Obituaries

Aug 24, 2020

Jerry Leroy Helton, age 59, passed away August 24, 2020. He was born on September 12, 1960 to the late Roy and Charlotte (Nauson) Helton in Saint Joseph, Missouri. In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his siblings, Billy, Chuck, Roy, Jr., Bobby, Shirley, Laura, Betty and David. He is survived by his life partner of...

Aug 23, 2020

Glenda C. “Toni” Mackland, age 83, died August 23, 2020. She was born on September 23, 1936 to the late Harvey and Viola (Grove) Nelson. Toni graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School and retired from the Pottawattamie County Attorney’s Office. She was a longtime member of Hazel Dell United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Aug 22, 2020

Mary Emma Adkins, age 89, passed away August 22, 2020. She was born on August 11, 1931 to the late Roy and Ione (Verbeck) Nowlin in Grand Island, Nebraska. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Johnie; siblings, Arta Judd, Ruth Jones, Guy Nowlin, George Nowlin, Dorr Nowlin and Elizabeth Linquist. She is survived...

Aug 22, 2020

Todd A. Nelsen, age 42, died August 22, 2020. He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on November 24, 1977. Todd is survived by his wife, Teresa Nelsen; parents, Blake and Lynn Nelsen; sisters, Rebecca Borges (Jeremy Ostendorf) and Jennifer Brandt (Rod); nephew, Caleb Borges (Justice Gerfy), nieces, Brandi Bayne and Rylee Brandt; great niece, Shae Lynn; aunts and uncles,...

Aug 21, 2020

Howard Eli DeVore, age 78, passed away August 21, 2020. He was born on September 5, 1941 to the late George and Isabella Norene DeVore in Laramie, Wyoming. Howard was an avid woodworker and carver; he always had several projects going at once. He enjoyed cooking large meals and enjoyed fellowship while people enjoyed his food. He loved to use...

Aug 20, 2020

Aug 20, 2020

W. Craig Doty, age 66, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, died August 20, 2020. He was born in Nebraska City, Nebraska, on November 2, 1953 to Bill and Jeanne (Ballinger) Doty. Craig graduated from Sidney, Iowa High School with the class of 1971 and retired from Abbott Laboratories. He was preceded in death by his father. Craig is survived by his...

Aug 19, 2020

Richard P. Redman of Council Bluffs, age 91, passed away August 19, 2020. Richard was born November 29, 1928 in Burwell, Nebraska to Ruby (McCartney) and George Porter. He is preceded in death by parents, Ruby and Max; wives, Wanda and Margaret; stepbrother, Bud; stepsister, Roberta; and stepson, Byron Armstrong. Richard is survived by his children, Ronna (Tim) Ryan, Donna...

Aug 19, 2020

Alan M. Hollenbeck, age 64, passed away at CHI Mercy Hospital on August 19, 2020. He was born on December 29, 1955 to the late Cecil and Gladys (Pelkey) Hollenbeck in Omaha, Nebraska. Alan served his county to maintain his freedom from 1972 – 1974 in the United States Army. He loved his wife and family. Alan was a kind,...

Aug 19, 2020

Sandra S. Doiel, age 76, died August 19, 2020. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on July 4, 1944, to the late Frederick and Margaret (Samson) Dunow. Sandra graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1962 and retired from the West Pottawattamie County Extension Office. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Aug 17, 2020

Dennis Michael Scheffler, age 62, passed away August 17, 2020. He was born on May 20, 1958 to the late Billy and Shirley (Jensen) Scheffler in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1976- 1978. After being honorably discharged, Dennis graduated from Creighton University. He spent decades in the Human Service Field and was proud...

Aug 17, 2020

Duanna M. King, age 73, died August 17, 2020. She was born in Patuxent River, Maryland, on February 8, 1947 to the late Duane and Doris (Eley) King. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Karen Cowger. Duanna is survived by her daughter, Robin Harris (Matt); grandson, Alexander King; siblings, Stephen King (Nancy), Mary...

Aug 16, 2020

JoAnn Blocker, age 80, passed away August 16, 2020. She was born on February 23, 1940 to the late Leo and Wilma (Hays) Fleming in Marion, Utah. As a young child the family moved to Council Bluffs, Iowa. She graduated in 1958 from AL High School. She retired from Kellogg’s in 2001 after 25 years of service. She was a...

Aug 16, 2020

Glenda Joyce Schultz, age 66, passed away August 16, 2020. She was born on December 07, 1953 to RJ and Earlene (Gibson) Ratliff in Thayer, Missouri. Glenda was preceded in death by her father, RJ. She is survived by her husband, Matt Schultz; mother, Earlene Ratliff; step-son’s, Jeremiah Schultz and Scott Schultz; siblings, Marilyn Ratliff, Phyllis Taulborg, Karen Bruce (Brian),...

Aug 15, 2020

Kenneth E. Turner, age 64, died August 15, 2020. He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on September 10, 1955 to the late Kenneth L. Turner and Dorothy P. (Duncan) Turner. Kenny graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1974 and retired from Griffin Pipe. Kenny is survived by his wife of 45 years, Wilma Turner; children,...

Aug 15, 2020

Roger Dean Robey, Jr., age 49, passed away on August 15, 2020. Roger was born in Council Bluffs, on October 13, 1970 to the late Roger D. Sr. and Nancy M. (Gates) Robey. Roger is survived by his two sons, Randy and Alec Robey; companion, Barb Kinzer; two sisters, Paula (Dan) Thomas and Lisa (John) Annin; nieces and nephews; and...

Aug 14, 2020

Vernelle J. Bonar, age 89, longtime resident of Treynor, Iowa, passed away August 14, 2020, at Risen Son Christian Village. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on November 29, 1930, to the late Henry and Hannah (Klahn) Hekter. Vernelle graduated from Treynor High School and was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. She married William “Bill” Bonar on...

Aug 13, 2020

Shirley Anne Jastorff, age 87, passed away August 13, 2020 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was born in Highmore, South Dakota on September 14, 1932 to the late Charles and Mary Grover. In addition to her parents, Shirley is preceded in death by her husband, Ernest; and daughter-in-law, Nora. Shirley is survived by her sons, Rodney Jastorff, Craig Jastorff and...

Aug 13, 2020

Kyle Christopher Liddick, age 30, passed away August 13, 2020. Kyle was born in Council Bluffs, IA on November 24, 1989 to Louis and Pamela (Fowler) Liddick. Kyle graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 2009. Kyle was a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church. He attended Crossroads of Western Iowa and Vodec in Council Bluffs. The REM staff in...

Aug 12, 2020

Cheryl Kay Miller, age 79, passed away August 12, 2020. Cheryl was born April 4, 1941 to the late John and Margaret (Jacobs) Wright. She is preceded in death by her husband, Edward Miller; Brothers, Lonnie & Ivan, Sister Ardena. Cheryl is survived by her children, Teresa Clarke, Ivan(Joe) Miller & Wife Brenda; 2 granddaughters Bobbie Miller & Kayla Clarke,...