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Barbara Harwood

Barbara Harwood

May 23, 2023

Barbara Harwood, age 96, passed away May 23, 2023, at Midlands Living Center.

Barbara was born November 8, 1926, in Council Bluffs, to the late Ernest and Ruth (Kost) Borwick. She graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1945 and married Wesley Harwood in 1947. Barbara was employed at Council Bluffs Veterinary Clinic for 47 years. She was a member of...

Joseph Daniel Cox

Joseph Daniel Cox

May 23, 2023

Joseph Daniel Cox, age 76, passed away at his home on May 23, 2023.

He was born March 16, 1947, to William and Sarah (Soles) Cox in Loris, South Carolina. Joseph worked for Griffin Pipe for over 30 years. He loved riding his motorcycle, restoring tractors, playing his guitar, gardening, fishing, camping and spending time with his grandchildren.

In addition to his...

Donna Marie Wilson

Donna Marie Wilson

May 22, 2023

Donna Marie Wilson, age 93, of Risen Son Christian Village passed into the loving arms of Jesus on May 22, 2023.

Donna was born to the late C. Lloyd and Theresa (Petersen) Jones on August 11, 1929 in Council Bluffs Iowa. She graduated from Missouri Valley High School in 1947. She married William D. Wilson on April 11, 1947. They were...

Janet Barnes

Janet Barnes

May 22, 2023

Janet Barnes, age 83, passed away on May 22, 2023.

She was born March 10, 1940, to the late Gilbert and Gladys (Anderson) Stykal in Milford, NE.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Guy Barnes; sons, Michael Barnes and Robert Lawhead; grandson, Brian Wise.

Janet is survived by her children, Beverly (Terry) Wise, Roy Barnes, Guy...

John M. Mitchell

John M. Mitchell

May 21, 2023

John M. Mitchell, age 59, passed away at Nebraska Medicine on May 21, 2023.

He was born March 24, 1964, to Glen and June (Stillinger) Mitchell in Council Bluffs, IA. John graduated from Abraham Lincoln with the class of 1982 and worked in construction.

John is survived by his wife of 33 years, Lori Mitchell; sons, Nick Mitchell, Zach (Sarah McGuire) Mitchell,...

James E. Mccart

James E. Mccart

May 20, 2023

James E. McCart, age 70, passed away on May 20, 2023.

He was born March 16, 1953, to the late Robert and Pearlie (May) McCart in Omaha, NE. James graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1971 and was a Union Plumber.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda McCart.

James is survived...

Elaine Mass

Elaine Mass

May 20, 2023

Elaine Mass, age 85, passed away peacefully at her home on May 20, 2023.

She was born November 16, 1937, to the late Donald and Sylvia (Adams) McKern in Council Bluffs, IA. Elaine retired from Indian Hills Nursing Home.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters, Maxine Mass, Phyllis Cohen, and Fran Mass; brother, Al McKern.

Elaine is...

Kim Elder

Kim Elder

May 19, 2023

Kim Elder, age 67, passed away at Nebraska Medicine on May 19, 2023.

He was born July 11, 1955, to the late Elwood and Loretta (Cahill) Elder in Council Bluffs, IA. Kim graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1974. He was very active in the metro classic car and racing scene. Kim worked for 24 years at...

Mary Elizabeth Jorgensen

Mary Elizabeth Jorgensen

May 19, 2023

Mary Beth Jorgensen entered into eternal life on May 19, 2023 surrounded by the warmth of her beloved family. She was greeted by her Divine Savior Jesus Christ, and mother and father, Anne and Bob Pope. Left to cherish her memory are her husband Jeff who was the love of her life, her siblings; sisters Kathy (Dan) Clifford, Teresa Pope...

Charles Gene Peoples

Charles Gene Peoples

May 18, 2023

Charles Gene Peoples, age 59, passed away peacefully May 18, 2023 in Katy, TX. He was the life partner of Teresa Haskell. They shared 22 years together.

Charles was born in Council Bluffs, IA to Clyde & Betty (Stephens) Peoples. He graduated from Omaha North High School in 1981. He then went on to a successful career in the hotel &...

Paul Joseph Kelly Iii

Paul Joseph Kelly Iii

May 18, 2023

Paul Joseph Kelly III, age 21, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away suddenly May 18, 2023. He was born in Council Bluffs to Paul Kelly II and Christine McCloskey on March 20, 2002.

Paul is survived by his parents, Paul Kelly II and Christine McCloskey; sister, Daysha Kelly; grandmother's, Alma Kelly and Lorraine Lewis and many friends.

A Celebration of Paul's life...

John Patrick Cahill, Jr.

John Patrick Cahill, Jr.

May 17, 2023

John Patrick Cahill, Jr. Age 70 of Council Bluffs, IA passed away May 17, 2023. He was born September 13, 1952 in Council Bluffs, to John and Doris (Blackston) Cahill. John loved football, especially the Chicago Bears. He also enjoyed travelling and camping.

He was preceded in death by father, John P. Cahill and his wife Charolette; mother, Doris A. Moon and...

Judy Driver

Judy Driver

May 14, 2023

Judy Ann Driver, age 84, passed away peacefully in her home on May 14th, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. Judy was born on December 27, 1938 and spent her entire life in the Lake Manawa area, where she met her loving husband of 65 years, Gary Driver. Gary saw teenage Judy gleefully doing flips into the lake from her dock,...

Roy L. Stotts

Roy L. Stotts

May 13, 2023

Roy L. Stotts, age 69, passed away peacefully at Midlands Living Center May 13, 2023.

Roy had a deep love for the Hawkeyes, a contagious smile and a knack for making everyone laugh.

He was born December 19, 1953, to Ralph and Evelyn (Smoot) Stotts in Des Moines, IA.

Roy was preceded in death by his father, Ralph and brother, Randy.

Roy is survived...

Scott E Davis

Scott E Davis

May 13, 2023

Scott E. Davis, age 66, passed away May 13, 2023.

He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on January 5, 1957, to Rex and Shirley (Swaney) Davis.

Scott graduated from Shelby Tennant Community School with the class of 1975. While in high school, he worked at the Embers. In 1976, he was hired by the Union Pacific Railroad and became a boilermaker....

Larry Larsen

Larry Larsen

May 10, 2023

Larry Eugene Larsen, of Hazel Dell Township near Underwood Iowa, passed away peacefully at home after having lived a full and blessed life.

Larry was born to Harold and Valborg (Jensen) Larsen and grew up with 3 sisters, Marilyn Dickey, Gloria (Rex) Burgoin and Glenda Meyer in Harrison County, IA. He attended Center Country School, Beebeetown School, and graduated from Neola...

Merle Smith

Merle Smith

May 10, 2023

Merle Smith, age 83, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family on May 10, 2023 at Midlands Living Center after a long illness. He was born on April 1, 1940 in Missouri Valley, Iowa to the late Floyd and Effie (Davis) Smith. He graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1958 and...

Gairlin Lee Stultz, Jr.

Gairlin Lee Stultz, Jr.

May 9, 2023

Gairlin Lee Stultz, Jr. Age 54 of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away May 9, 2023 at home.

He was born February 2, 1969 in Council Bluffs to Gairlin, Sr. and Evelyn (Punteney) Stultz.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Gairlin is survived by his son, Brian (Erin) Nowlin; grandsons, Avery and Benjamin; granddaughter, Ellie; sisters, Tina (Cary) Ham and Tammy Atwood...

John D.  Ross

John D. Ross

May 9, 2023

John Ross, age 69, passed away May 9, 2023. He was born January 16, 1954 to James and Charlotte (Durick) Ross in Council Bluffs, IA.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by spouse, Mary Ross; brothers, Tommy Ross, and Jim Ross; and sister, Susan Blodgett.

John is survived by his significant other, Peggy West; daughters, Julie Becker (Teresa...

David C. Wichman

David C. Wichman

May 8, 2023

David C. Wichman, age 85, passed away on May 8, 2023.

He was born July 29, 1937, to the late Elmer and Malissia (Seidel) Wichman in Belle Plaine, IA. David attended Abraham Lincoln High School.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Wichman; brothers, Dale Wichman and Darold Wichman; sister, Darlene Drennan.

David is survived by...

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