Dora A. Gress
Jan 22, 2021
Dora A. Gress, age 95, passed away on January 22, 2021 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was born in Des Moines, Iowa on January 22, 1926 to Ingvard Johansen and Dora Rodine Johansen. She graduated from Central High School in Omaha, Nebraska in 1944. She lived most of her life in Council Bluffs. She was united in marriage to Fred...
Jerri Vernon South
Jan 21, 2021
Jerri Vernon South, 76, of Council Bluffs died at his home on January 21, 2021. Jerri was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis South and Margaret (Gustin) South; two sons, Jerri Vernon South, Jr. and Terry South; and siblings, Dixie Schmidt and Michael Palm. He is survived by his children, Randy South of Council Bluffs, Kathy Hunt of Wabash,...
Charles S. "Steve" Vanbibber
Jan 21, 2021
Charles Steven (Steve) Vanbibber passed away Thursday, January 21st at CHI Mercy Council Bluffs, IA with his kids by his side. He dedicated his whole life to his family. Always working hard and showing his kids to laugh through the tough times. "If you don't laugh at least once a day , then it's a bad day." Steve will always...
Donald Felton
Jan 21, 2021
Donald Felton, age 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 21, 2021. He was born October 14, 1931 to Paul and Greta (Bennett) Felton in Neola, IA. Don married the love of his life, Flora Belle Hildebrandt, in 1954. While serving two years in the United States Army, Flora and Don started their family. Randy was born...
Edward Bremmer
Jan 21, 2021
Edward Bremmer joined his family and friends in Christ on January 21, 2021. The 91-year-old retired educator, officer of the Iowa teacher’s union, former Iowa legislator, and decorated Korean War veteran was born on December 30, 1929, in Beaver, Oklahoma. He grew up in Texas and attended Booker High School; then graduated from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio. After...
David W Nalley
Jan 20, 2021
David William Nalley, age 70, died of end stage renal failure on January 20, 2021 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. David was born on August 12, 1950 in Iowa City, Iowa David is survived by his daughter Christina (Kevin O’Dell), of Moore, Oklahoma; his son Ashton Nalley, of Council Bluffs, Iowa; and his grandchildren, Brandon, Gabrielle, Isabella and Gracelynn of Moore,...
Ruth C Decker
Jan 18, 2021
Ruth Caroline Decker, age 99, passed away January 18, 2021. She was born in Carson, Iowa on June 12, 1921 to the late Harry and Esta (Freeman) Chambers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Glenn Decker, sister Gloria Anderson; and brothers, Blaine and Robert Chambers, and grandson, Christopher Dolesh. Ruth...
Michael Skaff
Jan 17, 2021
Michael A. Skaff, age 77, passed away January 17, 2021. He was the foster son of Charles and Margaret Kurzhal and son of Mary and Joeb Skaff. Mike was born on September 3,1943 and grew up in the Farmer and Salem, South Dakota area and attended a country school nearby. He graduated from Boys Town High School in 1961. He...
Hersel L. Kile
Jan 17, 2021
Hersel L. Kile Jr, age 71, passed away January 17, 2021. He was born in Des Moines, Iowa, on July 29, 1949 to the late Hersel and Colleen (Hull) Kile Sr. Hersel proudly served his country in the United States Navy and retired from OPPD. Hersel is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Justin and Rachael Kile; Justin’s mother, Susana...
Chadwick Eric Ford
Jan 17, 2021
Chadwick Ford, age 52, passed away January 17, 2021. He was born May 14, 1968 to Donald and Jane (Meisenbach) Ford in Council Bluffs, IA. Chadwick is survived by his mother, Jane Ford- Mains; step- father, Lynn Mains; aunts Mary Kramer and Connie Gronstal. My Special Child has gone to heaven to be my Special Angel. He taught me so...
Nancy Whittington
Jan 15, 2021
Nancy Whittington, age 65, passed away peacefully at Methodist Hospital January 15, 2021. She was born June 16, 1955 to Harold and Maxine (McFarland) Beavers in Topeka, KS. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by spouse, Ed Whittington; and brother, Larry Beavers. Nancy is survived by her daughters, Michelle Berry, Andrea Whittington; stepdaughters, Sandi Whittington Anderson,...
Sonny Miller
Jan 15, 2021
Sonny Miller, age 79, passed away January 15, 2021. He was born in Poplar Bluffs, Missouri on February 15, 1941. Sonny proudly served his country in the United States Army and retired from Kiewit as a crane operator. He was preceded in death by his parents, step-father and two sisters. Sonny is survived by his wife, Sue Miller; son, Rodney...
Lonnie Dale Kephart
Jan 15, 2021
Lonnie Kephart, age 69, passed away January 15, 2021. He was born May 30, 1951 to Glenn and Shirley (Tomlinson) Kephart in Council Bluffs, IA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by father, Glenn Kephart; mother, Shirley Kephart; brother, Mike Kephart; sister, Diane Winchell. Lonnie is survived by his wife, Beverly Kephart; son, Aaron (Katy) Kephart;...
Shelly R. Mabbitt
Jan 13, 2021
Shelly Renee Mabbitt, age 51, of Council Bluffs, passed away January 13, 2021. She was born on June 6, 1969 to Sidney and Connie Summerville. She was preceded in death by her father, Sidney Summerville; and her mother, Connie Wilcox. Shelly is survived by her husband, Al Mabbitt; son, Joshua Mabbitt; daughter, Sydnee Mabbitt; brothers, Robert Summerville, Danny Wilcox (Katie...
Leonard Crossley
Jan 11, 2021
Leonard Crossley (Len), age 94, peacefully passed away at his home, surrounded by family on January 11, 2021. He was born December 5, 1926 to Sidney and Rose (Dahl) Crossley in Whiting, IA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters. He is survived by his wife of 76 years Betty (Baker)...
Randy Hazen
Jan 10, 2021
Randy L. Hazen was born June 19, 1956, to Lee and Lorene (Schroeder) Hazen in Creston, IA. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson in Council Bluffs, IA in 1975. At age 15, Randy began his long-time career as a tool maker at Distefano in Omaha, NE. He continued this profession with many other companies, ending his career at Specialty Tool and...
Eva I. Manhart
Jan 10, 2021
Eva I. Manhart, age 88, passed away January 10, 2021. She was born April 21, 1932 to the late Orville and Hester Gleason in Shelby, Iowa. Eva graduated from Neola High School with the class of 1949 and worked as a secretary at Mutual of Omaha. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lynn...
Gary T. Kennedy
Jan 7, 2021
Gary T Kennedy, 77, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on January 7th 2021. Gary was born November 23rd 1943 to the late Joseph and Blanche (Newland) Kennedy. He grew up with three sisters and one brother. Gary attended Longfellow and A.L. and worked at Dahl Welding for many years as a shop manager. He then went on to...
William Jay Stastny, Jr.
Jan 5, 2021
William Jay Stastny, Junior was born on April 29, 1932 to Anna G. Nelson and William J. Stastny, Sr., the youngest of two brothers, Milton and Bill. He was born and raised in Schuyler, Nebraska, and graduated from North High School in 1950. Bill served in the United States Navy from January 1952 until his honorable discharge in December 1955...
Alice M. Christensen
Jan 5, 2021
Alice M. Christensen, age 83, of Carter Lake, Iowa, passed away January 5, 2021. She was born in Sioux City, Iowa, on August 2, 1937 to the late Louis and Bernice (Borst) Fennell. Alice retired from the VA Hospital in Omaha. She was a member or Corpus Christi Our Lady of Carter Lake. In addition to her parents, she was...
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