Obituaries

Francis E. Freese

Francis E. Freese

Jan 29, 2018

Francis E. “Bud” Freese, age 82, of Underwood, Iowa passed away January 29, 2018. He was born in Council Bluffs on November 10, 1935 to the late Francis R. and Ruth M. (Mauer) Freese. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his step-father, Christian Schlup and special friend, Bonnie Petry. Bud is survived by his children;...

Eldon A. Brooks

Eldon A. Brooks

Jan 29, 2018

Eldon A. Brooks, age 75, passed away January 29, 2018. He was born April 30, 1942, in Holdrege, NE to the late Esco and Bernice Brooks. Eldon served in the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Kitty Hawk from 1959 to 1963. He served 20 years, with the Council Bluffs Fire Department as Captain before his retirement in 1995. In addition...

Helen Catherine Glynn

Helen Catherine Glynn

Jan 28, 2018

Helen Catherine Glynn, 95 years, of Council Bluffs, died January 28, 2018 at Risen Son Christian Village. In October of 2017, Helen had been diagnosed with Stage IV pancreatic cancer, and received wonderful, compassionate care from the staff at Risen Son and St. Croix Hospice until she passed. Helen was born in Council Bluffs on May 22, 1922 to the...

Lori Kay Southard

Lori Kay Southard

Jan 27, 2018

Lori Kay Southard, age 52, passed away in Council Bluffs, Iowa on January 27, 2018. She was born in Emporia, Kansas on January 4, 1966 to Larry and Evelyn (Koppenheffer) Tessendorf. In addition to her father, Lori was preceded in death by her niece, Jennifer Edwards. She is survived by her husband, Bill Southard; sons, Nathan Southard, Mac Southard; daughter,...

Brian J. Louison

Brian J. Louison

Jan 27, 2018

Brian Jerome Louison passed away January 27, 2018. He was born in Omaha, NE on October 15, 1977 to Verlyn and Sally Louison. Brian grew up on the family farm near Crescent, IA. He loved everything on the farm and lived his life for taking care of it. He would do whatever he could to help neighbors and friends without...

Roger Ray Stokes

Roger Ray Stokes

Jan 27, 2018

Roger Ray Stokes, age 61, of Fremont, NE passed away Saturday, January 27, 2018. He was born October 17, 1956 in Fremont to the late Jay Stokes Jr. and LaVerne (Lacey) Stokes. Roger was an excellent mechanic, plumber and electrician. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Jerry and Sam Stokes. He is survived by...

Bernice Ann Mace

Bernice Ann Mace

Jan 26, 2018

Bernice Ann Mace, age 73, of Council Bluffs passed away January 26, 2018. She was born in Council Bluffs, IA, on April 29, 1944 to the late Lee and Iva (Simpson) Gittins. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers, Bob and Gary Gittins. Bernice is survived by her daughters Mona Price (Eino) and Rebecca...

Pauline A Demory

Pauline A Demory

Jan 26, 2018

Pauline A. Demory, age 99, passed away in Council Bluffs, Iowa on January 26,2018. She was born in Indianola, Iowa on September 15, 1918 to the late James and Nellie (Campbell) Hammer. She graduated from Indianola High School and married Roger Demory in 1938. She is a member of New Horizon Presbyterian Church and PEO. Pauline loved to play bridge,...

Leanne Shaw

Leanne Shaw

Jan 25, 2018

Leanne Sandra (Sandy Stewart) Shaw, age 52, passed away on January 25, 2018. In addition to her mother, Cora Jane Stewart, Leanne is preceded in death by her sister, LaRea Stewart. She grew up in Carter Lake, Iowa and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School. She then moved to Florida for 15 years. Leanne loved drawing and reading. She worked...

Susan M. Harrington

Susan M. Harrington

Jan 25, 2018

Susan M. Harrington, age 70, of Council Bluffs passed away at her home on January 25, 2018. She was born in Red Oak, Iowa on November 1, 1947 to the late E. Pete and Phyllis (Owens) Brown. Susan retired from Acceptance Insurance. Susan is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Audra Harrington; daughter and son-in-law, Kelly and Ryan...

Donald E. Osterhaus

Donald E. Osterhaus

Jan 24, 2018

Donald Eugene Osterhaus passed away in Omaha, Nebraska on January 24, 2018. Memorial Service is Tuesday, January 30, 2018, 2:00 p.m. at the Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Michael  A. Doiel

Michael A. Doiel

Jan 23, 2018

Michael A. Doiel, age 61, of Underwood, Iowa passed away January 23, 2018. He was born in Nebraska City, Nebraska on July 3, 1956. Michael proudly served his country in the United States Army had last worked at Jack Links in Underwood. He was a member of Underwood Lutheran Church. Michael was preceded in death by his father, Glen Doiel;...

Gaylene L Mccoy

Gaylene L Mccoy

Jan 22, 2018

Gaylene L. McCoy, age 61, passed away at her home on January 22, 2018. She was born in Council Bluffs on December 7, 1956 and was most recently working at Woodmen Life. Gaylene was preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy Moore. Gaylene is survived by her husband, Tony McCoy; sons, Robert McCoy and Jeff McCoy; sister, Chris Williams (Steve);...

Mary V. Bell

Mary V. Bell

Jan 22, 2018

Mary V. Bell, age 85, of Council Bluffs passed away January 22, 2018. She was born in Sioux City, Iowa on February 26, 1932 to the late Harold and Isabelle Ross. Mary retired from the Council Bluffs Nonpareil after 24 years of service. Mary is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn and Dan Olson, Debbie and Michael Stanley Sr.;...

Ruth L. Geiger

Ruth L. Geiger

Jan 22, 2018

Ruth L. Geiger, age 88, of Minden, Iowa passed away January 22, 2018 at Risen Son in Council Bluffs. She was born March 28, 1929 in Carroll, Iowa to the late Everete and Blanche (Reiff) Buck. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Franklin Geiger; sons, Mathias Geiger and Mark Geiger; step-father, Stewart Ellis; sister,...

Patricia L.  Smith

Patricia L. Smith

Jan 22, 2018

Patricia L. Smith, age 75, of Council Bluffs passed away January 22, 2018. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska on November 4, 1942 to the late Leonald and Frances (Short) Conrad. Patricia retired from Mid America Energy. In addition to her parents she was precede in death by her son, William Smith and sister, Nina Fulfs. Patricia is survived by...

Goodnie Dawn Stubbs

Goodnie Dawn Stubbs

Jan 20, 2018

Goodnie D. Stubbs, age 55, passed away January 20, 2018. She was preceded in death by her father, James D. Morrison. Goodnie is survived by her children, James Morrison (Kristan), Angela Rogers, Michelle Stubbs -Rytter, Jared Owens, Christopher Owens; mother, Nancy Morrison; sisters, Dynella Turner, Penny Banderas (Guillermo), Lynnette Stark (Robert); grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Visitation is 5:00p.m. to 7:00p.m....

Cora J. "Jane" Stewart

Cora J. "Jane" Stewart

Jan 20, 2018

Cora J. “Jane” Stewart, age 76, passed away January 20, 2018. She was born in Shenandoah, Iowa on November 12, 1941 to the late John and Rozetta (Kelso) Nicholas. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her daughter, Larea Stewart; brothers, Donald and Martin Nicholas; sisters, Maude Mary Nicholas, Peggy Whistler and Barbara Boyer. Cora is...

Thelma M. Bird

Thelma M. Bird

Jan 19, 2018

Thelma M. Bird Oct. 17, 1920 Jan. 19, 2018 Thelma was born in Missouri Valley, Iowa to the late James and Estella (Wright) Jenkins. Estella passed away when Thelma was a year old. She was raised by her late father and her dear Aunt Cora his new wife. Most of her life she resided in Council Bluffs where she raised...

Alta L. Ramsey

Alta L. Ramsey

Jan 19, 2018

Alta L. Ramsey, age 77, passed away January 19, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rozzle and Edna (McIntosh) Mahan; sisters, Ella Mae Henderson and Leatha Findley; brothers, Rozzle Mahan Jr. and Kenny Mahan. Alta is survived by her husband, Paul Ramsey; children, Paula Ramsey, Terry Ramsey, Tom Ramsey, Diane Coonts (Rusty); sister, Ruth Dilts; 5 grandchildren,...