Obituaries

Dec 25, 2017

Joyce C. Stowell, age 90, passed away December 25, 2017. She was born in Chicago, IL on September 29, 1927 to the late William A. Ellis II and Elizabeth (Mickna) Ellis. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Stowell. Joyce is survived by her children, Chris Stowell, Melissa Duffy (Dan), Debra Sedlacek (Lyle),...

Dec 24, 2017

Barbara J. Joslin, 73 years, of Council Bluffs, died early Sunday morning at her residence. She was born in Council Bluffs on February 3,1944 to the late Roy and Wyona (Neve) Lee. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Robert E. Lee and a sister, Penny Lee. She is survived by her husband, Henry...

Dec 24, 2017

Dennis A. Gallaher, age 63, passed away December 24, 2017 at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital. He was born in Grand Island, Nebraska on June 8, 1954 to the late Arnold and Laura (Hansen) Gallaher. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Peggy Gallaher. Dennis survived by his wife, Dora Gallaher; children, Chad Gallaher (Megan),...

Dec 23, 2017

Ross DeWayne Sage passed away December 23, 2017 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He was born in Westboro, Missouri on July 26, 1929 to the late Lee Ross and Sylvia Irene (Herrick) Sage. He proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1952 to 1954 during the Korean War. Ross was a man who never met a stranger and...

Dec 19, 2017

Dianne M. Bass, age 60, passed away, at her home, on December 19, 2017. She was born, in Council Bluffs, on February 19, 1957. Dianne was preceded in death by her father, Donald Miller; step-father, James Herman; brother, Donald Miller. Dianne is survived by her husband, Steve Bass; children, Sara Bass, Megan Downing (Shane), Stephany Points (Michael); mother, Lavonne “Bonnie”...

Dec 17, 2017

Pearl Nahach, 93 years, of Council Bluffs, died Sunday morning at her residence. She was born April 20, 1924 to the late Frank and Grace (Greer) LaChappell. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Nahach and her son, Ronald Nahach; two sisters, Grace LaChappell and Louise Tesmer; two brothers,Ed and Frank LaChappell. She is survived...

Dec 17, 2017

Lynne R. Corner, age 74 years of Crescent, Iowa passed away December 17, 2017 at CHI Mercy Hospital. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 4, 1943 to the late Arthur and Bernice (Miller) Fuller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Sharon Hoss and Candice Nelson. Lynne is survived by her husband,...

Dec 16, 2017

Mark Q. Forsythe, 68 years, Carson, Iowa died Saturday in Council Bluffs. He was born January 6, 1949 in Omaha, Nebraska to the late James and Jesse (Daharsh) Forsythe. Besides his parents, Mark was also preceded in death by his siblings, Bud, Berkley, Russ and Mike Forsythe, Mary Ann Lesley and Betty Briley as well as a grandson, Donovan Parrott....

Dec 15, 2017

Sandra “Sandy” K. Pike, age 66, passed away December 15, 2017 in Carter Lake. She was born on August 2, 1951 in Shenandoah, IA to the late James and Donna (Lesley) Wachter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters, Connie Taylor and Cindy Howrey; brother, Terry Wachter. She is survived by her husband, Robert Pike;...

Dec 14, 2017

Karen S. Camp, age 64, passed away December 14, 2017 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was born November 14, 1953 in Council Bluffs to the late Theodore & Ethel (Roberts) Jensen. Karen graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1974 and studied baking at Iowa Western. She was employed by Share The Ware as a clerk. Karen was a member...

Dec 12, 2017

Brad W. James, age 48, of Council Bluffs passed away December 12, 2017 at Crescent Medical Center in Lancaster, Texas. Brad is the son of Fred and Janice James. He was born in Council Bluffs on August 30, 1969. He was a team driver with Werner Enterprises out of Omaha, Nebraska. He was preceded in death by his father and...

Dec 11, 2017

Mary Alice Fitch, age 76, of Council Bluffs passed away December 11, 2017. She was born in Lansing, MI, on January 1, 1941 to the late Wirt and Margarette (Gates) Gunnell. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister Frances. Mary Alice is survived by her husband Jesse; children, Eunice Bunch (Roger), Mark Fitch (Beth),...

Dec 9, 2017

James “Bob” Isenhour, age 84, of Council Bluffs, passed away December 9, 2017. He was born in Creston, Iowa, on September 8, 1933, to the late Amos and Velma (Welch) Isenhour. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty; brother, John Isenhour; and son, James Isenhour. Bob is survived by his daughter, Debra Smith...

Dec 9, 2017

Richard Kruse was born August 21, 1936, on a farm in Montgomery County, Iowa. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from November 1, 1954 to October 19, 1957. He married his wife, Margaret Kruse, on September 18, 1960, in Council Bluffs. He worked for Dannen Feeds in Omaha, Neb., then construction and civil service at Offutt Air...

Dec 9, 2017

Don was born to Ted & Verna (Gunderson) Ortiz in Carter Lake Iowa. Don met Joyce while attending Tech High School. They would later marry in 1950, but first upon graduating from Tech High School, Don joined the Army serving in Korea. Don used his GI bill to attend UNO for 2 years, but ended up a "Hard Rocker" graduating...

Dec 6, 2017

Dec 5, 2017

Richard “Dick” D. Gilson, age 100, passed away December 5, 2017, at Midlands Living Center in Council Bluffs. He was born April 20, 1917, in Glenwood, Iowa, to the late Orvey and Rosa (Rotter) Gilson. Dick graduated from Glenwood High School in 1936. He retired as a flooring contractor. He was a longtime member of Audebon Society and the Council...

Dec 4, 2017

Carole Ann Espinosa, age 74, of Council Bluffs passed away December 4, 2017. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on February 9, 1943 to the late Robert and Emma (Gabrielson) Cooley. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother Leroy Cooley and sister Roberta McIntosh. Carole is survived by her sons, Kirk Quick, Randall...

Dec 4, 2017

Delilah M. Lewis, age 87, of Council Bluffs passed away December 4, 2017 at Methodist Hospital. She was born in Jefferson City, Missouri on June 6, 1930 to the late Jasper and Reba (Wilson) Sager. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lewis; grandson, Travis Breeden; brothers, Jack and George Sager; sisters, Wanda...

Dec 4, 2017

William W. Bonar, was born on March 27, 1932 to Mildred & James Bonar. Bill attended school in Dunlap, several country schools and graduated from Carson High School. Bill enjoyed helping Raymond Guttau on his farm after graduating, before joining the army. Bill served his country in Korea and returned to the United States until his discharge. He returned to...