Obituaries

George Peter Koenig

George Peter Koenig

Feb 8, 2023

George Peter Koenig Age 92 passed away February 8, 2023. He was born on March 11, 1930 in Bently, Iowa to Wilhelm and Mildred (Timm) Koenig. He proudly served in the US Navy. George worked at Central Supply and Rubber Company and for the US Postal Service. He was a loving father and grandfather and will be greatly missed.

George is...

Penny Wools

Penny Wools

Feb 8, 2023

Penny M. Wools, age 60, passed away in Omaha, Nebraska on February 8, 2023.

She was born March 7, 1962 to James and Carol (Eastman) Flanery in Guthrie Center, Iowa. She was baptized through the Church of Christ. She graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School and was a dispatcher at Neff Towing for 25 years. 

She was preceded in death by her father,...

Gretchen Mathews

Gretchen Mathews

Feb 6, 2023

Gretchen Mathews, age 84, passed away on February 6, 2023.

She was born July 4, 1938, to the late William and Susan (Salter) Palmer in Bedford, IA.

Gretchen is survived by her husband of 59 years, Daniel "Dan" Mathews; son, Don (Brenda) Mathews; brother, Dave (Carol) Palmer; granddaughter, Kaeli (Kolby) Stallman; niece, Laura (Jeff) Bergholz; nephew, Jeffrey (Maxine) Palmer; additional nieces, nephews,...

Norma Jean Johnson

Norma Jean Johnson

Feb 5, 2023

Norma Johnson, age 85, passed away on February 5, 2023.

She was born August 24, 1937, to William and Helen (Taylor) Thacker Jr. in Council Bluffs, IA. Norma graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1955. She married Paul Johnson in 1959 and she was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church.

In addition to her parents, she was...

Marilyn Jenne Harris

Marilyn Jenne Harris

Feb 4, 2023

Marilyn Jenne Harris Age 84 of Council Bluffs, IA passed away February 4, 2023. She was born June 11, 1938 in Grundy Center, Iowa to Harmon and E. Joyce (Burris) Boike.

Marilyn was raised on a farm outside of Dike, IA and graduated from Dike High School in 1956. She worked in a variety of settings, including as a candy striper,...

Roger D.  Stephens

Roger D. Stephens

Feb 3, 2023

Roger Donald Stephens passed on February 3rd, 2023, at the age of 78 and joined his beloved wife Kathleen "Kathy" Stephens who passed on July 2nd, 2021. Roger was born on March 12, 1944, the lastborn child of Roland and Alice Stephens in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Roger grew up with his older siblings Gary, Phillip, and Marilyn. He enjoyed going...

Richard Lee Jones

Richard Lee Jones

Feb 3, 2023

Richard Lee Jones Age 79 of Council Bluffs, IA passed away February 3, 2023. He was born March 20, 1943 in Clarinda, Iowa to Richard M and Betty (Young) Jones. He proudly served in the US Navy.

Richard is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Joan and brother, Timothy.

He is survived by daughter, Melisa Jones; sons, Tim Jones (Denae) and...

Geraldine Sanford

Geraldine Sanford

Feb 2, 2023

Geraldine was born February 10, 1946, in Lovejoy, Illinois, to Willie and Pinkie Reed. Geraldine was the eighth of ten children; all preceded her in death, but her brother Mack Reed and sister Ella Bingham (William).

Geraldine attended the Lovejoy public schools and Grace University in Omaha, Ne.

Geraldine was saved and filled with the Holy Ghost at nine years old. When...

John Saunders

John Saunders

Jan 31, 2023

L. John Saunders, age 67, passed away peacefully at CHI Health Bergan Mercy January 31, 2023. He was born November 6, 1955, to the late Wilber and Martha (Stilwell) Saunders in Omaha, NE.

Lloyd was a member of Eastside Christian Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 1 brother, and 2 sisters.

Lloyd is survived by his wife...

Beverly Folkerts

Beverly Folkerts

Jan 31, 2023

Beverly Folkerts, age 84, passed away at Jennie Edmundson Hospital on January 31, 2023.

She was born September 10, 1938, to the late Thomas and Cynthia (LeRette) Gilbreath Sr. in Hancock, IA.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rodney D. Crosse; siblings, Thomas Gilbreath Jr, Gordon "Gary" Gilbreath, and Betty Bruck.

Beverly is survived by her...

Evelyn Mutchler

Evelyn Mutchler

Jan 30, 2023

Evelyn Mutchler, age 72, passed away at Nebraska Medicine on January 30, 2023.

She was born December 28, 1950, to the late Ralph and Doris (Green) King in Paris, IL.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Mutchler; brothers, Gary King Sr. and Dail King.

Evelyn is survived by her children, Eugene "Scott" (Kristy) Mutchler, Leslie...

Lowell Douglas Lantry

Lowell Douglas Lantry

Jan 27, 2023

Lowell "Doug" Lantry, age 70, of Treynor, Iowa, passed away peacefully at his home on January 27, 2023.

He was born February 4, 1952, to Gerald and Anna (Piper) Lantry in Detroit, MI. Doug owned and operated Tom's Auto Body Shop in Council Bluffs until 2015.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Lantry; brothers,...

Katherine A. Dofner

Katherine A. Dofner

Jan 26, 2023

Katherine A. Dofner, age 77, passed away peacefully at Methodist Hospital on January 26, 2023.

She was born June 14, 1945, to the late Harry and Katherine (O'Brien) Elliott Sr. in Council Bluffs, IA. Katherine retired from Jennie Edmundson Hospital and was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Arlene D. Driver

Arlene D. Driver

Jan 26, 2023

Arlene Driver, age 97, passed away peacefully at Bethany Lutheran Home on January 26, 2023.

She was born March 29, 1925, to the late Arthur and Minnie (Johnson) Wohlers in Beebeetown, IA. Arlene graduated from Beebeetown High School and was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Honey Creek, Iowa.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

George Smith

George Smith

Jan 26, 2023

George W. Smith, age 75, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away January 26, 2023, at his home.

George was born on April 19, 1947, in Omaha, Nebraska, to the late Glenn and Leora (Kibler) Smith. He graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1965. George proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He married Shirley Christensen on October 26,...

Pamela Perales

Pamela Perales

Jan 26, 2023

Pamela Perales, age 63, passed away on January 26, 2023.

She was born July 22, 1959, to Charles and Joleen (Balthazor) Pohlman in Salina, KS. Pamela worked at CHI Mercy Hospital.

She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Pohlman; granddaughters, Rylie Heistand and Baby Luichinger.

Pamela is survived by her husband, Jim Perales; mother, Joleen Pohlman; children, Amanda Heistand, Shyla (Taylor)...

Tommy L. Parker

Tommy L. Parker

Jan 24, 2023

Tommy L. Parker, age 69, passed away at CHI Health Mercy Hospital January 24, 2023. 

He was born May 20, 1953, to the late George and Jeanette (Koger) Parker. Tommy was a crane operator for Paxton Vierling Steel.

Tommy is survived by his wife, Janet Parker; children, Julie (John LeGrande) Cain and Joshua Parker; siblings, George "Bud" (Ruby) Parker, David (Susie) Parker,...

Sheryl L. Rasmussen

Sheryl L. Rasmussen

Jan 23, 2023

Sheryl L. Rasmussen, age 78, passed away January 23, 2023.

She was born April 5, 1944, to the late Everett and Adeline (Pospisal) Graves in Council Bluffs, IA. Sheryl graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and retired from Nebraska Medicine.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant son, Ricky Lee Rasmussen; brother, Charles "Chuck" Graves.

Sheryl is...

Philip Dwight Monahan

Philip Dwight Monahan

Jan 22, 2023

Philip Dwight Monahan Age 68 of Harlan, Iowa passed away January 22, 2023 at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs. He was born on April 17, 1954 in Panama, Iowa to Charles and Marie (Miller) Monahan. He graduated from Harlan High School in 1972. After school he joined the National Guard and married Karen. Together they bought an acreage where...

Eva May Phifer

Eva May Phifer

Jan 20, 2023

Eva May Phifer Age 78 of Council Bluffs passed away January 20, 2023. She was born on November 13, 1944 in Red Oak, Iowa to Leo and Dorothy (Bigley) Duncan. She enjoyed reading and working crossword puzzles.

Eva was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James; brother, Kenneth Duncan and great-grandson, Austin Cozad.

She is survived by daughters, Linda Dygert &...