Obituaries

Jannette Gunderson

Jannette Gunderson

Sep 30, 2021

Jannette Elaine Gunderson, age 68, entered eternity September 30, 2021. She was born June 24, 1953 to Addison and Doris (Armstrong) Hansen in Omaha, NE. A daughter, wife, mother and grandmother. She accomplished many great things in her lifetime. Piano teacher, Sunday School teacher, Church pianist, and her career as a Compliance Officer were just a few of the accomplishments....

Norman S.  Blackburn

Norman S. Blackburn

Sep 30, 2021

Norman S. Blackburn, age 97, passed away September 30, 2021. He was born near Thurman, Iowa, on August 29, 1924 to the late Leonard and Ethel (Scott) Blackburn. Norman proudly served his country in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II and retired from Western Iowa Mutual Insurance. He was a member of Gethsemane Presbyterian Church. In...

Rev. Robert  Ruis

Rev. Robert Ruis

Sep 30, 2021

Reverend Robert Ruis February 16, 1932 - September 30, 2021 Reverend Bob Ruis went to be with his Lord on September 30, 2021 while next to his wife Iva and family. Bob was born in a farm house in rural Mille Lacs County, Minnesota. As a covenant child of believers in Jesus Christ, he was baptized on March 12, 1932....

Tammy (Malone) Bonde

Tammy (Malone) Bonde

Sep 29, 2021

Tammy (Malone) Bonde, age 50, passed away September 29, 2021. She was born December 15, 1970 to Kenneth and Sandra (Jackson) Malone. She was preceded in death by her father, Kenny Malone; step-father, John Stahl. She is survived by her children, Katrena Gibson, Tianna Gibson, Saebra Eberle; mother, Sandra Malone; step- mother, Donna Malone; sister, Marlena Dinkel (Alan); granddaughter, Faith...

Donald L. Duffy

Donald L. Duffy

Sep 27, 2021

Donald L. Duffy, of Council Bluffs, passed away September 27, 2021. Don was born in Tama, Iowa on July 3, 1935. He graduated from Tama High School with the Class of 1953, before enlisting in the US Army, and served 2 years in Korea. He then worked for the postal department of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad....

Dennis L. Toman

Dennis L. Toman

Sep 26, 2021

Dennis Toman, age 70, passed away peacefully at home on September 26, 2021. He was born April 5, 1951 to Leo and Julia (Anderson) Toman in Council Bluffs, IA. Dennis graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1969 and then attended Iowa Western Community College. He joined the National Guard in 1971 and served until 1977. Dennis retired from the...

Christopher L. Taylor

Christopher L. Taylor

Sep 24, 2021

Christopher Laurence Taylor was born on December 29, 1977, to Eldon “Dean” Taylor and Ruth Anne (Stukey) Herring. As the youngest of four children, he withstood his share of teasing and fighting, but, as his siblings would tell you, he gave as good as he got (they would also probably tell you that, as the baby, he had it the...

Helen Kern

Helen Kern

Sep 24, 2021

Helen (Morriss) Kern, age 90, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter surrounded by family on September 24, 2021. She was born on August 10th, 1931 to Gunter and Cuba (Coger) Morriss in Cedar Township Iowa. She graduated from Lansboro High and spent many years working at a variety of jobs that she loved. She was a strong,...

Roberta Mcneal

Roberta Mcneal

Sep 24, 2021

Roberta McNeal, 84, passed away on September 24, 2021, at her home in Missouri Valley, Iowa. Roberta is survived by husband, Frank McNeal; sons, Frank (Ella) McNeal, Jr., Richard (Lori) McNeal; daughter, Cathy (Cliff) Galentine; sisters, Lois Foote, Delores Kline, and Donnis Wright; 5 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a...

Richard E. "Dick" Thompson

Richard E. "Dick" Thompson

Sep 22, 2021

Richard E. "Dick" Thompson, age 81, passed away September 22, 2021. He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on September 3, 1940, to the late Levi and Margaret (Munchrath) Thompson. Dick graduated from St. Francis High School and retired from OPPD. He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. In addition to his parents,...

Jimmey Sorensen

Jimmey Sorensen

Sep 21, 2021

Jimmey Sorensen, age 79, passed away September 21, 2021. He was born September 17, 1942, to the late Bertel and Ruth (Crandall) Sorensen in Guthrie Center, IA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Bobby Sorensen; sister, Nancy Palmer. Jimmey is survived by his wife of 58 years, JoAnn Sorensen; children, Robert (Gail) Sorensen...

John William  Venard-Campbell

John William Venard-Campbell

Sep 21, 2021

John Venard-Campbell, passed away September 21, 2021. He was born September 15, 1966 to William Eugene Venard and Kathleen Renee Venard in Madera, California. John lived in Council Bluffs the majority of his life until moving to Missouri. John enjoyed watching the Huskers. His pride and joy was his dog. John is survived by children, Amanda Cooper, Matthew Venard and...

Daralene J.  Smith

Daralene J. Smith

Sep 20, 2021

Daralene J. Smith, age 95, passed away September 20, 2021. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on November 13, 1925, to the late Charles and Ellanora (Dettmann) Mendenhall. Daralene graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1943. After graduation, she worked for Howard Manufacturing Company. She later worked for the Council Bluffs Community School district. Daralene...

Steven R. Brown

Steven R. Brown

Sep 20, 2021

Steven Brown, age 66, passed away September 20, 2021. He was born February 2, 1955. Steven graduated form Abraham Lincoln High School. He was preceded in death by parents, Norman Brown, and Carol (Maurice) Bergquist; brother, Gregory Brown; grandparents, Herbert and Doris Burke, Norman and Muriel Brown. Steven is survived by wife, Sheryl Brown; children, Jason (Crystal) Brown, Steven (Amber)...

David Wimmer

David Wimmer

Sep 17, 2021

David Wimmer, age 84, passed away September 17, 2021. He was born April 5, 1937 to Lloyd and Elizabeth (Knott) Wimmer in Springfield, MO. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by father, Lloyd Wimmer; mother, Elizabeth Wimmer, sisters, Nancy Falls and Eileen McCoy. David is survived by his wife, Jane Wimmer; sons, David Allen & Barb...

Jeffrey R.  Blackman

Jeffrey R. Blackman

Sep 17, 2021

Jeffrey Blackman, age 68, passed away September 17, 2021. He was born October 27, 1952, to the late Dwayne and Eleanore (Koch) Blackman in San Bernardino, CA. Jeffrey started his reputation of being a hard worker in his younger years at his father's gas station/tire shop. He loved the summer heat out in California and became a lifeguard/swimming instructor on...

Shirley  L.  Witzke

Shirley L. Witzke

Sep 15, 2021

Shirley L. (Shipley) Witzke, age 87, passed away September 15, 2021 at Mercy Hospital. She was born March 21, 1934 to John and Ettie Shipley. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1953 and went to work at Mutual of Omaha. In 1954, she married her High School sweet heart, Jack Witzke. To this union two sons were born,...

Peggy  A. Caylor

Peggy A. Caylor

Sep 14, 2021

Peggy A. Caylor, age 63, passed away September 14, 2021. She was born February 9, 1958 to Perry and Mary (Smith) Lee in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Peggy enjoyed camping and spending time with her family and friends. Peggy is survived by daughter, Holly (Bill Rowell) Caylor; "my old man", Kenny Shearer and children, Jamie Babe, Nikki (Jordan) Rowe, Brandon Shearer...

Arlene Hand

Arlene Hand

Sep 12, 2021

Arlene Hand, age 97, entered into rest on September 12, 2021 with her family by her side. She was born July 27, 1924 to Clyde and Helen Obrecht. Arlene attended and graduated from Missouri Valley High School. On April 8, 1944 she was joined in union to Orrin "Sparky" Hand. She worked for many years as the office manager for...

Robert L.  Pike

Robert L. Pike

Sep 10, 2021

Robert Pike, age 88, passed away at Northcrest Living Center on September 10, 2021. He was born March 24, 1933, to the late William and Cecelia (Brooks) Pike in Council Bluffs, IA. Robert retired from McCollister Oil Company after 49 years and was a member of Southside Christian Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...