Obituaries

Jul 18, 2019

Douglas Edward Watson, 81, husband of Judy Watson of Omaha passed away on July 18, 2019 at his home in Omaha. Born in St, Paul, Nebraska to the late Oscar and Martha Watson on September 11, 1937. He graduated from Omaha North High School. He was a carpenter and a photographer throughout his career. His hobbies were photography, motorcycle riding,...

Jul 17, 2019

Joachim Hans Krueger of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away July 17, 2019. He is survived by his loving wife, Gisela Krueger of Council Bluffs, IA; sons, Frank Krueger (Barb) and Harry Krueger both of Omaha, Nebraska; daughter, Rita Snow (John) of Owatonna, Minnesota; grandsons, Nicholas Krueger (Kate) of Omaha, Christopher Krueger of Ft. Benning, Georgia and Timothy Krueger of Austin,...

Jul 16, 2019

Mark S. Acosta, age 62, passed away July 16, 2019. He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on May 1, 1957 to the late Cornelio and Grace (Stewart) Acosta. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his grandson, Tyler Honig. Mark is survived by his wife of 43 years, Judy Acosta; children, Joey Acosta, Jody Acosta...

Jul 16, 2019

Daniel M. Jensen, age 37, passed away July 16, 2019. He was born in Council Bluffs on March 5, 1982. Daniel graduated from St. Albert High School with the class of 2000. He then graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in accounting and was a proud Jayhawk. Daniel is survived by his parents, Norman and Mary Jo...

Jul 16, 2019

Eunice Marion Steenbock Groelz and her twin sister, Marie, were born to Henry & Meta Ehlers Steenbock on August 8, 1929 at home on a farm near Persia, Iowa. Eunice was baptized and confirmed in the Trinity Lutheran Church in Persia. She died July 16, 2019 at Jennie Edmundson Hospital at the age of 89 years, 11 months, 8 days...

Jul 14, 2019

Lawrence E. “Zink” Shinn, age 78, passed away July 14, 2019. He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on August 18, 1940 to the late Loren and Irene (Larsen) Shinn. Zink graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School. He worked at Paul Lucht Body Shop for many years and retired from Omaha Truck Center. Zink is survived by his wife of...

Jul 13, 2019

Robert A. Young, age 66, passed away July 13, 2019 in Omaha, Nebraska. He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on February 9, 1953 to the late Raymond and Pearl (Schoenenberger) Young. In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his brothers, Dale and Steven Young. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Julie (Carmichael)...

Jul 13, 2019

Ronald L. Winner, age 83, passed away at his home in Underwood, Iowa on July 13, 2019. He was born in Delta, Iowa on October 6, 1935 to the late Ralph and Ruth (Phillips) Winner. He joined the United States Army at age 18 and proudly served from 1954 to 1958. He married Lois Faye Jackson on January 24, 1959....

Jul 12, 2019

Doreen M. McNeil, age 60, of Crescent, Iowa, passed away at her home on July 12, 2019. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska on April 18, 1959 to the late Robert and Karen (Radil) Branigan. Doreen graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School. She worked at Mutual of Omaha for over 30 years and was the owner of the Pink Poodle...

Jul 11, 2019

Avis M. Buckingham, age 84, passed away July 11, 2019. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on August 24, 1934 to the late James and Ruth (Franks) Betts Sr. Avis retired from Jennie Edmundson Hospital. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son, Larry Buckingham Jr.; siblings, Andrew “Bud” Thomas, James Betts Jr., Charles...

Jul 9, 2019

Donald W. Hartman Sr., age 85, passed away July 9, 2019. He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on June 21, 1934 to the late Fred and Elsie (Tacy) Hartman. Donald proudly served his country in the United States Army and retired from the Union Pacific Railroad. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife,...

Jul 8, 2019

Jul 8, 2019

Dennis E. “Gene” Bussom, age 83, passed away July 8, 2019. He was preceded in death by his twin brother, Perry Bussom; daughter, Laura Huff and grandson, Mycal Huff. Gene is survived by his son, Dennis Bussom Jr. (Laura Moran); daughters, Arleen Foote and Yvonne Bussom; 5 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Visitation is 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on...

Jul 8, 2019

Joel Dean Heiman, age 44, passed away July 8, 2019. He was born in Council Bluffs on April 15, 1975 and graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1993. Joel is survived by his sons, Nolan and Grayson Heiman; grandson, Carson Heiman; father, Dean Heiman (Judy); mother, Becky Stander; siblings, Shelly Austin, Vern Lustgraaf, Jamie Athay (Billy),...

Jul 5, 2019

Elaine Kelly, age 86, passed away July 5, 2019. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska on March 21, 1933 to the late Edward and Veronica (Hajek) Roos. Elaine graduated from South High in Omaha and retired from Younkers. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by an infant son, Joseph Patrick; son, Patrick Leo. Elaine is survived...

Jul 4, 2019

Adam Lee Mumm, 42 years of Council Bluffs, died July 4, 2019 at UNMC. He was born May 20, 1977 in Iowa City, Iowa to Brian Mumm and Rebecca Feller. He is survived by his mother, Rebecca Feller; his father, Brian Mumm (Suzanne); 3 sisters, Tracy Adam, Dawn Adam and Jenna Mumm; 6 brothers, Jack Adam, Jr., Chris Adam, Steve...

Jul 3, 2019

Sandra K. Fastnacht, 64 years, passed away at UNMC on July 3, 2019. She was born April 27, 1955 in Freeman, South Dakota. She worked as a teacher’s assistant in various schools. She is preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Emma Winckler and her sister, Sharon Burger. She is survived by her husband, Roy of 46 years; children,...

Jul 2, 2019

Grace E. McNabb, 92 years, Treynor, Iowa passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at her residence. She was born December 25, 1926 in Harlan, Iowa to Jens and Helen (Christensen) Jensen. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Virgil McNabb; brothers, Earl, Wayne and Bruce Jensen and sisters, Mildred Blaine and June Hanna. She is survived by...

Jul 2, 2019

Patricia Ann (Tiarks) Bergsten, age 79, of Council Bluffs passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2019. She was born in Council Bluffs to Henry J. and Lavonne "Bonnie" (Saar) Tiarks. She graduated from Underwood High School in 1957 and then continued her education at the University of Iowa where she was a member of the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority. She...

Jul 2, 2019

Thomas James Egan IV, age 60, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away July 2, 2019. He was born October 13, 1958 in Omaha, Nebraska to the late Thomas James III and Patricia (White) Egan. Tom is survived by his daughter, Nicole Egan (Mike Rafe); step-son, Alec Pulciani; grandchildren, Malia and Chris; sisters, Debi Edie (Mike), Renee Petersen (Larry), Linda Negrete...