Obituaries

Laura Levell

Oct 26, 2023

Laura A. Levell, age 53, passed away on October 26, 2023.

She was born March 19, 1970, to the late Larry and Freida (Dreher) Calhoon in Council Bluffs, IA. She graduated from Tri-Center High School.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Charles Calhoon and Kevin Calhoon; father and mother-in-law, Marvin Levell Sr...

Donald Allan

Oct 26, 2023

Donald E. Allan, age 72, passed away peacefully at CHI Health Bergan Mercy October 26, 2023.

He was born November 26, 1950, to the late Robert and Alice (Golden) Allan Sr. in Council Bluffs, IA. Don Graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1971. He was a master mechanic and was the owner and operator...

Esther Darrington

Oct 23, 2023

Esther Darrington passed away peacefully at her home on October 23, 2023. She was born on the family farm near Underwood and was a lifelong resident of Council Bluffs. She was an office manager for a retail credit company in Omaha for much of her career.

In her personal life, she was a caregiver, first to her mother for many...

Hatsu Opal

Oct 23, 2023

Hatsu Opal, age 85, passed away peacefully at Methodist Hospital October 23, 2023. She was born November 10, 1937.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by spouse, Joseph Opal; and son, Gary Coleman.

Hatsu is survived by her son, Joseph III (Juanita) Opal; daughters, Delecia (Art) Eaton, and Amy; sister, Patricia; 8 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and...

William Kephart

Oct 20, 2023

William B. "Bill" Kephart, age 72, passed away peacefully at his home on October 20, 2023.

He was born January 5, 1951, to the late Glen and Dorothy (Boyd) Kephart in Council Bluffs, IA. Bill graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1969 and proudly served his country in the United States Army. Bill was a lifelong,...

David Miller

Oct 18, 2023

David Lee Miller, age 82, passed away at Nebraska Medical Center on October 18, 2023.

He was born on May 31, 1941, in Ainsworth, Nebraska to the late Henry and Georgia (Baldwin) Miller. The middle child of three, Dave graduated from Ainsworth High in 1959 where he was very active and was a natural leader.

Early in his freshman year...

William May

Oct 18, 2023

William F. "Bill" May, age 94, passed away at the Audubon County Memorial Hospital on October 18, 2023.

He was born April 15, 1929 to C.A. and Iva (Ferguson) May in Newell, WV. Bill proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and retired after serving a full career.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Jerry Scott

Oct 18, 2023

Jerry Scott age 68, died on October 18, 2023.

He was born to the late Robert Scott and Rose Stafford in Pisgah, Iowa, on September 4, 1955. Jerry attended Thomas Jefferson High School and retired from Midwest Walnut. Jerry participated on many softball and bowling leagues. He enjoyed camping and loved working with his hands. He also enjoyed watching the...

Kenton Franke

Oct 18, 2023

Kenton D. Franke, age 70, passed away at UNMC October 18, 2023.

He was born July 15, 1953, to the late Dale and Betty (Pippitt) Franke in Council Bluffs, IA. Kenton graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School and retired from Jim Hawk Trailer.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Keith Franke; former spouse,...

Pamela Anderson

Oct 17, 2023

Pamela K. Anderson, age 64, of Council Bluffs, passed away at home October 17, 2023 after a long illness.

She was born on July 5, 1959 in Clarinda, Iowa and graduated from Papillion, Nebraska high school, in 1977.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dale and Beverly (Weaver) Strong.

Pamela is survived by her husband of 35 years,...

Donna Schnoor

Oct 14, 2023

Donna Leon (Mott) Schnoor passed away on October 14th, 2023 on the Schnoor family farm, outside of Silver City, Iowa.

She was born on October 8, 1930 on a farm, South of Malvern, Iowa to John and Ruby (Rommel) Mott. She grew up in Silver City, Iowa and was cared for by her maternal grandparents, Henry and Grace Rommel. Donna...

Merlyn Major

Oct 12, 2023

Merlyn W. Major, age 72, passed away peacefully at Jennie Edmundson Hospital on October 12, 2023.

He was born June 27, 1951, to the late Anthony and Ruth (Engebretson) Major in Sioux City, IA. Merlyn graduated from Underwood High School.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Donald Major; sister, Toni Fehr.

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David Smith

Oct 10, 2023

David Harley Smith Age 76 of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away October 10, 2023 in Omaha, Nebraska. He was born on May 5, 1947 in Omaha, Nebraska to Albert and Velma (Robinson) Smith. He worked for the Bluffs Run Casino for many years.

David was preceded in death by his parents and brother's, Douglas and Ronald (Sam).

He will be...

Susan Holz

Oct 9, 2023

Susan Holz passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023 at a hospice care facility in Gretna, NE. She succumbed to benign brain tumors that kept recurring since 2012. She endured 4 brain surgeries and a bout of radiation, but they kept coming back and she decided to end her battle and stop fighting them in early 2022. She lasted 21...

Kenneth DeGroat

Oct 8, 2023

Kenneth DeGroat, age 51, passed away October 8, 2023. He was born May 13, 1972 to Warren and Diana (Kymer) DeGroat in Sussex, NJ.

He is preceded in death by his father, Warren DeGroat.

Kenneth is survived by his wife, Tanya DeGroat, children, Kenneth (MiShell) DeGroat, Warren (Anika) DeGroat, Ross DeGroat, and Tayleigh DeGroat; 4 grandchildren, Jenna, Coleman, Kennedy...

Cecile Schroder

Oct 7, 2023

Cecile Marie Schroder passed away on October 7, 2023 at the age of 95. She was born on March 27, 1928 to the late Leston and Bessie (Fonda) Stacy in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Cecile attended school in Council Bluffs, graduating from Abraham Lincoln High School with the Class of 1946. She and Dale Schroder married on June 28, 1946....

Connie Loftus

Oct 7, 2023

 

Connie L. Loftus, 72, passed away peacefully at home on October 7.  She was surrounded in love by her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and dear friends. 

Connie was born January 22, 1951 to Emery and Tootie Weinfurtner. She was raised with her brothers Emery and Al in East Omaha.  She met Ray in 1967 at an Omaha skating rink...

Darcy Featherstone

Oct 6, 2023

 

Darcy Joan Featherstone (Kritenbrink), age 63, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away October 6, 2023.

She was born June 20, 1960 to Arthur and Evelyn (Miller) Kritenbrink. Throughout her life Darcy was an artist, teacher, graphic, and stay at home mother. She was an avid painter of watercolor paints and pencils. During the years she taught some of her...

Donald Reed

Oct 6, 2023

Donald A. "Andy" Reed, age 59, passed away on October 6, 2023.

 

He was born March 21, 1964 to Donald "Bud" and Rita (Johnson) Reed in Council Bluffs, IA.

 

He was preceded in death by his mother, Rita Reed; daughter, Ashely Reed; uncle, Jack Johnson; beloved dog, Max.

 

Andy is survived by his children, Sally (Tyler) Welch...

Douglas Geske

Oct 3, 2023

Douglas J. Geske, age 81, passed away at his home on October 3, 2023.

He was born November 12, 1941, to the late Eugene and Helen (Halas) Geske in Milwaukee, WI. Doug proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and retired from Kellogg's.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant daughter,...