Obituaries

Gregg  Thomas  Porter

Gregg Thomas Porter

Dec 31, 2021

Gregg Thomas Porter, 73, of Malvern, Iowa Gregg Thomas Porter was born on August 24, 1948 to Ernest and Gretchen Porter in Des Moines, Iowa. He grew up, attended school and graduated with a high school diploma in Des Moines. After high school he worked as a lab assistant in the human biology lab of the university in Des Moines...

Harold Compton

Harold Compton

Dec 30, 2021

Harold Compton, age 81, passed away December 30, 2021. He was born January 2, 1940 to Claude and Aline Compton in Trousdale, OK. Harold proudly served in the US Army. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by spouse, Jacquelyn Compton; brothers, Doyle and Darrell; sisters, Wanda and Minnie and grandson, Ryan Griffith and Jeremiah Johnson. Harold...

Shirley Ann (Riddle) Browning

Shirley Ann (Riddle) Browning

Dec 30, 2021

Shirley Ann (Riddle) Browning, age 87, passed away on December 30, 2021. She was born July 16, 1934 to William and Nellie (McClelland) Riddle in Council Bluffs, IA. Shirley loved to make sure everyone was fed, spending time with her family, canning food, cooking and gardening. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Lloyd (Marguerite)...

Linda S. (Fenton) Snipes

Linda S. (Fenton) Snipes

Dec 28, 2021

Linda (Fenton) Snipes, age 72, passed away peacefully at Risen Son Christian Village December 28, 2021. She was born May 7, 1949 to Virgil and Berdine Fenton in Council Bluffs,Iowa. Linda was a school teacher for 17 years at Full Gospel Christian Academy. Linda loved to sing and was in the Choir at Full Gospel Assembly. She enjoyed spending time...

Mona Faye Foote

Mona Faye Foote

Dec 28, 2021

Mona F. Foote, age 84, passed away December 28, 2021. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on August 28, 1937, to the late Sam and Cecil (Doty) Foote. Mona retired from Campbell Soup. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Fred "Bud". Darrell, Paul, Roy, Eva, Norma, Arlene and Violet. Mona is survived...

Brandon S. Bryen

Brandon S. Bryen

Dec 26, 2021

Brandon Scott Bryen, age 36, passed away at Mercy Hospital December 26, 2021. He was born July 10, 1985 to Merle and Karen (Blackman) Bryen in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Brandon enjoyed fishing, hunting, haunted houses, camping and spending time with his kids. He was preceded in death by father, Merle Bryen. Brandon is survived by children, Damion "DJ" Bryen, Ida...

Sharla R. Tanga

Sharla R. Tanga

Dec 25, 2021

Sharla Tanga, age 54, passed away December 25, 2021. She was born July 1, 1967, to the late LeRoy and Oralea (Garrison) Gilmore in Council Bluffs, IA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Annette Pena and infant brother, Mark Gilmore. Sharla is survived by her husband James Tanga; daughters, Jamie (Jesse) Gilmore Black...

Laura M Heyer

Laura M Heyer

Dec 23, 2021

Laura M. Heyer, age 90, passed away December 23, 2021. She was born in Rochester, New York, on September 16, 1931, to the late Peter and Margaret (Roets) Pollet. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Rick Heyer; son-in-law, Thomas VanDeRostyn; brothers, Robert and Albert Pollet. Laura is survived by her children, Dave Heyer,...

Walter "Buster" E. Blankenship Sr.

Walter "Buster" E. Blankenship Sr.

Dec 23, 2021

Walter E. Blankenship Sr., age 84, passed away at home on December 23, 2021. He was born July 24, 1937 to Floyd and Helen (Roberts) Blankenship in Missouri Valley, Iowa. He was a member of First Christian Church for over 45 years, Council Bluffs Archery Club, was one of the founders of the Pottawattamie County Archery and was a channel...

Darlene "Dolly" Lara

Darlene "Dolly" Lara

Dec 22, 2021

Darlene "Dolly" Lara, age 88, passed away December 22, 2021. She was born April 7, 1933 to the late Albert and Laura (Leinen) Reid in Portsmouth, IA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by spouse, Leo Lara; siblings, John Reid, Albert "Bud" Reid, Verle Reid, Everett Reid, Claude Reid, Violet "Sis" Hodge, and Ila Mae Mayo....

Judy  Johnson

Judy Johnson

Dec 22, 2021

Judy Johnson, age 74, passed away at Jennie Edmundson Hospital December 22, 2021. She was born May 4, 1947 to the late Lloyd and Betty (Million) Wilson in Clarinda, IA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sibligs, Pam Downing, Janet Andersen, and Mark Wilson. Judy is survived by her daughters, Buffy Behrens and Judy...

Wayne Andersen

Wayne Andersen

Dec 22, 2021

Wayne Andersen of Council Bluffs, Iowa, joined his mother, father and brother in heaven on December 22, 2021. Wayne was born June 22, 1944 at the home of his parents Adolf and Inez Andersen. He graduated from Exira Community High School in 1963. He attended C E School of Commerce in Omaha. After graduating from business college, he worked at...

Isabella Suehailey Marie Santiago

Isabella Suehailey Marie Santiago

Dec 22, 2021

Isabella SueHailey Marie Santiago, age 14, passed away December 22, 2021. She was born August 8, 2007 to Felix Santiago and Stephanie (Trejo) Meadows in Omaha, NE. Isabella is preceded in death by her great grandma, Sue Holder; uncle, Armando Armas; grandpa, Felix Armas; and great grandpa, Felix Armas Isabella is survived by her parents, Stephanie (James) Meadows and Felix...

Donald M. Witte

Donald M. Witte

Dec 21, 2021

Donald M. Witte was born April 10, 1936 in York Township, Iowa County, Iowa. The son of Martin F. and Ida M. (Sandersfeld) Witte. He was baptized May 10, 1936 and confirmed May 1950 at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Donald attended Immanuel Parochial School and graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1954. He was a veteran of the United States Army,...

Bryce Behrens

Bryce Behrens

Dec 21, 2021

Bryce Behrens, age 52, passed away peacefully at his home on December 21, 2021. He was born September 1, 1969, to Bryce Behrens and Ruthalee Osborn in Council Bluffs, IA. Bryce proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of First Christian Church. He was preceded in death by his sister, Penny Anderson and brother,...

Dennis E. Blank

Dennis E. Blank

Dec 21, 2021

Dennis E. Blank, age 73, passed away at Mercy Hospital December 21, 2021. He was born June 4, 1948 to Ervin and Esther (Kessler) Blank in Omaha, Nebraska. Dennis enjoyed bicycling, sports and helping others. He was very active in his church community and the Senior Health Center. He graduated in 1966 from Thomas Jefferson High School. He worked at...

Lonnie D.  Brayman

Lonnie D. Brayman

Dec 21, 2021

Lonnie Brayman, age 73, passed away at Jennie Edmundson Hospital December 21, 2021. He was born December 1, 1948, to the late Everett and Elizabeth (McLean) Brayman in Council Bluffs, IA. Lonnie proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, serving two tours. He was a longtime employee at Nebraska Beef. In addition to his...

Michael D. Biggs

Michael D. Biggs

Dec 21, 2021

Michael Biggs, age 64, passed away at Mercy Hospital on December 21, 2021. He was born September 19, 1957 to Max and Lois (Beherens) Biggs in Sioux City, Iowa. Michael enjoyed golfing, boats with Heartland Gondola's and anything to do with water and sun. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Mitchell Biggs. Michael...

Dennis  William Jeppesen

Dennis William Jeppesen

Dec 21, 2021

Dennis William Jeppesen, age 76, passed away at CHI Health Mercy Hospital December 21, 2021. He was born October 9, 1945 to Donald and Evelyn Jeppesen in Bloomington, IL. He was raised in Council Bluffs and graduated from TJ in 1963. Graduated from Dana College in 1967. He enlisted in the Navy and served during the Vietnam conflict serving on...

Linda  G. Schultz

Linda G. Schultz

Dec 20, 2021

Linda Schultz, age 71, passed away at Risen Son Christian Village on December 20, 2021. She was born February 12, 1950 to Oral and Edna (Clark) White in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Linda enjoyed camping, motorcycle rides and spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by niece, Jennifer White. Linda is survived by...