Carolyn M. Peck
Feb 17, 2017
Carolyn M. Peck, age 78, of Council Bluffs passed away February 17, 2017. She was born in Council Bluffs on April 9, 1938 to the late Lyle and Flossie (Smelser) Hrasky. Carolyn worked as a clerk for Northwestern Bell and was a member of First Church of the Nazarene. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by...
Clarence E. Mattox
Feb 16, 2017
Clarence E. “Lank” Mattox, age 95, passed away February 16, 2017. He was born in Council Bluffs on December 11, 1921 to the late Ruben and Bessie Mattox. Lank proudly served his country in World War II and served an additional 36 years in the Army Reserves. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife,...
Beatrice Ruth Rieber
Feb 16, 2017
Beatrice R. Rieber, age 69, passed away February 16, 2017 in Omaha, NE. She was born on December 26, 1947 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to the late Carl and Mary Rieber. Beatrice worked as a nurse’s aid for CHI Health Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs for 18 years before starting her own cleaning business that she ran for over 30...
Bertha Agnes Gander
Feb 15, 2017
Born Bertha Agnes Williams in Kansas City, Missouri on March 14, 1928; the fourth child of Thomas and Leona Mae Williams. She passed Wednesday, February 15, 2017 in Council Bluffs. She married Maynard Lee Gander on May 29th, 1947 of which 4 children were born from their union. She lived the majority of her married life in Manley, NE, where...
Clifford R. Pracht
Feb 14, 2017
Clifford R. Pracht, age 71, of Carson, Iowa passed at his home on February 14, 2017. He was born in Weissert, Nebraska on July 1, 1945 to the late William and Hope (McCaslin) Pracht. Clifford worked for many years as a mechanic with Mills County Secondary Roads. He was a member of the Carson City Council and was very active...
Marjorie C. Hecox
Feb 13, 2017
Marjorie C. Hecox, age 100, passed away February 13, 2017. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Hecox; daughter, Thelma Jershin; grandson, Robbie Jershin; sister, Elsie Rittscher; brother, Robert Cooley. Marjorie is survived by her children, Fred Hecox (Carol), Beverly Allen (Joel), Barbara Fleming, Jacqueline Barry (Bill), Margie Lee (Tom); sisters, Mary Magdanz...
Doro Louie Bortolotti
Feb 10, 2017
Doro Louie Bortolotti, 76 years, Council Bluffs, died at his residence Friday evening, February 10, 2017 surrounded by his loving family and close friends. He was born April 12, 1940 in Omaha, Nebraska to Isidoro and Michelina (Cominoli) Bortolotti. Louie, as they all called him, as well as “Curly”, attended catholic grade school and went on to graduate from Creighton...
Alice M. Elshire
Feb 8, 2017
Alice M. Elshire, age, 86, passed away February 8, 2017 at Northcrest Living Center. She was born in Albion, Nebraska on July 29, 1930 to the late John and Martha (Boyd) Neighbors. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husbands, Sam Hardin and William Elshire; sisters, Lela Johnson, Lena Brockman and Dorothy Moore; brothers, Farmer,...
Julia D. Trotter
Feb 7, 2017
Julia D. Trotter, age 75, passed away February 7, 2017. She was born in Council Bluffs on January 27, 1942 to the late Ellsworth and Erma (Kirby) Leighton. Julia retired from Mastercraft Furniture. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Barbara Beebe; brother, LaRoy Leighton; grandsons, Leroy, Jonathan and David Starkey. Julia is survived...
Kay E. Harvey
Feb 7, 2017
Kay E. Harvey, age 72, passed away February 7, 2017 at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital. She was born in Council Bluffs on December 16, 1944 to the late Clifton and Madeline Holly. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Clifton Holly; sister, Joyce Brown. Kay is survived by her husband, of 54 years, Philip...
Lawrence W. Richards
Feb 6, 2017
Lawrence W. Richards IV, age 24, passed away on February 6, 2017. He was born in Council Bluffs on May 22, 1992 to Loretta Davis and Lawrence Richards III. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Florence and Gary Davis and Lawrence W. Richards Jr. He is survived by his parents; fiance', Jaimie Foreman; sons, Lawrence Richards V and Bentley...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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