Obituaries

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...

Arthur P. Kritenbrink

Arthur P. Kritenbrink

May 8, 2023

Arthur P. Kritenbrink, age 69, passed away on May 8, 2023.

He was born February 17, 1954, to the late Arthur and Evelyn (Miller) Kritenbrink in Council Bluffs, IA. Arthur retired from Volvo Trucking.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Rita Zych, Mike Kritenbrink, Tom Kritenbrink, James Kritenbrink, and Mark Kritenbrink.

Arthur is survived by his...

James Richard Meyer

James Richard Meyer

May 8, 2023

James Richard Meyer Age 72 of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away May 8, 2023. He was born in Council Bluffs on March 12, 1951 to Gilbert and Clara (Hoefer) Meyer.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jerry; sister-in-law, Judy; brother-in-law, Raymond Sanders and nephew, Timothy Sanders.

James is survived by his sisters, Joan Sanders and Becky Meyer; brothers, Dennis...

Ernest R. And Betty L. Freeland

Ernest R. And Betty L. Freeland

May 5, 2023

Ernest "Ernie" Freeland passed away December 10, 2019. Ernie was born January 28, 1933 to the late Frank and Jessie Freeland. Ernie served in the US Army and was preceded in death by his parents.

Betty L. (Sommerfeld) Freeland passed away May 5, 2023. Betty was born March 16, 1934 to the late Adolph and Ella Summerfeld. In addition to her...

John Patrick

John Patrick

May 3, 2023

John Patrick, age 59, passed away peacefully at his home on May 3, 2023.

He was born March 3, 1964, to Wayne and Joan (Nelson) Patrick in Omaha, NE. John graduated from Millard High School with the class of 1982 and last worked at Loess Hills Harley Davidson.

He was preceded in death by father, Wayne Patrick.

John is survived by his wife,...

Anthony Kingery

Anthony Kingery

May 3, 2023

Anthony Richard Kingery, age 28, passed from this life on May 3, 2023.

Anthony was born to Loretta Kingery Stokes in Council Bluffs, lowa on November 2, 1994.

Anthony's quote on his FB page was "It's nice to be important, it's more important to be nice!' It is a testament to the way he lived his life.

Anthony loved life and was a...

Debra Ann Lewis

Debra Ann Lewis

Apr 28, 2023

Debra A. Lewis, Age 61, Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away at Jennie Edmundson Hospital on April 28, 2023.

Debbie was born on November 12, 1961 in Pittsburgh, PA to Maryann Lewis and Jack Lewis Sr.

Debbie worked at Glenwood State school helping and caring for others for 33 years when she retired in 2017.

Debbie is preceded in death by her parents, MaryAnn...

Dawn Adair Macdonald

Dawn Adair Macdonald

Apr 26, 2023

Dawn Adair MacDonald, age 67, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away April 26, 2023.

Dawn was born on October 8, 1955 in Council Bluffs to Donald and Delores (Jacob) Thomas. She graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School. Dawn married Timothy MacDonald in Council Bluffs in 1973.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Jason and sister, Jamie Thomas.

Dawn is survived...

Mitchell Schanuth

Mitchell Schanuth

Apr 26, 2023

Mitchell Schanuth, age 59, passed away peacefully at Jennie Edmundson Hospital on April 26, 2023.

He was born June 15, 1963, to the late Curtis and Geraldine (Yates) Schanuth in Jefferson City, MO. Mitchell graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1981. He retired from Kellogg's after 34 years of service.

Mitchell is survived by his wife of 37...

Gaylee L. Anderson

Gaylee L. Anderson

Apr 23, 2023

Gaylee Laurel Anderson, age 84, passed away April 23, 2023.

She was born on April 14, 1939 in Gowrie, Iowa to the late Larry and Maude (Decker) Sellstrom. She graduated from Gowrie High School, and went on to earn a Bachelors Degree in Teaching from Iowa State University. She worked at various schools over the years. Gaylee married Jay Anderson on...

Dale Smetana

Dale Smetana

Apr 23, 2023

Dale Smetana, age 74, passed away on April 23, 2023.

He was born January 9, 1949, to the late Frank and Betty (Galer) Smetana.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Jessica Greer.

Dale is survived by his sons, Jeremy Smetana and David Smetana; siblings, Richard "Dick" (Charlotte) Smetana and Gale Smetana; grandson, Tyler (Bekka) Wright; great...

John H. Baxter

John H. Baxter

Apr 21, 2023

John Harold Baxter, age 76, passed away April 21, 2023.

He was the first born child of Dorothy (Lamb) Baxter and Stanley Baxter on December 7, 1946 in Ida Grove, IA. They lived in Galva, Iowa on a farm for the first 13 years of his life. He graduated from Dunlap High School in 1965. After high school, John received a basketball scholarship...