Obituaries

Richard Eugene Betts

Richard Eugene Betts

Jul 7, 2017

Richard E. Betts, 90 years, of Council Bluffs, died July 7, 2017 at the Rose Vista Home in Woodbine, Iowa. Born in Council Bluffs, he served with the United States Navy during World War II. He was a self employed carpet layer. He is preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Grace (Cain) Betts; his sister, Dorothy College and...

Dennis D. Olofson

Dennis D. Olofson

Jul 6, 2017

Dennis D. Olofson, age 74, of Minden, Iowa passed away July 6, 2017. He was born in Walthill, Nebraska on December 13, 1942 to the late Willard and Viola (Cooper) Olofson. Dennis was the owner of Olofson and Sons Restoration Inc. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Violet Peterson; infant grandson, Dustin Olofson...

Daniel Evans, Jr.

Daniel Evans, Jr.

Jul 6, 2017

Daniel Evans Jr. age 62, passed away July 6, 2017 at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital. He was born in Buffalo, New York on May 20, 1955. Daniel was a retired educator. He began his career in Manning, Iowa and retired in 2012 from Raytown South Schools in Missouri. He was preceded in death by his mother, Wahneetah Evans. Daniel is...

Joan G. Snipes

Joan G. Snipes

Jul 4, 2017

Joan G. Snipes, 70 years, of Council Bluffs, died at the Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital on July 4, 2017. She was born July 17, 1946 in Iowa City, Iowa to Harry and Maude (Cox) Biggart. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Hardy D. Snipes and a daughter, Rosalee Bennett. She is survived by her daughters, Angela...

William Allen Vanbibber

William Allen Vanbibber

Jul 3, 2017

William Allen VanBibber was born September 24th, 1943, in Omaha, NE and always lived in the Council Bluffs area. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Roma (Klenk) VanBibber and his older brother Paul VanBibber. Bill always remained close to his younger brother, Dan. Childhood and adolescent memories included many “stories” about the antics of Bill, Dan,...

Eric W.  Rutledge

Eric W. Rutledge

Jul 3, 2017

Eric W. Rutledge, age 40, of Omaha passed away July 3, 2017. He was born in Council Bluffs on March 14, 1977 to Delaine and Pamela (Mahan) Rutledge. Eric graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1995 and then attended the University of Nebraska at Omaha. He was currently working as a Business Development Executive with AIM....

Marlys J. Langholz

Marlys J. Langholz

Jun 29, 2017

Marlys Jean Langholz, age 82, passed away peacefully June 29th, 2017 at Risen Son Christian Village in Council Bluffs. She was born on July 17, 1934 in Correctionville, IA to the late Chrissie and Amanda Camarigg. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lyle Langholz; and sons, Mark and Steve Langholz. She is survived...

Jack B. Hinchion

Jack B. Hinchion

Jun 28, 2017

Jack B. Hinchion, 26 years of Council Bluffs, died June 28, 2017 in Omaha, Nebraska. Born September 13, 1990 in Omaha, Nebraska to Douglas and Catherine (McCarthy) Hinchion, he has lived most of his lifetime in Council Bluffs. He is preceded in death by his mother, Catherine McCarthy-Hinchion. He is survived by his sister, Carroll-Ann M. Hinchion, nephew, Hayden R....

Shirley Jean Storey

Shirley Jean Storey

Jun 26, 2017

Shirley Jean (Huddleston) Storey, 72, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2017, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on December 21, 1944, in Logansport, Indiana, to Edgar and Beatrice Huddleston. The last of 13 children. Shirley retired from University of California at San Diego after a long and distinguished career. Four years ago, Shirley...

Norbert W.  Britten

Norbert W. Britten

Jun 25, 2017

Norbert “Bud” Britten, Jr., 71 years, of Council Bluffs, passed away early Sunday morning at Nebraska Medicine in Omaha. Born in Council Bluffs, he has lived his lifetime here, working for the Union Pacific Railroad, most recently as marketing manager. He is preceded in death by his parents, Norbert, Sr. and Helen (Butler) Britten and his sister, Joyce Britten. He...

Mary  Lou Leap

Mary Lou Leap

Jun 24, 2017

Mary Lou Leap, age 82, passed away at her home on June 24, 2017. She was born in Council Bluffs on June 16, 1935 to the late Ivan and Mary Jane (Keaton) Croson. Mary Lou retired from the Farm Credit Bank. She was a member of Westside Church in Omaha. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death...

Sheila M Golwitzer

Sheila M Golwitzer

Jun 23, 2017

Sheila M. Golwitzer, age 54 of Crescent, Iowa passed away June 23, 2017. She was born in Manning, Iowa on April 16, 1963 to the late Vernon and Rita (Irlmeier) Stangl. Sheila married Dennis Golwitzer on August 6, 1983. She worked as an auditor of medical records and was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Sheila is survived by...

Leighton Allen Jones

Leighton Allen Jones

Jun 22, 2017

Leighton Allen Jones, precious baby boy of Abbie Hotz and Gary Jones of Council Bluffs, IA, was born into the arms of angels June 22, 2017 at 4:33pm. Although Leighton never spent any time with us here on earth, he has touched the lives of so many and will be carried in the hearts of those who love him dearly....

Carman L. Rocha

Carman L. Rocha

Jun 20, 2017

Carman L. Rocha, age 77, passed away June 20, 2017. He was born in Council Bluffs on May 3, 1940 to the late Liberty and Gladys (Umble) Rocha. Carman retired from the City of Council Bluffs. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Jean Rocha; second wife, Sharon Rocha; daughter, Toni Rocha;...

Carol  J. Brantz

Carol J. Brantz

Jun 20, 2017

Carol J. Brantz, age 93, passed away on June 20, 2017 in Council Bluffs and has now joined her husband, Howard, in heaven. She was born on February 11, 1924 in rural Vail, Iowa to the late Rodney and Mildred North. She was the middle of three children. She graduated from Vail High School with the Class of 1941 and...

Brad Joseph Schuster

Brad Joseph Schuster

Jun 19, 2017

Brad J. Schuster, age 58, of Carter Lake, Iowa passed away June 19, 2017 at Nebraska Medicine. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on January 30, 1959. Brad worked for UPS in Omaha and was a member of Corpus Christi – Our Lady of Carter Lake Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his mother, Joyce Schuster and mother-in-law,...

Marceda Jane Steenbock

Marceda Jane Steenbock

Jun 18, 2017

Marceda Jane Steenbock, age 90, of Council Bluffs formerly of Persia, Iowa passed away June 18, 2017 at Risen Son Christian Village. She was born in rural Shelby County, Iowa on November 6, 1926 to the late Hans and Emma (Dohrmann) Martens. Jane married Elven Steenbock on February 2, 1947 and together they farmed near Persia, Iowa. She was a...

Niles Nathan Vorthmann

Niles Nathan Vorthmann

Jun 17, 2017

Niles N. Vorthmann, 52 years, Treynor, Iowa, passed away June 17, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Council Bluffs and graduated from Treynor High School in 1983 and went on to receive a Bachelor’s Degree from Dana College in Blair, Nebraska. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred Henry and Yvonne Ferne (Hansen) Vorthmann and his...

Julia Marie Bond Barahona

Julia Marie Bond Barahona

Jun 17, 2017

Julia Marie Bond Barahona, age 31, passed away June 17, 2017 in El Paso County, Colorado. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska on June 25, 1985, to Roger and Debra Bond. Julia graduated from Lewis Central High School with the class of 2003. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Helen Bond; infant twin daughters; infant brother, Joshua Bond;...

Ernest S. Kaufman

Ernest S. Kaufman

Jun 16, 2017

Ernest S. Kaufman, age 48, passed away June 16, 2017. He was born in Council Bluffs on February 15, 1969 to the late Sidney and Edith (Basch) Kaufman. Ernest worked at Radio Shack for many years and last worked as a security guard. Ernest is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Brian and Michelle Kaufman; a host of other family...