Obituaries

Joseph P. Collier

Joseph P. Collier

May 24, 2015

Joseph P. Collier, age 77, of Council Bluffs passed away May 24, 2015. He was born in Carroll, Iowa on March 2, 1938 to the late Jess and Stella (Jackson) Collier. Joe worked at Sols in the firearms department. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Jess Eugene Collier. Joe is survived by his...

Donnie L. Bushman

Donnie L. Bushman

May 22, 2015

Donnie L. Bushman, age 80, of Council Bluffs passed away May 22, 2015. He was born in Glidden, Iowa on June 24, 1934 to the late Frederick and Rosetta (Knight) Bushman. Donnie proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter, Debra...

Pauline (Vincent) Copeland

Pauline (Vincent) Copeland

May 22, 2015

Our sweet mother, grandmother and friend went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 22, 2015. Pauline (Vincent) Copeland was born to James and Gertrude Vincent in Hitchens, Kentucky on November 4, 1913. She married Allen Copeland in 1934 and together they were longtime members of the First Church of the Nazarene. Pauline spent her last 6...

Charlotte E. Palen

Charlotte E. Palen

May 22, 2015

Charlotte E. Palen, age 69, passed away May 22, 2015 at her residence. She was born on May 26, 1945 to Clarence and Faye Jean (McIntosh) Rundberg in Des Moines, Iowa. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by sister, Rosemary Rundberg; step-sister, Edna Rundberg and step-son, Paul Petermann. She is survived by son, Jackie Palen (Michelle); daughters,...

Constance J. Wynn

Constance J. Wynn

May 20, 2015

Constance J. Wynn, age 68, of Council Bluffs passed away May 20, 2015. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska on October 12, 1946 to the late John and Ann (Eckart) Longshore. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers, Dennis and Tom Longshore. Constance is survived by her daughters, Shelly Green (Troy), Lori Petty (Roger),...

Connie Jean Kennedy

Connie Jean Kennedy

May 16, 2015

Connie Kennedy, age 54, of Council Bluffs passed away May 16, 2015 at CHI Mercy Hospital. She was born in Creston, Iowa on September 9, 1960 to the late Robert and Emma Jean (Glick) Summerville. Connie graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1979. She had recently been recognized for 25 years of service at Timpte Trailers....

James D. Peterson

James D. Peterson

May 13, 2015

James D. Peterson, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, at Jennie Edmundson Hospital. He is survived by his wife Jean; children Debra Fronk, Doug (Pam) Peterson, Jeff (April) Peterson and Julie Muhlbauer; grandchildren Alexandria (AJ) Beck, Paden Muhlbauer and Bailey Muhlbauer. A celebration of life will be held at the Eagles Club at 1530 Ave. F in Council...

Mary K. Fichter

Mary K. Fichter

May 12, 2015

Mary K. Fichter, age 56, of Council Bluffs passed away May 12, 2015. She was born in Council Bluffs on August 9, 1958 to the late Dale and Pat (James) Campbell Sr. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, David Campbell. Mary is survived by her husband, Ralph Fichter; children, Brandie Foreman, Ralph Campbell,...

Myron L. "Mac" Stephens

Myron L. "Mac" Stephens

May 12, 2015

Myron L. Mac Stephens, age 74, passed away May 12, 2015. He was born near Loveland, Iowa on October 9, 1940 to Rubert & Florence (Shreeves) Stephens. After graduating from Abraham Lincoln High School he proudly served his country in the United States Army. Mac spent a 38 year career with the U.S. Postal Service as a clerk and carrier...

George Cenovich

George Cenovich

May 11, 2015

George Cenovich of Council Bluffs passed away on May 11, 2015. He was born to the late Steve and Julia (Weber) Cenovich on January 26, 1927 in Omaha, NE. George was an accountant and owned an accounting and tax practice in Council Bluffs for the past 64 years. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was...

Christopher "Tex" Courtney

Christopher "Tex" Courtney

May 11, 2015

Christopher "Tex" Courtney, age 55, passed away suddenly on May 11, 2015 in Council Bluffs. He is survived by his son, Christopher Courtney II; daughter, Jennica Courtney; grandson, Brayden Courtney; and granddaughter, Chloe Emery. Visitation with the family will be held on Monday, May 18, 2015 from 5-8 PM at the Depot in Shelby, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to...

Anna Mae Mcmullen

Anna Mae Mcmullen

May 11, 2015

Anna Mae McMullen, 92, of Council Bluffs, died Monday, May 11, 2015 at Creighton University Hospital, Anna Mae was born February 17, 1923 to the late Robert and Martha (Voss) Dilts of Crescent, Iowa. She graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1940. She married Eldred McMullen December 27, 1944. Together they raised five children on the farm in Underwood....

Chyrl Ann Miller-Wilson

Chyrl Ann Miller-Wilson

May 9, 2015

Chyrl (Cheri) Ann Miller Wilson, age 58 of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away May 9, 2015. She was born December 25, 1956 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her father, Clifford J. Miller; grandmothers: Carrie Mahan and Lenora Fink Miller; grandfathers: John Johnson and Clifford (Casy) Miller, Sr.; brother, Jimmy Miller and sister, Shelly Wilcoxen. Cheri...

Donald Franklin Seidler

Donald Franklin Seidler

May 9, 2015

Donald "Don" Franklin Seidler, Sr. 1925 - 2015 Don was born in Council Bluffs Iowa, on March 31, 1925 and left us on the afternoon of May 9, 2015 due to complications of chronic heart disease. Don enjoyed a full, blessed life which began on the family farm in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and ended at his home in Boise, Idaho....

Donald Fredrick Bart

Donald Fredrick Bart

May 7, 2015

Donald Fredrick Bart, 84, passed away on May 7, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fl. Born on August 30, 1930, to Julius and Lena (Blum) Bart in his beloved Howells, Nebraska, he was a small town boy with a big heart. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Joan (McNally) Bart, daughters: Denise Hernandez (Joseph Hernandez), Diane Samstad...

Kimberly P. Hast

Kimberly P. Hast

May 7, 2015

Kimberly P. Hast, age 58, of Council Bluffs passed away May 7, 2015. She was born in Columbus, Neb., on August 11, 1956 to the late Benjamin and Mildred Gillard. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Connie Gillard. Kimberly is survived by her husband, George Hast; sons, Chad Simmons (Kimberly), Jake Simmons (Sarah...

Yvonne M. Barge

Yvonne M. Barge

May 5, 2015

Yvonne M. Barge, age 74, of Council Bluffs passed away May 5, 2015. She was born near Homer, Nebraska on September 17, 1940 to the late Henry and Marjorie (Lass) Engel. She graduated from high school in Homer and then worked for many years for the Iowa State University Extension as a food and nutrition coordinator. In addition to her...

Irwin Gerald Scott

Irwin Gerald Scott

May 5, 2015

Irwin G. Scott, age 94, passed away May 5, 2015 at Primrose Retirement Community. He was born in rural Underwood, Iowa on April 24, 1921 to the late Isaac and Mae (Klopping) Scott. He graduated from Underwood High School with the class of 1939. He attended Iowa State College and then returned home to farm. He was a lifelong farmer...

Diondre Dupree Mitchell

Diondre Dupree Mitchell

May 5, 2015

Diondre Dupree Mitchell was born March 29, 1988 in Omaha, NE. He was born the first son to Eric Mitchell and Jodi Bickler. Diondre is proceeded in death by his grandfather Kenneth Bishop, his great-grandparents Orville and Doreen Whitley and great-grandfather Tommy L. Smith. Diondre attended Wakonda Elementary, Beveridge Middle School and he graduated from Omaha Burke High School. He...

Lafayette Antonio Dawon Reed

Lafayette Antonio Dawon Reed

May 5, 2015

Lafayette Antonio (Tony) Reed was the oldest son born to the union of Lafayette Reed, Jr. and Keshia Rene Reed on November 22, 1987. Tony loved church and hungered for the Word of God. He was a member of Glad Tidings Church where he participated in the Cell Church Group. It was Tonys habit to call his mother and grandmother...