Harold E. Allen
Oct 24, 2017
Harold E. “Gene” Allen, age 91, of Council Bluffs passed away October 24, 2017. He was born in Carson, Iowa on January 11, 1926 to the late Vivian and Gladys Allen. Harold proudly served his country in the United States Army and was a career truck driver. He was a member of Carson United Methodist Church. In addition to his...
Sean Stinson
Oct 22, 2017
Sean Kevin "Turtle" Stinson gained his heavenly wings on Sunday October 22, 2017 surrounded by family. Sean was born July 10, 1990 to Dennis & Alicia Stinson and shortly thereafter was diagnosed with Scoliosis, seizure disorder & Cerebral Palsey. Sean was a courageous warrior overcoming illness and low odds to ever see his 20s. Sean, although confined to a wheelchair,...
Robert J Rocha
Oct 20, 2017
Robert J. “Joe” Rocha, age 52, passed away October 20, 2017 at Nebraska Medicine. He was born in Omaha on January 3, 1965 to the late Carman and Mary Jean (Wallace) Rocha. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Toni Rocha-Walsh. Joe is survived by his children, Brittney Comley, Joe Rocha, Trenon Rouse, Anthony...
Patricia Ann Bruner
Oct 19, 2017
Patricia Ann “Patti” Bruner, age 71, passed away October 19, 2017 at CHI Mercy Hospital. She was born near Rockport, Missouri on June 17, 1946 to the late Harry and Norma (Gray) Burroughs. Patti retired from First Data Resources in Omaha. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Karen Burroughs and brother, Rick Burroughs....
Bobby A. Aldredge
Oct 16, 2017
Bobby A. Aldredge, age 78, passed away October 16, 2017 in Council Bluffs. He was born on May 30, 1939 in Malloy, Iowa to the late Newton and Edna Aldredge. Bobby worked for Omaha Transit, Quandt, Bee Line, and CF Consolidated Trucking. He was a member of the Teamsters Local 554. He loved hunting, fishing and bowling. In addition to...
Leslie Andrew Mefferd
Oct 15, 2017
Leslie Andrew Mefferd, the son of Daniel and Odelia (Bauer) Mefferd, was born in March of 1936. Many knew Leslie as ‘Red’. Red grew up on a farm with 5 brothers, Dan, Virgil, Ron, Marvin & Bob and 3 sisters Bernadine, Marlene, and Linda. Leslie was united in marriage to his wife and life partner for more than 59 years,...
Kathryn M Wrinkle
Oct 14, 2017
Kathryn M. Wrinkle, age 72, passed away October 14, 2017 at CHI Mercy Hospital. She was born in Council Bluffs on August 8, 1945 to the late Harold and Armaida Peterson. Kathryn graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School. She was a longtime employee of the Daily Nonpareil and well known throughout the community. Kathy and her husband Don operated the...
Tammy O'Brien
Oct 13, 2017
Tammy O’Brien, 58 years, of Council Bluffs, passed away at her home on October 13, 2017. She was born May 29, 1959 to Larry and Alice (Wilson) Mendenhall. Tammy graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1977 and was a longtime member and employee at the Elk’s Lodge. In addition to her parents she was preceded in...
Robert "Bob" Taylo
Oct 12, 2017
Robert “Bob” Taylo, age 59, passed away October 12, 2017. He was born May 5, 1958, in Red Oak, Iowa, to the late Marvin and June Taylo. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister, Virginia Taylo. Survived by wife, Carol; sons, Mike (Whitney) Rowell, Ryane Taylo; daughter, Rebecca Taylo; sisters, Marveena (Dan) Anderson, Marilyn Taylo,...
Betty Jane Landen
Oct 12, 2017
Betty Jane Landen, age 49, of Carter Lake, Iowa passed away October 12, 2017 in Omaha, Nebraska. She was born September 10, 1968 in Lincoln, Nebraska to Donald & Shirley (Stokes) Landen. She was preceded in death by her father, Betty is survived by her daughter, Katie Remmen; 4 grandchildren, Aiden, Colton, Eric Jr. and Brooklynn; mother, Shirley Landen; brother,...
Sharon Eilene Thomas
Oct 11, 2017
Sharon Eilene Thomas, age 78, of Council Bluffs passed away October 11, 2017, at her residence in Council Bluffs, surrounded by her loving family following a brief bout with brain cancer. Sharon was born June 17, 1939, in Shambaugh, Iowa, to Charles Ira and Edith Helene (Phipps) Johnson. She attended Woodland Country School in Crescent, Iowa, and Abraham Lincoln High...
Joseph H. Gruhn
Oct 11, 2017
Joseph H. Gruhn, age 74, passed away October 11, 2017. He was born in Omaha on August 31, 1943 to the late James and Sarah (Pike) Gruhn. Joseph is survived by his wife, Dorothy Gruhn; children, Karen Michl (Mark), Mary Rutherford (Tom), Shari Berney (Pat), James Gruhn (Annette), Kelly Cattlett (Colin), Joseph Gruhn; 18 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren. Visitation...
Denise A. Wellensiek
Oct 11, 2017
Denise A. Wellensiek, age 64, of Syracuse, Nebraska passed away October 11, 2017. She was born on December 30, 1952 in Harlan, Iowa to Darwin and Arlene (Andersen) Warner. Denise was preceded in death by her father, Darwin Warner. She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Karl Wellensiek; son, Eric Wellensiek; her mother, Arlene Warner; sister, Beverly Courtney,...
Richard A.L. Vorthmann
Oct 10, 2017
Richard A.L. Vorthmann, age 96, of Treynor, Iowa passed away October 10, 2017 at Risen Son Christian Village. He was born February 12, 1921 on the family farm to the late William and Minnie (Heithoff) Vorthmann. Richard graduated from Treynor High School and was a lifetime farmer. He was a lifetime member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Treynor and...
Lynn "Bird" Bertelsen
Oct 7, 2017
Lynn “Bird” Bertelsen, age 58, of Johnston, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2017, at home with his family by his side. Lynn was born on December 8, 1958, in Underwood, Iowa, to Kenneth and Doris Bertelsen. Lynn graduated from Underwood High School in 1977. On March 17, 1989, he married Sheila in Burlington, KY. Lynn worked at Midwest...
Ray E Grace
Oct 7, 2017
Ray E. Grace, 78 years, Council Bluffs, died October 7, 2017. Survived by wife, Lorraine; three children, Ray E. Grace, Jr., Tanya R. Pospishil and Tracy L. Grace; 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. In keeping with Ray’s wishes, no services will be held.
Martin Harold Stifle
Oct 6, 2017
Martin H. Stifle, age 87, passed away October 6, 2017. He was born near Carson, Iowa on August 9, 1930 to the late Harry Ray and Bertha Stifle. Martin proudly served his country in the United States Army and retired from Griffin Pipe. He also drove a school bus for Lewis Central for many years. In addition to his parents...
Merrell I. Croson
Oct 6, 2017
Merrell I. Croson, age 90, passed away October 6, 2017, in Sun City West, Arizona. He was born in Council Bluffs, on September 4, 1927, to the late Ivan and Mary (Keaton) Croson. Merrell retired from the Council Bluffs Water Works. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Tom Croson; brother, Marvin Croson; sister,...
Allen Kent Golden
Oct 6, 2017
Allen Kent Golden passed away October 6, 2017, at Nebraska Medical Center after a 6 day battle. He was 82 years old. For the past two years Allen was a resident at Bethany Lutheran Home. Allen was born in Arnold Park, Iowa, His parents were Woody and Bernaline Golden. He was the second born of five other siblings. He graduated...
Susan K. Robinson
Oct 6, 2017
Susan K. Robinson, age 64, passed away October 6, 2017. Preceded in death by her father, Richard Betts. Susan is survived by her children, Richard Robinson and Elizabeth Schultz (Jason); mother, Arlene Betts; sister, Barbara Ellis; grandchildren, Christian, Luke and Keevan. Memorial visitation is 5:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. on Monday at the Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home. The family will direct memorials.
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