Obituaries

Garry D Geer

Garry D Geer

Jun 8, 2022

On June 8th, 2022, beloved husband and father, Garry D. Geer Sr., surrounded by his family, went home to be with the Lord. Garry was born in Macedonia, Iowa on June 17th, 1940, to Ralph and Edith (Cook) Geer. He was on the Rifle Team at Abraham Lincoln High School, where he graduated in 1958. Over the years, he and...

Gary Williams

Gary Williams

Jun 8, 2022

Gary Williams, age 83, passed away June 8, 2022. He was born on February 11, 1939 in Council Bluffs, IA to Walter "Bud" and Hazel (Stewart) Williams. He attended Thomas Jefferson High school and went on to attend Iowa Western Community College as well at University of Nebraska-Omaha to obtain his bachelors degree in criminal justice. He proudly served in...

Roberta Jenny Brockman

Roberta Jenny Brockman

Jun 8, 2022

Roberta Jenny Brockman passed away June 8, 2022. She was born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska to Jack and Vesta Overgard. She was a supervisor at MidAmerican Energy for 35 years. She is survived by her husband, Gerald Brockman of Council Bluffs. Stepchildren, Scott G. Brockman (Melinda) of Havelock North Carolina, Trish Bernhards (Bryce) of Glenwood, Iowa, and Belinda Stone (Robert) of...

Bruce Bremser

Bruce Bremser

Jun 7, 2022

Bruce Bremser, age 80, passed away at his home June 7, 2022. He was born December 16, 1941, to the late Bryce and Beverly Bremser in Dow City, IA. Bruce graduated from Dow City High School with the class of 1960 and then Iowa State in 1966. He was associated with Hy-Vee for over 54 years. In addition to his...

Melvin Brown

Melvin Brown

Jun 6, 2022

Melvin Anthony Brown 62 years old Birthday November 10, 1959 Death June 6, 2022 Parents: Winston Anderson (aka: Frank Brown) & Mary Brown Attended Bloomer Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson High School Joined Tabernacle Missionary Baptist at a young age Children: Isaiah & Quincy Parks Grandsons: Braylon, Braxton, Desmond & Jameson Parks Siblings: Lillie Thomas, Memphis TN, Lou Dean Dunbar,...

Dewey Carl Brockmann

Dewey Carl Brockmann

Jun 6, 2022

Dewey Carl Brockmann was born in Harlan, Iowa to Carl and Ida (Wolf) Brockmann on March 7, 1937. He graduated from Harlan High School as a member of the class of 1955. During high school he worked first as a pinsetter at the bowling alley. Next, and after graduation he continued working as a mechanical typesetter at the local newspaper....

Roland D. Burger

Roland D. Burger

Jun 4, 2022

Roland Burger, 95, of Treynor entered into life of eternal joy on Saturday, June 4 following a very brief illness. Roland was born on July 10, 1926 to Fred and Lena Burger at home on the farm near DeWitt, Nebraska. He was the oldest of six children. He attended a parochial school through 8th grade and graduated from high school...

Lawrence "Larry" Polchow

Lawrence "Larry" Polchow

May 29, 2022

Lawrence "Larry" Harold Polchow was born in Mt Pleasant, Iowa and moved to Council Bluffs in 1963. He went to Thomas Jefferson high school, then went on to school to become a truck driver. When he wasn't working, he enjoyed fishing. He was the best fishing partner to a lot of people. Rain or shine he was always up for...

Karen Deyeager

Karen Deyeager

May 28, 2022

Karen DeYeager, age 81, passed away at Hansen House May 28, 2022. She was born January 5, 1941, to the late Raymond and Dorothy (Booton) Collins in Davenport, IA. Karen graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1959 and retired from AT&T. She also worked at D&D Construction. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Dorsey Dean Pope

Dorsey Dean Pope

May 28, 2022

Dorsey Pope, age 94, passed away May 28, 2022. He was born April 12, 1928, to Dorsey and Katherine (Fish) Pope in Avoca, IA. As a teenager Dean held jobs in Avoca at the creamery and mill, and at age 16 was hired during the summer to lay rail from Underwood to Avoca. He graduated from Avoca HS in 1945...

Judy Harold

Judy Harold

May 28, 2022

Judy Harold, age 78, passed away at her home on May 28, 2022. She was born July 4, 1943, to the late Robert and Naomi (Walling) Steiber in Richmond, VA. Judy graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1961 and was very active at the Center for many years. Judy is survived by her husband of 60...

Susan M. Newell

Susan M. Newell

May 25, 2022

Susan Marie Newell August 8, 1956- May 25, 2022 Susan was an exceptionally strong and intelligent woman who presided over and sustained her own business for decades. She also authored a number of operation and procedural manuals relating to her field of expertise. Susan was preceded in death by her father George R. Newell, mother Rita Newell and brother George...

Nina Johnson

Nina Johnson

May 25, 2022

Nina Gibbs Johnson passed into God's hands May 25, 2022, in Manhattan, KS, after a brief illness. She was born November 8, 1927, in Harrison County, Iowa. She lived in Iowa until 35 years old, and graduated from high school in Missouri Valley, IA. Later she earned a teaching certificate from Simpson College in Indianola, IA, and studied voice while...

Owen  Federick Davis

Owen Federick Davis

May 24, 2022

Owen Frederick Davis, 1 year and 9 months, passed away May 24, 2022. He was born August 18 2020 to Kelly DeAnn Hall and Timothy Joseph Davis. Owen spent his entire life living in the Cardiac Care Unit at Children's Hospital in Omaha, NE. He was born with multiple organ defects, most severe being his heart and kidneys. At a...

Lisa Lynn Chambers

Lisa Lynn Chambers

May 23, 2022

Lisa Lynn Chambers passed away peacefully on May 23rd, 2022 surrounded by her immediate family. Lisa was born to Kenneth and LaDonna (Myers) Spooner on August 2nd, 1963. Lisa was the first-born child and adored by many. Lisa gained the title of Big Sister, welcoming her siblings Tricia and Jason and honored that title throughout her life. Lisa married Mark...

Juanita Colter

Juanita Colter

May 23, 2022

Juanita Colter, age 96, passed away peacefully May 23, 2022. She was born April 28, 1926, to the late Isaiah and Harriett (Weaver) Martin in Montier, MO. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sons, Ronnie Colter, Jimmie Colter, and Dewayne Colter; husband, Everett Colter; siblings, Opal McCann, Mae Doering, June Ellis, Hazel Martin, Marvin Martin,...

Brandon Scott Feller

Brandon Scott Feller

May 23, 2022

Brandon Feller, age 35, passed away May 23, 2022. He was born December 16, 1986 in Council Bluffs, IA. Brandon graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, David Feller. Brandon is survived by his mother, Tammy VanFosson; stepfather, James Janicek, grandmother, Vicki Feller;siblings, Davionna Christenson, Chance VanFosson, Madelynn VanFosson, Cliff Janicek; sons, Brandon...

Ruth Louise (Otto) Laughlin

Ruth Louise (Otto) Laughlin

May 22, 2022

Ruth Louise (Otto) Laughlin, 89, passed away May 22, 2022. Ruth was born September 2, 1932, at home on a farm in rural Persia, lowa, the first child of Herman Frederick Heinrich Otto and Verna Irene (Martens) Otto. She was followed by four brothers .... Norman George, Robert Walter, Ronald Eugene, and Duane Herman Otto. Ruth attended, was baptized, and...

Annette Sales

Annette Sales

May 21, 2022

Annette Sales, age 66, passed away at Jennie Edmundson Hospital May 21, 2022. She was born January 12, 1956, to the late Loyd and Mildred (Mitchell) Daggett in Council Bluffs, IA. Annette graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1974. She retired from the Clerk of the District Court Office after 30 years. Annette was a member...

Marlene Little

Marlene Little

May 16, 2022

Marlene Little, age 80, passed away on May 16, 2022. She was born January 1, 1942 to Ralph and Pauline (Hardy) Smith in Woodbine, IA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Merle Smith, Duane Smith, Lyle Smith, and Neal Smith. Marlene is survived by her son, Troy Little; daughter, Tera Little; son, Todd...