Obituaries

Apr 13, 2017

Janet K. Otto, age 77, of Council Bluffs passed away April 13, 2017 at Risen Son Christian Village. She was born in Council Bluffs on November 12, 1939 to the late Russell M. and Martha K. (Norgaard) Spencer. On November 8, 1958 she was united in marriage to Robert W. Otto. Kay attended grade school at Boomer #8 of rural...

Apr 13, 2017

William E. Penner, age 69, passed away April 13, 2017. He was born in York, Nebraska on June 2, 1947 to the late Raymond and Jean Penner. William graduated from high school and then proudly served his country in the United States Army. He had owned and operated a heating and air conditioning business in South Omaha for many years....

Apr 11, 2017

Tomas M. Lara, age 89, of Council Bluffs passed away April 11, 2017 at the Josie Harper House in Omaha. He was born in Council Bluffs on November 12, 1927 to the late Eulalio and Luz (Torrez) Lara. Tomas graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. When he returned from service...

Apr 10, 2017

Charles M. “Mick” Heffernan, age 76, passed away April 10, 2017. He was born in Dunlap, Iowa on May 27, 1940 to the late Emmett and Verna (Weed) Heffernan. Mick graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and was a self-employed carpet installer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Hansen; brothers, James Heffernan,...

Apr 9, 2017

Lloyd R. Oswald was born November 29, 1934 to Minnie (Oetting) Oswald and Alfred R. Oswald in Omaha, Nebraska. Lloyd grew up on the family farm near Madison, Nebraska and after high school, he proudly served his country in the United States Army CO H, 47th Infantry Regiment. Lloyd married the love of his life, Catherine Johnson, in 1958 in...

Apr 8, 2017

Helen Jedlicka, age 83, passed away April 8, 2017 at Bethany Lutheran Home. She was born in Greenfield, Iowa on July 24, 1933 to the late George and Grace (Meisenheimer) Sturdy. Helen retired as a nurse from the Glenwood Resource Center. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, James Jedlicka; sister, Phyllis Jensen. Helen...

Apr 8, 2017

Kenneth M. Malone, age 72, of Honey Creek, Iowa passed away April 8, 2017 at Nebraska Medicine. He was born in Council Bluffs on January 4, 1945 to the late Everett and Gladys (Bridges) Malone. Kenneth owned and operated K&D Trucking for over 20 years and most recently drove for Rief Brothers. In addition to his parents he was preceded...

Apr 8, 2017

Laura L. Gordon, age 51, passed away April 8, 2017. She was born in Council Bluffs on December 16, 1965. Laura graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School and worked at Horseshoe Casino. She was preceded in death by her father, Larry Gordon. Laura is survived by her mother, Sandra Walker; aunts, uncles and cousins. Viewing and visitation is 6:00 p.m....

Apr 7, 2017

Clive E. “Bud” Stogdill, age 76, passed away April 7, 2016. He was born in Council Bluff on July 3, 1940 to the late Clive M. and Mary (Pitcher) Stogdill. Bud proudly served his county in the United States Army and owned Bud’s Upholstery for many years. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife,...

Apr 7, 2017

Apr 7, 2017

Bradley Scott Norton was born on July 24, 1955 to Lyle and Jackie (Clark) Norton in Harlan, Iowa. He worked as an over the road truck driver for numerous years; he also enjoyed bowling, softball, shooting darts, and spending time with friends. Bradley passed on Friday, April 7, 2017 at CHI Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He was preceded...

Apr 6, 2017

Kenneth C. Jefferis, age 62, passed away April 6, 2017 at Longview Nursing Home in Missouri Valley, Iowa. He was born on July 7, 1954 in Council Bluffs to the late Charles and Lorena Jefferis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Danny Jefferis and brother, Dennis Jefferis. He is survived by his sons,...

Apr 5, 2017

Stella Mae Hammer, age 84, passed away April 5, 2017 at Midlands Living Center in Council Bluffs. She was born on June 26, 1932 in Missouri Valley, Iowa to the late Edward and Cynthia (Fox) Craig. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husbands, Cecil Overman and Jack Hammer; special friend, Bud Benson; sisters, Lucille Olsen,...

Apr 3, 2017

Dixie Lee Creps, age 79, passed away April 3, 2017 at Midlands Living Center in Council Bluffs. She was born on July 21, 1937 in Jefferson County, Missouri to the late Fred and Dolin (Wise) Murphy. Dixie worked for Bemis Bag Company in Omaha for over 43 years. She provided a home for many of her children and grandchildren to...

Apr 2, 2017

Scott J. Evans, age 20, passed away April 2, 2017. He was born in Council Bluffs on September 3, 1996 and was a graduate of Abraham Lincoln High School. Scott is survived by his mother, Carol Cornell; father, Roger Evans; brother, Roger Evans Jr.; sister, Samantha Evans; grandparents, Janice Pickering; aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of other family and...

Apr 1, 2017

Leona M. Herman, age 78, of Council Bluffs passed away April 1, 2017. She was born in Nishna Botna, Missouri on April 18, 1938 to the late Roy and Rose (Davis) Wade. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers, Richard, Patty, Lee and Dee; sisters, Della, Lucille, Bernita and Dorothy. Leona is survived by...

Apr 1, 2017

Donald D. Martin, age 76, of Council Bluffs passed away April 1, 2017. He was born in Council Bluffs on January 2, 1941 to the late Donald and Loretta (Rollins) Martin. Donald graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and then proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He worked at Zimmer Oil for many years and most recently...

Mar 31, 2017

Cheryl L. Michelson, age 58, passed away March 31, 2017. She was born in Council Bluffs on September 2, 1958 to the late Jack and Illa (Ramsey) Jarrard. Cheryl graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School and had last worked at Bluffs Run. Cheryl is survived by her husband, Ronald Michelson Sr.; children, Mindy Michelson (Joshua Jennings), Amy Michelson, Ronald Michelson...

Mar 30, 2017

Betty Jean Adams was born in 1931 in Denison, Iowa to Otto and Margaret (Raine) Johannsen. She was an honor student and drum majorette in Denison High School. She had a friendship with seven girls and they were called the 7UP Club. They remained close during their lifetimes. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Charles E....

Mar 29, 2017

Carol L. Olson, age 75, passed away March 29, 2017 at CHI Mercy Hospital. She was born in Council Bluffs on August 11, 1941 to the late Fay and Margaret (Knapp) Bennett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Theresa Cooper. Carol is survived by her children, Clara Jerome, JoAnn Cooper-Holt (Ric), Julia Vermule...