Obituaries

Daniel Frank Spiker

Daniel Frank Spiker

May 12, 2016

Daniel Frank Spiker, age 88, of Council Bluffs passed away May 12, 2016. He was born in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia on June 12, 1927 to the late Floyd and Sarah (Fox) Spiker. Frank proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War and retired from the Union Pacific Railroad. Frank had also worked for Teleweld...

Jim Lee Jeppesen

Jim Lee Jeppesen

May 11, 2016

Jim Lee Jeppesen, age 39, of Rhodes, Iowa passed away May 11, 2016. He was born October 2, 1976 to Gene and Darlene (Mowery) Jeppesen. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Jessica Pan Danner; daughters, Samantha Lee Jeppesen and Charlotte Lee Jeppesen; and in-laws, Loren and Pan Danner. Visitation is Tuesday from 10:00-11:00 a.m. ,...

Hugh "Jack" Marsh

Hugh "Jack" Marsh

May 8, 2016

Hugh Jack Marsh, age 69, passed away May 8, 2016. He was born on February 12, 1947. Jack is survived by his wife of 29 years, Adeline Marsh and step-daughter, Michelle Tinley. A potluck picnic will be held Saturday, June 4th, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., at Big Lake Park. Everyone please bring a side dish, drink and lawn chair.

Mark E. Boughter

Mark E. Boughter

May 7, 2016

Mark E. Boughter, age 53, of Council Bluffs passed away May 7, 2016. He was born in New London, Connecticut on February 5, 1963 to Chris and Judith (Miller) Boughter. Mark worked as a safety manager at Clayco Corp. Construction. Mark is survived by his wife, Kathy Boughter; son, Daniel Boughter; step-children, Jerad Cook (Jolene), Amber Gibson (Jason), Dylan Neighbors,...

Linda S. Stephens

Linda S. Stephens

May 7, 2016

Linda S. Stephens, age 69, of rural Missouri Valley, Iowa passed away at her home on May 7, 2016. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska on September 27, 1946 to the late Harry and Betty (Johnson) Schneider. Linda worked for many years as an interior decorator and had a passion for horses. Linda is survived by her husband, Dale Stephens;...

Hazel Irene Hicks

Hazel Irene Hicks

May 6, 2016

Hazel Irene Hicks, age 87, of Council Bluffs passed away May 6, 2016. She was born August 27, 1928 in Seymour, MO to the late Leonard and Blanche (Harris) Looper. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Hicks; grandson, Ricky Harris; granddaughter, Dawn Warren; siblings, Lee, Lois and Larry and grandson, Garrie Milburn....

Clifford M. Guild

Clifford M. Guild

May 4, 2016

Clifford M. Guild, age 65, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away May 4, 2016. He was born August 26, 1950 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to the late, Ralph E. and Lois (Marlow) Guild. He was a shop tech for the Union Pacific Rail Road. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Joanne Bersane and...

Raymond K. Whiteing

Raymond K. Whiteing

May 2, 2016

Raymond K. Whiteing, age 59, of Council Bluffs passed away May 2, 2016. He was born on October 16, 1956 in Omaha, NE to Albert and Evelyn (McCoid) Whiteing. Ray loved to fish, hunt and play with his grandkids. He was always the life of the party and the first and last one on the dance floor. He loved to...

Douglas E. Faust

Douglas E. Faust

May 2, 2016

Douglas Faust, age 76, of Carter Lake passed away May 2, 2016. He was born on July 13, 1939 in Des Moines, IA to the late LaVern and Kathryn Faust. He was a lifetime member of V.F.W. Post 9661. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son, Barry and brother, Raymond. He is survived by his...

Dakota "Cody" Lane Gittins

Dakota "Cody" Lane Gittins

May 1, 2016

Dakota Cody Lane Gittins, of Underwood, IA, died May 1, 2016, as a result of injuries sustained from a car accident. Cody was born on June 23, 1998, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to Jennifer Dohse-Gittins and Donnie D. Gittins. He was currently a junior at Underwood High School and worked part-time at Pacos Tires in Underwood. Cody had recently been...

Virginia M. Mcclanahan

Virginia M. Mcclanahan

Apr 30, 2016

Virginia Mae Ginnie McClanahan, age 89, of Council Bluffs passed away peacefully at Jennie Edmundson Hospital on April 30, 2016. She was born on June 23, 1926 to Frank Sr. and Nellie (Phillips) Messmore in Council Bluffs. She graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1944 and worked for Selective Services from 1944 to 1948. She then...

Deborah A. Cain

Deborah A. Cain

Apr 29, 2016

Deborah A. Cain, age 52, of Honey Creek, Iowa passed away at her home while surrounded by her family on April 29, 2016. She was born in Council Bluffs on December 8, 1963 to Jerry and Emma (Wehrli) Driver. Deborah graduated from Tri-Center High School with the class of 1982 and worked for many years in real estate, titles and...

Beatrice E. Briggs

Beatrice E. Briggs

Apr 28, 2016

Beatrice E. (Schmidt) Briggs, age 91, passed away April 28, 2016. She was born April 3, 1925 to Oliver and Ella (Danker) Schmidt near Minden, Iowa and was one of three children. She attended grade school in York Township and graduated from Minden High School in 1943. Beatrice married L. Earl Briggs on February 23, 1944 and they were the...

Sina E. Holbrook

Sina E. Holbrook

Apr 27, 2016

Sina E. Holbrook, age 89, of Council Bluffs passed away at her home on April 27, 2016. She was born in Council Bluffs on March 4, 1927 to the late Frank and Hattie Thomas. Sina was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Michael J. Weatherill

Michael J. Weatherill

Apr 25, 2016

Michael J. Weatherill, age 57, of Harlan, Iowa passed away April 25, 2016. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on February 14, 1959 to Jimmie and Patricia (Schrader) Weatherill. Michael graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1977 and worked at Pepsi for a number of years. He was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia Weatherill...

Vivian Eunice Stortenbecker

Vivian Eunice Stortenbecker

Apr 18, 2016

Vivian Eunice Stortenbecker, age 95, was born June 30, 1920 on a farm south of Minden, Iowa. She was the daughter of Otto and Anna (Schutt) Kay. She attended country school near Minden. She married George Stortenbecker on March 25, 1942. They farmed south of Treynor until George's death at which time she moved to Council Bluffs, Iowa. She passed...

Margaret Hazel Stout

Margaret Hazel Stout

Apr 13, 2016

Margaret Hazel Stout, age 83, of Council Bluffs, passed away April 13, 2016, at her home. She was born in Stanstead Abbotts, England on January 28, 1933, to the late Arthur and Ethel (Heady) Albon. Margaret married Arthur Stout on January 13, 1953. She worked over 32 years for Richmond Gordman in Council Bluffs. She enjoyed gardening, sewing and knitting....

Michael Bray Vance

Michael Bray Vance

Apr 12, 2016

Michael Bray Vance, age 59, of Council Bluffs passed away April 12, 2016 at CHI Health Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs. Michael was born February 25, 1957 to Max and Nancy (Killion) Vance. He graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School. He was self-employed and worked in upholstery for many years. He was preceded in death by his mother, Nancy Vance....

John "Jack" F. Burns

John "Jack" F. Burns

Apr 11, 2016

John Jack F. Burns, age 82, of Council Bluffs, passed away at home on April 11, 2016. He was born in Neola, Iowa on April 13, 1933 to Donald and Esther (Bonneson) Burns. Jack married Connie Pieper on April 14, 1951 in Omaha, NE. He is preceded in death by his grandson; Chad Smith. Jack is survived by his wife,...

Rosemary L. Sewing

Rosemary L. Sewing

Apr 10, 2016

Rosemary L. Sewing, age 87, of Harlan, Iowa formerly of Minden passed away April 10, 2016 at Elm Crest Care Center in Harlan. She was born in Fulton, Iowa on April 17, 1928 to the late John & Dora (Zirkelbach) Jessen. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son Thomas Marvin Sewing; daughter, Renae Lynne...