Laverne Rowland Burck
Jul 28, 2016
LaVerne Rowland Burck, age 59, passed away July 28, 2016 at the Hospice with Heart Hospice House in Glenwood. He was born on September 8, 1956 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to John and Esther (Petersen) Burck. He grew up on a farm that had been a part of his family since the 1870's, and was a farmer all of his...
Curtis D. Evans
Jul 26, 2016
Curtis D. Evans, age 79, of Council Bluffs passed away July 26, 2016. He was born in Tyler, Texas on February 26, 1937 to the late Gordon Evans and Helen (Henricks) Evans. Curtis was a professional truck driver and was best known for his involvement at Acorn Supply on Saturday mornings. He was preceded in death by his mother and...
Jeri L. Johnson
Jul 25, 2016
Jeri L. Johnson, age 70, of Council Bluffs passed away at her home on July 25, 2016. She was born in Council Bluffs on April 14, 1946 to the late Earl and Vida (Handke) Foster. Jeri worked in the snack bar at the original Dodge Park Golf Course for 11 years. She worked with her husband at M and J...
Keith L. Gunderson
Jul 24, 2016
Keith L. Gunderson, age 90, of Neola, Iowa passed away July 24, 2016. Keith was born on August 16, 1925 to the late George and Lena Fern (Bousfield) Gunderson. He graduated from Beebeetown High School in 1944. He married Betty Jean Bertelsen on March 14, 1945. They were members of the Church of Christ. Keith was a life-long farmer and...
Jami Marie Howard
Jul 22, 2016
Jami Marie Howard, age 34, of Glenwood, passed away July 22, 2016, in Council Bluffs. Jami was born on April 30, 1982, in Council Bluffs, to Ronald and Debra (Stultz) McMullen. She is survived by her husband; Steve, sons; Matthew McMullen, Jordan, Travis and Nathan Howard, parents; Ron McMullen (Joanne), Debra Deroiser (Lou), brother; Jon McMullen (Christy), niece, nephews, family...
Leslie "Les" Mackey
Jul 22, 2016
Leslie Les Mackey, age 50, of Council Bluffs, passed away on July 22, 2016. He was born on June 20, 1966 to the late James and Ramona (Williams) Mackey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Jake. Les is survived by his daughter, Brooke. There will be a visitation Friday 5:30 p.m. to 6:30...
Iva G. Bachman
Jul 20, 2016
Iva G. Bachman, age 80, of Council Bluffs passed away July 20, 2016. She was born at home in Glidden, Iowa on June 28, 1936 to the late Earl H. and Edith M. (Alley) Shaw. Iva was the longtime hostess at Bishops Buffet at the Midlands Mall. In her retirement, she worked as a nurses aid at Lewis Central Schools....
Naomi M. Darnold
Jul 18, 2016
Naomi M. Darnold, age 82, passed away July 18, 2016 at Amelia Place in Council Bluffs. She was born in Chariton, Iowa on February 18, 1934 to the late Lyal and Letha (Lacey) Moore. Naomi worked for many years at both Safeway Grocery and Oriental Trading. She was a member of Harvest Alliance Church in Minden, Iowa. In addition to...
Francis J. Frank Nick
Jul 18, 2016
Francis J. Frank Nick III, age 66, of Council Bluffs passed away July 18, 2016. He was born in Council Bluffs on August 1, 1949 to the late Francis J. and Norma J. (Stevenson) Nick Jr. Frank graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School and then proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Hed last...
Dustin E. Roof
Jul 16, 2016
Dustin E. Roof, age 31, of Council Bluffs passed away July 16, 2016. He was born in Council Bluffs on July 1, 1985. Dustin is survived by Jessica Jensen; daughter, Alexis Roof; mother, Veronica Rosas and her husband Cesar; step parents, John and Beth Roof; brother, John Roof II and his wife Sharon; step-brothers, Jack Roof and Erik Jacobs; grandmother,...
Robert Edward Poe
Jul 13, 2016
Robert Edward. Poe, age 69, of Council Bluffs passed away July 13, 2016. He was born on a farm in Harrison County, Iowa on September 14, 1946 to the late Edward and Dorothy (Shepard) Poe. Bob graduated from Woodbine Community High School with the class of 1965 and the CE School of Commerce in 1967. Bob had lived in Council...
Beverly J. King
Jul 12, 2016
Beverly J. King, age 91, of Council Bluffs went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 12, 2016. She was born in Council Bluffs on December 26, 1924 to the late August and Gladys (Rigdon) Minor and graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School. Beverly was an avid Bridge player, artist and a skilled seamstress. She...
Linda Kay Fienhold
Jul 10, 2016
Linda K. Fienhold, age 67, of Council Bluffs passed away at her home on July 10, 2016. She was born in Council Bluffs to Robert and Alice (Golden) Allan. She retired from Metro Health Credit Union and was a member of St. Marks United Methodist Church. Linda was a wonderful person. She was passionate about her faith, family and friends....
Clayton Andrew Meeker
Jul 10, 2016
Clayton A. Clay Meeker, age 83, of Council Bluffs passed away at his home on July 10, 2016. He was born in Magnolia, Iowa on November 23, 1932 to the late Clifford and Mary (Griffis) Meeker. After high school, he proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Clay founded Clays Pump and Equipment Company...
Carol S. Rhoten
Jul 10, 2016
Carol S. Rhoten, age 82, of Council Bluffs passed away July 10, 2016. She was born in Council Bluffs on December 25, 1933 to the late Thomas and Ada (Wyma) Roper. Carol graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and retired from Blue Cross and Blue Shield. She was a member of St. Pauls Episcopal Church. Carol is survived by her...
Allen Leroy Britton
Jul 9, 2016
Allen LeRoy Britton, age 78, passed away on July 9, 2016 at his home in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He was born on May 22, 1938 in Pawling, New York to the late Raymond and Minerva (Pierson) Britton. Allen proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and then spent a 30 year career with Phillips Petroleum. He was...
Daniel Alan Schiller
Jul 1, 2016
Daniel Alan Schiller, Age 33, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away on July 1, 2016 at his home. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska to Mark and Deana (Rickard) Schiller on April 29, 1983. He graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in Council Bluffs. Daniel enjoyed motorcycles, fishing, barbecuing, music and most of all hanging out with his kids, family...
Loretta I. Reed-Poffenbarger
Jun 30, 2016
Loretta I. Reed-Poffenbarger, age 50 of Council Bluffs passed away June 30, 2016 after a courageous year-long battle with cancer. She was born in Ingersheim, Germany on February 7, 1966. Loretta graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1984. She has been employed at CHI Mercy Hospital since 1983 in the Environmental Services Department and has been...
Sharon Marie Richards
Jun 29, 2016
Sharon Marie Richards, age 42, passed away June 29, 2016, in Omaha, NE. Sharon was born on April 14, 1974, in Council Bluffs, to Patrick and Deborah (Mayer) Moore. Sharon was preceded in death by her father and mother-in-law; Harold and Libby Richards, grandparents; Peggy Bergan, Glen Moore and Russell Meyer, brother-in-law; Joe Richards. She is survived by her husband;...
Loretta Francine Rettele
Jun 28, 2016
Loretta Francine Rettele, age 56, of Omaha, passed away on June 28, 2016. She was born in Omaha on March 5, 1960 to Francis and Eunice McCormick. She is preceded in death by her parents and 1 brother. Loretta is survived by daughter, Brandy Rettele; sons, Mark (Andrea) Rettele and Larry Flaws, grandchildren, Griffin, Grace, Gino and Gunner, 3 sisters,...