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Daniel E. Branstetter

Daniel E. Branstetter

Feb 6, 2017

Daniel Edward Branstetter passed away Monday, February 6, 2017 in Tampa, Florida at the age of 74. Dan was born February 5, 1943 in Woodbine, IA. Dan is survived by his wife, Karen Branstetter of Tampa, FL; his three children, Kristine Pike, Kurt Branstetter (Laurel) and Kim Johnson (Keith); their mother, Patricia Branstetter (Coats), and his three stepsons, James Ratliff,...

John L. Evanoff

John L. Evanoff

Feb 5, 2017

John L. Evanoff, 69 years, Council Bluffs, passed away February 5, 2017. Born in Oakland, California, June 26, 1947, he was the son of the late Leo and Geraldine (Chaffin) Evanoff. He served in the United States Army and has been a firefighter for the Council Bluffs Fire Department for many years. He is survived by the love of his...

Frederick A. Phillips

Frederick A. Phillips

Feb 2, 2017

Frederick A. Phillips, age 70, passed away February 2, 2017 at the Josie Harper Hospice House. He was born in Council Bluffs on December 23, 1946 to Everett and Deloris (Rowland) Phillips. Frederick proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a son, husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather whose love ran deep. By trade he was...

Frances R. Mcneal

Frances R. Mcneal

Feb 2, 2017

Frances R. McNeal, 56 years, Council Bluffs, died February 2, 2017 at her residence. She was born in Council Bluffs to Homer and Reta Coburn. She worked as a nurse for the Kellogg’s Company in Omaha. She is preceded in death by her parents. Frances is survived by her two sons, Jason McNeal (Hannah), Gerald McNeal (Courtney Waugh); 2 brothers,...

Stanley Wayne Hammermeister

Stanley Wayne Hammermeister

Jan 30, 2017

Stanley W. Hammermeister, age 80, passed away January 30, 2017 at Nebraska Medicine. He was born April 2, 1936 to the late Gustav and Thelma Hammermeister. Stanley worked as a mechanic for over 30 years and was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Bellevue. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Loren and...

Waltrant "Paula" Hollinger

Waltrant "Paula" Hollinger

Jan 30, 2017

Waltrant “Paula” Hollinger, age 77, passed away January 30, 2017. She was born in Bad Orb, Germany on August 27, 1939. Paula was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Paul Hollinger; son, Stephen Hollinger; daughter, Cynthia Hollinger; brother, Werner; sister, Gisela. Paula is survived by her children, Kathy Pruett (Dan), Paul Hollinger (Terry), Mike Hollinger, Karin Wilson (Bill), Georgia...

Gary D Olsen

Gary D Olsen

Jan 28, 2017

Gary D. Olsen, 63 years, Council Bluffs, died Saturday afternoon at the CHI Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs. He was born in Council Bluffs to Dean and Nadine (England) Olsen. He graduated high school, four years of college. He owned and operated a private corrections company. He is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife,...

Jerry L. Warren

Jerry L. Warren

Jan 28, 2017

Jerry L. Warren, age 78, of Council Bluffs passed away January 28, 2017. He was born July 1, 1938 to the late John and Myrtle (Baker) Warren. Jerry retired from Kellogg’s. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter, Pamela Freiburger; son-in-law, John Freiburger; sister, Cathy Elliott. Jerry is survived by his wife, Mary “Dianne”...

Salvatore Fidone

Salvatore Fidone

Jan 24, 2017

Salvatore “Sal” Fidone III, age 48, of Council Bluffs passed away January 24, 2017. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on March 18, 1968 to Salvatore and Shirley (Mercer) Fidone II. Sal graduated from Missouri Valley High School with the class of 1986 and then from Northwest Missouri State University in 1991. Sal was currently working for the City of...

Margaret K. Butterbaugh

Margaret K. Butterbaugh

Jan 23, 2017

Margaret K. Butterbaugh, age 96, of Council Bluffs passed away January 23, 2017 at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital. She was born March 21, 1920, in Neola, Iowa, to Clair and Orpha (Crombie) Galiher. Margaret graduated from Harlan High School in 1937 and married Leonard J. Butterbaugh on April 11, 1938. Marg and Len moved from Shelby, Iowa, to Council Bluffs...

Sue "Peggy" M. Weare

Sue "Peggy" M. Weare

Jan 22, 2017

Sue "Peggy" M. Weare, age 84, of Carter Lake, Iowa passed away January 22, 2017 in Omaha, Nebraska. She was born on November 1, 1932 in La Junta, Colorado. It was Peggy's wish to be cremated and no services are scheduled.

Tina M. Menges

Tina M. Menges

Jan 21, 2017

Tina M. Menges, age 68, of Council Bluffs passed away January 21, 2017 at Nebraska Medicine. She was born April 25, 1948. Tina worked in food service at Risen Son Christian Village and was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church. Tina was preceded in death by her father, James Campbell Sr. and her sister, Rusty Roth. Tina is survived...

Charles G. Mahnke

Charles G. Mahnke

Jan 20, 2017

Charles “Chuck” G. Mahnke, age 44, passed away January 20, 2017. He was born in Omaha on June 30, 1972. Chuck is survived by his companion, Amber Olsen; sons, Tristan and Evan; father, Charles Mahnke; mother, Judith Rumsey and her husband, Glen; brothers, Jason Mahnke and Brian Mahnke (Brynn) a host of other family and friends. Memorial service is 2:00p.m....

Sandra L. Balkovec

Sandra L. Balkovec

Jan 19, 2017

Sandra L. Balkovec, age 63, passed away January 19, 2017. She was born in Nebraska City, Nebraska on September 29, 1953 to Harold and Marjorie Payton. Sandra last worked as a secretary at Washington Elementary School. She was preceded in death by her father and granddaughter, Merzedes Hart. Sandra is survived by her husband, Robert Balkovec; children, Stacy Brown (Lenny),...

Kenneth D. Sanger

Kenneth D. Sanger

Jan 16, 2017

Kenneth D. Sanger, age 68, of Council Bluffs passed away January 16, 2017. He was born on February 26, 1948 in St. Joseph, MO to the late George and Beulah (Hirsh) Sanger. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister-in-law, Joyce Sanger. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Joann (Ross) Sanger; step-children, Sharla...

Phyllis L. Morrison

Phyllis L. Morrison

Jan 14, 2017

Phyllis L. Morrison, age 62, passed away January 14, 2017. She was born July 12, 1954 in Council Bluffs to the late Ervin and Rose Ann Duschanek. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Phillip Duschanek; sister, Helen Killion. She is survived by her son, Neal Morrison; daughter, Jenna Morrison; sister, Alice Duschanek Meyers...

Jimmie H Matzen

Jimmie H Matzen

Jan 14, 2017

Jimmie H. Matzen, age 83, of Council Bluffs passed away January 14, 2017. He was born in Macon County, Missouri on July 23, 1933 to the late James H. and Claudia H. (Rothwell) Matzen. Jimmie proudly served his country in the United States Army and retired from the Union Pacific Railroad after 40 years of service. He was a member...

Merzedes R. Hart

Merzedes R. Hart

Jan 13, 2017

Merzedes Hart, age 19, of Council Bluffs passed away January 13, 2017. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska on December 23, 1997. Merzedes graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 2016 and was currently a Freshman at the University of Nebraska Omaha. Merzedes is survived by her mother, Stacy Brown and her husband Lenny; father, Larry Hart...

Mary R Schomer

Mary R Schomer

Jan 11, 2017

Mary R. Schomer, age 60, of Carter Lake, Iowa passed away January 11, 2017 at the Josie Harper Hospice House in Omaha. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska on August 3, 1956 to Emil L. and Bette Mae (Melia) Hausner. Mary graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1974. She was very involved in the Carter Lake...

Floyd C. Wright

Floyd C. Wright

Jan 11, 2017

Floyd C. Wright, age 90, of Council Bluffs passed away January 11, 2017 at Midlands Living Center. He was born on October 27, 1926 in Aldrich, MO to the late Tom and Evelyn (Coombs) Wright. Floyd worked at Remington Type Writers for over 25 years and he also raised cattle on the family farm until his retirement. He was a...

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