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Carman L. Rocha

Carman L. Rocha

Jun 20, 2017

Carman L. Rocha, age 77, passed away June 20, 2017. He was born in Council Bluffs on May 3, 1940 to the late Liberty and Gladys (Umble) Rocha. Carman retired from the City of Council Bluffs. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Jean Rocha; second wife, Sharon Rocha; daughter, Toni Rocha;...

Carol  J. Brantz

Carol J. Brantz

Jun 20, 2017

Carol J. Brantz, age 93, passed away on June 20, 2017 in Council Bluffs and has now joined her husband, Howard, in heaven. She was born on February 11, 1924 in rural Vail, Iowa to the late Rodney and Mildred North. She was the middle of three children. She graduated from Vail High School with the Class of 1941 and...

Brad Joseph Schuster

Brad Joseph Schuster

Jun 19, 2017

Brad J. Schuster, age 58, of Carter Lake, Iowa passed away June 19, 2017 at Nebraska Medicine. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on January 30, 1959. Brad worked for UPS in Omaha and was a member of Corpus Christi – Our Lady of Carter Lake Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his mother, Joyce Schuster and mother-in-law,...

Marceda Jane Steenbock

Marceda Jane Steenbock

Jun 18, 2017

Marceda Jane Steenbock, age 90, of Council Bluffs formerly of Persia, Iowa passed away June 18, 2017 at Risen Son Christian Village. She was born in rural Shelby County, Iowa on November 6, 1926 to the late Hans and Emma (Dohrmann) Martens. Jane married Elven Steenbock on February 2, 1947 and together they farmed near Persia, Iowa. She was a...

Niles Nathan Vorthmann

Niles Nathan Vorthmann

Jun 17, 2017

Niles N. Vorthmann, 52 years, Treynor, Iowa, passed away June 17, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Council Bluffs and graduated from Treynor High School in 1983 and went on to receive a Bachelor’s Degree from Dana College in Blair, Nebraska. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred Henry and Yvonne Ferne (Hansen) Vorthmann and his...

Julia Marie Bond Barahona

Julia Marie Bond Barahona

Jun 17, 2017

Julia Marie Bond Barahona, age 31, passed away June 17, 2017 in El Paso County, Colorado. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska on June 25, 1985, to Roger and Debra Bond. Julia graduated from Lewis Central High School with the class of 2003. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Helen Bond; infant twin daughters; infant brother, Joshua Bond;...

Ernest S. Kaufman

Ernest S. Kaufman

Jun 16, 2017

Ernest S. Kaufman, age 48, passed away June 16, 2017. He was born in Council Bluffs on February 15, 1969 to the late Sidney and Edith (Basch) Kaufman. Ernest worked at Radio Shack for many years and last worked as a security guard. Ernest is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Brian and Michelle Kaufman; a host of other family...

Donald L. Friday

Donald L. Friday

Jun 16, 2017

Donald L. Friday, age 76, of Council Bluffs passed away June 16, 2017. He was born in Grant City, Missouri on September 8, 1940 to the late Don O. and Georgia J. (Mitchell) Friday. Donald worked as a teacher and administrator in the Council Bluffs School System and then retired from the Lewis Central School system as the principal of...

Norma G. Pleas

Norma G. Pleas

Jun 14, 2017

Norma G. Pleas, age 87, passed away June 14, 2017 in Council Bluffs. She was born on October 6, 1929 in Woodbine, IA to the late Earl and Clara Powley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sons, Dwayne, Rodney, and Keith Pleas; and daughters, Judith Pleas and Linda Leigh. She is survived by sons, Gary...

Rosemary Langford

Rosemary Langford

Jun 13, 2017

Rosemary Langford, age 62, of Council Bluffs was born December 24, 1954 in Camden, Arkansas to Georgia Mothershed and Eddie Lee Whitney. On June 13, 2017, Rosemary was called home after a 3 and 1/2 year battle with lung cancer. Rosemary worked at Mercy Hospital, as well as other various jobs. She was a member of the Tabernacle Missionary Baptist...

Diane Kay Cavenee

Diane Kay Cavenee

Jun 13, 2017

Diane Kay Cavenee, of Council Bluffs, passed away on June 13, 2017. She was born Sunday, June 13, 1954 in Des Moines, Iowa. She was adopted by John and Evelyn Cavenee of Gibbon, Nebraska. She retired from OPPD as a Combustion Turbine Technician Coordinator in 2013 with 25 years of service. She enjoyed traveling, swimming, listening to music and reading....

Leona May Belt

Leona May Belt

Jun 10, 2017

Leona M. Belt, age 91, passed away June 10, 2017. She was born in Council Bluffs on May 2, 1926 to the late Lester and Ethel (Potter) Rhodes. Leona retired from Laidlaw Transit. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, William Belt; daughter, Claudia Hopkins; son, William L. Belt; step-son, William H. Belt; step-daughter,...

William Kent Christensen

William Kent Christensen

Jun 10, 2017

William K. “Bill” Christensen, age 70, of Council Bluffs passed away at his home on June 10, 2017. He was born in Des Moines, Iowa on May 26, 1947. After high school, he served his country in the United States Navy. Bill retired from Rhoden Auto as a mechanic He was preceded in death by his parents, Hank and Irene...

Harold R Mass

Harold R Mass

Jun 9, 2017

Harold R. Mass, age 76, of Council Bluffs passed away at his home on June 9, 2017. He was born in Council Bluffs on November 3, 1940 to the late Adolf and Mayme (Ott) Mass. Harold retired after a career with Lyman-Richey as a shop superintendent. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Charles...

Robert "Bob" L. Wiese

Robert "Bob" L. Wiese

Jun 6, 2017

Robert "Bob" L. Wiese, age 58, passed away June 6, 2017. He was born on October 15, 1958 in Council Bluffs, IA. He is survived by his children, Racheal Sund, Adrian Donahoo, and Sarrah Donahoo, and their mother, Juanita Donahoo; brother, Edward Wiese (Jan); and sister, Shirley Koger (Terry). Private family services. Memorials may be made out to the Council...

Bruce A. Jones

Bruce A. Jones

Jun 3, 2017

Bruce A. Jones, age 80, of Council Bluffs passed away at his home on June 3, 2017. He was born in Council Bluffs on September 22, 1936 to the late Earl and Beulah (Martin) Jones. Bruce graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and then proudly served his country as a United States Marine. He worked most of his career for...

Raymond F Sorrell

Raymond F Sorrell

Jun 2, 2017

Raymond F. Sorrell, age 74, of Council Bluffs passed away at his home on June 2, 2017. He was born in Shenandoah, Iowa on March 20, 1943 to the late Raymond M. and Gertrude (Hays) Sorrell. Raymond graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He retired from MidAmerican Energy after 35...

Gregory “Greg”  Christiansen

Gregory “Greg” Christiansen

Jun 1, 2017

Gregory “Greg” Christiansen, age 67, passed away June 1, 2017. He was born on July 11, 1949 in Kearney Nebraska. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Wilma (Rhodes) Christiansen. He is survived by his wife Cindi Christiansen; daughter, Nicole; grandchildren: Cameron and Aurora. Memorial Visitation Tuesday, 5-7 p.m. at Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home. Memorials may be directed...

Lacota "Coke" Baldwin

Lacota "Coke" Baldwin

May 30, 2017

LaCota “Coke” Baldwin, age 83, passed away May 30, 2017 in Omaha. She was born on April 20, 1934 in Mondamin, IA to the late Donald and Garnet Clark. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Vern “Sonny” Baldwin; daughter, Donna Marie; sister, Leota Rule; granddaughter, Brandie Michelle Gurney; and son-in-law, Rick Gurney. She...

James "Jim" Beggs

James "Jim" Beggs

May 29, 2017

James “Jim” B. Beggs, age 53, passed away May 29, 2017. He was born on October 15, 1963 in Council Bluffs. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jerry and Mary Beggs; and brother, Doug Richt. He is survived by significant other, Jackie Hauger; daughter, Jamie Beggs; grandchildren: Abby, Carter, Emma, Justin, Landon, Logan and Dylan; brothers, Gary Richt,...

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