Obituaries

Maxine Reid

Maxine Reid

Oct 25, 2021

Maxine M. (Belt) Reid, age 87, of Council Bluffs, passed away on October 25, 2021. Maxine was born on November 22, 1933 in Crescent, Iowa to the late Walter and Marie (Wright) Belt. Maxine married Verle Reid in 1951 and welcomed three children: Verlonda, Ron, and Marlene. Maxine will be remembered for her love of children and animals. In addition...

Suzanne Seek

Suzanne Seek

Oct 25, 2021

Suzanne Seek, age 70, passed away peacefully at CHI Health Mercy Hospital October 25, 2021. She was born May 22, 1951, to the late Herbert and Ruth (Axtell) Naber in Muscatine, IA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by daughter, Melissa Cole. Suzanne is survived by her husband, Michael Seek; daughter, Kira Seek; granddaughter, Gaia Zink;...

Vidiatri D. Gobin

Vidiatri D. Gobin

Oct 24, 2021

Vidiatri Gobin, age 66, passed away on October 24, 2021. She was born September 12, 1955 to Basdeo and Violet (Ramcharram) Basdeo in Whim Village, Berbice. Gobin enjoyed music, stories, cooking and enjoyed spending time with her grandkids. Her pride and joy was her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sister, Jean Nagamootoo. Vidiatri...

Edward L. Ross

Edward L. Ross

Oct 24, 2021

Edward L. Ross, age 70, passed away October 24, 2021. He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on November 3, 1950, to the late Roy and Phyllis (Reichart) Ross. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Kathy; son-in-law, Jose Arvizu; grandson, Colton; granddaughter, Chelsea. Ed is survived by his wife, Pam Ross; daughters, Misty...

Myron Gill

Myron Gill

Oct 23, 2021

Myron Gill, age 60, passed away October 23, 2021. He was born April 14, 1961 to Gaylord and Mary (Stogdill) Gill in Council Bluffs, IA. Myron was preceded in death by his father, Gaylord Gill; daughter, MyraJo Gill; brother, Monty Gill. Myron is survived by his wife, JoLynne Gill; mother, Mary Gill; children, Randy (Kori) Poole, Melissa Gill, Monica Gill,...

William S. Porter

William S. Porter

Oct 22, 2021

William Stanley (Bill) Porter, age 78, passed away in Omaha, on October 22, 2021 after a short illness. He was born March 12, 1943, in Salt Lake City, Utah to William (Dwight) Porter and Lucille (Hays) Porter. He moved to Council Bluffs, Iowa when he was five years old. Bill was preceded in death by his son, Stan William Porter,...

Barbara E. Deitchler

Barbara E. Deitchler

Oct 21, 2021

Barbara E. Deitchler, age 86, passed away October 21, 2021. Barb was born May 12, 1935, to Mary Catherine (Thayer) and Arthur Paul Briggs in Council Bluffs, IA. She grew up and attended school in Treynor, IA, graduating from Treynor High school in 1953. On November 23, 1957, Barbara and Robert Miller Deitchler were married at St. John’s Lutheran Church...

Margie Lee Jenson

Margie Lee Jenson

Oct 20, 2021

Margie Lee Jenson, a beautiful lady full of grace and humor was welcomed into heaven on October 20, 2021, at Bethany Heights Assisted Living Center. At 98 years young, Marge was known for her cheerful nature and ever-present smile. Marge was born in Omaha. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Council Bluffs. She became the city girl introduced...

Emma "Rose" Gibbs

Emma "Rose" Gibbs

Oct 19, 2021

Rosie was born June 6, 1934, to Sam and Charlotte (Thomas) Gibbs. She was the middle child, with an older brother, John and a younger sister, Phyllis. She grew up in the South End of Council Bluffs, during the Depression. She related that her mother sewed her first school clothes out of saved feed sacks. She attended Longfellow School, Bloomer...

Caroline Jeanette James

Caroline Jeanette James

Oct 18, 2021

Caroline Jeanette James, age 84, passed away at home on October 18, 2021. She was born June 29, 1937 to William and Chloe (Hiles) Kell in Westboro, MO. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by children, Richard Wachner, Robbie Wachner, Rachelle Wachner, Ronnie Wachner, Paige James and Roy Wachner; brothers, William Kell Jr. and Robert Kell....

Steven Niel  Johnson

Steven Niel Johnson

Oct 18, 2021

Steven Niel Johnson, age 68, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2021. Steve was born March 30, 1953 to C. Roxie and Elsie (Nielsen) Johnson in Council Bluffs, IA. Steve lived and worked in Council Bluffs the majority of his life. He enjoyed careers in finance, and auto and home sales. Steve had interest in Council Bluffs history and took...

Timmy Frederiksen

Timmy Frederiksen

Oct 16, 2021

Timmy Frederiksen, age 61, passed away October 16, 2021. He was born June 27, 1960 to Larry and Shirley (Olson) Frederiksen in Council Bluffs, IA. He was preceded in death by sons, Jonathon Frederiksen; son, Timothy Frederiksen Jr. Timmy is survived by his wife, Karen Frederiksen; parents, Larry and Shirley Frederiksen; children, Mandy (Marc Shull) Frederiksen, Michael Frederiksen, Branden Frederiksen...

Jerry Levi Mailloux

Jerry Levi Mailloux

Oct 9, 2021

Jerry Levi Mailloux of Blair, Nebraska passed away unexpectedly on October 9th, 2021 surrounded by his loving wife, children, and many grandchildren. He was born in Deadwood, South Dakota on May 6, 1951 to the late Jack and Vera Mailloux of Sturgis, South Dakota. He loved working the ranch every summer with his Uncle Eddy. After graduating from Sturgis High...

Carol L. Olsen

Carol L. Olsen

Oct 8, 2021

Carol L. Olsen, age 88, passed away October 8, 2021. She was born in Blue Rapids, Kansas, August 6, 1933, to the late Virgil and Lela (Hicks) Gunn. Carol graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1951. She was a member of P.E.O. International and Saint John Lutheran Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Susan Ryder

Susan Ryder

Oct 8, 2021

Susan Ryder was born in Fairbanks, Alaska to Francis and Lorraine (Weddle) Ryder. After years of moving around, due to her father being in the military, she decided to call Council Bluffs home. Here is where she would meet her loving partner, Pete Palma, and two children would be born to them. Suzi was kind, vibrant, creative, and found joy...

Jack E.  Lang

Jack E. Lang

Oct 5, 2021

Jack Edward Lang, age 81, went to be with his Lord October 5, 2021. Jack was born April 13, 1940. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1959, while there he met his future wife, Kathy Souser. Jack always loved sports, excelling in basketball and baseball at TJ. He remained involved in sports into his adulthood playing baseball and...

Clinton R. Mcdowell, Sr.

Clinton R. Mcdowell, Sr.

Oct 4, 2021

Clinton McDowell, age 67, passed away October 4, 2021. He was born August 3, 1954 to Ray and Sharon (Morford) McDowell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by father, Ray McDowell; mother, Sharon McDowell; brother, Brian McDowell. Clinton is survived by his daughters, Tammy (Lewis) Like, Bobbi McDowell Polty; sons, Clinton McDowell, Christian (Clara) McDowell; sisters,...

Alfred Joseph Wingert

Alfred Joseph Wingert

Oct 3, 2021

Alfred Joseph Wingert, son of Alfred C. and Antilia C. (Blum) Wingert was born at home near Earling, IA on March 13, 1941. He was baptized and received his sacraments at St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Panama, IA. He attended St. Mary’s School in Panama and graduated with the class of 1959. Following high school, he worked for...

Duane Tech

Duane Tech

Oct 3, 2021

Duane D. Tech, age 88, passed away October 3, 2021. He was born October 10, 1932, in Denison, Iowa, to the late Vernet and Maylou (Samuelson) Tech. Duane went to a country school and then went to work for a local farm family helping with farm duties. After he got his driver's license, he went to work for White Star...

James L. Brown

James L. Brown

Oct 2, 2021

James Brown, age 58, passed away peacefully at home October 2, 2021. He was born October 30, 1962 to Claude and Ruth (Frieze) Brown in Council Bluffs, Iowa. James enjoyed fishing, watching NASCAR, welding and building things. His pride and joy was his family and especially the grandchildren. He was preceded in death by brother, Michael Brown; dog, Adrian. James...