Gary H. Emmons
Mar 17, 2017
Gary H. “Billy Goat” Emmons, age 67, passed away in Council Bluffs on March 17, 2017, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Council Bluffs on June 11, 1949 to the late Charles Emmons and Nadine (Walker) Stark. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Ashley Lynn...
Destiny Nyanuu Gak Adong
Mar 15, 2017
Destiny Nyanuu Gak Adong, age 4, of Council Bluffs passed away March 15, 2017. She was born on September 4, 2012 in Portland, Maine. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Nyanyuu Miakuei and grandfather, Gak Akol. She is survived by her mother, Alizabeth Adong; siblings, Charles, Sunday, Akwaj, and Lual Maker; uncle and aunt, Miyom Deng and Akuol...
Denise M. Gilliland
Mar 14, 2017
Denise M. Gilliland, 56 years, Glenwood, Iowa passed away March 14, 2017 at her home. She was born in Chicago Heights, Illinois to Wayne and MaryAnn (Caruso) Hedger. She worked in patient care at the Glenwood Resource Center for many years. She is survived by her husband, Terry; her daughters, Racheal (Isaiah) Blackburn of Parkville, Missouri and Briana Gilliland of...
Evelyn L. Dimon
Mar 13, 2017
Evelyn L. Dimon, age 89, passed away March 13, 2017. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska on January 20, 1928 to the late Harry and Hazel (Shipley) Treft. Evelyn worked for many years as a secretary at Wells Fargo. She was also a member of the Eastern Star. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her...
Ruth Hawkins
Mar 11, 2017
Ruth Hawkins, formerly of Council Bluffs, passed away on March 11, 2017, at Longview Home in Missouri Valley, Iowa. Ruth graduated from Missouri Valley High School in 1941 and after graduation, taught country school in the Logan area, later working at a car dealership in Council Bluffs and then began working for Mutual of Omaha, re- tiring from there in...
Steven Dale Smith
Mar 9, 2017
Steven D. Smith, 62 years old, Council Bluffs, died March 9, 2017 in Omaha, Nebraska. Born in Biloxi, Mississippi he has lived most of his lifetime in Council Bluffs. He worked as a claims adjuster mostly for Mutual of Omaha. Steven enjoyed the outdoors, visiting with friends and family and taking care of the dog and cats he's rescued over...
John E. Neighbors
Mar 7, 2017
John E. Neighbors, 83 years, died March 7, 2017 at the Fremont Health and Medical Center in Fremont, Nebraska. He was born April 4, 1933 in Albion, Nebraska to John and Martha (Boyd) Neighbors. He served in the Air Force four years. He then worked for Ready Mix and the State Highway Commission, retiring in 1981. He played lead guitar...
Ralph E. Shepherd
Mar 6, 2017
Ralph E. Shepherd, age 65, passed away March 6, 2017. Preceded in death by his parents, John and Goldie (Hurlburt) Shepherd; brothers, Phil and Dennis Shepherd. Ralph is survived by his daughters, Jenny Ponce and Lisa Miller; siblings, Leland Shepherd (Marge), Violet Neitfeldt (Myron), Donna Shepherd, Evelyn Slingsby (Gaylord), Mel Shepherd (Deb); grandchildren, great grandchildren and a host of other...
Richard R. White
Mar 5, 2017
Richard R. White, age 56, of Council Bluffs passed away March 5, 2017 in Tampa, FL. He was born on November 8, 1960 in Oxnard, CA to the late Delbert and Rosalie White. He served in the US Navy from 1988 to 1992 on the USS Tripoli during Desert Storm. He had received multiple master's degrees and became a professor...
Dana A. Bain
Mar 4, 2017
Dana A. Bain, age 82, of Council Bluffs passed away at his home on March 4, 2017. He was born June 4, 1934 to the late Merton and Louise (Staten) Bain. Dana proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War and retired from Fireman’s Fund Insurance. In addition to his parents he was preceded in...
Valerie J. Brockman
Mar 2, 2017
Valerie J. Brockman, age 72, of Council Bluffs passed away March 2, 2017 at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital. She was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa on November 11, 1944 to the late Russell and Beryle “Bud” (Grosvenor) Valentine. Valerie graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1962 and also that year she married her husband, Lyle. She...
Mary Mae Cavallaro
Feb 28, 2017
Mary M. Cavallaro, age 72, passed away February 28, 2017. Mary was born Dec. 7th, 1944 in Bath, Arkansas. Later as an adult, she relocated to Chicago where she worked in a bomber plant soldering parts for military airplanes. The family eventually moved to Council Bluffs, where Joe first made the acquaintance of Mary’s parents, Scott & Jessie Brant, who...
Elizabeth "Bette" Louise Ebsen
Feb 28, 2017
Elizabeth “Bette” Louise Ebsen, 92, formerly of Sioux City, IA passed peacefully into Eternal Life with her Lord and Savior, Jesus, on February 28, 2017. Bette was born April 7, 1924 in Sioux City to William and Clara (Mattson) Fachman. Bette attended and graduated from Cathedral High of Sioux City in 1941. Bette received her nursing degree from St. Joseph’s...
Frank Brown, Jr.
Feb 27, 2017
Frank Brown, Jr., age 73, passed away February 27, 2017. Frankie lived in Council Bluffs, Iowa until 2015 and moved to Omaha, NE to reside at St. Joseph Villa Nursing Home He was born September 2nd, 1943 in Tate County Mississippi to Mary and Frank Brown Sr. (aka Winston Anderson). He was preceded in death by his father Frank Brown...
Patricia Lou Burgett
Feb 27, 2017
Patricia Lou (Ruther) Burgett, longtime resident of Oakland, Iowa, passed away February 27, 2017. She was born March 14, 1931 to the late Walter and Florence (Bauman) Ruther. Pat enjoyed her family, reading, crafts, painting, bridge, and golf. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Joel Burgett; her twin brother, Rex Ruther; and sister-in-law,...
Martin Klaus Dieter Dahlke
Feb 26, 2017
Martin (Marty) K. Dahlke: November 10, 1950 - February 26, 2017, passed away with loved ones by his side after leading an accomplished life. Martin is preceded in death by his parents George and Elsie, his sister Erika, and his son Brian. He is survived by his wife Belinda, his children Lynn, Christy, and Martin, his step - children Adrienne,...
Douglas I. Goodwater
Feb 23, 2017
Douglas I. Goodwater, age 63, passed away February 23, 2017. He was born in Albion, Nebraska on June 22, 1953 to the late Harold and Eileen (Liams) Goodwater. Douglas is survived by his daughters, Tammy Muschall (Angie), Jenny Goodwater; siblings, Kenneth Goodwater, Linda Primeau (Tom), Dennis Goodwater (Riki), Chuck Goodwater (Elizabeth); grandchildren, Shelby, Shayna, Austin, Caleb and Brayden. Memorial service...
Roberta "Bert" Leisure
Feb 22, 2017
Roberta S. “Bert” Leisure, age 73, of Pacific Junction passed away February 22, 2017 at CHI Mercy Hospital. She was born in Great Bend, Kansas on April 14, 1943 to the late Floyd and Nettie (Wonsettler) Applegate. Bert was united in marriage to Harry Leisure on November 11, 1962 and together they had four children. At one point, Bert attended...
Michael David Bayless
Feb 21, 2017
Michael Bayless, age 59, passed away February 20, 2017. He was born March 8, 1957 to Wilbur and Eileen (Belt) Bayless. He was preceded in death by his father; step-father, David Housley. Michael is survived by his wife, Waco Bayless; children, Stephanie Winger (Dan) and Samuel Bayless; mother, Eileen Housley; brothers, Bill Rochholz (Rhonda), Ken Rochholz (Amy), Rob Rochholz (Beth);...
Joy R. Strange
Feb 21, 2017
Joy R. Strange, age 63, of Randolph, Iowa passed away February 21, 2017 at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs. She was born on May 30, 1953 in Houston, Missouri to Cecil and Daisy Sharp. It was Joy's wish to be cremated and no services are scheduled.
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