Shirley A. Allen
Mar 7, 2022
Shirley A. Allen, age 85, passed away at her home on Monday, March 7 following a long battle with atrial fibrillation and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. Shirley was born March 19, 1936 in Council Bluffs to the late John and Irene (Bell) Pitts. She attended schools in Council Bluffs and graduated from St. Frances High School in 1952. During her "growing...
Michael Kauffman
Mar 6, 2022
Michael Kauffman, age 70, passed away at his home on March 6, 2022. He was born May 7, 1951 to Robert and Barbara (Dettmers)Kauffman in Denver, Colorado. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by grandparents, Verna Marie Dettmers and Frank Dettmers; siblings, Linda Wagner, Eddie Somerville. Michael is survived by his wife, Kathy Kauffman; children, Terrisa...
Larry Walker
Mar 5, 2022
Larry Walker, age 55, passed away peacefully at Oakland Manor March 5, 2022. He was born October 17, 1966, to the late James and Margaret (Nunez) Walker in Council Bluffs, IA. Larry graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and then completed a degree in automotive repair. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, James...
Larry Rosco Hilton
Mar 4, 2022
Larry Hilton, age 70, passed away suddenly at CHI Health Mercy Hospital March 4, 2022. He was born on Mother’s Day, May 13, 1951, to the late Chester and Helen (Voss) Hilton near Pisgah, IA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Hilton; father-in-law, Robert Parker, sister-in-law, Mary Ellen Parker. Larry is survived...
Susan "Sue" Davis
Mar 2, 2022
Susan "Sue" Davis, age 68, passed away at her home March 2, 2022. She was born April 17, 1953 to Charles and Elizabeth (Rogan) Fitzpatrick in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. Susan loved being a nana, spending time with her family, Walt Disney World and word searches. Her pride and joy were her grandchildren. Susan is survived by her husband, Rick...
Hong Pitchford
Mar 2, 2022
Hong Pitchford, age 75, passed away on March 2, 2022. She was born December 31, 1946 to Cho V Nguyen and Yen Thi Vo in Saigon Vietnam. Hong immigrated from Vietnam to Council Bluffs, Iowa in 1992. Hong enjoyed spending time with her family and going fishing with her husband. Her pride and joy were her children and grandson. She...
James Allen Braden
Mar 2, 2022
James Allen Braden, age 86, of Council Bluffs and Macedonia Iowa, passed away March 02, 2022, at home in Council Bluffs. James (Jim) Braden was born June 29, 1935, to the late Bruce and Vola (Hendrix) Braden of rural Macedonia, joining older brother Robert at home. He was raised on the family farm south of Macedonia, graduating from Macedonia High...
Denise Parks
Feb 27, 2022
Denise Parks, age 60, passed away February 27, 2022. She was born February 23, 1962 to Dennis and Theresa (Nelson) Parks in Omaha, NE. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her life long partner, Sebastian Gonzalez; Aunty, Mary; and her grandparents, Allen and Bertha Nelson. Denise is survived by her sons , Isiah Parks (Amy...
Evan Edwards
Feb 26, 2022
My Father's house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. Evan Edwards, 19, of...
Chadwick Klein
Feb 24, 2022
Chadwick Mark Klein was born March 3, 1970 at Blair Memorial Hospital to parents Patricia and Jerry Klein. The family lived in Mondamin, IA where he loved music and enjoyed piano and dance lessons. From there they moved to Norfolk, NE for 3 years, then on to Omaha, where he excelled in gymnastics and won 1st place in competition at...
Dudley Augustus Syre'
Feb 22, 2022
Dudley Augustus Syre', age 82, passed away at his home on February 22, 2022. He was born August 24, 1939 to Richard and Margaret (Jones) Syre' in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Midland University in 1961. On August 24, 1962 Dudley married Mary Picton. He then entered the Navy retiring as a commander from the reserves in 1982. After...
Marlene Collins
Feb 19, 2022
Marlene Collins, age 79, passed away at Hillcrest Health & Rehab on February 19, 2022. She was born December 31, 1942 to William "Gint" and Ann (Urban) Barrington in Dubuque, Iowa. Marlene worked at the Underwood School System as a cook for many years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ira J. Collins;...
Arthur Jensen
Feb 19, 2022
Arthur L. "Art" Jensen, 74, was received into the arms of his Savior, peacefully in his sleep, on February 19, 2022 at his residence in Green Valley, AZ. Art was born on May 29, 1947 in Council Bluffs, IA. Art will be remembered by his family and friends for his kind heart, his willingness to help and humorous metaphors. Art...
Edwin "Jack" Smith
Feb 19, 2022
Edwin "Jack" Smith, age 84, passed away peacefully at Methodist Hospital February 19, 2022. He was born October 18, 1937, to the late Russell and Ila (Greenwood) Smith in Bonnets Mill, MO. Jack graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and was a member of Timothy Lutheran Church. Jack retired from Northwestern Bell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...
Clark Wade
Feb 17, 2022
Clark Wade, age 65, passed away peacefully February 17, 2022. He was born August 3, 1956, to the late Ernest and Ella (Petersen) Wade in Council Bluffs, IA. Clark is survived by his siblings, Karen Jones (Clay), Nancy Paladino (Henry), Linda Croushorn (Stan), Tracy Wade (Carol); nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitation will be held from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM...
Teresa C. Davis
Feb 15, 2022
Teresa Davis, age 62, passed away at CHI Health Bergan Mercy on February 15, 2022. She was born September 14, 1959, to the late William and Helen (Blankenship) Leonard in Council Bluffs, IA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Sally Lou Davis. Teresa is survived by her husband, Joe Davis; children, Michael Leonard,...
John D. Scott
Feb 15, 2022
John D. Scott, age 87, passed away February 15, 2022. He was born in Hampton, Iowa, on June 16, 1934, to the late Paul and Marjorie (Duncan) Scott. John graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School and proudly served his country in the United States Army and was a longtime associate at Clark Drug. In addition to his parents, he was...
Eugene Hazen
Feb 14, 2022
Eugene Hazen, age 73, passed away on February 14, 2022. He was born September 11, 1948 in Omaha, Nebraska to the late Earl and Ethel (Graff) Hazen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Nathan Hazen. Eugene is survived by his sisters, Ann Brabender (Al), Nancy West (Rick); nieces, nephews, and a host of...
Adrienne York
Feb 14, 2022
Adrienne York, age 89, passed away February 14, 2022. She was born February 19, 1932 to the late Dr. Virgil and Mildred (Coker) Auchard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert York; brothers, Dr. David Auchard, Dr. Allen Auchard; sisters, Arlene Anderson, Maurine Jost, Rosemary Harris; infant sons, Steven Allen York, and Mark...
Ronald Jay Bakke
Feb 13, 2022
Ronald Jay Bakke, 89, passed away February 13, 2022 surrounded by family in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Ronald was born November 27, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois to Henry and Margaret Bakke. Ronald joined the United States Air Force in 1952 to 1956 at Wichita, Kansas. He was a mechanic during the Korean War, Ronald then went to college at Utah State...