Obituaries

Jun 16, 2018

Victoria Lynn “Vicky” Hamlin, 66 years, died Saturday, June 16, 2018. She was born December 5, 1951 in Omaha to Howard and Patricia (Joslin) Ollie. She is preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Angel Himes-Miles; her two brothers, Howard and Tim Ollie. She is survived by her husband, Robert Hamlin; her daughter, Tina Kinney (James); 3 grandchildren and...

Jun 15, 2018

Evelyn C. Stultz, 69 years, died June 15, 2018. She was born November 30, 1948 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Preceded in death by parents, Rudolph and Betty (Beckner) Punteney; husband, Gairlin Stultz,Sr.; children, Richard, David and April Stultz; sister Rugenia Connor; brothers, Van and Charles Punteney; half sister, Karen Rogers. Survived by daughters, Tina Ham (Cary), Tammy Atwood (Keith); sons,...

Jun 7, 2018

Teresa Lynn Benson, beloved wife and mother, passed away at her residence on Thursday, June 7, 2018, surrounded by her family, after a long courageous battle with cancer at the age of 50. She was born January 3, 1968 in Norfolk, Nebraska to Roger and Sharon (Klug) Wolff. After graduating from Stanton High School Teresa married her high school sweetheart,...

Jun 6, 2018

Robert Craig Guillaume, age 64, of Council Bluffs passed away June 6, 2018 at Nebraska Medicine. He was born in Sioux City, Iowa on November 17, 1953. Craig retired from OPPD after 31 years. Craig was preceded in death by his mother, Bernetta Cheney. Craig is survived by his wife of 40 years, Caren Guillaume; daughters, Cori Guillaume and Calsey...

Jun 6, 2018

Diana L. Fender, age 87, passed away June 6, 2018. She was born in Macedonia, Iowa on November 22, 1930 to the late Clarence and Fern (Tharp) Storm. Diana graduated from Macedonia High School and had owned and operated Fender’s Bar and Grill. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Darell; sister, Doris Carse;...

Jun 3, 2018

Kimberly A. Grosvenor, age 59, of Crescent, Iowa passed away at her home on June 3, 2018. She was born in Lawton, Oklahoma on December 22, 1958 to Richard and Janet (Brugenhemke) Burkybile. Kimberly graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School and worked in customer service at Woodmen Life. Kimberly is survived by her husband, Mark Grosvenor; sons, Chad Miller (Jaimi),...

Jun 1, 2018

Richard W. Nielsen, age 84, passed away at his home on June 1, 2018. He was born in rural Shelby County on March 26, 1934 to the late Walter and Mina (Stofferson) Nielsen. Dick graduated from Harlan High School and then proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was the longtime owner of the Treynor Locker. In...

May 27, 2018

Mary Ann Howland, age 83, of Council Bluffs, passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2018. She was born on May 7, 1935 in Mapleton, IA, to the late William and Mary (Flaming) Uhl, and was united in marriage to Merrill (Buss) Howland on November 22, 1956. Along with raising her children, she also worked at Daily Nonpareil Newspaper and later...

May 26, 2018

Gladys I. Saar, 78 years, of Crescent, Iowa passed away early Saturday morning, May 26, 2018 at her residence. She was born in Cozad, Nebraska, August 30, 1939 to the late Leonard and Lola (Hiles) Hatcher. She graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School and worked as a telephone operator for US West. In addition to her parents, Gladys is preceded...

May 24, 2018

David M. Burke, 81 years of Council Bluffs, passed away May 24, 2018. He was born March 23, 1937 in Council Bluffs to Charles, Sr. and Mary (McDonald) Burke. He graduated from St. Francis High School in 1955. David worked as a clerk for the Union Pacific Railroad, retiring in 1999 after 44 years. He is preceded in death by...

May 24, 2018

Lineau Wohlers, 68, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, went to be with the Lord surrounded by family on May 24, 2018. Lineau was born to Vernell Raasch in West Point, Nebraska. Baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church, Beemer, Nebraska. She worked at Omaha Steaks for 25 years. Before she passed, she was a resident at Bethany Lutheran Home. Lineau...

May 23, 2018

Robert C. Godsey, 93 years of Council Bluffs, passed away at the Northcrest Living Center May 23, 2018. He was born February 16, 1925 in Norton, Kansas to Orie and Anniene (Rathman) Godsey. He graduated in 1942 from the Millard High school and served his country in the US Navy during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He worked...

May 22, 2018

Marcia M. Beckner, 78 years of Council Bluffs, passed away May 22, 2018. She was born in Truro, Illinois on April 22, 1940 to Chester and Nina Dykeman. She is preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Caroline (Dykeman) Gray and her brother, Roger Dykeman. She is survived by her son, Leo Nash of Omaha, Ne; daughter, Rebecca Mendell...

May 21, 2018

Richard J. Andersen, age 84, of Underwood, Iowa passed away at his home on May 21, 2018. He was born March 1, 1934 to the late Jens and Ellen (Lauritsen) Andersen. Richard graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1952 and was a career electrician, retiring from IBEW Local 22. Richard was a lifetime member of St....

May 21, 2018

May 21, 2018

Jodi E. Oden, 60 years of Council Bluffs, passed away May 21, 2018 at her residence. She was born June 25, 1957 in Omaha, Nebraska to Richard and Shirley (Dowers) Matthews. She was a caregiver for Care Tech. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Kevin Oden. She is survived by her two sons, Nicholas Oden...

May 20, 2018

Joyce E. Fichter, age 78, passed away at her home on May 20, 2018. Joyce is survived by her husband of 60 years, Frank Fichter; daughters, Becky Fichter and Brenda Turnage; sons, Frank Fichter Jr. and Toney Fichter; step-daughter, Cathy Freitas; in-laws, Betty Heiman (Elvin), John Fichter (Ruth) and Jim Fichter; 14 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces...

May 20, 2018

Wilbur L. “Tinker” Keller, Jr., passed away May 20, 2018 at CHI Mercy Hospital. He was born in Auburn, Nebraska on November 9, 1946 to the late Wilbur and Betty (Lucas) Keller. He graduated from Tech High in Omaha and retired from Union Pacific Railroad. Tinker is survived by his wife, Leslie Keller; children, Stephanie Ragan (Keith), Jerry Keller (Kristin),...

May 18, 2018

Ruth L. Rodenburg, age 85, passed away May 18, 2018 at Bethany Lutheran Home. She was born July 30, 1932 to the late Henry and Selma (Stueber) Kutnink. Ruth graduated from Minden, Iowa High School and then attended business school in Omaha. She was a member of Mt. Hope United Methodist Church. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed quilting....

May 18, 2018

Elaine F. Perdue , 80 years, of Council Bluffs, died May 18, 2018. She was born in Woodland Lake Township, Minnesota to Knute and Alma Bestland. She worked as an upholsterer and inspector for the Charles Schneider Company many years. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Richard; sister, Lois Rohm; 2 brothers, Allen and Ronald Bestland....