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Margaret D.  Walker

Margaret D. Walker

Nov 4, 2018

Margaret D. Walker was born Doreen Mabel Robertson on March 2, 1935 in Mafeking, Manitoba, Canada. She had a younger sister, Irene, and a younger brother, Peter. She lost her father when she was six and her brother Peter the next year. Her mother Della moved them to Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, remarried, and had two more children, Charlie Brown...

William  “Bill”  Stephens

William “Bill” Stephens

Nov 4, 2018

William “Bill” Stephens, age 82, passed away November 4, 2018. He was born in Macedonia, Iowa on June 27, 1936 to the late Guy and Mabel Stephens. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and was involved in law enforcement for many years. He retired from Standard Oil. In addition to his parents he was preceded...

Linda  Mae  Wambold

Linda Mae Wambold

Nov 3, 2018

Linda Mae Wambold, age 80, passed away in Council Bluffs on November 3, 2018. She was born in Laurel, Nebraska on October 27, 1938. In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her sister, Merlene. She is survived by her husband, Robert Wambold; sons, David Wambold, Brad (DJuana) Wambold, Matthew (Angela) Wambold; daughter, Robin (William) Copeland; brother,...

Judy Marie  Blunt

Judy Marie Blunt

Nov 3, 2018

Judy Marie Blunt, age 71, passed away in Council Bluffs on November 3, 2018. She was born in Albert Lea, Minnesota on October 2, 1947 to the late Clarence and Hazel (Turbett) Wirtjes. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, making quilts, and watching Nebraska football. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Charles...

Daisy M. Ingoldsby

Daisy M. Ingoldsby

Nov 2, 2018

Daisy M. Ingoldsby, age 96, passed away on November 2, 2018. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska to her immigrant Yugoslavian parents, the late Samuel and Mamie Lalich on November 5, 1921. Daisy lived in Council Bluffs most of her lifetime and recently in Bellevue with her daughter and son-in -law. Daisy graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Council...

Janet J. Burke

Janet J. Burke

Nov 2, 2018

Burke, Janet, age 76, passed away on November 2, 2018. Janet was born on February 23, 1942 to Ross Layton and Mildred N. (Rexroat) McDonough Sr. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Lester LeRoy McDonough; sisters, Virginia Mae Osborn and Mildred Elizabeth “Betty” Cooper; brother-in-law, Walt Osborn and Norman Cooper; sister-in-law, Mary McDonough;...

William   C.  Fischer

William C. Fischer

Oct 30, 2018

William C. Fischer, passed away October 30, 2018. William was born in Wausau, Wisconsin on October 11, 1930 to the late William Constantine and Grace (Chizek) Fischer. Fischer was 17 when he signed with the Chicago White Sox in 1948. He was fresh out of high school and pitched in the White Sox minor league system until 1951, when he...

Dale  Bard

Dale Bard

Oct 29, 2018

Dale Bard, of Council Bluffs, passed away October 29, 2018 due to complications of vascular disease. He was born in Wakefield, Nebraska on April 9, 1927 to the late Carl and Mabel (Ring) Bard. He attended primary school in a one room school house, and graduated from Wakefield High School. He proudly served in the US Navy, then graduated from...

Marvin Lewis Perry

Marvin Lewis Perry

Oct 28, 2018

Marvin Lewis Perry, age 76, passed away on October 28, 2018. Marvin was born in Ashland, Kentucky on January 9, 1942, to the late John and Dorothy (Burnett) Perry. In addition to his parents, Marvin is preceded in death by his daughter, Carolyn Perry. He is survived by his wife, Karen (Berg) Perry; sons, Marvin Perry Jr. and Donald Perry;...

Hazel E Clark Carta

Hazel E Clark Carta

Oct 24, 2018

Hazel E. Clark Carta, age 89, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away October 24, 2018. She was born in Missouri Valley, Iowa on July 24, 1929 to the late Kenneth and Joyce (Skelton) Hoyt. She was active in American Business Womens, Altrusa, and Senior bowling leagues at Thunderbowl. She retired from First National Brokerage, in Omaha, in 1993. She also...

Pauline Elizabeth Leeper

Pauline Elizabeth Leeper

Oct 24, 2018

Pauline Elizabeth Kelley Leeper, age 80 passed away October 24, 2018. She was born March 28, 1938 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to the late Henry Kelley and Margaret McLaughlin Kelley Doty. In addition to her parents she was preceded by her husband, Robert Sr.; stepfather, Vern Doty; brothers, Charles, Donald, Leonard, Walter Kelley; sister, Mary Nickol and great grandchild, Jayce....

Louis J. Derosier

Louis J. Derosier

Oct 23, 2018

Louis J. Derosier, age 60, passed away in Council Bluffs on October 23, 2018. He was born in Staten Island, New York on October 3, 1958 to the late Alfred and Carol (Martin) Derosier. In addition to his parents, Louis is preceded in death by his daughter, Jami McMullen-Howard; and an infant sister. He is survived by his wife, Debbie...

Esther  Rocha

Esther Rocha

Oct 23, 2018

Esther Rocha, age 88, passed away October 23, 2018. She was born in Council Bluffs on February 26, 1930 to the late Claro and Valentina (Segura) Garcia. Esther was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1987 and was a member of the Valley View Congregation. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas...

Martha  Nadine  Moffett

Martha Nadine Moffett

Oct 23, 2018

Martha Nadine Moffett, age 64, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away October 23, 2018. She was born January 23, 1954 in Arkansas City, Kansas to the late Lester and Nadine (Cole) McClaflin. In addition to her parents she was preceded by her brother, Jimmy McClaflin. Martha is survived by her husband, Richard; daughters, Christina Johnston and Melissa Henson; son, Dustin...

Crystal  L. Fender

Crystal L. Fender

Oct 20, 2018

Crystal L. Fender, age 61, passed away October 20, 2018. She was born February 26, 1957 in El Paso, Texas. Crystal is survived by her daughters, Angela Bradley and Rebecca Fender; parents, Larry and Karole Vanderpool; brother, Larry Vanderpool II; grandchildren, Hannah Bradley, Dawson Bradley, Clarissa Fender and Grant Schnoor Jr. Celebration of life will be 1:30 p.m. to 4:00...

Myrna K Sorenson

Myrna K Sorenson

Oct 20, 2018

Myrna Kaye Sorenson, age 73, passed away in Omaha on October 20, 2018. She was born in Wayne, Nebraska on March 23, 1945 to the late Mervin and Alice (Heckens) Peterson. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her first husband, Richard M. Bach; and brother, Gary Lee Peterson. Myrna is survived by her husband, Robert...

Keith E. Burgett

Keith E. Burgett

Oct 19, 2018

Keith Edwin Burgett was born September 30, 1932 in Sioux Falls, SD. He is preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Erma Burgett; son, Joel Cameron Burgett; and brother-in-law, Dwayne Pittman. He is survived by his wife, Marsha Burgett; brother and his wife, Glen and Ruby Burgett; brother, Carroll Burgett; sister, Charlotte Pittman; daughter and her husband, Pam and...

Thomas  Daniel  Greise

Thomas Daniel Greise

Oct 18, 2018

Thomas Daniel Greise, age 21, of McClelland, Iowa passed away in Omaha, Nebraska. He was born December 29, 1996 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to James and Jessica (Pollock) Greise. He is survived by his parents; brother, James Greise; sisters, Alyssa and Natalie Greise; maternal grandmother, Linda Pollock; paternal grandparents, John Greise (Beverly) and Margie Eyerly (Chuck); niece, Navia and many...

John Ross Mathews Iii

John Ross Mathews Iii

Oct 18, 2018

John Ross Mathews III passed away on October 18, 2018 at Risen Son Christian Village at the age of 90. He was born September 30, 1928 at Swenson Memorial Hospital in Canby, Minnesota to John Ross Mathews II and Clara (Nemitz) Mathews. John grew up, as an only child, in the Canby area and began his career as a farmer....

R.L. "Dick" Green

R.L. "Dick" Green

Oct 17, 2018

R. L. “Dick” Green, age 75, lifetime resident of Council Bluffs passed away October 17, 2018. He was born December 12, 1942 to the late Lynn and Margery (Schafer) Green. Dick graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School and then proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Dick operated his own insurance agency for many years. In addition to...

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