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David Eugene Harrings

David Eugene Harrings

Jan 8, 2017

David E. Harrings, age 71, passed away January 8, 2017. He was born in Council Bluffs on October 9, 1945 to the late Emil and Edna (Robinson) Harrings. David had been a respiratory therapist for 40 years prior to his retirement. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Bill and Bob Harrings; sister, Marge...

Linda K.  Pleake

Linda K. Pleake

Jan 8, 2017

Linda K. Pleake, 67 years of Council Bluffs, passed away Sunday evening at the Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital. Born in Council Bluffs, she is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Keith in 2012. She is survived by her sons, Scott (Kathy), John (Bridget), Christopher(Tisha); daughters, Ellen Joyce (Wade), Julie Cates (Ryan); brothers, Terry (Bev), Bill (Carolyn) Childers;...

Charles J. Heitman

Charles J. Heitman

Jan 8, 2017

Charles J. Heitman II, age 82, of rural Council Bluffs, passed away January 8, 2017 at CHI Mercy Hospital. He was born in Council Bluffs on May 13, 1934 to the late Charles J. and Hedwig (Boehm) Heitman. Chuck graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1952 and was a lifelong farmer. In addition to his parents...

Ethel Viola Anderson

Ethel Viola Anderson

Jan 5, 2017

Ethel “Viola” Anderson, 96 years, died Thursday evening at the Midlands Living Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was born in Crescent, Iowa to Frederick and Grace Ann (Smith) Bird. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1937. She worked 28 years for Walgreen Drug as head cashier/ bookkeeper retiring in May 1982. She was a member of Emanuel...

Linda J. Renshaw

Linda J. Renshaw

Jan 4, 2017

Linda J. Renshaw, age 70, of Council Bluffs, passed away on January 4, 2017, in Omaha, Neb. She was born in Wheeling, W.V., on November 27, 1946, to the late Wannis and Betty Foy. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Renshaw, Sr.; and daughter, Betty Armstrong. Linda is survived by her sons,...

Margaret E Brittain

Margaret E Brittain

Jan 3, 2017

Margaret E. Brittain, age 74, passed away January 3, 2017 at Risen Son Christian Village. She was born in Marshalltown, Iowa on February 25, 1942 to the late Albert and Gertrude (McQuinn) Winters. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Charles A. Brittain; brothers, Delbert and Duane Winters; granddaughter, Katie and...

Merle John Bryen

Merle John Bryen

Jan 1, 2017

Merle J. Bryen, age 71, passed away January 1, 2017 at CHI Creighton. He was born in Council Bluffs on October 3, 1945 and worked for many years as a welder at Giant Manufacturing. Merle was preceded in death by his parents, James and Ida Travis; sisters, Janet and Sandra; brothers, Tim and Charles; great grandson, Daric. Merle is survived...

Raymond J. Kanger

Raymond J. Kanger

Jan 1, 2017

Raymond J. Kanger, “Santa Ray” was born June 2, 1948 in Omaha, Nebraska to the late Joseph and Stella Kanger. He died January 1, 2017 at Midlands Living Center in Council Bluffs. He graduated high school and attended college for a couple of years. He worked many years for the City of Omaha in the Parks Department and was a...

Robert L. Page, Jr.

Robert L. Page, Jr.

Dec 31, 2016

Robert L. Page Jr., age 54, passed away December 31, 2016 at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs. He was born in Council Bluffs on July 22, 1962 to Robert Sr. and Clyda (Flowers) Page. In addition to his parents, Robert is survived by his children: Nichole Golyar (Nicholas), Katie Beaver, Chelsea Page, Dillon Page and Selina Page; grandchildren,...

Donald G. Atchley

Donald G. Atchley

Dec 30, 2016

Donald G. Atchley, age 77, of Council Bluffs passed away December 30, 2016. He was born in Russell Springs, Kentucky on February 26, 1939 to the late Henry E. and Kessie C. (Huckaby) Atchley. Donald proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He worked for many years at Jackson Home Appliance and was a member of First...

Donald Eugene Bahr

Donald Eugene Bahr

Dec 30, 2016

Donald Bahr, age 79, passed away December 30, 2016 at his residence in Council Bluffs. He was born in Council Bluffs and graduated from ALHS. He worked as a dispatcher for the UPRR. He is preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Stella Bahr; his wife, Betty; sons, Richard and Michael; sisters, Bonnie, Helen and Cleo and his brother,...

Neil L. Larsen

Neil L. Larsen

Dec 28, 2016

LARSEN, Neil L., 59 years, Underwood, Iowa passed away Wednesday at Nebraska Medicine in Omaha. He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He was owner operator of Larsen Quality Car Care. He is preceded in death by his mother, Ruby (Huffendick) Larsen. He is survived by his father, Donald Larsen; his stepson, Jamie Knowlton; his step-daughter, Jessica Beltran (Robert) and...

James R.  Isenhour

James R. Isenhour

Dec 27, 2016

James R. Isenhour, Jr., 57 years of Council Bluffs, died December 27, 2016 at his residence. Born in Council Bluffs, he has lived his lifetime here. He worked as a carpet installer for Dave Clark. He is preceded in death by his mother Betty (Petker) Isenhour. He is survived by his daughter, Jamie Isenhour and his son, Justin Isenhour; his...

James E. Maack

James E. Maack

Dec 26, 2016

James E. Maack, age 99, passed away December 26, 2016 at Northcrest Living Center. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on May 3, 1917 to the late Ed Maack and Josephine (Collins) Maack. Jim worked for the Union Pacific Railroad as a boilermaker and welder for 38 years and was very active in the train program at the Henry Doorly...

Joyce J. Barritt

Joyce J. Barritt

Dec 24, 2016

Joyce J. Barritt, age 89, passed away December 24, 2016 at Bethany Lutheran Home. She was born in McClelland, Iowa on October 29, 1927 to the late Emil and Hulda (Peterson)Goldapp. Joyce graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School and worked for many years as a tour guide at the General Dodge House. Joyce was also active in the Red Cross....

George W Collins

George W Collins

Dec 23, 2016

George Washington Collins III, age 76, of Council Bluffs passed away December 23, 2016. He was born at home on the farm in Crescent, Iowa on March 29, 1940 to the late George and Dorothy (Pike) Collins. George graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1958. George attended the University of Iowa and the University of Nebraska at Omaha, earning...

Clifford W Lundergard

Clifford W Lundergard

Dec 23, 2016

Clifford W. Lundergard, age 86, of Logan, Iowa passed away on December 23, 2016 at Longview Home in Missouri Valley. He was born June 6, 1930 in rural Harrison County to the late James S. and Carrie (Jessen) Lundergard. At the age of 10, Clifford’s dad passed away and this is when he truly began farming. In spite of this...

Lynn Leroy Reekers

Lynn Leroy Reekers

Dec 21, 2016

Lynn Leroy Reekers, age 81, of Council Bluffs passed away December 21, 2016. He was born in Hospers, Iowa on February 9, 1935 to the late Arie and Maggie (Vankekerix) Reekers. Lynn proudly served his country in the United States Army and was the longtime owner of Bluffs Quality Saw Shop. In addition to his parents he was preceded in...

James Lester Wright

James Lester Wright

Dec 21, 2016

James L. Wright, 60 years, of Council Bluffs, died December 21, 2016 in Council Bluffs. He was born in Council Bluffs and has lived his lifetime here. He was a welder for the Union Pacific Railroad. He is preceded in death by his father, Raymond "Pete" Wright. He is survived by his mother, Leta Wright; his sons, Jesse and David...

Marvel Marie Hayes

Marvel Marie Hayes

Dec 19, 2016

Marvel Marie Hayes, age 96, of Carter Lake, IA passed away December 19, 2016 at CHI Health Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs. She was born on February 13, 1920 in Correctionville, IA and graduated from Correctionville High School in 1941. She lived in Storm Lake, IA and retired from BV Manor. In 2002, she moved to Carter Lake to be...

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