Jimmy O. Whitbeck
Aug 23, 2014
Jimmy O. Whitbeck, age 50, passed away August 23, 2014. He was born in Council Bluffs on February 25, 1964. He is preceded in death by his father, Charles Whitbeck. Jimmy is survived by his children, Jacqueline Whitbeck (Vincent Swad), Scott Whitbeck and James Whitbeck; mother, Katharine Hansen; sister, Tammy Sparks (George Prine); brother, Chuck Whitbeck; 6 grandchildren; nieces, nephews...
Emma F. Steffen
Aug 18, 2014
Emma F. Steffen, age 96, of Council Bluffs passed away August 18, 2014. She was born in Council Bluffs on January 29, 1918 to the late Stanley & Ruth (Darnell) Herald. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick Ray Steffen; sister, Lorraine Bockert; brother, Robert Herald; granddaughter, Wendy (Steffen) Decker. Emma is survived...
Lonnie Lloyd Points
Aug 18, 2014
Lonnie L. Points, age 65, of Council Bluffs passed away on August 18, 2014 after a courageous 18 year battle with brain cancer. He was born in Council Bluffs on January 17, 1949 to Lloyd & Leona (Bonham) Points. Lonnie was a certified public accountant for many years and worked in insurance and surety bonds. He was also a member...
Dorothy G. Thomas
Aug 17, 2014
Dorothy G. Thomas, age 97, passed away August 17, 2014. She was born July 24, 1917 near McClelland, Iowa to the late Otto & Elsie (Stange) Cohrs. Dorothy graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1934. She was a member of the Bluffs Arts Council, the Brush & Palette China Painters Club and was a longtime member...
Manly "John" Beaman
Aug 17, 2014
Manly John Beaman, age 79, of Council Bluffs passed away August 17, 2014. He was born May 12, 1935 in rural Harrison County, Iowa to the late K.C. & Doris (Worth) Beaman. John owned and operated Johns Automotive for many years and was involved at the Shelby County Speedway for many years. John is survived by his wife, Elvira Beaman;...
Carter James Kelly
Aug 17, 2014
Carter James Kelly, infant son of Jeff and Megan Kelly was born on August 7, 2014 and passed away August 17, 2014. In addition to his parents Carter is survived by his sisters, Haley Kelly and Jordyn Kelly; maternal grandparents, David Knott and Donna Lowe and her husband Dan; paternal grandparents, Ruth Godfrey and her husband Jim, and Patrick Kelly;...
Stephen J. Thompson
Aug 17, 2014
Stephen J. Thompson, age 30, of Council Bluffs passed away August 17, 2014. He was born February 14, 1984 to John Berndt and Myra Thompson. Stephen is survived by his mother, Myra Nixon (John), father, John Berndt (Angie West); sister, Shauna Root (Jeremy); brother, Levi Nixon (Ashley Shackett); grandparents, Edna & Jack Olle, Jim & Ellen Thompson, Jeff Nixon, Mary...
Michael K. Olesen
Aug 16, 2014
Michael K. Olesen, age 73, of Council Bluffs passed away at his home on August 16, 2014. He was born in Council Bluffs on May 18, 1941 to the late Michael K. and Virginia (Hanna) Olesen. He graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1959. He retired from the Union Pacific Rail Road in 2004 and was...
Jack A. O'Brien
Aug 13, 2014
Jack A. OBrien, age 83, of Council Bluffs passed away August 13, 2014 at Risen Son Christian Village. He was born in Mason City, Iowa on October 12, 1930 to the late John & Wilhelmina (Vogel) OBrien. After high school, He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. After the service he completed Hamiltons Business School in Mason...
Keith W. Craig
Aug 12, 2014
Keith W. Craig, age 73, of Council Bluffs passed away at his home on August 12, 2014. He was born near Shenandoah, Iowa on March 21, 1941 to the late Fred & Myrtle (Maxwell) Craig. Keith enjoyed watching football, boating, going to Arizona during the winter and eating out with his buddies. He especially enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports....
Harold L. "Pete" Petersen
Aug 6, 2014
Harold L. Pete Petersen, age 80, passed away August 6, 2014. He was born in Hamlin, Iowa on April 18, 1934 to the late Neils & Clara Petersen. Pete was the former owner of Petes Disposal Service. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter, Jeannie Brancs; brother, Larry Petersen. Pete is survived by his...
Richard F. Swanger
Aug 5, 2014
Richard F. Swanger, Sr, age 67, passed away August 5, 2014. He was born in Logan, Iowa on November 20, 1946 to the late Henry & Katie (Cooper) Swanger. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Swanger and infant brother, Louis Swanger. Richard is survived by children, Morey Swanger (Tonya), Angie Swanger-Hunter (Mike),...
Clyde M. Peck
Aug 3, 2014
Clyde M. Peck, age 91, of Council Bluffs passed away at his home on August 3, 2014. He was born in Erie, Pennsylvania on January 9, 1923 to the late William & Edith (Jackson ) Peck. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II and in fact he was on the ground at Pearl...
Arthur Will Rath
Aug 2, 2014
Arthur Rath, age 82, of Treynor, Iowa passed away August 2, 2014 at Methodist Hospital in Omaha. He was born in Council Bluffs on November 30, 1931 to the late Irvin & Elvira (Heithoff) Rath. He graduated from Treynor High School with class of 1951 and then proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a lifetime...
Shelley Kay Lewis
Aug 1, 2014
Shelley K. Lewis, age 49, passed away August 1, 2014. She was born in Council Bluffs on August 10, 1964 to the late Robert & Violet (Hughes) Axtell. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Geno Lewis II; half-brother, Jason Altstadt. Shelley is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Rashelle & Kalub Kunik; step-son,...
Archie D. Hove
Aug 1, 2014
Archie D. Hove, age 91, of Council Bluffs passed away at home on August 1, 2014. He was born in Busseyville, Wisconsin on August 4, 1922. He proudly served his country in both the United States Army and the United States Air Force. He worked at Leach Camper Sales for many years. He was a member of Underwood Lutheran Church....
Bernie A. Thieschafer
Jul 30, 2014
Bernie A. Thieschafer, age 66, of Council Bluffs passed away July 30, 2014 at Methodist Hospital in Omaha. She was born in Council Bluffs on February 17, 1948 to the late Dale & Margot Dugger. She graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1966. Bernie is survived by her husband, Paul Thieschafer; daughter, Amy Olsen; son, Brad...
Connie Jo Howat
Jul 28, 2014
Connie Jo Howat, age 62, passed away July 28, 2014. She was born in Greenfield, Iowa on August 15, 1951 to Jim & Ruth (Winters) Betts. Connie worked for many years as a laboratory technician for Red Giant Oil Company. She is preceded in death by her father. Connie is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Heather & Randy Green;...
Marie Carman
Jul 27, 2014
Marie Carman, age 89, passed away July 27, 2014 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was born June 19, 1925 in Omaha, Nebraska to the late Leon & Marguerite (Gallup) Sigafoos. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Edward Schonberner. Marie is survived by her husband, Larry Carman, children, Robert Gay and wife Ann, Sally...
Gale Ray Arch
Jul 25, 2014
Gale R. Arch, age 64, passed away at his home on July 25, 2014. He was born in Council Bluffs on October 5, 1949 to the late Jack & Margaret Arch. Gale graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1967. He retired from the Douglas County Assessors Office and was a member of the Church of Jesus...
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