Mary Adams
Jan 27, 2022
Mary Adams, age 84, passed away peacefully at Risen Son on January 27, 2022. She was born September 9, 1937 to Robert and Gertrude (Arnett) Pate in St. Louis MO. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by siblings, James Pate, Carol Pate, Loretta Valentine, Bill Pate, Thomas Pate, Theresa Pate and Daniel Pate Mary is survived...
Samuel Perales
Jan 26, 2022
Samuel Perales, age 68, passed away at UNMC January 26, 2022. He was born May 10, 1953 to Martin and Martha (Deollos) Perales in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Samuel worked for UPS for 46 years. He enjoyed music, spending time with family and old cars. Samuel is survived by his wife Mary Perales; twin boys, Christopher and Samuel Jr. Perales; step-children,Shawn (Tondi)...
Scott Lemaster
Jan 25, 2022
Scott LeMaster, age 58, passed away at Jennie Edmundson Hospital January 25, 2022. He was born December 31, 1963 to Richard and Margaret (Ruby) LeMaster in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Scott is survived by his wife, Jennifer LeMaster; children, Katelyn (Erik) Hilton and Jacob (Tiffany) Wheeldon; parents, Richard and Margaret LeMaster; siblings, Terry, Jason, Sandy and Lori; grandchildren, Gavin and Marryn;...
Duane E. King
Jan 25, 2022
Duane Edward King passed away on January 25, 2022. Born near Skidmore, MO, on November 9, 1937, to Elza Cledith and Myrtle Lois Brown King, he was the youngest of four brothers. Duane attended school in Skidmore, then Nebraska Christian College in Norfolk, Nebraska. He shared Jesus as a pastor in Anthon, Iowa, Norfolk, and Griswold, Iowa, then in Council...
Daniel Knudsen
Jan 24, 2022
Daniel Knudsen, age 74, passed away January 24, 2022. He was born July 10, 1947, to the late Frederick and Barbara (Harter) Knudsen in Council Bluffs, IA. Daniel proudly served his country in the United States Navy and was a longtime grocery store director. Dan loved his family and showed us all what love is. Our mom was his true...
Donna Petroff
Jan 24, 2022
Donna Rae Schafer Petroff, age 92, passed away at CHI Health Mercy Hospital January 24, 2022. She was born March 22, 1929, to the late Harold Tracy and Viola (Elledge) Weberg in Carroll, IA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Wayne Schafer, and Chris Petroff; siblings, Harold "Junior" Tracy, Spencer Tracy, Kay Latham,...
Robert Wayne Reed
Jan 23, 2022
Robert Wayne Reed, age 81, passed away January 23, 2022. He was born February 18, 1940 to Wayne and Iva (Harris) Reed in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Robert enjoyed Iowa sports. His pride and joy was his family. His unconditional love will be missed by his family and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...
Sara V. Joplin
Jan 23, 2022
Sara Joplin, age 87, passed away peacefully at Jennie Edmundson Hospital January 23, 2022. She was born September 28, 1934, to the late William "Bloomer" and Mildred Nance in Saint Paul, KS. All who knew her will miss this remarkably cheerful and selfless woman who spent her life on people not things, but none will miss her more than her...
Richard Kannas
Jan 21, 2022
Richard Kannas, age 83, passed away peacefully at Creighton January 21, 2022. He was born February 27, 1938 to George and Lillian (Ostrom) Kannas in Grand Rapids, MN. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and retired from the United States Postal Service. Richard is survived by his wife of 60 years, Judy Kannas; daughters and sons-in-law,...
David Putnam
Jan 21, 2022
David Putnam, age 74, passed away January 21, 2022. He was born January 6, 1948 to Wallace and Jennie (Pickup) Putnam in Council Bluffs, IA. He attended Northwest Missouri State college and graduated from Creighton University in 1974. He married Patricia (Sandoval) on February 6, 1982. David worked as a pharmacist in Puebla, CO for 40 years. In addition to...
Timothy "Tim" L. Sanders
Jan 20, 2022
Timothy L. Sanders, age 53, passed away at home on January 20, 2022. He was born June 20, 1968 to Raymond and Joan (Meyer) Sanders in Bellevue, Nebraska. Timothy enjoyed concerts, movies (especially horror movies), traveling, and his family. He was preceded in death by father, Raymond Sanders; grandparents, Gilbert and Clara Meyer, Lawrence and Carmelita Sanders. Timothy is survived...
Gail Kirchert
Jan 20, 2022
Gail W. Kirchert, age 86, passed away January 20, 2022. He was born February 10, 1935, to the late Herbert and Cordelia Kirchert. Gail proudly served his country in the United States Army and retired from Ready Mix. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Kirchert; daughter, Shelley Albright; grandsons, Ricky Albright and...
Diana Booher
Jan 19, 2022
Diana Booher, age 68, passed away January 19, 2022. She was born May 28, 1953 to Lee and Beverly (Tway) Gillespie in Des Moines, IA. In addition to her parents; significant other, Terry Fernfide. Diana is survived by children, Kenneth (Teresa) Booher, Tracy (Aaron) Grandick; siblings, Jerry Gillespie, Jimmie Gillespie, Debra (Darrell) Andrews, Donna (David) Lalich, Lee (Trisha) Gillespie, Bobby...
Russell Jenkins
Jan 19, 2022
Russell Martin Jenkins, age 85, passed away at Prairie Gate Assisted Living Center on January 19, 2022. He was born December 24, 1936 to Ralph and Viola (Gibson) Jenkins in Dow City, IA. Russell enjoyed gardening, cuddles the dog and his church family. His pride and joy was gardening, grandkids and great grandkids. In addition to his parents, he was...
Mary Ann Hansen
Jan 19, 2022
Mary Ann Hansen, age 84, passed away January 19, 2022. She was born October 21, 1937, to the late Fred and Frances (Cox) Shaw in Council Bluffs, IA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leland Hansen; brothers, Thomas Shaw and Ronald Shaw. Mary Ann is survived by her children, Dianna (William) Kuyper, Pamela...
Mark L. Bergsten
Jan 19, 2022
Mark Bergsten, age 58, entered the kingdom of heaven on January 19, 2022. He was born July 20, 1963 to Marvin and Patricia (Tiarks) Bergsten in Omaha, Nebraska. He went to Montessori School, Madonna, Prairie Lane Elementary and graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1984. He enjoyed working at Vodec from 1984 to 2019. He was...
Darwin L. Rief
Jan 18, 2022
Darwin Laverne Rief, age 83, passed away January 18, 2022. He was born March 26, 1938 to Harold and Thelma (Bird) Rief in Crescent, IA. Darwin worked as a welder and retired after many years as a truck driver. He was an animal lover, a big fan of western movies and loved to travel, spending many winters in Arizona. He...
Joanne Marie Behm
Jan 18, 2022
JoAnne M. Behm, age 88, passed away January 18, 2022. She was born near Bentley, Iowa, on April 5, 1933, to the late Henry and Hazel (Timm) Boege. JoAnne graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and retired from the Cogley Clinic. She was a member of Saint Peter’s Catholic Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Justin T. Lara
Jan 18, 2022
Justin T. Lara, age 63 of Council Bluffs passed away January 18, 2022 at Mercy Hospital. Justin was born July 28, 1958 to Sara A. Jensen and Tomas M. Lara at Mercy Hospital. Justin earned a degree from Iowa Western and worked many years in the field of aviation as an Inspector and mechanic. His work took him from Iowa...
John Roy Viberg
Jan 17, 2022
John Roy Viberg February 7, 1941 – January 17, 2022 It is with great sadness that the family of John Viberg announce his sudden passing, Monday, January 17th at the age of 80. John will be lovingly remembered by his wife Patty (Brannen), children Julie Bullard (Mike), Jim Viberg Wendell (Rhonda) and Jon Viberg. Grandchildren Kylee Stoltenberg (Sam), Katie &...