Obituaries

Jacqueline R. Griffith

Jacqueline R. Griffith

Apr 13, 2021

Jacqueline Rose Griffith, age 83, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away April 13, 2021. She was born July 8, 1937 to the late Howard and Alta (Cox) Griffith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Roger Rhoades; and daughter, Sherri. Jacqueline is survived by her children, Christi Jacob, Rick (Christie) Jacob, Scott Jacob, Barbi...

Thomas "Ted" E. Johnson

Thomas "Ted" E. Johnson

Apr 13, 2021

Thomas Edwin “Ted” Johnson, age 55, passed away April 13, 2021 in Omaha, Nebraska. He was born March 21, 1966 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana to Tommy and Phoebe (Liggett) Johnson. He worked in sales for Millard Lumber. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; mother, Phoebe Johnson; father-in-law, Kenneth Neff; and nephew, Nolan Lincoln. Ted is survived by his wife,...

Susan Kay (Erwin) Tiffey

Susan Kay (Erwin) Tiffey

Apr 13, 2021

Susan Kay Erwin Tiffey, age 61, passed away peacefully April 13, 2021. She was born March 25, 1960 to Lloyd and Lois Erwin in Los Angeles, CA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Karen Roberts; half brother, Shane Erwin; her sister-in-law, Roslynd (Rusty) Doherty; and her grandparents. Susan is survived by her husband,...

John D.  Hall

John D. Hall

Apr 13, 2021

John Hall, age 81, passed away peacefully at Jennie Edmundson Hospital April 13, 2021. He was born June 13, 1939 to Liston and Mary Dorothy Hall in Council Bluffs, IA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by daughter, Wendy Hoyne; brother, Doug Hall; sister, Carolyn McJunkin. John is survived by wife, Karen Hall; son, Steven Hall;...

Michael G. Sizer

Michael G. Sizer

Apr 12, 2021

Michael Sizer, age 68, passed away peacefully at CHI Health Mercy Hospital April 12, 2021. He was born February 27, 1953 to Sydney and Laura Jean (Blackman) Sizer in Council Bluffs, IA. Michael lived in Council Bluffs the majority of his life. Michael enjoyed teaching, land surveying, politics, gardening and volunteering at the West End Optimist Club. He was an...

Hannelore "Lore" Lohrke

Hannelore "Lore" Lohrke

Apr 10, 2021

Hannelore "Lore" Lohrke, age 87, passed away peacefully April 10, 2021. She was born in Germany on February 11, 1934 to the late Franz and Barbara (Eckert) Stohr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arno Lohrke and companion, Lorren Clark. Lore is survived by her children, Renate (Richard) Meyer and Thomas (Jackie) Lohrke;...

Emogene Joan Kaufman

Emogene Joan Kaufman

Apr 9, 2021

Emogene J. "Emmy" Kaufman, age 91, passed away April 9, 2021. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on March 6, 1930 to the late Earl and Emma (Basch) Mahan. Emmy graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and was a member of First Christian Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John "Jack"...

Anna  M. Town

Anna M. Town

Apr 9, 2021

Anna Town, age 87, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on April 9, 2021. She was born in Council Bluffs, IA to Harley and Florence Smith. Anna enjoyed reading, camping, fishing and gardening. Her pride and joy was her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by infant daughter on December 27, 1958; sister,...

Florence A. Cross

Florence A. Cross

Apr 9, 2021

Florence Ann Cross, 100 years, passed away April 9, 2021 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was born in Neola, Iowa on September 13, 1920 to the late Garrett and Ellen (McDonald) Schnitker. In addition to her parents, Florence was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert; daughter, Jolene; son, Arlen; and 14 siblings. She is survived by her children, Joyce...

Richard Putnam

Richard Putnam

Apr 7, 2021

Richard Putnam, age 52, passed away at Jennie Edmundson Hospital April 7, 2021. He was born December 23, 1968 to Dean and Ginger (Neihart) Putnam in Council Bluffs, IA. He was preceded in death by his father, Dean Putnam and his sister, Joann Putnam. Richard is survived by his wife, Kimberly Putnam; mother, Ginger Neihart; children, Tracy (Keri) Putnam and...

Betty  L.  Robson

Betty L. Robson

Apr 7, 2021

Betty L. Robson, age 75, passed away April 7, 2021. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on October 28, 1945, to the late Edward and Bernice (Reynolds) Hively. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Tara Kline and great grandson, Chance Moskiewicz; mother-in-law, Helen Hoch. Betty is survived by her husband of 27...

Beverly  Jean Landon

Beverly Jean Landon

Apr 5, 2021

Beverly Jean Landon, age 83, passed away peacefully at her home on April 5, 2021. She was born August 22, 1937 to Everett and Elizabeth (McLean) Brayman in Council Bluffs, IA. Beverly enjoyed spending time with her family. Her pride and joy was her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Clair Landon; daughter,...

Raymond Arlan Cundall

Raymond Arlan Cundall

Apr 4, 2021

Raymond Arlan Cundall, age 78, passed away peacefully at Jennie Edmundson Hospital April 4, 2021. He was born May 2, 1942 to Raymond and Leola (Carlson) Cundall in Omaha, NE. Arlan enjoyed fishing, farming, wood working, and most of all spending time with his family. His pride and joy was his children and grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he...

William  T. Mcintosh

William T. Mcintosh

Apr 4, 2021

William McIntosh, age 77, passed away at CHI Health Mercy Hospital April 4, 2021. He was born August 23, 1943 to Asa and Lottie (Dingman) McIntosh in Council Bluffs, Iowa. William enjoyed reading, his family, Nascar, Hawkeyes, Chiefs and the Royals. His pride and joy was his family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Marjorie  C Wise

Marjorie C Wise

Apr 3, 2021

Marjorie Wise, age 91, passed away peacefully at Bethany Lutheran Home April 3, 2021. She was born August 1, 1929 to Henry and Mayme (Hansen) Jensen in Sioux City, IA. Marjorie enjoyed traveling, animals and reading. She was a proud teacher at the Council Bluffs Public Schools for 33 years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Paul J.  Vorthmann

Paul J. Vorthmann

Apr 2, 2021

Paul J. Vorthmann, age 87 passed peacefully at home on April 2, 2021. He was born to Paul & Herminia (Barta) Vorthmann in Treynor, Iowa on July 16, 1933. He graduated from BeeBeetown High School, Class of 1951. Paul was drafted into the US Army in 1953, he served as a driver for the M65 Atomic Cannon. He was honorably...

Correne (Danker) Anderson

Correne (Danker) Anderson

Apr 2, 2021

Correne (Danker) Anderson, age 90, passed away peacefully at her home on April 2, 2021. She was born June 6, 1930 in Council Bluffs, IA to Henry and Lena (Hagedorn) of Minden,IA. She graduated in 1948 from Minden High School. She moved to Council Bluffs and started working at Mutual of Omaha, she worked there for 11 years, Ranks in...

Ray E. Hodge

Ray E. Hodge

Apr 1, 2021

Ray Hodge, age 68, passed away peacefully at Methodist Hospital April 1, 2021. He was born July 12, 1952 to Farrell and Rosemary (Schafer) Hodge in Council Bluffs, IA. Ray enjoyed Bowling, fast cars, motorcycles and smoking food. His pride and joy was his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by...

Aaron Fichter

Aaron Fichter

Apr 1, 2021

Aaron Fichter, age 48, passed away peacefully at home April 1, 2021. He was born November 11, 1972 to Darrell and Mary (Walker) Adams in Omaha, NE. Aaron lived in Council Bluffs the majority of his life. Aaron enjoyed his grandchildren, Iowa Hawkeyes, fixing things outside and riding his lawnmower. His pride and joy was his children. In addition to...

Terry Shoemaker

Terry Shoemaker

Apr 1, 2021

Terry Shoemaker, age 66, took his final journey and peacefully left us at Nebraska Medicine April 1, 2021. He was born January 9, 1955 to Jack and Mayme (Hickey) Shoemaker in Auburn, NE. Terry lived in Council Bluffs the majority of his life. Terry enjoyed spending time with family, motorcycles and trucking. His pride and joy was his family. He...