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Victoria Carleen "Vicky" Miller

Victoria Carleen "Vicky" Miller

Mar 24, 2016

Vicky Miller, age 63, passed away March 24, 2016. She was born in Savannah, Georgia on July 26, 1952 to the late Charles and Violet (Moon) Gross. Vicky is survived by her daughters, Brenda Williams (Dean), Julie Roberts, Laura Hays; companion, Robert Haynes; sister, Saundra Johnson; 13 grandchildren. Celebration of Life is 6:00 p.m. on Monday followed by a reception...

Robert K. "Bob" Bogardus

Robert K. "Bob" Bogardus

Mar 23, 2016

Robert K. Bob Bogardus, age 67, passed away at his home on March 23, 2016. He was born in Council Bluffs on September 28, 1948 to Duane & Gwendolyn (Irvin) Bogardus. Bob graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1966 and then joined his family business, Bogardus Plumbing. Bob was a Mason and was a member of...

Richard "Dick" Dean Johnson

Richard "Dick" Dean Johnson

Mar 19, 2016

Richard "Dick" Dean Johnson entered the loving arms of his savior, Jesus, on March 19, 2016, at his home in Council Bluffs, Iowa, surrounded by family. He was born on Mothers Day May 12, 1940 to Seymour and Clara (Brown) Johnson in Villisca, Iowa. Richard was baptized June 2, 1940, and confirmed June 13, 1954 at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church....

Gerald "Jerry" Arbaugh

Gerald "Jerry" Arbaugh

Mar 19, 2016

Gerald (Jerry) Arbaugh of Underwood, Iowa passed from this life to eternity with God on March 19th, 2016 at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was 82. Jerry was born to Schuyler and Doris on April 14th, 1933 in Magnolia, Iowa. He grew up on a farm and as a kid enjoyed playing baseball. His claim to fame was...

James Fredrick Swain

James Fredrick Swain

Mar 17, 2016

James Fredrick Swain, of Omaha, Nebraska passed away suddenly, on March 17, 2016. He was 68 years old. He had a love of dirt bikes and was an aficionado of cigars. He is survived by his wife Marcia, son Trenton (Amy), and daughter Jocelyn (Bill). Also loving grandfather to 3 grandchildren and brother to 2 siblings. A celebration of life...

Larry J. Volff

Larry J. Volff

Mar 17, 2016

Larry J. Volff, age 71, of Council Bluffs passed away at his home on March 17, 2016. He was born in Pittsville, Massachusetts on May 18, 1944. Larry proudly served his country in the United States Navy and retired from the Council Bluffs School System. Larry is survived by his wife of 49 years, Linda Volff; children, Michael Volff, Michelle...

Gertrude June Waters

Gertrude June Waters

Mar 17, 2016

Gertrude "June" Waters, Age 86, passed away on March 17, 2016, at the Ridgewood Assisted Living in Bennington, NE. She was born in Council Bluffs, on June 25, 1929, to the late Carl and Emma (Birdsong) Martin. She graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School. June married Jim Waters on April 13, 1949. In addition to her parents, she is preceded...

Jacqueline Annette Dieckmann

Jacqueline Annette Dieckmann

Mar 16, 2016

Jackie Annette Dieckmann, age 63, passed away in Council Bluffs on March 16, 2016. She was born in Council Bluffs on December 2, 1952 to the late Robert and Illa (Wedergren) Pfeiffer. She is survived by sons, Phillip Dieckmann (Nicole), Michael Dieckmann; sisters, Jean Pfeiffer, Joan Pfeiffer; brother, Robert Pfeiffer; and three grandchildren. Visitation is Monday 5:00 p.m. to 8:00p.m....

Illa Jean Pfeiffer

Illa Jean Pfeiffer

Mar 16, 2016

Illa Jean Pfeiffer, age 91, passed away in Council Bluffs on March 16, 2016. She was born in Craig, Nebraska on December 25, 1924 to the late Alfred and Esther (Freberg) Wedergren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother, Harold Wedergren; and sisters, Marjorie Sailors and Marian Wedergren. Illa is survived by her children, Jean...

Dorothy M. Woodruff-Head

Dorothy M. Woodruff-Head

Mar 13, 2016

Dorothy M. Woodruff-Head, age 89, passed away March 13, 2016. She was born in Hamburg, Iowa on September 29, 1926 to the late Harry and Edna (Sales) Conaway. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Woodruff; sons, Jerry and Dean Woodruff; sister, Alice Oberhelman. Dorothy is survived by her children, Eldon Woodruff, Sharon...

Vera E. Carrubba

Vera E. Carrubba

Mar 13, 2016

Vera E. Carrubba, age 98, of Council Bluffs passed away in her home on March 13, 2016. She was born in Council Bluffs on July 25, 1917 to the late Albert and Olga (Ombruni) Mattioli. Vera graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School. She and her late husband owned and operated Londons Men Store in South Omaha. Vera was a member...

Jack Delbert Miller

Jack Delbert Miller

Mar 8, 2016

Jack D. Miller, age 82, passed away March 8, 2016 at the Hospice with Heart Hospice House in Glenwood, Iowa. He was born in Thurman, Iowa on November 22, 1933 to the late Edward and Iva (Dorsett) Miller. Jack proudly served his country in the United States Army and retired from Midwest Walnut. He also co-owned Miller Brothers Excavating. Jack...

Anthony Joseph Walker

Anthony Joseph Walker

Mar 7, 2016

Anthony Joseph Walker, age 22, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away on March 7, 2016. He was born on March 28, 1993 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He is survived by his mother, Patricia Walker; father, Terry Graham; siblings, Christin Donaldson and husband Justin; Clarrissa Graham, Devin Graham, Terrence Graham Jr., Brandon Graham and Christopher Graham; grandmother, Margaret Walker; nephews, Landin...

Orving Lee Darrington

Orving Lee Darrington

Mar 7, 2016

Orving Lee Darrington, age 78, of Omaha, Nebraska passed away March 7, 2016. He was born in Woodland, California on July 15, 1937 to Orving A. and Kathryn (Beck) Darrington. Lee graduated from Persia High School with the class of 1955 and then proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Lee retired after a career with AT&T and...

Robert M. "Bob" Williams

Robert M. "Bob" Williams

Mar 4, 2016

Robert M. Bob Williams, age 88 years, of Council Bluffs, formerly of rural Crescent, Iowa passed away March 4, 2016. He was born December 22, 1927 near Loveland, Iowa to the late Vern and Ina (Carr) Williams. He attended a one-room school (Crescent Township #1) for eight years and graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1945. Bob married Lucille...

Roger J. Ring

Roger J. Ring

Mar 3, 2016

Roger J. Ring, age 61, passed away March 3, 2016. He was born in Council Bluffs on July 1, 1954 to James W. and Helen M. (Purdy) Ring. Roger graduated from Lewis Central High School with the class of 1972. He grew up around horses and participated in rodeos. Roger was a member of the Pony Express Riders, he loved...

Richard Allen Milner

Richard Allen Milner

Mar 2, 2016

In the morning hours of March 2nd, 2016, Richard Allen Milner, Jr., passed away. Born December 14, 1946 to Richard and Rosalie (Nahach) Milner, who preceded him in 2005 following a car accident. He loved hunting and fishing his entire life. The Hawkeyes were his favorite team(s). While at Longfellow School, he painted a water mill that hung for many...

Walter F. Wright

Walter F. Wright

Feb 28, 2016

Walter F. Wright, age 77, of Council Bluffs passed away February 28, 2016 at CHI Mercy Hospital. He was born in Council Bluffs on December 3, 1938 to the late Francis and Mabel (Saar) Wright. Walter was a carpenter for most of his working lifetime. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law,...

Doris Irene Lien

Doris Irene Lien

Feb 28, 2016

Doris I. Lien, age 81, passed away February 28, 2016 at Methodist Hospital. She was born in Missouri Valley, Iowa on December 9, 1934 to the late Glen B. and Ida Belle (Thompson) Nixon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ward Lien and great granddaughter, Olivia Cullenward. Doris is survived by her children,...

Michael Pruitt

Michael Pruitt

Feb 26, 2016

Michael J. Pruitt, age 44, passed away February 26, 2016. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on December 18, 1971 to John Plak and Lois Strietbeck. Michael is survived by his son, Jacob Pruitt; daughter, Jessica Pruitt; mother, Lois Pruitt; father, John Plak; dad, Marty Pruitt; sister, Michelle Plak (Scott Riley); brother, Marty Pruitt (Monica); best friend, Bud. Visitation is...

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