Obituaries

James E. Rice

James E. Rice

Aug 1, 2013

James E. Rice, age 83 passed away August 1, 2013. He was born in Council Bluffs on May 2, 1930 to the late Burdsil & Anna (Leisure) Rice. Jim was self-employed in Real Estate. He was a member of the Chevy Car Club and was active with the Gene Autry Museum in Oklahoma. In addition to his parents he was...

Ellie Marie Campbell

Ellie Marie Campbell

Aug 1, 2013

Ellie Marie Campbell, of Council Bluffs, IA passed away August 1, 2013. She was born on July 20, 2013 in Omaha, NE to Vance Campbell and Breanna Lynk. Ellie is survived by her parents, brother, Jake Bonar; sister, Riley Hellman and a host of other family and friends. A memorial service will be held on Monday, August 5th at 3:00PM...

Kermit A. Briggs

Kermit A. Briggs

Jul 29, 2013

Kermit A. Briggs, age 55 of Council Bluffs passed away July 29, 2013. He was born in Crookston, Minnesota to the late Eugene & Doris (Hamlin) Briggs. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers, Randy, Bobby and Elmer; sisters, Carol and Barb. Kermit is survived by brothers, Duane Briggs (Linda) and Les Briggs Sr.; sister,...

Barbara Ann Teal

Barbara Ann Teal

Jul 27, 2013

SERVICES ARE PENDING

Sam A. Calabro

Sam A. Calabro

Jul 27, 2013

Samuel A. Calabro, age 83 of Council Bluffs passed away at his home on the day before his 84th birthday. He was born in Council Bluffs on July 28, 1929 to the late Sebastian and Sebastiana Nettie (Ingalise) Calabro. Sam graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1947. After serving his country in the United States Army Air Corps, he...

Frederick L. Hite

Frederick L. Hite

Jul 23, 2013

Frederick L. Hite, age 88 of Council Bluffs passed away at his home on July 23, 2013. He was born in Mahaska County, Iowa on December 21, 1924 to the late Floyd & Ada (McFall) Hite. After high school, he served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. He farmed and then worked as a supervisor...

Mary Boyer

Mary Boyer

Jul 22, 2013

Mary J. Boyer, age 49 of Council Bluffs passed away July 22, 2013. She was born in Thermopolis, Wyoming on September 24, 1963. She is preceded in death by her mother, Eva Case. Mary is survived by her husband, Burl Boyer; father, Alfred Case; sisters, Dora Lee Sysel (Patrick) and Melinda Kent (Troy); brothers, Norman Case and Willie Case; mother-in-law,...

Richard Melvin Bennett

Richard Melvin Bennett

Jul 21, 2013

PRIVATE FAMILY SERVICES

Diana L. Miller

Diana L. Miller

Jul 21, 2013

Diana Lynn Miller, age 67, of Omaha, Nebraska passed away Sunday, July 21, 2013. She was born November 24, 1945 in Lincoln, Nebraska to the late Harry & Martha (Merle) Miller. She was preceded in death by her parents. Diana is survived by her longtime partner, Meta Brandl; sons, Mark Brandl and wife Nedia, Greg Brandl; brothers, Michael Miller and...

Clara Eva Arlene Wilson

Clara Eva Arlene Wilson

Jul 20, 2013

Clara Eva Arlene Wilson, age 82 of Minden, Iowa passed away July 20, 2013. She was born in Council Bluffs on November 24, 1930 to the late William & Iona (Moreland) Athay. She and her husband, Bill had moved from the Treynor area and eventually settled in Bismarck, North Dakota where she managed The Better Half Clothing Store. She and...

Arlene Mae Wolfe

Arlene Mae Wolfe

Jul 19, 2013

Arlene Mae Wolfe, age 79 of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away July 19, 2019. She was born September 26, 1933 to Henry and Jesse (Auen) Ammann. She is survived by her daughters, Kathleen Strait (Steve), Debra Somhana (Mickey), Donna Wolfe, Melinda Boner (Ronald) and Susan Wolfe; son, William Wolfe (Darlene) Frank Wolfe (Anita); grandson, James Wolfe; many other grandchildren and...

Jerome A. Collier

Jerome A. Collier

Jul 16, 2013

Jerome A. Collier, age 19 of Omaha, Nebraska passed away July 16, 2013. He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on September 3, 1993. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Jerry Collier Sr. Jerome is survived by his mother, Vicki Smith; father, Jerry Collier; sisters, Nicole Smith, Michaella Smith, Briana Black and Jerica Collier; maternal grandmother, Virgene;...

Mildred M. "Millie" Herman

Mildred M. "Millie" Herman

Jul 16, 2013

Mildred M. Millie Herman, age 97 of Council Bluffs passed away July 16, 2013 at Mercy Hospital. She was born in Grand Island, Nebraska on March 24, 1916 to the late John & Mary (Johnson) Pedersen. Millie worked at Wheeler Drug, World Radio Labs and volunteered at Mercy Hospital, receiving several awards for her volunteer service there. In addition to...

Kenneth W. Clark

Kenneth W. Clark

Jul 15, 2013

Kenneth Kenny W. Clark, age 73, of Council Bluffs, IA passed away July 15, 2013. He was born on September 23, 1939 in Rural Harrison County, IA to the late Glenn H. & Kathryn (LaMoyne Baker) Clark. Kenny was preceded in death by his parents He is survived by his wife, Judy L. (Hatcher) Clark of Council Bluffs; son, Kent...

Robert Leroy "Bob" Baker

Robert Leroy "Bob" Baker

Jul 14, 2013

Robert Bob LeRoy Baker, age 76 of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away July 14, 2013. He was born May 28, 1937 in Rural Monona County, Iowa to the late Jess and Sophie (Beth) Baker. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Eileen Cutler. He is survived by his wife, Danielle Pinky Baker; sons, Kevin Baker, Jeff Baker...

Kathleen J. Berry

Kathleen J. Berry

Jul 13, 2013

Kathleen J. Berry, age 64 of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away July 13, 2013 at her home surrounded by family. She was born October 9, 1948 in Council Bluffs to the late Gene & Catherine (Niksich) Gaver. Kathleen is survived by her son Kelly Berry daughter and son-in-law, Tricia & Mark Benck; sister & brother-in-law, Vicki & Louis Pantano; brother...

Garry Alan Boetel

Garry Alan Boetel

Jul 11, 2013

Garry Alan Boetel, age 67, of Omaha, NE passed away July 11, 2013. He was born on February 12, 1946 in Greeley, CO to the late Donald & Dorothy (Sledge) Boetel. Garry was joined in marriage to Catherine (Watkins) Boetel on September 27, 1997. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his neice, Michelle Monestero-Caldwell. Garry...

Kristy Lynn Fritz-Bogardus

Kristy Lynn Fritz-Bogardus

Jul 10, 2013

Kristy Lynn Fritz-Bogardus, age 63 of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away July 10, 2013 at the Nebraska Medical Center. She was born in Council Bluffs on April 11, 1950 to Robert & Marilyn (Clark) Fritz. She is preceded in death by her father, Robert Fritz and brother, Jack Fritz. Kristy is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Joshua & Julie...

James W. Gardner

James W. Gardner

Jul 10, 2013

James W. Gardner, age 83 passed away July 10, 2013 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Jim was born March 3, 1930 in Maxwell, Iowa to the late Charles and Maude (See) Gardner. Jim was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving our country during the Korean War. After his honorable discharge, he worked for the Rock Island Railroad for over 27...

Elizabeth A. Riedemann

Elizabeth A. Riedemann

Jul 10, 2013

Elizabeth A. Riedemann, age 95 of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away July 10, 2013 at her home. She was born near Griswold, Iowa on January 14, 1918 to the late Fred & Laura (Bond) Sifford. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Henry L. Riedemann Sr.; sister, Rosamond Adams; brother, James Sifford; great granddaughter,...