Obituaries

Arlene Elizabeth Betts

Arlene Elizabeth Betts

Jul 7, 2022

Arlene Betts, age 94, passed away peacefully at her home on July 7, 2022. She was born February 17, 1928, to the late Arlow and Ethel (Hurd) Nowling in Council Bluffs, IA. Arlene graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and retired from Northwestern Bell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Betts, daughter,...

Justin Bradley Hinkle

Justin Bradley Hinkle

Jul 5, 2022

Justin Bradley Hinkle, 48, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska after a lengthy illness. Justin was born on September 19, 1973, in Birmingham, Alabama, the son of Phillip and the late Suzan (Long) Hinkle. He graduated from Auburn University with a BA in History. He enjoyed a long...

William  Willard

William Willard

Jul 4, 2022

William Willard, age 80, passed away at his home on July 4, 2022. He was born April 13, 1942, to the late Leslie and Lisbeth (Main) Willard in Sioux Falls, SD. William proudly served his country in the United States Army and retired from the Council Bluffs Community School District. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Florence "Tudy" Harris

Florence "Tudy" Harris

Jul 3, 2022

Florence “Tudy” Marie Harris Our precious mother, Florence “Tudy” Harris passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on July 3, 2022 with family by her side. Tudy was born on June 8, 1934 to Maurice and Barbara (Ruckmann) Houts in Estherville, IA and was the eldest of eight children. She resided in Estherville throughout her childhood and young adult...

Alvin F.  Luna

Alvin F. Luna

Jul 2, 2022

Alvin F. Luna, 67, was born September 9, 1954 and passed away on July 2, 2022 at home after a tough battle of cancer. Alvin was given the gift of a daughter, Mandi Zimmerman (Stuart) of Pleasantville, IA, another daughter, Heather Kelso; and a son, Clyde Welsh (Jenifer), both of Council Bluffs; 8 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. He worked at...

Robert Doy Hathaway Jr.

Robert Doy Hathaway Jr.

Jul 2, 2022

Robert Doy Hathaway Jr, age 68, of Shelby, IA, passed away on Saturday July 2, 2022. He was born to Robert D Hathaway, Sr., and Julia Real on January 25, 1954. He worked as a Maintenance Mechanic and Maintenance Lead at various food manufacturing plants such as Texas Instruments, Campbell’s Soup and Plumrose and drove over the road semi-truck for...

Penny Sue Simmons

Penny Sue Simmons

Jun 30, 2022

Penny Sue Simmons, age 54, entered into eternal rest on June 30, 2022. She is survived by her children, Sarah, Jason, and Dustin Aherns; mother, Susan Buse; father, Michael Aherns; and siblings, Michael, Wendy, Harold, and Marty. Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday, July 13, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Eagles Club, 1530 Avenue F,...

Jeffrey  Lynn Eggers

Jeffrey Lynn Eggers

Jun 30, 2022

Jeffrey Eggers, age 72, passed away at his home on June 30, 2022. He was born July 25, 1949, to the late Kenneth Eggers and Agnes (Reynolds) Anderson in Council Bluffs, IA. Jeff graduated from Underwood High School with the class of 1968 and proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He drove a truck for Co-op for...

Dennis Teymer

Dennis Teymer

Jun 26, 2022

Dennis Teymer, age 78, passed away June 26, 2022. He was born May 18, 1944, to the late Joseph and Pauline (Coppess) Teymer in Anamosa, IA. Denny proudly served his country in the United States Army and the Naval Reserves. He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Council Bluffs. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Darlene Y.  Monk

Darlene Y. Monk

Jun 25, 2022

Darlene Monk, age 76, passed away June 25, 2022. She was born March 20, 1946. Darlene lived in California until the 1966 when she married Frank Monk. From California she moved to various places in Council Bluffs and Omaha. Darlene enjoyed watching General Hospital,CSI Crime Scene Investigation, Nascar and cartoons with the grandkids. She loved playing Mahjong on the computer....

Ila Osbahr

Ila Osbahr

Jun 18, 2022

Ila Mae Osbahr, age 84, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away June 18, 2022. She was born April 6, 1938 to the late Chris and Charline (Brennman) Canenich. She is survived by sons, Russ (Jennifer) Osbahr, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Gerald (Tammy) Warren, of Dike Iowa, Ron (Heather) Warren, of Mason City, Iowa, John (Ann) Warren, of Denver, Colorado; sister,...

Larry Brayman

Larry Brayman

Jun 17, 2022

Larry Brayman, age 76, passed away June 17, 2022. He was born July 27, 1945 to the late Everett and Elizabeth (McLean) Brayman in Omaha, NE. Larry proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps and retired from Kellogg's. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, John "Sonny" McLean, Donald Brayman, Ronald...

Richard  Duane Price

Richard Duane Price

Jun 16, 2022

Richard Duane Price, age 77, died June 16, 2022, while on vacation with his wife in Branson, MO. His wife and kids were by his side as he passed into God's hands. Richard was a Vietnam Veteran, serving in the U.S. Air Force (1963-1968) immediately after graduating from Bedford High School. After leaving the service, he met his lifetime love,...

Marylea Moore

Marylea Moore

Jun 15, 2022

Marylea Moore, age 97, passed away peacefully at Longview Home June 15, 2022. She was born September 1, 1924, to the late Wilbur and Lena (Phillips) Snipes. Marylea retired from the Council Bluffs Community School District. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Glen Moore; son, Dale Moore; daughter, Glenda Sime; grandchildren, Sharon Richards...

Barbara Ann  Kilpatrick

Barbara Ann Kilpatrick

Jun 15, 2022

Barbara Ann was born June 13, 1925, to Harry A. and Amanda R. (Duysen) Schroeder at her parent's family farm southeast of Tabor. She was baptized and later, a confirmed member of the Tabor Congregational Church. Barb attended elementary school in Tabor, graduating from Tabor High School in 1942. In 1944, she graduated from Colorado Women's College in Denver, followed...

Gage  Micheal Ashley

Gage Micheal Ashley

Jun 14, 2022

Gage Micheal Ashley, age 24, passed away June 14, 2022. He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on August 31, 1997. Gage was currently working as a finish carpenter with Peter Kiewit Company. Gage is survived by his fiancee, Breeanna Wink; mother, Staci Ashley (Francisco "Angel" Del Rio); father, Wayne May (Melissa Dahlke); children, Vivian and Samuel Ashley; grandparents, Cindy...

Douglas Archer

Douglas Archer

Jun 14, 2022

Douglas Archer, age 63, passed away June 14, 2022 in Omaha, Nebraska. He was born December 19, 1958 to Les and Barb (Carspecken) Archer, and was baptized in the presbyterian church. He graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Doug proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp, and got to go on the Vietnam Honor...

Adan Ramos Aguilar

Adan Ramos Aguilar

Jun 14, 2022

Adan Ramos Aguilar was born in Lake Tahoe, California on October 2nd, 1988. Adan moved to Council Bluffs, Iowa with his family in 2003 where he later attended Abraham Lincoln High School from 2004-2007. He passed away on June 14th, 2022 in Harlan, Iowa. Adan will be remembered as a joyful spirit, everywhere he went. He is deeply loved by...

Duane Rayburn

Duane Rayburn

Jun 13, 2022

Duane Franklin Rayburn age 86, passed away peacefully at his home on June 13, 2022. He was born July 21, 1935, to the late George and Helen (Petersen) Rayburn in Honey Creek, IA. Duane graduated from Missouri Valley High School with the class of 1954. He was proud to say he was valedictorian of his class. Duane farmed for 40...

Keith W.  Skinner

Keith W. Skinner

Jun 11, 2022

Keith Warren Skinner, 70 peacefully passed away June 11, 2022, at his home with his loving wife by his side. Keith was born on October 3, 1951, to Everette and Evelyn Skinner in Council Bluffs IA. Keith was a resident of Council Bluffs his entire life; he graduated from Abraham Lincoln in 1970 (after getting kicked out of TJ ߘŠ...