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Lorene C Jensen

Lorene C Jensen

Jul 18, 2017

Lorene C. Jensen, age 84, of rural Neola, Iowa passed away July 18, 2017 at CHI Mercy Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born at home near McClelland, Iowa on August 12, 1932 to the late Walter and Viola (Basch) Huelle. Lorene graduated from Oakland Iowa High School with the class of 1950. She was a member of St....

Genevera Reed

Genevera Reed

Jul 17, 2017

Genevera “Sue” (McDaniel) Reed, age 70, passed away at her home on July 17, 2017. She was born April 10, 1947 in Urbana, Missouri to the late Lawrence J. McDaniel and Sarah “Harriet” Watkins Schickner. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Reed; daughter, Michelle (Murray) Vigus; sister, Paula Williams; in-laws, Stan and...

Sawyer  Grace Godsey

Sawyer Grace Godsey

Jul 17, 2017

Sawyer Grace Godsey, age 5, of Council Bluffs passed away at home on July 17, 2017 after a courageous three and a half year battle with leukemia. She was born in Council Bluffs on July 5, 2012. Sawyer is survived by her mother, Kirsten Anderson; brother, Camden Anderson; grandparents, Eric and Sue Anderson, Bill and Karen Kleinbeck; great grandparents, Lincoln...

Shirley D. Fetters

Shirley D. Fetters

Jul 16, 2017

Shirley D. Fetters, 78 years old, was born on July 5, 1939 in Ohio to Merle and Margaret Mackey. She has one brother, Merle. Shirley lived in Ohio, New Jersey and Kansas on farms, and always loved the outdoors. She lived her later years in Iowa and Colorado. Shirley worked in the fields of retail, insurance and daycare, and loved...

Bruce A. Collins

Bruce A. Collins

Jul 11, 2017

Bruce A. Collins, age 56 of Omaha passed away at his home on July 11, 2017. He was born in Council Bluffs on August 11, 1961. Bruce graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1979. He was a career chef and taught Sunday school at Woodland Community Bible Church. He was preceded in death by his father,...

Gary  L. Ronk

Gary L. Ronk

Jul 9, 2017

Gary L. Ronk, Sr., age 74, passed away July 9, 2017. He was born in Council Bluffs on July 6, 1943. Gary was a retired truck driver. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Ronk; his brothers, Ed Geisler and James O’Shea. Gary is survived by his children, Cindy Gearhart, Gary Ronk, Jr.,...

Billy Alan Walker

Billy Alan Walker

Jul 8, 2017

Billy A. Walker, 40 years, of Council Bluffs, died Saturday night in Omaha, Nebraska. He is preceded in death by an infant daughter, Carley Jo Walker. He is survived by his wife, Shala; his children, Jaelynn and Blake Walker, Ashley Brannen and Cody Ives; his step children Kyden and Gavyn Hall; grandchildren, Lilly and Frankie; parents, David “Blue” and Suzan...

Richard Eugene Betts

Richard Eugene Betts

Jul 7, 2017

Richard E. Betts, 90 years, of Council Bluffs, died July 7, 2017 at the Rose Vista Home in Woodbine, Iowa. Born in Council Bluffs, he served with the United States Navy during World War II. He was a self employed carpet layer. He is preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Grace (Cain) Betts; his sister, Dorothy College and...

Dennis D. Olofson

Dennis D. Olofson

Jul 6, 2017

Dennis D. Olofson, age 74, of Minden, Iowa passed away July 6, 2017. He was born in Walthill, Nebraska on December 13, 1942 to the late Willard and Viola (Cooper) Olofson. Dennis was the owner of Olofson and Sons Restoration Inc. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Violet Peterson; infant grandson, Dustin Olofson...

Daniel Evans, Jr.

Daniel Evans, Jr.

Jul 6, 2017

Daniel Evans Jr. age 62, passed away July 6, 2017 at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital. He was born in Buffalo, New York on May 20, 1955. Daniel was a retired educator. He began his career in Manning, Iowa and retired in 2012 from Raytown South Schools in Missouri. He was preceded in death by his mother, Wahneetah Evans. Daniel is...

Joan G. Snipes

Joan G. Snipes

Jul 4, 2017

Joan G. Snipes, 70 years, of Council Bluffs, died at the Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital on July 4, 2017. She was born July 17, 1946 in Iowa City, Iowa to Harry and Maude (Cox) Biggart. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Hardy D. Snipes and a daughter, Rosalee Bennett. She is survived by her daughters, Angela...

William Allen Vanbibber

William Allen Vanbibber

Jul 3, 2017

William Allen VanBibber was born September 24th, 1943, in Omaha, NE and always lived in the Council Bluffs area. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Roma (Klenk) VanBibber and his older brother Paul VanBibber. Bill always remained close to his younger brother, Dan. Childhood and adolescent memories included many “stories” about the antics of Bill, Dan,...

Eric W.  Rutledge

Eric W. Rutledge

Jul 3, 2017

Eric W. Rutledge, age 40, of Omaha passed away July 3, 2017. He was born in Council Bluffs on March 14, 1977 to Delaine and Pamela (Mahan) Rutledge. Eric graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1995 and then attended the University of Nebraska at Omaha. He was currently working as a Business Development Executive with AIM....

Marlys J. Langholz

Marlys J. Langholz

Jun 29, 2017

Marlys Jean Langholz, age 82, passed away peacefully June 29th, 2017 at Risen Son Christian Village in Council Bluffs. She was born on July 17, 1934 in Correctionville, IA to the late Chrissie and Amanda Camarigg. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lyle Langholz; and sons, Mark and Steve Langholz. She is survived...

Jack B. Hinchion

Jack B. Hinchion

Jun 28, 2017

Jack B. Hinchion, 26 years of Council Bluffs, died June 28, 2017 in Omaha, Nebraska. Born September 13, 1990 in Omaha, Nebraska to Douglas and Catherine (McCarthy) Hinchion, he has lived most of his lifetime in Council Bluffs. He is preceded in death by his mother, Catherine McCarthy-Hinchion. He is survived by his sister, Carroll-Ann M. Hinchion, nephew, Hayden R....

Shirley Jean Storey

Shirley Jean Storey

Jun 26, 2017

Shirley Jean (Huddleston) Storey, 72, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2017, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on December 21, 1944, in Logansport, Indiana, to Edgar and Beatrice Huddleston. The last of 13 children. Shirley retired from University of California at San Diego after a long and distinguished career. Four years ago, Shirley...

Norbert W.  Britten

Norbert W. Britten

Jun 25, 2017

Norbert “Bud” Britten, Jr., 71 years, of Council Bluffs, passed away early Sunday morning at Nebraska Medicine in Omaha. Born in Council Bluffs, he has lived his lifetime here, working for the Union Pacific Railroad, most recently as marketing manager. He is preceded in death by his parents, Norbert, Sr. and Helen (Butler) Britten and his sister, Joyce Britten. He...

Mary  Lou Leap

Mary Lou Leap

Jun 24, 2017

Mary Lou Leap, age 82, passed away at her home on June 24, 2017. She was born in Council Bluffs on June 16, 1935 to the late Ivan and Mary Jane (Keaton) Croson. Mary Lou retired from the Farm Credit Bank. She was a member of Westside Church in Omaha. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death...

Sheila M Golwitzer

Sheila M Golwitzer

Jun 23, 2017

Sheila M. Golwitzer, age 54 of Crescent, Iowa passed away June 23, 2017. She was born in Manning, Iowa on April 16, 1963 to the late Vernon and Rita (Irlmeier) Stangl. Sheila married Dennis Golwitzer on August 6, 1983. She worked as an auditor of medical records and was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Sheila is survived by...

Leighton Allen Jones

Leighton Allen Jones

Jun 22, 2017

Leighton Allen Jones, precious baby boy of Abbie Hotz and Gary Jones of Council Bluffs, IA, was born into the arms of angels June 22, 2017 at 4:33pm. Although Leighton never spent any time with us here on earth, he has touched the lives of so many and will be carried in the hearts of those who love him dearly....

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