Obituaries

Feb 24, 2018

Rose Marie Hansen, age 85, passed away February 24, 2018 in Council Bluffs, IA. She was born January 20, 1933 in Tabor, IA to the late Dennis and Leona (Estes) Adams. In addition to her parents, Rose was preceded in death by her son, Dennis; sisters, Aileen Andersen, Martha Hansen; brother, Randy Adams. She is survived by her husband of...

Feb 23, 2018

Feb 23, 2018

Harry Willie Burk, age 77, was born June 13, 1940 in Nashville, Tennessee to James and Pauline Burk. He grew up in Tampa, Florida with his two brothers and one sister. He joined the Army and served his country honorably. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, where he earned several medals, including the Purple Heart. He was wounded...

Feb 19, 2018

Steven “Steve” Anthony Betts, age 58, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away February 19, 2018 at his home. He was born April 16, 1959, in Council Bluffs, to Paul and Karen. Steve graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1977. In August 1977, he married Jennie Cline. They had two children, Tara and Scott. Steve married Rebecca “Becky” Kramer in...

Feb 18, 2018

Norma Lillian Fischer, age 93, of Council Bluffs, passed away on February 18, 2018. She was born on November 22, 1924 to the late James and Lila (Peterson) Benson. Norma graduated from Underwood High School. She worked as a secretary at Lewis Central High School for many years and was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. Norma was known...

Feb 17, 2018

Melvin L. Bird (Mel), age 85, of Council Bluffs, passed away at Midlands Nursing Home on February 17th, 2018. He was born in Crescent, Iowa on February 3rd, 1933 to the late Fred W. Bird Sr. and Grace Ann (Smith) Bird. Mel graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1952. After graduation, he enlisted in the Air Force, and re-enlisted...

Feb 17, 2018

David B. Hicks, age 65, passed away surrounded by family, February 17, 2018. He was born March 22, 1952 to the late Bruce Hicks and Barbara Willson. David enjoyed all his years as a soccer coach and loved spending time with his family and being a grandpa to 9 grandchildren. He also retired from the United States Post Office after...

Feb 17, 2018

Virginia Ruth Kock, age 95, passed away February 17, 2018. She was born in Kiron, IA, on January 23, 1923, to the late Joseph and Minnie (Swanson) Bringleson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Kock; brother, Joe Bringleson; sisters, Mary Bringleson and Ada Pearl Ewing; sister-in-law, Mary Louise Bringleson. Virginia is survived...

Feb 16, 2018

Peggy A. Clark, age 32, of Council Bluffs passed away February 16, 2018. She was born in Council Bluffs on June 19, 1985 to Jay Clark and Margaret (Thompson) Clark. Peggy was a 2004 graduate of Kanesville High School. Peggy was preceded in death by her mother, Margaret (Thompson) Clark; uncle, Craig Clark. Peggy is survived by her children, Hannah...

Feb 15, 2018

Gwendolyn E. Gray, age 59, passed away in Omaha, Nebraska on February 15, 2018. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on October 20, 1958 to Corwyn and Dorothy (Sage) Gray. She is survived by her father, Corwyn Gray (Donna); mother, Dorothy Peterson; sister, LuCynda Worms-Albino (Thomas); brother, Jeffrey Gray (Karen); nephews, Joshua Ely (Susan), Justin Ely (Sarah), Chris Worms...

Feb 15, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Kathleen Jane Weatherill (Kate) announces her death: February 15th, 2018 at the age of 75 years. Kate was born November 2, 1942. Kate will be sadly missed by her husband of 59 years, Tom, and her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren as well as numerous other family and friends. Per Kate's wishes,...

Feb 12, 2018

Eileen Kathryn (Schultz) Williams, age 92, of Honey Creek, Iowa, passed away February 12, 2018, at Midlands Living Center in Council Bluffs. Eileen was born in Council Bluffs on August 2, 1925, to the late Clyde and Irene (Holder) Schultz. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Jack D. Williams I; grandson, Jesse Purdy;...

Feb 12, 2018

Frederick E. “Fred” Hartmann, age 78, of Underwood, Iowa passed away February 12, 2018 at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital. He was born in Galva, Iowa on February 11, 1940 to the late Willie and Alzada (Peters) Hartmann. He graduated from New Virginia High School in 1958. Fred served in the United States Army from May 1963 to April 1969. He...

Feb 9, 2018

Kimberly Rae Williams, age 51, passed peacefully in her sleep on February 9, 2018. She was born September 19, 1966 to Gary and Jan Andersen in Omaha, NE. Kimmy spent most of her life in Carter Lake, Iowa. She loved music, cooking, huskers, planting her flowers, her daughters, and her grandkids. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Ada...

Feb 8, 2018

Linda K. Gardner, age 72, passed away February 8, 2018. She was born January 8, 1946 to the late Cliff and Maxine (McKeown) Miller. Linda retired from the Council Bluffs Community School District. She worked in the kitchen at Abraham Lincoln High School for many years. Linda loved to bake and spend time with her family. In addition to her...

Feb 4, 2018

Kenneth “Kenny” E. Cohrs, age 71, of Underwood, passed away on February 4, 2018 in Oakland, Iowa. He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on May 14, 1946 to the late Harry and Anna (Purcell) Cohrs. In addition to his parents, Kenneth was preceded in death by his sister, Janice Cohrs. He is survived by his wife, Geralynne “Geri”; daughters,...

Feb 1, 2018

William Virgil Koehrsen of Council Bluffs IA passed away on Thursday February 1, 2018. William was born on September 19, 1935 in El Centro California to the late Karen (Hansen) and Marvin Koehrsen. In addition to his parents William is preceded in death by his daughter Patricia L. Koehrsen-Harker, brother Dick Koehrsen and his grandparents. William is survived by his...

Jan 31, 2018

Bradley A. McCormick, age 33, of Crescent, Iowa passed away January 31, 2018 in Bellevue, Nebraska. He was born March 16, 1984 in El Paso, Texas to Frederick and Michelle (Burns) McCormick. He has worked construction most of his lifetime. He is preceded in death by his mother, Michelle and his grandfather, Harold McCormick, Sr. He is survived by his...

Jan 30, 2018

Melva J. “Penny” Sanders, age 74, of Council Bluffs passed away January 30, 2018. She was born September 15, 1943, in Omaha, to the late Arthur and Doris Fipps. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Tim and Larry Fipps. She is survived by husband, John Sanders; 4 children, Tim Gustin (Sue), Tammy Gustin, Brad...

Jan 29, 2018

James R. Munson, age 89, passed away January 29, 2018. He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on June 20, 1928 to the late Roy and Toncha (Eckert) Munson. Jim proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. and retired from the Union Pacific Railroad. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter,...