Edward E. Green
Jun 30, 2014
Edward E. Green, age 72, passed away June 30, 2014. He was born in Council Bluffs on May 16, 1942 to the late Henry & Helen Green. Edward is survived by his children, Michael Randolph and Michelle Thompson (Mark); step-children, Dianna Struble, Martin Glen Taylor (Deborah), Tim Taylor (Therese Hoff) and Steven Espinosa; siblings, Henry Green, Janice Core (Donald), Kathy...
Jeannelle M. Bothwell
Jun 29, 2014
Jeannelle M. Bothwell, age 49, passed away June 29, 2014 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was born April 26, 1965 in Omaha, Nebraska to David & Mary (White) Simpson. She is preceded in death by her father, David Simpson; husband, Robert Bothwell Jr.; brother, William Simpson. She is survived by her children, Megan Simpson, Robert Bothwell III and Tim Bothwell;...
Dale L. Rasmussen
Jun 28, 2014
Dale L. Rasmussen, age 78, of Council Bluffs passed away June 28, 2014 at his home. He was born in Griswold, Iowa on February 12, 1936 to the late John & Irene (Petty) Rasmussen. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and then retired after a career at the Omaha Livestock Market. He had a great sense...
Lea L. Leslie
Jun 27, 2014
Lea L. Leslie, age 52, passed away June 27, 2014 at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital. She was born in Council Bluffs on July 20, 1961 to Larry & Sharon (Andersen) Leslie. She is preceded in death by her father, Larry Leslie and her son, Chad Sevey. Lea is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Melissa & Jason Brown; son and...
Scott Stephen Rathman
Jun 27, 2014
Father Scott was born July 14, 1936, in Billings, Montana, to Dr. Omer and Alma Rathman. He attended the University of Montana, and later served in the U.S. Army in Germany. He received his BA in history at the University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee. Scott taught elementary school in California before attending Episcopal Divinity School and receiving his Master...
Irven G. Saar
Jun 26, 2014
Irven G. Saar, Jr., age 73, of Council Bluffs passed away June 26, 2014. He was born in Council Bluffs on March 9, 1941 to the late Irven & Mae (Hogue) Saar Sr. Irv began hauling cobs and then worked for International Harvester. He eventually founded Saar Enterprises. He was a friend to many, but he especially loved his family....
Shirley J. Nelson
Jun 26, 2014
Shirley J. Nelson, age 77, passed away June 26, 2014. She was born on August 2, 1936 in Mondamin, Iowa to the late Arthur & Ila Baxter. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son, Donnie Nelson and 11 siblings. Shirley is survived by her children, Dianna Austin, Vickie Felton (Troy Fry), Becky Collier (Roger),...
Betty M. Loveless
Jun 24, 2014
Betty M. Loveless, age 60, of Council Bluffs passed away June 24, 2104 at the Hospice with Heart Hospice House in Glenwood. She was born in Council Bluffs on August 22, 1953 to the late Jim & Dorothy (Wise) Stevens. She had worked for Airlite Plastics in the printing department. Betty is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer &...
Clifford D. Tuttle
Jun 23, 2014
Clifford D. Tuttle, age 85, of Council Bluffs passed away June 23, 2014. He was born in Quinter, Kansas on September 30, 1928 to the late Fred & Lillian (Goff) Tuttle. Clifford proudly served his country in the United States Army. He retired from the Duncan Hines Company. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his...
Kay Marie Hayes
Jun 21, 2014
Kay Marie Hayes, age 60, of Council Bluffs passed away at her home on June 21, 2014. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska on November 30, 1953 to James and Lillian (Hesser) Maack . Kay graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1972 and worked in payroll at Sapp Brothers. Together with her husband, their lives revolved...
Joyce E. Van Horn
Jun 21, 2014
Joyce E. Van Horn, age 77, of Walnut, Iowa passed away June 21, 2014. She was born in Ottumwa, Iowa on July 10, 1936 to the late Victor & Irene (Wheeler) Irelan. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald W. Van Horn; sister, Vickie Irelan. Joyce is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law,...
Marilyn K. Tallman
Jun 18, 2014
Marilyn K. Tallman, age 73, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away June 18, 2014 at Mercy Hospital. She was born in Council Bluffs on October 2, 1940 to the late Guy & Glenora (Hansen) Betchel. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Richard Betchel; sister, Betty Wright; wonderful cousins, Carolyn Spriggs and Ed Corey....
Diane Corinne Weitz
Jun 12, 2014
On Thursday, June 12, 2014, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, Diane Corinne (Rix) Weitz lost a courageous 4 month battle with Leukemia. She was born in Manning, Iowa on May 20, 1936 to Arthur and Ila (Claussen) Rix. She graduated from Manning High School in 1954. In 1958 she graduated from Drake University with a degree in elementary...
Myrtle Annetta Ann Ackerman
Jun 10, 2014
Myrtle Annetta Ann Ackerman, 74, formally of Underwood, Iowa, passed away peacefully after her battle with dementia at the Hansen House in Council Bluffs, Iowa on June 10, 2014. Anne was born December 13, 1939 to Clyde R. and Beverly L. (Monthei) Thomas in Jefferson, Iowa and graduated from Scranton High School. She continued her education at beauty school in...
Mary Louise Boots
Jun 10, 2014
Surrounded by the family who loved her, Mary Louise (Swift) Boots, age 66, of Papillion, NE left her family's loving arms and stepped into the arms of Jesus on June 10, 2014 at Bergan-Mercy Medical Center following an illness. Mary was born at home on September 8, 1947 in Coburg, IA to Lloyd Swift and Florence (Carr) Swift. Mary grew...
Russell T. Core
Jun 9, 2014
Russell T. Core, age 49, of Council Bluffs passed away June 9, 2014 at his home. He was born in Council Bluffs on October 25, 1964 to the late Jackie & Marlene (Schmidt) Core. Russ graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1983. He worked at Pepsi for over 30 years. Russ loved the outdoors and his...
Joseph T. Twomey
Jun 5, 2014
Joseph T. Twomey, age 75, passed away June 5, 2014. He was born in Iowa City, Iowa on October 20, 1938 to the late Joseph and Agnes (Baker) Twomey. He proudly served his country and retired from the United States Army Reserve after 23 years. Joe was preceded in death by his wife, Roseanne Twomey. Joe is survived by his...
Tad Steven Smith
Jun 3, 2014
Tad S. Smith, age 41, passed away June 3, 2014. He was born in Council Bluffs on December 19, 1972 to Steven & Andrea Smith. He is preceded in death by his father and brother-in-law, Steve Perry. Tad is survived by his wife, AnGee Smith; son, Thadeous Smith (Tiffany); daughter, Ali Smith; mother, Andrea Smith; sister, Tammy Pomernackas (Blair); granddaughters,...
Naoma M. Sward
Jun 1, 2014
Naoma Sward, age 89, passed away June 1, 2014. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Suzanne Sward-Fletcher; daughter-in-law, Linda Sward; parents, 3 sisters and 1 brother. Naoma is survived by her sons, Wally Sward and Larry Sward (Karen); daughters, Barbara Beauchmin, Jo An Good (Garry Loveless), Peggy Leimbach (Ron); sister, Pat Pitt; 20 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren, 1...
Jack L. Peters
May 29, 2014
Jack L. Peters, 91, died at Bethany Lutheran Home on May 29, 2014. He was born March 19, 1923 in Council Bluffs to the late George L. and Jnell F. (Milisen) Peters. Mr. Peters was a native and lifetime resident of Council Bluffs, a 1942 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School, and a 1949 graduate of the University of Wyoming....