Obituaries

Karen Donnelly

Karen Donnelly

Mar 15, 2021

Karen Donnelly, age 72, passed away peacefully in Omaha, Nebraska, on March 15, 2021. She was born October 17, 1948 to Charles and Arthella Martin in Council Bluffs, IA. Karen. Karen enjoyed spending time with her family and cooking for everyone. Her pride and joy was her grandkids. Karen had a passion for her garden and spending time outdoors. In...

Howard L.  Hively Sr.

Howard L. Hively Sr.

Mar 14, 2021

Howard L. Hively Sr., age 80, passed away March 14, 2021. He was born October 21, 1940 to Howard and Mildred (Jacoba) Hively in Council Bluffs, IA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Patricia Vogt and Dennis Hively. Howard is survived by wife of 60 years Hyla (Gilson) Hively; children, Tami (Ron) Neve, Howard...

Elizabeth R.  "Betty" Vanecek

Elizabeth R. "Betty" Vanecek

Mar 14, 2021

Elizabeth R. (Betty) Vanecek, age 80, passed away peacefully with family by her side after a 5 year valiant effort fighting cancer. She was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Victoria (Platte) Johnson; sisters, Mary Ellen Johnson and Geraldine Haire; brothers-in-law, Dave Schwab and Roy Haire; son-in-law, Dale Hanson; and great...

Lisa Marie Barrett

Lisa Marie Barrett

Mar 13, 2021

Lisa Barrett, age 54, passed away peacefully March 13, 2021. She was born March 5, 1967. She was preceded in death by her mother, Joyce Marie Deloey. Lisa is survived by her sister, Lori Lorence; aunt, Joan VanHorn; and sister-in-law, Tami Mitchell; and a host of other family and friends. Visitation will be on Friday, March 19, 2021 from 4:00-6:00...

Diane  Sudduth

Diane Sudduth

Mar 12, 2021

Diane Sudduth, age 74, passed away March 12, 2021. She was born August 1, 1946 to the late Clifford and Sybil (Leffingwell) Baker in Omaha, NE. Clifford and Sybil were of very humble means; prior to Diane being born, her father, Clifford worked as a Clown for Ringling Brothers Barnham and Bailey Circus. Diane was the third of 4 siblings....

Joseph  W. Bernholtz

Joseph W. Bernholtz

Mar 12, 2021

Joseph Bernholtz Sr., age 69, passed away on March 12, 2021 Joseph was born in Fort Dodge, IA, to the late Victor Bernholtz Jr. and Ida Mae Walter Bernholtz. He was preceded in death by parents, Victor Bernholtz Jr. and Ida Mae Walter Bernholtz; nephew, Eric Bernholtz and Trey Bernholtz; brother, Victor E. Bernholtz III; significant other, Betty Borchman. Joseph...

Patti Sieck

Patti Sieck

Mar 11, 2021

Patti Sieck, age 69, passed away peacefully at Midlands Living Center March 11, 2021. She was born July 2, 1951 to Eldon and Pauline (Allen) Fife in St. Charles, IA. Patti lived in Council Bluffs the majority of her life. Patti enjoyed being with family. Her pride and joy was her grandchildren. She was a long time member of Bethany...

Dennis E.  Jackson

Dennis E. Jackson

Mar 11, 2021

Dennis Jackson, age 77, passed away March 11, 2021. He was born September 14, 1943 to Norris and Clara Jackson in Omaha, NE. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by father, Norris Jackson; mother, Clara Jackson. Dennis is survived by his wife, Arlene Jackson; daughters, Grayce Hackworth , Tracy (David) Stevenson; and sister, Geraldine Green; host...

Virginia  Diggs

Virginia Diggs

Mar 10, 2021

Virginia Diggs, age 81, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on March 10, 2021. She was born July 8, 1939. Virginia lived in upstate New York the majority of her life until moving to Shenandoah IA. Her pride and joy were her kids, grandchildren, great grandchildren and her cats. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Ronald  P.  Lewis

Ronald P. Lewis

Mar 9, 2021

Ronald Paul Lewis, age 70, passed away March 9, 2021. He was born September 13, 1950 to the late Charles and Pauline (Scott) Lewis in Pine Bluff, AR. Ron graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1970. He retired from Mid American Energy. He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and the Knight of Columbus....

Ricky  Allen Redeker

Ricky Allen Redeker

Mar 8, 2021

Ricky Redeker, age 60, passed away peacefully at Nebraska Medical Center on March 8, 2021. He was born June 17, 1960 to Ronnie Allen Redeker and Joyce Redeker. Ricky lived in Council Bluffs the majority of his life. Ricky enjoyed golfing, music, cars and his pride and joy was his wife, daughter and mother. Ricky was preceded in death by...

Randal Jacobs

Randal Jacobs

Mar 8, 2021

Randal Jacobs, age 60, passed away March 8, 2021. He was born January 14, 1961 to Tom and Kathryn (Phillips) Jacobs in Council Bluffs, IA. Randy was a Lewis Central High School alumni, class of 1979, and then spent most of his career working in kitchens making a mean pizza. He was very talkative and had the ability to strike...

Dean Putnam Jr.

Dean Putnam Jr.

Mar 7, 2021

Dean Putnam, age 78, passed away March 7, 2021. He was born January 24, 1943 to the late Dean and Maxine (Bates) Putnam in Oakland, IA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Joann Putnam; sister, Mary Ann Putnam. Dean is survived by his wife, Doreen Putnam; children, Dean Putnam and Richard (Kimberly) Putnam;...

Pamela  Sue Edwards

Pamela Sue Edwards

Mar 7, 2021

Pamela S. Edwards, age 67, passed away March 7, 2021. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on June 2, 1953, to the late Floyd M. and Betty J. (Hamilton) Diamond. Pamela graduated from Lewis Central High School with the class of 1971 and retired from Lozier Corp. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Jackie  Taylor

Jackie Taylor

Mar 6, 2021

Preceded in life by Mother Mary DeShong (Wright), Father James Taylor, brothers Pete Taylor, Ronnie Taylor, sisters Sherry McClain, and Mary Alice George, his children Theresa Taylor (Medina), Mark Taylor, and Christina Taylor (Streit) and Brian Taylor. He was survived by his brother Jimmy (James) Taylor, sisters Barbra Clem and Peggy Washler, children Michael Taylor, William Taylor, Joanna (Jodee) Taylor,...

Ronald Graham

Ronald Graham

Mar 6, 2021

Ronald Graham, age 60, passed away at Nebraska Medicine March 6, 2021. He was born May 4, 1960 to the late Fred and Mildred (Smith) Graham in Omaha, NE. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Barb McWilliams, Dale Graham, Kenny Graham, James Graham. Ronald is survived by his children, Rhonda Tabler, Ronnie Slate, Sherrie...

Sandra Jo Bourg

Sandra Jo Bourg

Mar 4, 2021

Sandra (“Sandy”) Jo Bourg, age 61, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy. Sandy was born in Kearney, Nebraska to Arthur and Mavis (Spellmeyer) Tvrdy on October 15, 1959. She graduated from Millard High School in Ralston, Nebraska in 1977. She married Edward Bourg on May...

John J. (Joseph) Malone, Sr.

John J. (Joseph) Malone, Sr.

Mar 1, 2021

John J. (Joseph) Malone, Sr. John was born in Omaha, Nebraska, on March 15, 1951. He went home to be with the Lord on March 1st, 2021 at age 69, in his home surrounded by family and friends, almost too many to count. There were tears and laughter, goodbyes, the singing of hymns throughout the night, hugs, and comfort. It's...

John  Ross

John Ross

Feb 28, 2021

John Oliver Ross, age 77, passed away February 28, 2021. He was born November 10, 1943 to Roy and Vesta (Baker) Ross in Council Bluffs, IA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, RoseAnne M. Ross; daughter, Rose Marie Dixon; great grandson, Nikolas Sorick; brothers, Leon Ross, Harold Ross, James Ross, Roy Ross Jr.,...

Sharon Kay Bonham Steadman

Sharon Kay Bonham Steadman

Feb 27, 2021

Sharon Kay Bonham Steadman, age 75, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2021 she was surrounded by comfort and love of her son and daughters. She was born September 24, 1945 to the late Ellsworth and Francis (Huff) Bonham in Los Angeles, CA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, David Darrel Steadman. Sharon...