Gary M. "Mike" Lesley
Aug 4, 2023
Mike Lesley passed away suddenly on August 4, 2023 at the age of 57.
He was born on October 13, 1965 to Terry and Joyce Lesley. Mike graduated from Central High School in Omaha in 1984. He was a Print Manager at Physicians Mutual where he worked for 34 years.
Mike married the love of his life, Paula in 1999 and they have...
Thomas Luther Helms
Aug 3, 2023
Thomas Luther Helms Age 80 of Council Bluffs, Iowa formerly of Crocker, Missouri passed away on August 3, 2023.
He was born in Crocker, Missouri on August 22, 1942 to Marion and Alice (Davis) Helms. He graduated from Crocker High School and later from the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg. Thomas married Faith Roloff and were together for over 58...
Michael Loney
Jul 30, 2023
Our family is sad to announce that Michael J. Loney - fondly known as Uncle Mike - passed away in the early morning hours on Sunday, July 30, 2023, of natural causes.
Michael's life story began in Wahoo, Nebraska where he was born on June 26, 1943 (there is a story). Michael is the youngest of five siblings born...
Joel Allen
Jul 30, 2023
Joel Allen, age 87, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2023 in Council Bluffs. He was born January 3, 1936, to the late John and Viola (Marburger) Allen in Seguin, Texas.
He is survived by wife, Beverly Allen and 3 sons, Javan (Dottie), Jonathan (Emily), and Joshua; five granddaughters, Bethany Allen, Marian Peek (Alex), Victoria Allen, Lillian Allen, and Chloe Allen.
Memorial Service...
Bruce Turner
Jul 30, 2023
Bruce K. Turner, age 90, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2023. He was born February 9, 1933, the son of Lester and Helen (Knudsen) Turner. Bruce was born and raised in Council Bluffs where he resided his whole life.
On July 30, 1991, Bruce was united in marriage to Charmaine Warth. He was a volunteer firefighter at Lewis Township Fire Department...
Rick (Ricky) Lee Horton
Jul 30, 2023
Rick (Ricky) Lee Horton, age 71, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2023 in Omaha, Nebraska. He was born April 13, 1952, and was the son of the late Robert (Paula) Horton and Joyce (Fluke) Horton. He graduated from Osceola High School. Later in life, he attended Iowa Western Community College and received an Associate’s Degree.
Rick was united in marriage to...
Frances Burson
Jul 28, 2023
Frances Vivian Faith Burson, daughter of Bruce Burson and Veronica Ross, born July 27, 2023 at 12:54 pm, met the eyes of Jesus at 2:16 am on July 28, 2023. She was preceded in death by her paternal great grandparents, Charles and Rosetta Burson and John Votek, maternal great grandparents Roy and Phyllis Ross. Frances is survived by her parents,...
Lanny Adams
Jul 27, 2023
Lanny Adams, age 46, passed away July 27, 2023. He was born July 5, 1977 to Keith and Glenette Adams.
Lanny graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1995 where he played varsity soccer and baseball. He obtained his Associates Degree from Iowa Western Community College. Lanny then became an electrician working for various companies and his life long friend, Mike...
Darrel Blanchard
Jul 27, 2023
Darrel Blanchard, age 70, passed away July 27, 2023. He was born January 24, 1953 to Marion and Elizebeth (Bach) Blanchard in Saint Paul, MN.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his niece, Sherry Owens.
Darrel is survived by his children, David, Darcy, Dawn and Nicole; 8 grandchildren, brothers and sisters, Duane (Pam), Dennis (Lisa),...
Kristin Robin Filbert
Jul 26, 2023
Kristin Robin Filbert Age 63 of Bellevue, Nebraska passed away July 26, 2023 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Kristin was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on August 26, 1959.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Norman and Louise (Browne) Filbert.
She is survived her daughter, Sabrina Filbert; son, Andrew Filbert; sister, Linda Casey (John); niece Jennifer Tallerico (Scott); nephew, Mark Casey;...
Tom Brown
Jul 26, 2023
Tom Brown, 61, of Council Bluffs, IA passed away on July 26, 2023 in Clarinda, IA. Tom was born in Holyoke, MA to James and Mary Brown on February 22, 1962.
Tom is preceded in death by his father, James Brown; and brother, Terry Brown.
Tom is survived by daughter, Sydney Brown; mother, Mary Brown; and sister, Traci (Dan) Chorny.
Tom had many...
Joan Marie Wallace
Jul 25, 2023
Joan Wallace, age 59, passed away on July 25, 2023.
She was born on April 7, 1964 in Omaha, Nebraska, and raised in Carter Lake, to John W. Wallace and Barbara (Huegerich) Melonis.
She was preceded in death by her father, John W. Wallace; grandparents, Bill and Irene Wallace, Joe and Dorothy Huegerich; Uncle George and Danny Jo.
Joan is survived by her...
Duane W. "Sarge" Schuchard
Jul 23, 2023
Duane W. "Sarge" Schuchard, age 89, passed away July 23, 2023.
He was born to the late Walter and Goldie (Ladwig) Schuchard in Milbank, South Dakota, on December 1, 1933. Duane proudly served his country and retired after a full career in the United States Navy.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson, Nicholas Gehrig; siblings,...
Dennis P. Winchester
Jul 21, 2023
Dennis P. Winchester, age 84, passed away July 21, 2023.
He was born August 17, 1938, to the late James and Bernice (Frost) Winchester in Council Bluffs, IA. Dennis graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1956. He proudly served his country in the United States Coast Guard and retired from Moore's Heating and Air.
In addition to his...
Rhonda Vanecek
Jul 20, 2023
Rhonda Sue was born and raised in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Growing up, she loved taking dancing lessons all through school. She had natural rhythm and talent. She enjoyed acrobatics and was cute, tough and accident prone. She was always getting hurt and bouncing back. She was a cheerleader at both Abrahman Lincoln and Underwood high schools. She graduated from...
Laney Sue Kirlin
Jul 18, 2023
Laney Sue Kirlin, infant daughter of Noah and Natalie (Monzu) Kirlin, was born sleeping in God's arms on Tuesday, July 18, 2023.
She is greeted in Heaven by her uncle, Lane Kirlin; great grandparents, Joe and Jackie Monzu and Dennis Kirlin.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her grandparents, Bob and Angie Kirlin, Dave and Michele Monzu and Jeannie...
Helena "Sami" Ott
Jul 18, 2023
Helena "Sami" Ott, age 90, passed away on July 18, 2023 in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Helena "Sami" was born in Doylestown, Pennsylvania October 21, 1932. She moved to Council Bluffs to be with her only child, daughter Cindy. She was known to all for being happy and making others laugh. Everyone she met was a friend.
Sami was preceded in death by...
Colleen Lucille Dofner
Jul 16, 2023
Colleen L. Dofner, age 83, passed away peacefully at her home on July 16, 2023.
She was born December 16, 1939, to the late Frank and LaVone (Reed) Reese in Council Bluffs, IA. Colleen was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harry A. Dofner; daughter, Stephanie...
Carolyn Anne Ashman
Jul 15, 2023
Carolyn Anne Ashman Age 84 of Council Bluffs, IA passed away July 15, 2023. She was born in Council Bluffs on April 8, 1939 to Alfred and Martha (Green) Fiala. Carolyn graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in the class of 1956. She married Harold Ashman on May 17, 1961 in Council Bluffs. They were blessed with a daughter, Elizabeth...
Eldon Hensley
Jul 14, 2023
Eldon Hensley, of Council Bluffs, passed away peacefully July 14, 2023 at Midlands Living Center. He was born October 27, 1935 to Ralph and Helen (Henning) Hensley in Taylor County, Iowa. He grew up in Bedford, Iowa and proudly served his country in the United States Army. Eldon married Linda (Strong) Glassgow on September 27, 1985. He operated a gas station, then drove...
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