Obituaries

Judith Ann (Gallagher) Livingston

Judith Ann (Gallagher) Livingston

Feb 12, 2022

Judith Ann (Gallagher) Livingston, age 78, passed away at Mercy Hospital February 12, 2022. She was born July 28, 1943 to Frederick and Loriane (Graf) Gallagher in Omaha, Nebraska. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Livingston; sister, Gail Berry. Judith is survived by sons, Hubert Sullivan and Daniel Sullivan; stepchildren; siblings, Kathy,...

Bernard "Bernie" Richards Jr.

Bernard "Bernie" Richards Jr.

Feb 12, 2022

Bernard Allen Richards Jr., age 54, passed away at CHI Health Mercy Hospital February 12, 2022. He was born August 29, 1967 to Bernard Sr. and Linda (Dougherty) Richards in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his mother, Linda Richards; grandmother, Juanita Richards. Bernard is survived by significant other, Kim Mercer; children, Page Richards (Miguel Gonzalez), Brittany...

Mary  K.  Rieber

Mary K. Rieber

Feb 12, 2022

Mary Kathryn Rieber, age 93, fell asleep in death February 12, 2022. She was born in Bartlett, Iowa on March 8,1928 to Earl and Harriett (Cloyed) Ballard. She met and married Harry Rieber of Minden, Iowa and was married January 18, 1948. This union was blessed for 65 years until his death in Dec 2013. Mary was baptized as one...

Jeffery Guy Nowlin

Jeffery Guy Nowlin

Feb 11, 2022

Jeffery Guy Nowlin, age 64, passed away at CHI Health Mercy Hospital February 11, 2022. He was born November 16, 1957 to Guy Nowlin and Ruby (Adkins) Hunt in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He joined the United States Air Force in 1976 and retired in 1998. Following retirement he worked at First Data Resources as a programmer. After a stroke in...

Virgil Steenbock

Virgil Steenbock

Feb 11, 2022

Virgil Steenbock, age 79, passed away peacefully at his home on February 11, 2022. He was born March 8, 1942, to the late Arnold and Sybil (Cooney) Steenbock in Persia, IA. Virgil retired from Jennie Edmundson Hospital and was a member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church. He proudly served his country and was an active member of the American...

Hyla  Hively

Hyla Hively

Feb 8, 2022

Hyla Hively, age 78, passed away at Jennie Edmundson Hospital on February 8, 2022. She was born February 17, 1943 to Oliver and Virginia (Ault) Gilson in Council Bluffs, IA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Hively Sr.; brother, Dave Gilson; step-father, Howard Powell. Hyla is survived by children, Tami (Ron) Neve,...

Marilynn Pilling

Marilynn Pilling

Feb 7, 2022

Marilynn Pilling, age 96, passed away peacefully at Prairie Gate on February 7, 2022. She was born May 19, 1925, to the late Clarence and Nella (Gray) Parker near Oakland, IA. Marilynn graduated from Carson High School with the class of 1943 and a member of the Carson United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Teresa Renee Latham

Teresa Renee Latham

Feb 7, 2022

Teresa Renee Latham, age 36, passed away on February 7, 2022. She was born September 15, 1985 to Mark and Dawn (May) Latham in Bellevue, Nebraska. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Edward May and Glynn (Barbara) Latham. Teresa is survived by her children, Aaralyn, Zoe and Anastasia; parents, Dawn and Mark Latham; step-mom, Tammy Bergstrom; siblings, Sarah...

Ruby  Curtis

Ruby Curtis

Feb 5, 2022

Ruby Curtis, age 97, passed away in St. Louis, Missouri on February 5, 2022. She was born March 22, 1924 to Forrest and Ethel (Ruby) Terry in Crescent, Iowa. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Curtis Jr.; special friend, Leo Cook; sister, Gladys Downs; brother, Ed Wilkens. Ruby is survived by children,...

Mildred M. Carlson

Mildred M. Carlson

Feb 3, 2022

Mildred M. Carlson, age 98, passed away February 3, 2022 at Bethany Heights. Mildred was born December 28, 1923 to Thomas and Anna (Reese) Driver in rural Honey Creek, Iowa. She married Robert Carlson on September 9, 1945. They farmed near Neola, Iowa. Mildred was a lifetime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Honey Creek, Iowa and was a member...

James Patrick "Jamie" Philbrick

James Patrick "Jamie" Philbrick

Feb 2, 2022

James (Jamie) Patrick Philbrick, age 54, passed away at Bergan Mercy Hospital February 2nd, 2022. He was born May 3rd, 1967 to the late James Wilton Philbrick and Virginia Mae (Atkinson) Philbrick in Omaha, NE. Jamie was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who showed his love through acts of service and taught his children to do the same. Jamie...

David Craig Steppuhn

David Craig Steppuhn

Feb 2, 2022

David C. Steppuhn, age 70, passed away at Methodist Hospital February 2, 2022. He was born July 30, 1951, to the late Robert and Mary Annabelle (Bates) Steppuhn in Council Bluffs, IA. David graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1969. He proudly served in the Iowa Army National Guard and retired from Keebler Cookie Company which...

Donald Kelseth

Donald Kelseth

Feb 1, 2022

He was born June 3, 1930, to Carl and Julia (Knutson) Kjeldseth in Yankton, SD. Donald proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth Kjeldseth. Donald is survived by his sons, Lucas Kelseth (Carrie) and Kurtis Kelseth; former spouse and mother to his boys,...

William "Bill"  Lamkins

William "Bill" Lamkins

Feb 1, 2022

William "Bill" Lamkins, age 54, passed away at Jennie Edmundson Hospital February 1, 2022. He was born August 22, 1967, to William and Connie (Bonar) Lamkins in Council Bluffs, IA. Bill graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1985. He proudly served in the National Guard. Bill was preceded in death by his father, William Lamkins; brother,...

Todd Delynn Hurley

Todd Delynn Hurley

Jan 30, 2022

Todd DeLynn Hurley, age 53, passed away at CHI Health Bergan Mercy January 30, 2022. He was born December 29, 1968 to DeLynn and Nancy (Marshall) Hurley in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Todd owned and operated No Name Nutrition Market in Omaha with his family. He has worked at the store's his entire life. He graduated from Lewis Central High School...

Douglas "Doug" Feller

Douglas "Doug" Feller

Jan 29, 2022

Douglas "Doug" Feller, age 71, passed away at Jennie Edmundson Hospital surrounded by his loving family on January 29, 2022. He was born August 1, 1950 to Wilbur and Gladys (McKern) Feller in Council Bluffs, IA. Doug was a farmer, worked for the railroad and retired from Mid American Energy. He enjoyed barrel racing in his younger years, rendezvous, bird...

Tommy "Tom" Carpenter

Tommy "Tom" Carpenter

Jan 28, 2022

Tommy Dwayne Carpenter died unexpectedly at home on January 28th, 2022 in Council Bluffs, IA at the age of 67. Tom is survived by his Mother Marilyn Hearrell (Carpenter) of Beaumont, TX. His beloved wife Deborah Carpenter of Council Bluffs, IA. Brother Jim (Trish) Carpenter of Beaumont, TX. His children, Brian (Beth) Carpenter of Council Bluffs, IA and Kristina (Jeremy)...

Vera  Charlotte Davis

Vera Charlotte Davis

Jan 27, 2022

Vera Charlotte Davis, age 68, passed away at CHI Health Bergan Mercy-Omaha January 27, 2022. She was born March 8, 1953 to Robert and Esther (Meritt) Renner in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She inherited their loving nature and her mother’s fun, youthful, goofy personality. Vera was able to be amazingly positive and optimistic through all of life's challenges. She was so...

Robert "Bob" Spitznagle

Robert "Bob" Spitznagle

Jan 27, 2022

Robert "Bob" Spitznagle, age 72, passed away peacefully at his home on January 27, 2022. He was born January 12, 1950 to John A. and Florice (Sutton) Spitznagle in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Robert graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1969. After high school he attended Southwestern Community College on a baseball scholarship. He was a member of First Christian...

Marty Delbert Bach

Marty Delbert Bach

Jan 27, 2022

Marty Delbert Bach, age 52, went home to be with the lord on January 27, 2022. He was born March 12, 1969 to Delbert and Toini (Liimatta) Bach in Minneapolis, MN. Marty is survived by his wife, Tona Bach, children, Gabriel Bach, Victoria Bach, Jessica Bach; father and mother, Delbert and Toini Bach; brother, Kelly Bach; sisters, Nikki (Eric) Tiarks...