Obituaries

Charles  J. "Chuck" Bogus

Charles J. "Chuck" Bogus

Nov 27, 2020

Charles J. “Chuck” Bogus, age 75, of Bellevue and Cedar Creek, passed away November 27, 2020. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska, on June 28, 1945, to the late Stanley and Genevieve Bogus. Chuck was a lifetime member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church. He attended the church’s grade school and graduated from South High with the class of 1963. After...

Terrence Owen Collins

Terrence Owen Collins

Nov 26, 2020

Terry passed away peacefully at home on Thanksgiving morning after a 3 ½ year battle with cancer. He leaves behind his loving wife Marlene of 49 years; special protector companion, Max; brother-in-law, Frank Wisniski; sister-in-laws, Geraldine (Steve) Kidder and Mary Wisniski; nephews, Cory, Scott and Jack Wisniski, Godson and nephew, Darren (Mary) Wisniski; nieces, Mary Hiatt, Michelle Johnson, Tracy and...

Donna R Campbell

Donna R Campbell

Nov 26, 2020

Donna R. Campbell, age 80, passed away November 26, 2020. She was born in Kearney, Nebraska, on July 16, 1940, to the late Ray and Ethel (Fiedler) Holley. Donna was a member of My Father’s House Church and a very active member of Mohm’s Place. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, John and...

Eloise Kopiasz

Eloise Kopiasz

Nov 22, 2020

Eloise (Sheffield) Kopiasz, age 77, died November 22, 2020. She was born in Council Bluffs on June 23, 1943 to Edward and Lolita (Taylor) Ladd. She was a phlebotomist and medical transcriptionist at St. Joseph’s Hospital and UNMC. She was also a foster mother. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her late husband, William L....

Mary L. Kirchert

Mary L. Kirchert

Nov 21, 2020

Mary L. Ronk (Garrison) Kirchert, age 85, of Council Bluffs, passed away November 21, 2020 at Midlands Living Center from complications of alzheimers and COPD. She was born on December 1, 1934 in Council Bluffs. Mary retired from Lewis Central High School as a custodian, and then went to work at Sam’s as a food demonstrator. She also worked as...

Gerard "Tyke" Darveaux

Gerard "Tyke" Darveaux

Nov 20, 2020

Gerard "Tyke" Darveaux, age 88, of Carter Lake, Iowa, passed away at Nebraska Medicine November 20, 2020. He was born April 25, 1932, to the late Peter & Mary (Majerus) Darveaux in Rulo, NE. Tyke proudly served his country in the United States Navy and retired from MUD. Tyke was a longtime resident of Carter Lake. He was very active...

Eva Mari Black

Eva Mari Black

Nov 19, 2020

Eva Mari (Cawthra) Black, beloved sister, step-mother, friend, and confidant, passed away on November, 19, 2020. She was 52. Eva was born June 25, 1968 in Spokane, Washington & brought home by her adoptive parents, Gerald S. and Rozella Cawthra. She was her family’s bright light. After attending Auburn Academy, she worked in the Seattle area, most notably, at the...

David Lezell

David Lezell

Nov 17, 2020

David Lezell, 57, passed away on November 17, 2020, in Crescent, IA. David Lezell was born on October 30, 1963, in Fairfield, CA, at the Travis Air Force Base to Bernard and Carole Lezell. David was raised in Michigan, where he graduated from Algonac High School in Fairhaven, MI, in 1979, and he then moved to Massachusetts in 1981. He...

Paul Elliott

Paul Elliott

Nov 17, 2020

Paul Elliott, age 71, passed away November 17, 2020 surround by his family. He was born July 2, 1949, to the late Boyd & Priscilla (Thompson) Elliott in Council Bluffs, IA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Kathy Elliott. Paul is survived by his children, Sherri Elliott (Ken), Barbara Umbarger (Scott), Paula Lariviere...

Connie Wilcox

Connie Wilcox

Nov 16, 2020

Connie Wilcox, age 71, passed away November 16, 2020. She was born March 26, 1949, to the late William & Virginia (Heck) Kurth in Council Bluffs, IA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Jerry DeLong, Earl DeLong and Duane Kurth. Connie is survived by her husband, John Wilcox; children, Robert Summerville, Shelly Mabbitt (Al),...

Walter "Denny" Dennis Jacobsen

Walter "Denny" Dennis Jacobsen

Nov 15, 2020

Walter Dennis Jacobsen, age 90, of Council Bluffs, passed away peacefully at home on November 15, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 11, 1930 to Walter and Florence Jacobsen. He graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1947 and went directly to his lifetime career at the Union Pacific Headquarters in Omaha. He was married to...

Laura E. Behrens

Laura E. Behrens

Nov 15, 2020

Laura E. Behrens, age 38, passed away November 15, 2020. She was born February 15, 1982 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Richard “Dick” and Jean Behrens, LaVerne Goss. Laura is survived by her husband, Andrew Winans; children, Jayden Behrens and Zoey Boham; parents, Richard and Cece Behrens; brother, Jeremy Behrens (Bonnie); grandmother, Peggy...

Dorethea Forristall

Dorethea Forristall

Nov 14, 2020

Dorethea Forristall, age 80, passed away November 14, 2020. She was born August 26, 1940 to Robert & Margarete (Kramer) Sigmund in Darmstadt, Germany. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Robert Sigmund; Reinhold Sigmund, Wilhelm Sigmund, Karlheinz Sigmund, Friedel Sigmund. Dorethea is survived by her children, Richard (Sandy) Forristall, Randal (Michelle) Forristall, Rhonda...

Gregory K Miller

Gregory K Miller

Nov 14, 2020

Gregory Miller, age 75, of Treynor, Iowa, passed away November 14, 2020 at home. Greg was born July 19, 1945, to Glen & Lois (Mass) Miller in Council Bluffs, IA. Greg graduated from Treynor High School with the class of 1963. He married Carol Schneider September 9th 1966. He served in the National Guard and was a lifelong farmer. Greg...

Donald L. "Spook" Schnackenberg

Donald L. "Spook" Schnackenberg

Nov 12, 2020

Donald L. “Spook” Schnackenberg, age 80, lost his battle with COVID on November 12, 2020. He was born to the late Herman and Verna (Rhoades) Schnackenberg in Boise, Idaho on June 10, 1940. Don proudly served his country in the United States Navy and retired a boilermaker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter,...

Charley Edward Gillett

Charley Edward Gillett

Nov 12, 2020

Charley E. Gillett, age 86, passed away November 12, 2020. He was born to the late Clayton and Colletta (Miller) Gillett in Nebraska City, Nebraska on March 7, 1934. Charley proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War and retired from Control Data. Charley is survived by his wife, Donna Gillett; siblings, Ron Gillett, Philip...

Emily Bergren

Emily Bergren

Nov 11, 2020

Emily Bergren, age 37, passed away November 11, 2020. She was born February 16, 1983, to Scott & Nora (Caughlan) Bergren in Council Bluffs, IA. Emily graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 2001. She then earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Iowa. Emily is survived by her parents, Scott and Nora Bergren. There will...

Miguel Larry Rocha

Miguel Larry Rocha

Nov 11, 2020

Miguel Rocha, age 79, passed away peacefully at Jennie Edmundson Hospital November 11, 2020. He was born July 27, 1941, to Liberty & Gladys (Umble) Rocha in Council Bluffs, IA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Rocha; brothers, Carlos Rocha, Marcy Rocha, Carmen Rocha and Tito Rocha. Miguel is survived by his...

Helen Hutchison

Helen Hutchison

Nov 11, 2020

Helen Hutchison, age 89, passed away November 11, 2020. She was born March 4, 1931, to Edward & Olga (Evans) Willey in Baltimore, Maryland. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters and a brother. Helen is survived by her children, Bradford Hutchison (Susan), Bryan Hutchison (Trish), Robin Lucey (Scott); grandchildren, Dana Mason, Derek Hutchison...

Donald E. Rutledge

Donald E. Rutledge

Nov 11, 2020

Donald E. Rutledge, age 88, passed away November 11, 2020. He was born in Henderson, Iowa, on November 26, 1931 to the late Ray and Frances (Selby) Rutledge. Donald proudly served his county in the United States Army during the Korean War. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Darwin Rutledge. Donald is survived...