Obituaries

Gail L.  Kohrt

Gail L. Kohrt

Aug 27, 2018

Gail L. Kohrt, age 71, died August 27, 2018. She was born in Lexington, Missouri on July 18, 1947 to the late Earl and Christine (Watt) Spencer. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers, William Spencer and Kenny Anderson; step-daughter, Rhonda Kohrt. Gail is survived by her husband, Darrell Kohrt; sons, Delbert Stratton (Tina),...

Barbara  A. Borunda

Barbara A. Borunda

Aug 26, 2018

Barbara A. Borunda, age 74, died August 26, 2018. She was born in Council Bluffs on July 22, 1944 to the late Everett and Mary (Elsworth) Pierce. Barbara is survived by her children, Ramona Martinez (Armando), Jose DeSantiago, Tomas DeSantiago, Joaquina Borunda-Perez (Horacio); siblings, Dorothy Ortiz, Vergie Pierce, Jim Pierce, Steven Pierce, Donald Pierce and Donna Rae Roth (Mel); grandchildren,...

Thomas   M. Horswill

Thomas M. Horswill

Aug 26, 2018

Thomas M. Horswill, age 63, died August 26, 2018. He was born in Council Bluffs on June 15, 1955 to the late Thomas E. and Rita (Guthrie) Horswill. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Skip Moreland; sister, Kathleen DeVault. Thomas is survived by his wife, Kathy Horswill; children, Katrina Tedesco (Tim), Tommy Horswill...

Melva J Fiscus

Melva J Fiscus

Aug 25, 2018

Melva J. Fiscus, age 68, died August 25, 2018. She was born in Irwin, Iowa on June 27, 1950 to the late Melvin and Katheryn (Olson) Fiscus. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers, Roger and Lyle Fiscus; grandchildren, Asher and Azariah; great grandchild, Landyn. Melva is survived by her daughters, Laurie Gustin, Nikki...

Larry Lee Carson

Larry Lee Carson

Aug 24, 2018

Larry L. Carson, age 75, passed away August 24, 2018. He was born in Council Bluffs on September 13, 1942 to the late George and Theda (Teeple) Carson. Larry is survived by his wife of 56 years, Sandy Carson; children, Tom Carson (Amy), Todd Carson (Anna) and Michael Carson (Kim); grandchildren, Hailey, Daniel and Misty. Memorial visitation is 5:00p.m. to...

Sharon  K.  Mcdowell

Sharon K. Mcdowell

Aug 24, 2018

Sharon K. McDowell, age 82, passed away August 24, 2018. She was born in Glenwood, Iowa on September 8, 1935 to the late Merrill and Glenne (Boyd) Morford. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond McDowell; son, Brian McDowell; brothers, Merrill, Richard and James Morford; twin sister, Shirley Morford; daughter-in-law, Gayle McDowell. Sharon...

Mildred  R.  Weihs

Mildred R. Weihs

Aug 23, 2018

Mildred R. Weihs, age 92, passed away August 23, 2018. She was born in Portsmouth, Iowa on September 14, 1925 to the late Nicholas and Mary (Bauer) Greiner. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her grandson, Jason Weihs; daughter-in-law, Sandie Colson; 5 brothers and 3 sisters. Mildred is survived by her children, Gary Weihs (Robin...

Kathryn  "Kathy"  Woodcock

Kathryn "Kathy" Woodcock

Aug 22, 2018

Kathryn “Kathy” Woodcock, 86, passed away peacefully at her home in Pagosa Springs, Colo., on Wednesday, Aug. 22. The family will celebrate Kathy’s life at a later date. Kathy was born to Edwin Charles and Mary Todd Oliver Nieman in Wilson, Texas, on Dec. 29, 1931. She married Richard A. Woodcock on Nov. 29, 1947. After starting their family in...

Sandra Kay Merkuris

Sandra Kay Merkuris

Aug 21, 2018

Sandra Kay Merkuris, 51, died August 21, 2018. She was born August 24, 1966 in Council Bluffs Iowa. She graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1984. She is preceded in death by parents Paul J and Doris E (Jensen) Merkuris, brother, James L Merkuris. She is survived by her loving kids, daughters, Samantha and Mariah Merkuris, sons Tyrail Burrage...

Larry  D.  Tubbs

Larry D. Tubbs

Aug 19, 2018

Larry D. Tubbs, age 55, died August 19, 2018. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on March 2, 1963. Larry was preceded in death by his mother, Sara Tubbs. Larry is survived by his wife, Connie Tubbs; sons, Michael Strong (Ashley), Curtis Strong, Henry Tubbs; father, Fred Tubbs (Susan); sisters, Vicki Aherns (Marty) and Kelly Zupan (Charlie); 3 grandchildren and...

Barbara  Lynn Bristol Stokes

Barbara Lynn Bristol Stokes

Aug 19, 2018

Barbara Lynn Bristol Stokes, passed away August 19, 2018. She was born 12/15/1960. She is survived by her beloved husband, Billy Joe Stokes of 37 years. Together they have 3 daughters and 8 grandchildren. A Celebration of her Life will be Sunday from 2 to 5PM at the Sunset Park, 1050 16th Avenue, Council Bluffs.

Charles “Chuck”  Midkiff

Charles “Chuck” Midkiff

Aug 18, 2018

Charles K. “Chuck” Midkiff, age 67, of Carter Lake, Iowa passed away August 18, 2018 at Nebraska Medicine. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on October 23, 1950 to the late Harold and Joyce (Morgensen) Midkiff. Chuck graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1969 and retired from Union Pacific Railroad. Chuck adored his family and was...

​Lois  ​ E.  Riche

​Lois ​ E. Riche

Aug 16, 2018

​Lois E. Riche went to be with the Lord on August 16, 2018, just shy of her 92nd birthday. She was born August 21, 1926 to Julius and Pearl (Yochum) Ulfers. Lois and her husband, Stanley, who passed away in 1985, founded the Full Gospel Assembly Church (now known as Crossroads Church) in November 1966. She was the “perfect” pastor’s...

Marcia Anne Crocker

Marcia Anne Crocker

Aug 14, 2018

Marcia A. Crocker, 75 years, of Logan, Iowa, died August 14, 2018 in the Missouri Valley Community Hospital. She was born June 5, 1943 in Omaha, Nebraska to Joseph and Faye (Ericson) Malone. She is preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Carolyn Dunn and a sister in law, Karen Stovall. She is survived by her husband, Gurdon "Bill"...

Marion B Dickey

Marion B Dickey

Aug 12, 2018

Marion B. Dickey April 20, 1943 - August 12, 2018 Passed away peacefully at home in Council Bluffs, Iowa after a long courageous battle with cancer. Marion was born in Laramie, Wyoming and grew up in Honey Creek, Iowa. He retired from U.S. West after 27years and then was employed by Physicians Mutual as an agent for 20 years. He...

Bryan James  Brown

Bryan James Brown

Aug 11, 2018

Bryan James Brown, 28 years of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away August 11, 2018. He was born May 25, 1990 in Council Bluffs. He is survived by his parents, Cindy Ingram and Dan Brown; a close brother, Dustin and sister Bella Ingram; Aunt Shelly Winery; Uncle Tony Brown; cousins; Heather Pedersen, Bryan’s fiancée to be married this weekend. Memorial services...

Margaret  Mickey Stewart-Burgoin

Margaret Mickey Stewart-Burgoin

Aug 11, 2018

Margaret “Mickey” Doris (Mass) Stewart Burgoin, 93 years was called home by her Savior Jesus August 11, 2018. Preceding her to Glory her parents, John K. and Maggie Mass; husband, Ralph “Pinkie” Stewart; their infant daughter and son, Kenneth; husband, Don Burgoin; brothers, Arnold and Clarence Mass. Surviving are her daughters, Sharon (Gary) McNutt, Silver City, Iowa and Karen (Dan)...

Erma  Mae Telle

Erma Mae Telle

Aug 10, 2018

Erma Mae Telle, 98 years, Omaha, passed away August 10, 2018. She was born December 19, 1919 in Omaha to Irwin and Ada (Kuppig) Zuber. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Herb Telle and a sister, Maxine Todd. She is survived by her nieces, Sheri Taylor and Sherri Zurek; her nephew, Michael Zurek; great nieces, Erin...

Christopher   Javon   Kollasch

Christopher Javon Kollasch

Aug 9, 2018

Christopher Javon Kollasch, age 18, passed away on August 9, 2018. Christopher was born on October 20, 1999, in Waterloo, Iowa. He graduated from ALHS in May of 2018. He is survived by his parents, Amy and Quentin Dillard; a host of brothers and sisters, including T.J. and Mikaele Hayes and Ameeyah Dillard; grandparents; aunts; uncles; other relatives; and many...

Veronica Barrett

Veronica Barrett

Aug 2, 2018

Veronica Magdeline (Frey) Barrett, 91 years, died August 2, 2018. She was born September 11, 1926 in Lawrence, Nebraska to George W. and Agnes Mary (Reining) Schumm. She is preceded in death by her parents; her two husbands, Englebert Joseph Frey and Clarence Edward Barrett; two daughters, Katherine Ann Frey and Rose M. (Frey) Mallison; 5 brothers, Joseph, Raymond, Anthony,...