Nathan Blodgett
Dec 29, 2022
Nathan Blodgett, 37, passed away peacefully at the home of his parents on Thursday, December 29, 2022 after a 3 year battle with a complex auto immune disorder.
He was born in Dubuque , Iowa to Rev. Rick and Deb Blodgett on August 14, 1985. He moved with his family to Council Bluffs at the age of 2, attended council bluffs...
Norma Jean Kjeldgaard
Dec 27, 2022
Norma Jean Kjeldgaard, age 94, passed away December 27, 2022.
She was born April 15, 1928, to the late Wayne and Nellie (Dilts) Jones in Modale, IA. Norma graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1946.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Junior Kjeldgaard; brothers, Daryl Jones and Duane Jones; half-brother, Jim...
Roxanne C. Williams
Dec 27, 2022
Roxanne C. Williams, age 79, passed away December 27, 2022.
She was born December 21, 1943, to Roy and Ruth (Baer) Vaughn in Council Bluffs, IA.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Farrel Williams.
Roxanne is survived by daughters, Dawn Williams, Robin Ortner, Cindy Williams, Vicki Williams, Tracy Rachwalik, Nikki Keenan; and son, Troy Peterson; 13...
Paulette Sue Leighton
Dec 27, 2022
Paulette Sue Leighton, age 78, passed away on December 27, 2022.
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She was born January 24, 1944, to the late Elden and Dorothy (Foreman) German in Bethany, MO.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Jeff Milby.
Paulette is survived by her husband of 44 years, John Leighton; daughter, Syndi (Ron) Hackett; stepdaughter, Kimberly (Rusty) Woodruff; grandsons,...
David Earl Rankin
Dec 26, 2022
David Earl Rankin, age 76, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away December 26, 2022.
He was born August 9, 1946 in Council Bluffs to Earl and Bernice (Burke) Rankin. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1964.
David was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his children, Shelly Korisko (Gary) and Sean Rankin (Gail); 6 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren;...
Douglas W. Hiles
Dec 24, 2022
Douglas W. Hiles, age 57, passed away December 24, 2022.
He was born October 4, 1965, to Willis Gene and Mary Grace (Burbridge) Hiles in Blair, Nebraska. Douglas graduated from Missouri Valley High School with the class of 1984.
He was preceded in death by his father, Willis Hiles Sr.; stepfather, Frank Reiling; stepmother, Jennet Hiles.
Douglas is survived by mother, Mary Grace...
Carolyn Sue Alley
Dec 24, 2022
Carolyn Sue Alley Age, 74 passed away December 24, 2022 at home surrounded by family. She was born November 5, 1948 in Council Bluffs to Fred and Leta (Hanner) Berg. She graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1966. Carolyn married Hamblen Alley on November 1, 1968 in Rockport, Missouri. Carolyn retired from ConAgra in 2013 where she worked in...
Mary Lou Anson
Dec 23, 2022
Mary Lou (Reichart) Anson, age 89, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2022 at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital with her sister and brother by her side.
She was born in Council Bluffs on March 2, 1933 at the home of her parents, the late Robert and Hazel (Doty) Reichart. Mary married William "Wild Bill" Anson on December 9, 1960.
Mary was preceeded...
Kim Johnson
Dec 23, 2022
Kim Robert Johnson, age 81 of Council Bluffs passed away on December 23, 2022, at home with his family by his side. Kim was born on January 31, 1941, in Huron, South Dakota to the late Robert L. Johnson and Marjorie M. (Ratcliffe) Kurtz.
Kim served in the Navy from 1958 to 1962 on the USS Northampton. In 1970 he met...
Dale Easton Chambers
Dec 22, 2022
Dale Easton Chambers Age 91 of Council Bluffs passed away on December 22, 2022. He was born on October 18, 1931 in Des Moines, Iowa to Harry and Esta (Freeman) Chambers. Dale married Mary Anderson on October 2, 1954.
He served in the Marines for 2 years and then joined the Navy where he retired after 20 years of service.
Dale was...
Barbara Ann Springer
Dec 22, 2022
Barbara Ann Springer, age 88, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, was promoted to be with Jesus on December 22, 2022.
She loved her family and serving her church, Valley View Baptist, for more than 50 years. She was a Sunday School teacher for 2 and 3 year olds for many of those years. At her death she was a...
Billy "Joe" Hildreth
Dec 21, 2022
Billy "Joe" Hildreth, age 80, passed away December 21, 2022 at Azria Longview Memory Unit of Missouri Valley, Iowa. He was born April 15, 1942, in Pisgah, Iowa and was one of twelve children born to Charles and Nina (Crews) Hildreth. He served in the Iowa National Guard in 1964, then the Army, and was called into active duty for...
Wesley Dale Franks
Dec 21, 2022
Wesley Franks, age 66, passed away December 22, 2022.
He was born April 16, 1956, to the late Alfred and Darlene (Mass) Franks in Council Bluffs, IA. Wesley graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Tracy Franks.
Wesley is survived by his wife of 45 years, Sandra Franks; children, David Fisher,...
Vincent Pomerleau
Dec 21, 2022
Vincent Pomerleau, age 63, passed away on December 21, 2022.
He was born December 18, 1959 to Henry "Lou" and Marjorie (Nixon) Pomerleau in Sacramento, CA. Vincent graduated from Lewis Central High School with the class of 1978 and was a network tech for Century Link.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Marjorie Pomerleau and brother, Vernon Pomerleau.
Vincent is survived...
Phyllis Wichman
Dec 20, 2022
Phyllis Wichman, age 83, passed away at her home on December 20, 2022.
She was born January 30, 1939, to the late Merle and Dorothy (Wright) McCauley in Council Bluffs, IA. Phyllis graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and retired from Ford Credit.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Marilyn Lucero.
Phyllis is survived by her...
Gale Moores
Dec 19, 2022
Gale Alfred Moores, age 96, of Council Bluffs passed away December 19, 2022 at Midlands Living Center, Council Bluffs.
He was born in Woodbine, Iowa on July 12, 1926, to the late Ezra and Alma (Browning) Moores. Gale graduated from Woodbine High School in 1942 and began working in construction as a heavy equipment operator, retiring in 1987. On March 8,...
David A. Pelegrin
Dec 18, 2022
David Alan Pelegrin, 53, passed away December 18th, 2022, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He was a beloved father, brother, son, and friend.
Born in Columbus, Georgia on April 5th, 1969, to Robert Pelegrin and Roberta Hoyt. He graduated from Huron High School in 1987 and after graduation enrolled in the United States Air Force. Serviced for 25 years as an USAF...
Jeffery E. Cox
Dec 17, 2022
Jeffery E. Cox, age 52, passed away December 17, 2022.
He was born January 10, 1970, to the late Patrick and Connie (Pete) Cox in Council Bluffs, IA. Jeff was a heavy equipment operator.
Jeffery is survived by his significant other, Tammy Pond and her son, Brandon (Joslyn) Pond; daughters, Brittney Cox and Brianna Gibbons; siblings, John (Katy) Cox, Kelli (Dave) Green,...
Barbara Orton
Dec 17, 2022
Barbara Orton, age 74, passed away on December 17, 2022.
She was born January 19, 1948, to the late Stanley and Lois (Ulfers) Riche in Council Bluffs, IA. Barbara graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1965.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her in-laws, Bill and Violet Orton.
Barbara is survived by her husband...
Cheryl Calabro
Dec 15, 2022
Cheryl Calabro, age 76, passed away peacefully December 15, 2022. She was born August 15, 1946 to Anthony and Marjorie (Hurd) Calabro in Council Bluffs, IA.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandchildren, Sam Kelley and Dominic Calabro and sister, Joyce Calabro.
Cheryl is survived by her children, Sean Calabro, Kevin (Mary) Calabro; sister, Ruth (Don)...