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David L. Justesen

David L. Justesen

Apr 29, 2017

David L. Justesen, age 67, of Crescent, Iowa passed away April 29, 2017. He was born in Council Bluffs on March 11, 1950 to Lawrence and Darlene (Cole) Justesen. David graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1968 and served in the United States Army Reserve. David retired from Paxton Vierling Steel where he’d worked for over...

Genevieve  M. Bird

Genevieve M. Bird

Apr 29, 2017

Genevieve “Gen” M. Bird, 86 years, of Frisco, Texas, passed away in the Plano Presbyterian Hospital after less than one day in the hospital. Born August 4, 1930 in Fremont, Nebraska to the late Thomas and Helga (Carlson) Berg, she grew up in Wahoo, Nebraska on a family farm. She attended Mead, Nebraska schools and graduated from the Mead High...

Jeffrey E. Mass

Jeffrey E. Mass

Apr 29, 2017

Jeffrey E. Mass, age 63, of Carson, Iowa passed away April 29, 2017. He was born in Council Bluffs on September 21, 1953 to the late Charles and Frances (McKern) Mass. Jeffrey began his working career at Frito Lay and then retired Warren Distribution. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Milton Richter and...

Mary E. Lusajo

Mary E. Lusajo

Apr 29, 2017

Mary E. Lusajo, age 38, of Council Bluffs passed away April 29, 2017. She was born in Red Oak, Iowa on January 3, 1979 to Michael and Patricia (Madsen) Delehant. Mary graduated from Shenandoah High School in 1997. After obtaining her BS in education from UNL, Mary taught Spanish at Millard West High School and worked at Iowa Western Community...

Jon Jeffrey Anderson

Jon Jeffrey Anderson

Apr 28, 2017

Jon J. Anderson, age 61, of Council Bluffs, passed away April 28, 2017, in Des Moines, Iowa. Born in Council Bluffs, he lived most of his lifetime in Council Bluffs. He was self employed in maintenance work. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Rosa (Rios) Anderson. Jon was survived by his son, Jon Anderson, Jr.; and...

John Edward  Kaufman

John Edward Kaufman

Apr 28, 2017

John Edward “Jack” Kaufman, age 89, passed away April 28, 2017 at CHI Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on April 30, 1927 to the late C. Alfred and Elizabeth (Spracktes) Kaufman. John graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and then proudly served his country in the United States Army at the end of World...

Rodneylee "Lee" Vogt

Rodneylee "Lee" Vogt

Apr 27, 2017

Rodneylee “Lee” Vogt, 45 years, Council Bluffs, died April 27, 2017. Born on the Hahn Air Force Base in Germany, the son of Melvin E. Vogt, Sr. and Kathleen A (Frampton) Vogt, he has lived most of his lifetime in Council Bluffs. He has worked as a truck driver for the Klein Company, the Fed Ex and MCT Company. He...

Wilma Ruth Osborn

Wilma Ruth Osborn

Apr 26, 2017

W. Ruth Osborn, age 91, passed away at home on April 26, 2017. She was born in Council Bluffs on May 5, 1925 to the late Lyman and Katherine (Hansen) Goodman. Ruth retired from Blue Star Foods in 1973. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, John Osborn; sisters, Betty File and Judy Kroener....

Donald W. Thompson

Donald W. Thompson

Apr 26, 2017

Donald W. Thompson, 80 years, Silver City, Iowa, passed away April 26, 2017 at his residence with his loved ones surrounding him. He was born September 24, 1936 in Council Bluffs, Iowa and graduated from the Beebeetown High School. After high school, he married Helen (Dideriksen) Thompson and worked for the Larson Farms until serving his country with the United...

Judy J. Mckee

Judy J. Mckee

Apr 25, 2017

Judy J. McKee, 74 years, Minden, Iowa passed away April 25, 2017 at her residence. She was born October 5, 1942 in Ponca, Nebraska where she graduated from Ponca High School. She worked in the school cafeteria for the Tri Center Schools for several years and was a member of the Harvest Alliance Church of Minden, Iowa. She is preceded...

Rodney J. Harter

Rodney J. Harter

Apr 24, 2017

Rodney J. Harter, age 56, of Council Bluffs passed away at Methodist Jennie Edmundson. He was born in Council Bluffs on December 18, 1960 to Jack and Helen (Anderson) Harter. Rodney graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1979. He was the parts manager at Tighton Tools. Rodney is survived by his wife of 36 years, Julie...

Reiko Rieger

Reiko Rieger

Apr 24, 2017

Reiko Rieger, age 56, passed away April 24, 2017 at the Josie Harper Hospice House. She was born in Yawatahama, Japan on July 10, 1960. Reiko taught Japanese at both Omaha and Elkhorn Schools. Reiko is survived by her husband, Greg Rieger; daughter and son-in-law, Michelle and Adam Nordstrom; son, Michael Rieger; brother, Hitoshi Watanabe. Visitation is 6:00p.m. to 8:00p.m....

Rosemary  Cassidy

Rosemary Cassidy

Apr 23, 2017

Rosemary Cassidy, 98 years, Underwood, Iowa passed away April 23, 2017 at her residence. Born September 2, 1918 in Newark, New Jersey, she graduated from the Barringer High School in Newark. She worked for the Becton & Dickerson Pharmaceutical in New Jersey for 40 years. She was a member of the Methodist Church in Newark and the Presbyterian Church in...

Donald E. Conner

Donald E. Conner

Apr 22, 2017

Donald E. Conner, 82 years died April 22, 2017 at his residence in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He was born June 6, 1934 in Council Bluffs and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1952. He served his country in the United States Navy and worked as a boiler maker for the Local 83. He was preceded in death by his...

Gerald A. Palmer

Gerald A. Palmer

Apr 21, 2017

Gerald A. Palmer, 84 years, died 4-21-2017 in Omaha, Nebraska. Born April 18, 1933 in Council Bluffs, to the late George and Rose (Sanders) Palmer, he has lived most of his lifetime in Council Bluffs. He served his country in the United States Army and worked many years as an installer for the Western Electric Co. Besides his parents, he...

Darin D. Zuern

Darin D. Zuern

Apr 20, 2017

Darin D. Zuern, age 54, passed away April 20, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Warren and Lyndell (Nation) Zuern. Darin is survived by his siblings, Delton Zuern (Marjorie), Fritzie Harrod, Jody Hansen (David), Tracy Fields, Kelly Zuern (Ron Curley), Lacie Boehme; step-daughter, Dana Zuern-Harness (Brian); aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorial visitation is 1:00p.m. to...

Thomas L. Frank

Thomas L. Frank

Apr 19, 2017

Thomas L. Frank, age 67, of Honey Creek, Iowa passed away April 19, 2017. He was born on November 9, 1949 in Omaha, NE to the late James and Lois (Grove) Frank. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Robert and George Frank. He is survived by son, Todd Frank (Tammy); daughters, Tina Christensen and...

Ryder Alexander Reseter

Ryder Alexander Reseter

Apr 19, 2017

Ryder Alexander Reseter, 5 months, died at the Methodist Hospital April 19, 2017. Survived by mother, Erin Flynn; father, Michael Reseter; brother, Preston Reseter; grandparents, Charles & Darla Scheuring, Daniel Flynn, Elaine Reseter and Mr. & Mrs. Richard Reseter; great grandparents, Frances Beam, Genevieve Scheuring and John Larsen; many loved aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation will be held Saturday, 10...

Pamela J. Ratigan

Pamela J. Ratigan

Apr 15, 2017

Pamela Jeanne Ratigan, 73, of Council Bluffs, IA, passed away April 15, 2017 at home with family by her side. Pamela was born in Panama, IA on June 29, 1943 to Bob and Millie (Bryan) Schomer. Pam graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Panama. She then went on to graduate from Mercy College of Nursing in Council Bluffs. She...

Margie White

Margie White

Apr 15, 2017

Margie White, age 92, of Council Bluffs, formerly of Newton, Iowa passed away April 15, 2017. She was born on October 6, 1924 in Naper, Nebraska to the late Byard D. Edwards and Catherine E. Stafford McCallum. In addition to her parents, Margie was preceded in death by her husband, William White; son, David White. She is survived by son,...

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