Obituaries

Dec 9, 2017

Richard Kruse was born August 21, 1936, on a farm in Montgomery County, Iowa. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from November 1, 1954 to October 19, 1957. He married his wife, Margaret Kruse, on September 18, 1960, in Council Bluffs. He worked for Dannen Feeds in Omaha, Neb., then construction and civil service at Offutt Air...

Dec 9, 2017

Don was born to Ted & Verna (Gunderson) Ortiz in Carter Lake Iowa. Don met Joyce while attending Tech High School. They would later marry in 1950, but first upon graduating from Tech High School, Don joined the Army serving in Korea. Don used his GI bill to attend UNO for 2 years, but ended up a "Hard Rocker" graduating...

Dec 6, 2017

Dec 5, 2017

Richard “Dick” D. Gilson, age 100, passed away December 5, 2017, at Midlands Living Center in Council Bluffs. He was born April 20, 1917, in Glenwood, Iowa, to the late Orvey and Rosa (Rotter) Gilson. Dick graduated from Glenwood High School in 1936. He retired as a flooring contractor. He was a longtime member of Audebon Society and the Council...

Dec 4, 2017

Carole Ann Espinosa, age 74, of Council Bluffs passed away December 4, 2017. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on February 9, 1943 to the late Robert and Emma (Gabrielson) Cooley. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother Leroy Cooley and sister Roberta McIntosh. Carole is survived by her sons, Kirk Quick, Randall...

Dec 4, 2017

Delilah M. Lewis, age 87, of Council Bluffs passed away December 4, 2017 at Methodist Hospital. She was born in Jefferson City, Missouri on June 6, 1930 to the late Jasper and Reba (Wilson) Sager. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lewis; grandson, Travis Breeden; brothers, Jack and George Sager; sisters, Wanda...

Dec 4, 2017

William W. Bonar, was born on March 27, 1932 to Mildred & James Bonar. Bill attended school in Dunlap, several country schools and graduated from Carson High School. Bill enjoyed helping Raymond Guttau on his farm after graduating, before joining the army. Bill served his country in Korea and returned to the United States until his discharge. He returned to...

Dec 3, 2017

Rosemarie Mahan, age 77, of Council Bluffs passed away December 3, 2017. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska on March 31, 1940 to the late Carl and Pearl (Pickering) Logan. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother Larry Logan; sister Linda Logan; son-in-law David Foote Sr. and daughter-in-law Dorothy Struck. Rosemarie is survived by...

Dec 2, 2017

Ronald H. Meis, age 72, of Council Bluffs passed away December 2, 2017. He was born in Granville, Iowa on April 22, 1945 to the late Ray and Catherine (Nilles) Meis. After high school, Ronald proudly served his country and had last worked at River City Barricade. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother,...

Dec 2, 2017

Bonnie Phyllis Raymond Wyscarver, age 87, of Council Bluffs passed away December 2, 2017. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on October 29, 1930 to the late Ulysses and Jessie (Fleming) Irvin. Bonnie is survived by her sons, Charles “David” Matthews (Gina), Lewis Steven Matthews (Patti), Ricky John Matthews (Freda), Randy Irvin Matthews, Martin Alan Matthews (Kim); daughters, Rose...

Nov 30, 2017

Patricia Kay Wright, 64 years passed away at her residence November 30, 2017. She was born April 10, 1953 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Merlin Jack and Norma (Reyers) Butts. She worked in customer service for the First National Bank. She was preceded in death by her parents, Merlin Jack and Norma Butts and also her son, Robert Wright. She...

Nov 29, 2017

Donna Lea Rieken was 88 years old when she passed away peacefully on November 29, 2017. She was surrounded by her family, in her home, at Amelia Place in Council Bluffs, IA. Donna was born in Norfolk, NE on May 30, 1929 to the late Cathryn L. (Leuenhagen) and Hans J. Petersen. Donna attended elementary school and two years of...

Nov 28, 2017

Gwendolyn “Gwen” A. Sepcenko, age 75, passed away peacefully November 28, 2017. She was born on January 18, 1942 in Des Moines, IA to the late Pat and Mildred May. Gwen is survived by her daughter, Dee Sepcenko; son, Michael Sepcenko (Vicky); grandchildren, Carla Sullivan (Chris) and James Plath; great grandchildren, Delilah May Sullivan and Delaney Simona Sullivan; brothers, Larry...

Nov 28, 2017

David J. Fuss, age 93, of Council Bluffs died November 28, 2017. He was born July 2, 1924 to David and Katherine Bernhardt Fuss. The family moved to Council Bluffs on May 1, 1934. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High school in 1942 and joined the United States Navy in March of 1943. David was first sent to Farragut, Idaho...

Nov 24, 2017

Wilma J. White, age 84, of Council Bluffs passed away at her home on November 24, 2017. She was born in a sod house near Hazard, Nebraska on June 23, 1933. Wilma graduated from Macedonia High School with the class of 1951. Wilma was preceded in death by her husband, William White; parents, Virgil and Pearl Pullen. Wilma is survived...

Nov 23, 2017

Jimmie L. Weatherill, age 83, of Council Bluffs passed away at his home on November 23, 2017. He was born in Council Bluffs on October 5, 1934 to the late James and Evelyn (Davis) Weatherill. Jimmie proudly served his country in the United States Army and retired from the Chicago and North Western Railroad. He loved his family, feeding squirrels,...

Nov 22, 2017

Donald D. Ferry age 89, passed away at his home November 22, 2017. He was born at home in rural Tennant, Iowa on April 18, 1928 to the late Ray and Ruby (Petersen) Ferry. Don was a member of Irwin Church of Christ. He graduated from Irwin High School in 1946. Throughout high school and his early years of marriage...

Nov 22, 2017

Richard A., Wiegman, 76 years of Council bluffs, passed away November 22, 2017. He was born April 29, 1941 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to the late Leon and Edna (Clark) Wiegman. He was a teacher for the Council Bluffs School System. He is survived by his wife, Konnie; his sons, David Wiegman (Kim) and Michael Wiegman (Carrie); five grandchildren; brother, Larry...

Nov 21, 2017

Russell G. Newman, age 60, was surrounded by his family when he passed away November 21, 2017. He was born in Los Angeles, California on April 1, 1957 to the late Glen and Mary Patricia (Adkins) Newman. Russell worked at Titan Cabinets. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Roger Kinney, Steve Newman and...

Nov 21, 2017

Lillie Margaret Marie Schneider, age 94, of Treynor, passed away at her home on November 21, 2017. She was born in rural Treynor on March 17, 1923 to the late Willy and Emilie (Kaiser) Schmidt. She was baptized and later confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Treynor where she was a lifetime member. She graduated from Treynor High School...