Obituaries

Darwin Brown

Jan 11, 2024

Darwin Brown, age 69, passed away January 11, 2024. He was born December 23, 1954 to Donald and Jelene (Steenhoek) Brown in Grinnell, Iowa. Darwin met Kathy (Lee) while working at Kmart, the couple had been married for 35 years. His true happiness was spending time with his children, but especially his grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Mary Moser

Jan 9, 2024

Mary Evelyn Moser, age 98, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, died on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. She was the only child of Clarence Otis and Vera Blanche Butts. She was born on August 4, 1925, and lived her childhood days in Riverton, Iowa. She graduated from Riverton High School in 1943.

Mary was married to Robert Dean Moser. They lived...

Maria Ofelia Mendoza de Guzman

Jan 7, 2024

Maria Ofelia Mendoza de Guzman passed away January 7, 2024 in Council Bluffs, Iowa at the age of 98 years. She was born November 5, 1925 in El Salvador.

 

Maria is preceded in death by her parents Salvador Montenegro and Santos Mendoza; husband Carlos Guzman; and son Jorge Ernesto Mendoza.

 

She is survived by her children Nora Alicia...

Jerry Bowsman

Jan 6, 2024

Jerry J. Bowsman, age 91, passed away January 6, 2024 at home. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on November 3, 1932 to the late John and Daisy (Murphy) Bowsman. He and his wife owned and operated Quick Service Lawn Mower for many years, retiring in 1999.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Donna...

John Carroll

Jan 6, 2024

John Carroll, age 71, passed away on January 6, 2024 in Kingsland, Texas. He was born May 1, 1952 to the late Robert and Katheryn (Floerchinger) Carroll in Council Bluffs, IA. John enjoyed fishing.

John is survived by his daughter, Jessica (Carl) Coffman; brother, Scott (Vicky) Carroll; sister, Michele (Chris) Lambert; 4 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; 2 nieces, 2 nephews; and...

Thomas Vincent

Jan 6, 2024

 

Thomas Charles Vincent, age 86, of Springfield, NE long-time teacher and coach at Thomas Jefferson High School in Council Bluffs, passed away on January 6, 2024.

Tom was born on October 3, 1937 to Russell and Ruby (Taylor) Vincent. He grew up in Springfield, went to college at Peru State University where he earned a degree in secondary education....

Kenneth Hunt

Jan 5, 2024

Kenneth C. Hunt, age 80, passed away at his home on January 5, 2024.

He was born May 3, 1943, to the late Howard and Arlita (Dunblaizer) Hunt in Red Oak, IA. Kenneth retired from Western Electric.



In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by daughter-in-law, Julie Hunt; brothers, David and Bill Hunt.

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Orville Blue

Jan 5, 2024

Orville R. Blue, age 76, passed away peacefully at Douglas County Health Center on January 5, 2024.

He was born September 20, 1947, to Charles and Doris (Kesterson) Blue in Council Bluffs, IA. Orville graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1965 and proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was a...

Irene Jensen

Jan 4, 2024

Irene Marilyn Jensen, age 91, peacefully passed away on January 4th, 2024 at her loving home with her granddaughter, Amy by her side. Irene was born Nov 15th, 1932 to Mr. William & Edna Suden (Carlson) originally from Clay Center, Kansas; and was one of the oldest living members of her family. Irene will forever be remembered by her sense...

Debora Carlson

Jan 4, 2024

Debora Lou (Wirkus) Carlson, age 67, of Council Bluffs, IA, passed away on January 4, 2024.

Debora was born on December 3, 1956 in Ames, IA and is a Ames High School Graduate. She then graduated from Drake University with a degree in English. She married Dave Carlson on June 18, 1982 and they moved to Council Bluffs. Debora's love...

Paul Rathman

Jan 4, 2024

Paul R. Rathman, age 83, passed away at Nebraska Medicine on January 4, 2024.

He was born October 6, 1940, to the late Walter and Arleen (Oler) Rathman in Atlantic, IA. Paul graduated from Cumberland Massena with the class of 1959. He was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church and proudly served his country in the United...

Danny Anderson

Jan 3, 2024

Danny L. Anderson Jr., age 51, passed away at Jennie Edmundson Hospital on January 3, 2024.

He was born March 3, 1972, to Danny and Lynn (Walker) Anderson Sr. in Omaha, NE.

Danny was preceded in death by his father, Danny Anderson Sr.; sister, Melony Anderson; significant other, Lindsey Larsen; grandparents, Wes Walker, Harry Anderson, Darlene Walker, Dee Anderson, and...

Michael Kissel

Jan 2, 2024

Michael Lynn Kissel Age 69 of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away on January 2, 2024 at his home. He was born on March 7, 1954 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Isaac and Betty (Ulmer) Kissel. He owned and operated Kissel Towing and Salvage and later was a courier for Liberty Title Company. Michael enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, spending...

Roberta Clark

Jan 2, 2024

Roberta Marie (Herald) Clark, age 98, of Council Bluffs, IA passed away January 2, 2024 at Prarie Gate Care Center. She was born June 26, 1925 to Stanley and Ruth (Darnell) Herald in Council Bluffs, IA. She worked during the war and was a loving wife, mother, homemaker, and loving grandma and great grandma.

In addition to her parents, she...

Stuart Borcher

Jan 1, 2024

Stuart L. Borcher, age 69, passed away peacefully at Jennie Edmundson Hospital on January 1, 2024.

He was born February 8, 1954 in Omaha, NE. Stuart graduated from Benson High School and was the owner/operator of Town and Country Upholstery.



Stuart was preceded in death by his mother, Georgine Borcher; son, Patrick Hald.



Stuart is survived...

Thomas O'Hara

Dec 31, 2023

Thomas Hugh O'Hara age 67, passed on Dec 31, 2023 in Golden, Colorado.

He was born Nov 19, 1956 to Monte Edward and Sharon Lynne (Brownell) O'Hara in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Tom was preceded in death by his father Monte E. O'Hara.

Tom attended Franklin Elementary and Wilson Junior High. He graduated in 1975 from Thomas Jefferson...

Thomas Kay

Dec 29, 2023

Thomas Roy Kay, age 77, died on December 29, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Mamie; brothers Gary Lee and James Jay; sister, Janelle Kay.

Tom is survived by his wife of 25 years, Beverly Carlsen Isenhour; children, Angel Kay, Thomas (Jennifer) Kay, Robert (Angelica) Kay, and David (Anna) Kay; the children's mother, Judith Ondracek Christians; Beverly's...

Norma Morrison

Dec 29, 2023

Norma LaVonne Morrison was born on January 30, 1930, near Crescent, Iowa to Bert and Nora (Wright) Knapp. She was one of four children: Grace, Norma, Vera and Bert, Jr. Norma graduated from Missouri Valley High School and went on to receive her teaching degree. She taught at Hazel Dell No. 3 and was a substitute teacher. She finished her...

Renee Walston

Dec 28, 2023

Renee Walston, age 50, passed away December 28, 2023. She was born November 24, 1973 to Thomas and Janet (Huntsman) Walston.

She was preceded in death by son, Nicholas Shriver; her father, Thomas Walston.

Renee is survived by her mom, Janet Walston; and other mom, Kathy Molle; brother, Thomas (Shelley) Walston; nieces and nephews and a host of other family...

Kenneth Caulder

Dec 26, 2023

 

Kenny Caulder, age 61, passed away December 26, 2023. He was born December 14, 1962 in Lumberton, NC.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Laura Caulder; daughter, Lori Bolte; and brother, Bobby Sims;

Kenny is survived by children, Cristina (Rob) Mitchell, Scott (Rhonda) Thomas, Dawn (Chris) Martin, Crystal (Evan) Edison, Kevin West,...