 2024

Duane H. Schaben, age 79, passed away at Methodist Jennie Edmundson on May 4, 2024.

He was born June 25, 1944, to the late William and Josephine (Block) Schaben in Earling, IA. Duane was a longtime barber in Council Bluffs and a member of Saint Patrick Catholic Church. After high school, Duane enlisted in the Iowa National Guard where he proudly...

Danny Danielson

May 3, 2024

Danny Kay Danielson, age 83, of Council Bluffs passed away May 3, 2024 at Prairie Gate Care Center in Council Bluffs, IA.   Danny was born October 6, 1940, in Clay County, SD to the late Dennis and Magda Danielson. He was baptized December 22, 1940 and confirmed May 15, 1955 at Roseni Lutheran Church, rural Beresford SD. 

Danny's early education...

Angela Noel-Gittins

May 3, 2024

Angela D. Noel-Gittins, age 48, passed away peacefully at her home on May 3, 2024.

She was born January 26, 1976, to Lawrence and Bonita (Botts) Noel in Council Bluffs, IA. Angela graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1994 and she earned a Master's Degree from the University of Nebraska Lincoln.



She...

Catherine Boetel

May 2, 2024

Catherine W. (Watkins) Boetel, age 69, passed away May 2, 2024 in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

She was born July 17, 1954 to Louis and Juanita (Johnson) Watkins in Iowa City, IA. Cathy graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1973, and worked as a title clerk for Woodhouse for 19 years. She enjoyed painting ceramics and traveling...

Helen Bryson

May 2, 2024

Helen Louise  (Carter) Bryson was born October 6, 1924 to Burton and Nondice (Williams) Carter in Denver, Colorado.

She was married to Calvin H. Bryson just 13 days after they graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in June of 1943. They had been married 60 years when Calvin was killed in an automobile accident.

Helen is survived by her children Janet (Richard)...

Howard Hively Jr.

May 2, 2024

Howard Hively Jr., age 61, passed away May 2, 2024. He was born April 18, 1963 to the late Howard Sr. and Hyla (Gilson) Hively in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Howard is survived by his wife of 41 years, Mindi; children, Niki (Jim) Aldrich, Austin (Carlie) Hively, Morgan (Colton) Thompson; grandchildren, Sawyer Aldrich, Grace Aldrich and Harper Aldrich, Hallie Hively, Everett Hively...

Royce Tornblom

May 1, 2024

Royce Marie (Culbertson) Tornblom, age 80, passed away May 1, 2024 in Council Bluffs, IA.

She was born on September 6, 1943 in Pottawattamie County, IA to John and Doris (Cary) Culbertson. She grew up on a farm near Grant, IA and attended elementary school in Grant. She attended High School in Griswold and graduated in 1961. That's where she met...

Billy Harmon

Apr 30, 2024

Billy J. Harmon, age 70, passed away peacefully at his home on April 30, 2024.

He was born July 13, 1953, to the late John and Louise (Latiker) Harmon in Goodman, Mississippi. Billy retired from the City of Council Bluffs Building Maintenance Division.



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

Charles Fiala

Apr 28, 2024

Charles M. Fiala, age 86, passed away peacefully at Amelia House on April 28, 2024.

He was born January 8, 1938, to the late Emil and Blanch (Rehak) Fiala in Ulysses, NE. Charles grew up in Foreman, ND and graduated from Foreman High School. He then attended a trade school in Lincoln to become a mechanic. Charles moved to Council Bluffs...

Stacey Payne

Apr 28, 2024

Stacey Payne, age 52, passed away April 28, 2024. She was born December 23, 1971 to John and Judy (Baxter) Kannedy in Council Bluffs, IA. Stacey was a graduate from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1990.

She was preceded in death by her father, John Kannedy.

Stacey is survived by her children, Dylan (Jennifer) Payne and Cassandra "Cassie"...

Karen Melton

Apr 25, 2024

Karen Rae (Brown) Melton Age 84 passed away April 25, 2024 after a short illness.  She was born at the family home, 8 miles east and 1/2 mile south of Bedford, Iowa on September 3, 1939. The 3rd of 4 children born to Harold R. (Shorty) Brown and Marvel (Burns) Brown. Karen attended West Gay School from Kindergarten to first...

Kevin Baker

Apr 25, 2024

Kevin Leroy Baker passed away on April 25th in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He was born to Robert "Bob" and Danielle "Pinky" Baker on March 19th, 1958 in Norfolk, NE. After residing in Omaha for a brief time, the family relocated to Council Bluffs, which he called home until his death. Kevin had a special relationship with God and was baptized...

Ronald Stueve

Apr 25, 2024

Ronald Stueve, age 77, passed away at Hansen House on April 25, 2024, after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease and Dementia.

Ron served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War from 1966-1970. He was employed by the U.S. West Company and retired after 25 years. Ron became a general contractor, building and remodeling houses, businesses, and...

Randy Breeden

Apr 21, 2024

Randy Breeden, age 72, passed away April 21, 2024. He was born January 5, 1952. Randy enlisted in the US Navy in 1971 which brought him to all ends of the globe and retired in 1992 in Pensacola, Florida. He enjoyed helping others and gave back to his community on a regular basis. Randy was an avid thrifter and loved...

Marjorie Sorensen

Apr 17, 2024

Marjorie Ann (Thompson) Sorensen, of Council Bluffs, IA and Cincinnati, OH passed away on April 17, 2024. Marjorie, Midge, Grammie, Nana, Margie was a woman with many names but one common theme. She loved those that were close to her and was a fierce defender of her loved ones. She was the wife of one, mother of two, and grandmother...

Dr. Richard E. Brown

Apr 17, 2024

Dr. Richard E. "Dick" Brown, age 86, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side at Atlantic Specialty Care on April 17, 2024.

He was born October 27, 1937, to the late Elmo and Roena (Sayler) Brown in Clearfield, Iowa. Dick graduated from Bedford High School, Bedford, Iowa in 1956. After earning his Bachelor of Arts from Nebraska Christian College,...

Duane Bolte

Apr 13, 2024

Duane Philip Bolte passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 13th, 2024 at Bethany Lutheran after a lifelong battle with Crohn's disease and many other chronic conditions. Duane was born to the late Irwin Frank Bolte and Delores Mae Kohl on December 13th, 1962 in Council Bluffs, IA. He was the youngest of 4 children.

Duane is preceded in death...

William Agnew

Apr 13, 2024

William Agnew, age 76, passed away April 13, 2024. He was born August 4, 1947 to William and Doris (Clark) Agnew in Council Bluffs, IA.



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



William is survived by his daughters, Mary Agnew (Chad Anderson), Jennifer Agnew (Jay Richardson) and sister,...