Obituaries

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...

Mar 29, 2017

Barbara E. Shriver, age 67, passed away March 29, 2017 at the Josie Harper Hospice House in Omaha, NE. She was born on February 19, 1950 in Nebraska City, NE to the late Glenn and Arva (Post) Ekhoff. She attended school at Cook Community Schools in Cook, NE. She was married to Darwin Shriver on February 27, 1988 in York,...

Mar 28, 2017

Marcia Hiatt, age 82, passed away March 28, 2017 at Bethany Lutheran Home. She was born in Council Bluffs on November 9, 1934 to the late Ross and Dorothy (Clark) Roden. Marcia graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School and attended the University of Iowa. She was active in the Council Bluffs Service League and was a past president of the...

Mar 25, 2017

Norine M. Speegle, age 79, passed away March 25, 2017 at CHI Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs. She was born in Bronx , New York to the late Philip and Ethel (Sergeant) Cook. Norine worked for many years as a Registered Nurse and was passionate about patient care until a back injury prevented her from working in the field. She...

Mar 23, 2017

Theresa A. Rice, age 59, passed away March 23, 2017 with her family at her side. She was born in Council Bluffs on June 5, 1957 to the late Francis and Rosemary (Stinn) McDonald. Theresa graduated from Tri Center High School and was employed at Mutual of Omaha for 38 years. Theresa is survived by her husband, Jim Rice; sons,...

Mar 22, 2017

Shirley J. Shriver, age 77, passed away March 22, 2017 at Risen Son Christian Village. She was born in Norman, Oklahoma on December 18, 1939 to the late Herbert and Hettie (Hartline) Wheat. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husbands, Glenn Little and Bernard Shriver; sons, Glendon Little, Christopher Shriver, Michael Shriver; great granddaughter, Kaylee...

Mar 20, 2017

Beverly L. McAtee, age 88, of Council Bluffs passed away March 20, 2017. She was born on May 2, 1928 to the late Phillip and Emma Dahlin. She attended Nurses Training and Jennie Edmundson and worked there for many years. Beverly was a member of Saint John Lutheran Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by...

Mar 20, 2017

Eldon Frohardt of rural Council Bluffs went to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ on March 20, 2017. He was born in Council Bluffs on August 23, 1933 to the late Walter and Elsie (Knickman) Frohardt. He graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School and then served his country in the United States Army. He and his wife Janet (Borwick) farmed...

Mar 19, 2017

Patrick R. Serrano Sr., age 44. Visitation is 6:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. on Friday March 31, 2017 at the Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home. Funeral service is 2:00p.m. on Saturday April 1, 2017 at the funeral home. Interment is in the Garner Township Cemetery. Complete notice later.