Rea Buchanan Blackburn
Apr 5, 2022
Rea “Ray” Blackburn, age 69, passed away peacefully at CHI Health Mercy Hospital April 5, 2022. He was born May 18, 1952 to Clair and Kathryn (Buchanan) Blackburn in Lovell, WY. He was preceded in death by his father, Clair Blackburn; mother, Kathryn Blackburn; brother, Rex Blackburn; brother, Robert Blackburn. Rea is survived by his wife, Quella “Karleen”, of 48...
Thomas D. Stonehouse
Apr 4, 2022
Celebrating the life of Thomas Dean Stonehouse Thomas D. Stonehouse, age 82, passed away in Stillwater, Minnesota on April 4, 2022. He was born in Iowa City, Iowa to the late Robert and Frances (Radosevich) Stonehouse. Thomas was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, and spent most of his career as a photo engraver and pressman until he retired from...
Richard Mcsorley
Apr 3, 2022
Richard McSorley, age 83, passed away April 3, 2022. He was born January 24, 1939, to late Bernard and Chlorinda (Tobin) McSorley in Council Bluffs, IA. Richard proudly served his country in the United States Army and retired after a career in metal working. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife who was the...
Lori Stowe
Apr 2, 2022
Lori Stowe, age 61, passed away April 2, 2022. She was born February 11, 1961 to Jack and Barbara Ann (Frieze) Stowe in Council Bluffs, IA. Lori is survived by her children, John Raymond, Ryan Raymond, Jason (Samantha) Raymond, Jesslee (Jacob) Taylor, and, Carly Stowe; father, Jack Stowe; mother, Barbara Brown; siblings, Steve (Lisa) Stowe, Rick (Sheryl) Stowe, Teri (Bob)...
Scott Mcphillips
Apr 1, 2022
Scott McPhillips, age 53, passed away peacefully at Avoca Specialty Care April 1, 2022. Scott is survived by his mother, Beverly Krumwiede; daughter, Rose McPhillips; brother, Steve (Julie) McPhillips; nieces and nephews, Daniel (Lori), Matthew, Nicole, Raymond, Faith, and Hope. Scott graduated from Tri-Center Community School, Neola, Iowa in 1987. He loved playing sports Football, Basketball, and Baseball. His Junior...
Sandra Kay Woods
Mar 29, 2022
Sandra Kay Woods, age 81 of Council Bluffs passed away on Tuesday March 29, 2022 at home with her family by her side. Sandra was born on January 31, 1941 in Mineola, IA to the late Robert and Helen Schoening. She graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1959. Sandra was a very petite woman who had a personality that...
Leone F. Mccarthy
Mar 28, 2022
Leone McCarthy, age 92, passed away peacefully March 28, 2022. She was born November 10, 1929, to the late William and Loretto (Cavanaugh) Denning in Hancock, IA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by spouse, Donald McCarthy; sister, Mary Corrine Sweeney, Joann Corrin; brothers, H. Michael "Mick" Denning and Gene Denning. Leone is survived by her...
Karen Williams
Mar 27, 2022
Karen Williams, age 82, passed away at Methodist Hospital March 27, 2022. She was born July 12, 1939, to the late Leonard and Margaret (Galiher) Butterbaugh in Shelby, IA. Karen attended Thomas Jefferson High School and was part of the Senior Class of 1957. Karen retired from Alegent Health in 2011. Karen was very active in the Celebration of Life...
Phuong Nguyen
Mar 24, 2022
Phuong Nguyen, age 57, passed away peacefully at home on March 24, 2022. She was born March 15, 1965 to Lien and Phuc (Pham) Nguyen in Ban me Thuot, Vietnam. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Chu Huu Nguyen and Bac Hoai Nguyen. Phuong is survived by siblings, Hoang Nguyen, Tuoc Nguyen, Sy Nguyen,...
Warren Smith
Mar 21, 2022
Warren Smith, age 76, passed away in Council Bluffs, IA on March 21, 2022. He was born March 23, 1945 to Donald and Doris (Young) Smith in Woodbine, IA. Warren was in HVAC for over 40 years and owned his own company. He enjoyed camping and spending time with his family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...
Shirley Maxine Plambeck
Mar 21, 2022
Shirley Plambeck, age 94, passed away at Primrose on March 21, 2022. she was born October 17, 1927 to James Leo Pitzer and Bernice (Chapman) Kibbe in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Shirley lived in Persia the majority of her life until moving to Harlan in 2011. Shirley enjoyed reading and writing letters. Her pride and joy was her family. In addition...
Judith Ann Anderson
Mar 20, 2022
Judith Anderson, age 87, passed away at Josie Harper Hospice House March 20, 2022. She was born August 30, 1934 to James and Maxine (Ervin) Shoaf in Council Bluffs, Iowa. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Fred L. Anderson; sister-in-laws, Lorena Jefferies, Donna Gerkin and Helen Harter; brother-in-law, Gary Anderson. Judith is survived...
Janice L Luedecker
Mar 19, 2022
Janice Luedecker, age 80, passed away March 19, 2022. She was born July 19, 1941 to Arno and Welma (Heesch) Schroeder in Avoca, IA. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Luthern Church in Treynor, IA and attended Treynor schools. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Ken Schroeder; and her son, Tim....
Kenneth T. Hollinger
Mar 16, 2022
Kenneth T. Hollinger, age 75, passed away at Northcrest Living Center March 16, 2022. He was born September 26, 1946 to Richard and Grace Hollinger in Council Bluffs, Iowa. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Hollinger; brothers, Sterling, Paul and David; sisters, Mary, Grace and Irene; brother-in-law, William Lyle Swolley. Kenneth is...
Juanita Lavonne Brewer
Mar 11, 2022
Juanita LaVonne Brewer, age 89, passed away at Griswold Rehab and Health Care Center March 11, 2022. She was born May 8, 1932 to Clarence and Dessie (Kincaid) Fronk in Tyrone, Missouri. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Jack Michelson and George Brewer; siblings, Helen Coronel, Harry Fronk, Sharon Voss; grandson, Cimron Adams...
John Granger
Mar 10, 2022
John Granger, age 57, passed away March 10, 2022. He was born February 26, 1965, to Harry and Jeannette Granger in Aurora, NE. John graduated from North Bend Nebraska High School with the class of 1984 and attended auto body repair school. He loved to grill and snowmobile. He also enjoyed motorcycles, cars and was a fan of the Nebraska...
Sydnee Renee Mabbitt
Mar 9, 2022
Sydnee Mabbitt, age 23, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2022. She was born December 9, 1998, to Albert and Shelly (Summerville) Mabbitt in Council Bluffs, IA. Sydnee graduated from Thomas Jefferson with the class of 2017. She was preceded in death by her mother, Shelly Mabbitt; grandparents, Connie Wilcox, Albert Wilcox, and Doris Mabbitt. Sydnee is survived by her...
Sandra Kay Hollinger
Mar 8, 2022
Sandra K. Hollinger, age 78, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away at her home on March 8, 2022 surrounded by the love of her children. She was born in Council Bluffs on December 21, 1943 to the late George A. and Irene M. (Foster) Hollins. Sandra lived most of her life in Council Bluffs, with the exception of a short...
Ronald "Butcher" N Stander
Mar 8, 2022
Ronald Stander was born October 17, 1944 in Fort Jackson, Columbia, South Carolina. Ronald passed away March 8, 2022 at his home with his loving wife, Toddy Ann and his kitty, Sissy by his side. He moved to Council Bluffs, Iowa at a young age. Attended Washington School at age 4. From there, he attended Bloomer School, where he told...
Maria Arevalo
Mar 7, 2022
Maria Arevalo, age 69, passed away peacefully at Jennie Edmundson Hospital March 7, 2022. She was born October 13, 1952 to Rosa Aguirre and Jesus Arevalo in el Porvenir, Santa Ana El Salvador. Maria is survived by Rosa Aguirre, William Garcia, Maria Garcia, Sara Aguirre, Ana Flores, Joanna Flores, Jose Garcia, Antonio Garcia, Julio Garcia, Yamileth de la O and...