Obituaries

Gary C. Frost

Gary C. Frost

Apr 4, 2014

Gary C. Frost, age 79, passed away at his home on April 4, 2014. He was born in Council Bluffs on September 16, 1934 to the late Finley & Georgia (Robinson) Frost. He graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1953. Gary was a lifelong farmer. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by...

Donald G. Birdsong

Donald G. Birdsong

Apr 2, 2014

Donald G. Birdsong, age 81, passed away at his home on April 2, 2014 with his family at his side. He was born in Council Bluffs on September 20, 1932 to the late David and Clara (Bantrup) Birdsong. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He retired from the Council Bluffs School System...

Larry D. Petersen

Larry D. Petersen

Mar 31, 2014

Larry D. Petersen, age 67, passed away March 31, 2014. He was born in Council Bluffs on June 2, 1946 to the late Neils & Clara H. Petersen. He worked for Coca-Cola and then founded U&I Sanitation which is known today as S&L Sanitation Enterprises. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Ronnie Sprinkel....

Marjorie J. Merryman

Marjorie J. Merryman

Mar 29, 2014

Marjorie J. Merryman, age 87, passed away March 29, 2014. She was born in Council Bluffs on December 12, 1926 to the late Ernest & Hazel (McCoy) Hall. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sisters, Doris Rounds, Bertha Massey, Margaret Colton and Bonnie Carson. Marjorie is survived by sister, Geraldine Birnley; many nieces and...

Joanne H. Ulfers

Joanne H. Ulfers

Mar 26, 2014

JoAnne H. Ulfers, age 82, of Council Bluffs passed away March 26, 2014. She was born in Portsmouth, Iowa on April 19, 1931 to the late John & Helen (Schwery) Haller. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Harold Haller; granddaughter, Molly Kay Haferbier. JoAnne is survived by her children, Connie Leinen (Gail), Harold...

William R. "Rich" Livengood

William R. "Rich" Livengood

Mar 26, 2014

William R. Rich Livengood, age 46, of Treynor, Iowa passed away March 26, 2014. He was born in Garden Grove, California on December 7, 1967. Rich graduated from Carson-Macedonia High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and was currently an Omaha Firefighter. He is preceded in death by his father, Gary Livengood. Rich is survived...

Jacqueline Jackie Calabro

Jacqueline Jackie Calabro

Mar 25, 2014

Jacqueline Jackie Calabro, age 83, of Council Bluffs passed away March 25, 2014 at her home. She was born February 1, 1931 to the late Lloyd & Helen (Lewis) Weatherill. Jackie retired in 2011 after a long career at Metro OB/GYN. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Calabro; sister, Yvonne Powell; brother,...

Susan K. Triantafillou

Susan K. Triantafillou

Mar 25, 2014

Susan K. Triantafillou, age 59, passed away March 25, 2014. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on October 6, 1954 to the late Paul & Jean (Sutton) Hanna. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Dean Hanna. Susan is survived by her daughters, Zoe Triantafillou-Svarnias (Nicholas Svarnias D.D.S.) and Christina Tina Triantafillou; siblings,...

Darlene M. Arndt

Darlene M. Arndt

Mar 24, 2014

Darlene M. Arndt, age 90, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away March 24, 2014 at Jennie Edmundson Memorial Hospital. She was born near BeeBeetown, Iowa on January 16, 1924 to the late David & Marie (Hansen) Driver. After graduating from Benson High School she attended business school and retired from AT&T. She was a longtime member of Saint John Lutheran...

Henry E. Frieze

Henry E. Frieze

Mar 23, 2014

Henry E. Frieze, age 77, of Crescent, Iowa passed away March 23, 2014. He was born in Council Bluffs on August 3, 1936 to the late Charles & Lela (Moreland) Frieze. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sisters, Marie Comstock, Pauline Meadows and Helen Green; brother, Eugene Frieze. Henry is survived by his wife,...

Florence L. Jacobsen

Florence L. Jacobsen

Mar 23, 2014

Florence L. Jacobsen, age 80, passed away March 23, 2014 at her home. She was born July 5, 1933 to the late Edmond & Hazel (Moore) Richards. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Jacobsen Sr; sister, Barbara Drabeck. Florence is survived by her children, Carolyn Jacobsen, Kenny Jacobsen (Carol Ann), Debbie Fitinghoff,...

Mary Lou Barrett

Mary Lou Barrett

Mar 21, 2014

Mary Lou Barrett, age 76, passed away March 21, 2014. She was born in Council Bluffs on January 2, 1938 to the late Clarence & Orba Barrett. She is survived by her daughter, Becky Phares; granddaughters, Mary Daniels (Jason) and Kristi Schupp (Norm); 5 great grandchildren; brother, John Barrett; niece, Gianna Brown; nephew, Donnie Barrett; a host of other family...

Linda Sue Mansfield

Linda Sue Mansfield

Mar 20, 2014

Linda Sue Mansfield, age 64, passed away March 20, 2014. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on July 10, 1949 to the late William & Genevieve (Christiansen) McIntosh. She graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1967. In 1973 she moved to Sheldon, Iowa and while there opened KKFM with her then husband, Ken. She worked...

W. Lyle Cody

W. Lyle Cody

Mar 19, 2014

W. Lyle Cody, age 90, of Council Bluffs passed away March 19, 2014. He was born in Pacific Junction, Iowa on September 23, 1923. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and retired as an electrician. Lyle is preceded in death by his mother, Bessie Cody; son and daughter-in-law, Randy & Jaye Cody; infant children, Kathy &...

Georgella Caldwell

Georgella Caldwell

Mar 18, 2014

Georgella Caldwell, age 77, passed away March 18, 2014. She was born in Oswego, Kansas on February 5, 1937 to the late Fred & Miranda Demps. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Tad Caldwell; brothers, Maurice Landis and Marvin Bullock. Georgella is survived by her children, Howard L. Caldwell Sr. (Vanessa), Zella Wilson,...

Kenneth E. Peters

Kenneth E. Peters

Mar 17, 2014

Kenneth E. Peters, age 78, of Council Bluffs passed away March 17, 2014 at Mercy Hospital. He was born in Crescent, Iowa on February 10, 1936 to the late Elmer & Mildred (Wilding) Peters. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Rogene Peters. Kenneth is survived by his daughters, Jennifer Archer and her husband,...

Marcia R. Crowe

Marcia R. Crowe

Mar 15, 2014

Marcia R. Crowe, age 82, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away March 15, 2014 at Bethany Lutheran Home. She was born in Council Bluffs on November 30, 1931 to the late Robert & Helen (Larson) Gearhart. She retired from the Small Business Association and was a member of First Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in...

Lola M. Triska

Lola M. Triska

Mar 12, 2014

Lola M. Triska, age 83, passed away March 12, 2014 at Risen Son Christian Village. She was born February 28, 1931 to the late Tilford & Goldie (Sinn) VanWinkle. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Triska; and brother, Leland VanWinkle. Lola is survived by her daughters, Judy Ross of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa...

Eugene Everett Jensen

Eugene Everett Jensen

Mar 12, 2014

Eugene Everett Jensen, age 67 of Council Bluffs, Iowa. Eugene was born September 3, 1946 in Wadena, Minnesota to the late Lloyd and Grace (Pribbenow) Jensen. He was a police officer for the City of Council Bluffs for many years. Eugene was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Julia Julie Jensen; daughters, Heidi Hively...

Alan D. Zimmerman

Alan D. Zimmerman

Mar 12, 2014

Alan D. Zimmerman, age 56, passed away March 12, 2014 after a brief illness. He was born in Council Bluffs on July 26, 1957 to the late Edwin & Clara (Joyce) Zimmerman. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Wayne Zimmerman. Alan is survived by his sisters and brothers-in-law, Anne & Jim Jenkins and...