Obituaries

Virginia Dobler

Virginia Dobler

Aug 11, 2021

Virginia Dobler, age 72, passed away August 11, 2021. She was born January 6, 1949 to the late Wayne and Vera (Momsen) Rabe in Sac City, IA. Virginia is survived by her husband, Keith Dobler; daughters, Wendy (Tom) Mooney and Nancy (Daniel) Kohler; grandson, Sean Kohler; siblings, Judy (Richard) Hartsell and Mary (Farrell) Sirovy; stepsiblings, Linda Medsker, Calvin (Jennifer) Morse...

Emmett C. Goos

Emmett C. Goos

Aug 10, 2021

Emmett C. Goos, age 89, passed away peacefully at Risen Son Christian Village August 10, 2021. He was born July 11, 1932, to the late Alfred and Etta (Engel) Goos in Council Bluffs, IA. Emmett graduated from Kemper Military Academy with the class of 1951, and then earned an associates degree there. He served in the United States Army. Emmett...

David A. Penning

David A. Penning

Aug 10, 2021

David Penning, age 61, passed away peacefully at Nebraska Medicine August 10, 2021. He was born July 21, 1960 to Kenneth and Rosemary (Wanchura) Penning in Waterloo, IA. David had a lifetime love for baseball and the Oakland A's. He was passionate about his family, especially spending time with his grandchildren. He also loved being his own boss while cleaning...

Bonnie Lyon

Bonnie Lyon

Aug 9, 2021

Bonnie Lyon, age 78, passed away August 9, 2021. She was born February 13, 1943 to the late Francis and Vera (Bodle) McMaster in Benton, KS. She graduated from Benton High School and was an administrative assistant for years until she retired in 2004. Bonnie was co-owner and ran the family towing & repair business with her husband for 40...

David Osborne

David Osborne

Aug 9, 2021

David Osborne, age 77, passed away August 9, 2021. He was born June 12, 1944 to the late Flaten and Gladys (Gipe) Osborne in Portland, OR. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by; step-father, Orville Wildman; son, Randy Osborne; brother, Bob Osborne. David is survived by his wife of 57 years, Anita Osborne; children, Todd (Diane)...

Roberta "Bobbe" M. Sealley

Roberta "Bobbe" M. Sealley

Aug 8, 2021

Roberta "Bobbe" Marline Sealley, age 73, passed away peacefully at Northcrest Living Center in Council Bluffs, IA on August 8, 2021. She was born March 20, 1948, to the late Robert and Arline (McDonald) Christensen in Morris, IL. She was raised in the Morris and surrounding areas where she attended the Danish Country School, Gardner, Dwight, and Milton Pope grade...

Sharon  K.  Petersen

Sharon K. Petersen

Aug 7, 2021

Sharon Petersen, age 68, passed away peacefully at CHI Health Mercy Hospital August 7, 2021. She was born September 2, 1952 to Henry and Lila Rasmussen in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Sharon enjoyed her car rides, attending church and spending time with her grandkids and great grandkids. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sister, Anna Rasmussen....

Cordelia "Cork" Nitcher

Cordelia "Cork" Nitcher

Aug 6, 2021

Cordelia “Cork” Nitcher of Council Bluffs passed away August 6, 2021 at her home. She was born to Dr. Arthur and Mrs. Louise Seegers, September 10, 1934 in Parkersburg, IA. Cork graduated from Grafton High School in 1953. She married George Nitcher, Jr. on April 1, 1956. Cork was preceded in death by her parents and seven of her siblings....

Darrell Hume

Darrell Hume

Aug 5, 2021

Darrell Hume, age 70, passed away August 5, 2021. He was born April 24, 1951 to the late Robert and Veda (Reed) Hume in Sidney, IA. Darrell is survived by his son, Brian (Maggie) Hume; daughter, Michelle Hamilton; brother, Larry (Lousie) Hume; sisters, Susie Hume, Cheryl (Kevin) McGill. Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM at Hoy Kilnoski Funeral...

Charles  D. Blue

Charles D. Blue

Aug 4, 2021

Charles D. Blue, age 65, passed away peacefully at Jennie Edmundson Hospital August 4, 2021. He was born August 28, 1955 to Charles and Doris (Kesterson) Blue in Council Bluffs, IA. Charles enjoyed hunting, fishing, training dogs, NASCAR and gardening. Charles is survived by wife, Gayle Blue; children, April (Aaron) Renneke, Christopher Barnes, Matthew (Sarita) Blue, Jonathan Barnes, Charles Nicholas...

Drene "Mitch"  Michele Collier

Drene "Mitch" Michele Collier

Jul 31, 2021

Drene "Mitch" Michele Collier, age 62, passed away on July 31, 2021. She was born March 22, 1959 to Arthur Ray Stout and Margaret Hazel (Alban) Stout in Highsworth, England, United Kingdom. Mitch enjoyed her dogs, hiking at Bledsoe Creek State Park, attending church and loved the mountains. Her pride and joy was her family and spending time with her...

Phyllis M.  Barnes Larsen

Phyllis M. Barnes Larsen

Jul 30, 2021

Phyllis M. Barnes Larsen, age 87, passed away July 30, 2021. She was born in Long Prairie, Minnesota, on August 26, 1933, to the late Worth and Mathilda (Hoffarth) Moore. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Jacob F. Barnes and Orville "Ole" Larsen; siblings Evelyn O'Hara, Virgil Moore, Jean Tredal and Robert Moore....

Steve  Prociw

Steve Prociw

Jul 27, 2021

Stephen "Steve" Prociw, age 75, passed away on July 27, 2021. He was born to Matij and Justyna (Beason) Prociw in Germany. Stephen enjoyed water skiing, scuba diving, hunting and bowling. His pride and joy was his family and his dog Ginger. Steve was a night senior customer service technician for 38 years at MUD. For several years he was...

Duane Chunka

Duane Chunka

Jul 27, 2021

Duane Chunka, age 86, passed away peacefully at Bethany Lutheran Nursing Home July 27, 2021. He was born June 30, 1935 to John and Alice (Nepadal) Chunka in Omaha, NE. He served his country as a first lieutenant in the Army. He was preceded in death by father, John Chunka; mother, Alice Chunka; brothers, John, Alan, Gary, and Henry. Duane...

Lynn L. Lieber

Lynn L. Lieber

Jul 27, 2021

Lynn L. Lieber, age 77, passed away July 27, 2021. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on March 23, 1944, to the late Gene and Helen (Otis) Thomas. Lynn graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1962. She was a longtime member of First Christian Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Betty (Collett, Williams) Rutherford

Betty (Collett, Williams) Rutherford

Jul 27, 2021

Betty Ann (Collett, Williams) Rutherford, age 92, passed away July 27, 2021. Betty was born April 27, 1929 in Council Bluffs, IA to John and Anna Collett. She graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School and received her floral education from the American Floral Arts in Illinois. She was united in marriage to Ronald L. Williams on July 10, 1949. Following...

Jeneane Grimes

Jeneane Grimes

Jul 24, 2021

Jeneane Grimes, age 74, passed away peacefully at Risen Son Christian Village July 24, 2021. She was born August 16, 1946 to Eugene and Jennie Mathis Morris in Des Moines, IA. She graduated from Centerville High School in 1964. She attended Iowa School of Beauty after High School. She was a cosmetologist for many years before she became an administrative...

Todd D.  Smiley

Todd D. Smiley

Jul 23, 2021

Todd Smiley left us on July 23rd, 2021 at age 61. He was born September 5th, 1959 in Omaha, Nebraska. Todd resided in Council Bluffs his entire life. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking and searching for Morel mushrooms. What he enjoyed most was spending time with Sally going on drives with her, as well as seeing all the grandchildren. In...

Dianne  R. Alexander

Dianne R. Alexander

Jul 21, 2021

Dianne Alexander, age 60, passed away peacefully at her home on July 21, 2021 after a long battle with breast cancer. She was born December 14, 1960 to Norman and Connie (Henneman) Otto in Omaha, NE. Dianne enjoyed animals, gardening, painting and spending time with her family. Her pride and joy was her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she...

Peggy S. Kennedy

Peggy S. Kennedy

Jul 20, 2021

Peggy Sue Kennedy, age 60, passed away peacefully at her home July 20, 2021. She was born November 29, 1960 to Max and Dorothy (Burbridge) Kennedy in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Peggy enjoyed politics, fox news, she was a strong conservative and she loved caring for others. She loved her career as a nurse and she was very smart. Her pride...