Obituaries

Hazel Lavon Nihsen

Hazel Lavon Nihsen

May 15, 2020

H. Lavon Nihsen, 85, of Council Bluffs, passed away on May 15, 2020 at Risen Son Christian Village. Lavon was born on July 30, 1934 in Shelby, Iowa to the late Bruce & Iola (Martin) Warner. She married Kenneth Nihsen on March 30, 1950. She was a member of First Christian Church. Lavon was preceded in death by her husband...

Lisa Laverne Hardisty

Lisa Laverne Hardisty

May 14, 2020

Lisa LaVerne Hardisty, age 57, passed away May 14, 2020. She was born on January 26, 1963 to Ernie and Connie (Mutum) Knight in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She spent the last 17 years being a grandma and making everyone laugh. Lisa was preceded in death by her mother, Connie and sisters, Wilma and Lori. She is survived by her children,...

Sophia Jaylene Rocha

Sophia Jaylene Rocha

May 14, 2020

Sophia Jaylene Rocha, age 8 months, passed away May 14, 2020. She was born on September 11, 2019 to Brandon Graham-Rocha and Baylee Swedensky in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Sophia was preceded in death by her uncle Anthony Walker and many grandparent's. She is survived by her parents, Brandon and Baylee and a host of other family and friends who loved...

Glen E. Fahrenkrug

Glen E. Fahrenkrug

May 13, 2020

Glen E. “Glennie” Fahrenkrug, age 69, of Treynor, Iowa, passed away at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan, IA on May 13, 2020. He was born in Council Bluffs on Sept 15, 1950 to the late Glen L. & Jean Marie (Christensen) Fahrenkrug. Glen graduated from Treynor High School in 1968. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Buena Vista University. He...

Addysin Sue'Raye Schwengels

Addysin Sue'Raye Schwengels

May 10, 2020

Addysin Sue’Raye Schwengels, age 3 months, passed away May 10, 2020. She was born on January 24, 2020 to Antony Schwengels and Timberlyn Flynn in Omaha, Nebraska. Addy Sue was preceded in death by her grandma, Melinda Schwengels; aunt, Adrienna Schwengels; great-grandpa, Michael Scott; great-grandma, Jenny Scott; uncle, Skippy Flynn. She is survived by her parents, Antony Schwengels and Timberlyn...

David Andrew Podendorf

David Andrew Podendorf

May 10, 2020

David Andrew Podendorf, age 68, passed away May 10, 2020. He was born on October 13, 1951 to the late Morris and Helen (Sorenson) Podendorf in Council Bluffs, Iowa. David graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1969. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. In 1974, he was honorably discharged and later attended...

Marcella Belle Field

Marcella Belle Field

May 9, 2020

Marcella B. Field, age 92, passed away May 9, 2020. Marcella was born March 8th, 1928 in Gilmore City, IA to the late Orval and Velma (Wilson) Bowyer. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Willard R. Field; and son, Larry Gibson. Marcella is survived by her son, Mark Gibson; and sister, Doris Carlton. No services will be...

Carolyn  A. Coan

Carolyn A. Coan

May 9, 2020

Carolyn A. Coan, age 82, passed away May 9, 2020. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska on March 31, 1938 to the late Carl and Agnes (Trouba) Wiese. Carolyn graduated from Benson High School and retired from Griffin Pipe. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Barbara Holling and a nephew, Randy Dale Holling....

Kathryn Waunita Schnepel

Kathryn Waunita Schnepel

May 9, 2020

Kathryn Waunita Schnepel, age 95, passed away May 9, 2020. She was born on July 3, 1924 to the late Arthur and Maude (Mass) Miller in Silver City, Iowa. In addition to her parents, Kathryn was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Schnepel. She is survived by her son, Mark Peterson. Per Kathryn’s wishes, she has been cremated and...

Maceves "Mac" James Morvant

Maceves "Mac" James Morvant

May 8, 2020

Maceves “Mac” James Morvant, age 77, passed away May 8, 2020. He was born on January 27, 1943 to the late Eves and Elvie (Guidroz) Morvant in Westwego, Louisiana. He retired from Malnove Incorporated in the early 2000’s. Mac will always be remembered as the “Mr. Fix It” of the neighborhood. In addition to his parents, Mac was preceded in...

Charlotte Wilcoxen

Charlotte Wilcoxen

May 7, 2020

Charlotte M. Wilcoxen, age 74, passed away May 7, 2020. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on November 14, 1945 to the late Melvin and Charlotte Nelson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Wilcoxen Sr.; granddaughter, Jeanna Marie Wilcoxen; brothers, Marvin and Donald Nelson; sisters, Rosetta Waldron and Margaret Hall. Charlotte...

Wayne Joseph Giese

Wayne Joseph Giese

May 5, 2020

Wayne Joseph “Joe” Giese, 74 years, of Omaha, NE, passed on May 5th, 2020 at Bergan Mercy Hospital due to complications from heart disease. Wayne was born on August 15th, 1945 in Sioux City, IA. He grew up in Laurel, NE under the loving care of Bill and Clara Betters. In high school he played trumpet in the band and...

Linda Kay Daub

Linda Kay Daub

May 3, 2020

Linda Kay Daub, age 68, passed away May 3, 2020. She was born on October 19, 1951 to the late Delmar and Freda (Henry) Adams in Mesa, Arizona. In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her husband, David William Daub; brother, Mike D. Adams; secret lover, Kenny Rogers. She is survived by her sisters, Marge Burgess...

Ethel  Lorene Zuroski

Ethel Lorene Zuroski

May 3, 2020

Ethel Lorene Zuroski, age 86, of Council Bluffs, IA passed away May 3, 2020 due to complications of Dementia. Ethel was born on November 6, 1933 in Oklahoma to the late Hubert and Hettie (Hartline) Wheat. Ethel was a long time resident of Council Bluffs, but did live several years in Odebolt, IA. Ethel loved spending time with her family...

Gail A. Grammer

Gail A. Grammer

May 1, 2020

Gail A. Grammer, age 75, passed away May 1, 2020. Gail was born September 20, 1944 in Fairbury, NE to the late Charles and Helen Amanda Ann (Werner) Grammer. Gail attended elementary and high school in Endicott, Nebraska and attended Fairbury Junior College. He was a Sergeant in the Army and served from 1966-1969, he served in Germany. He enjoyed...

Roger Leroy Bothwell

Roger Leroy Bothwell

Apr 27, 2020

Roger LeRoy Bothwell, age 59, passed away on April 27, 2020. He was born on June 23, 1960 to the late Robert and Geraldine (Lange) Bothwell in Council Bluffs, Iowa. In addition to his parents, Roger was preceded in death by his brothers, John, Robert and Max Bothwell. He is survived by his children, Tasha Bothwell; Michael Bothwell (Erica Janik);...

Eleanor  Marie Phillips

Eleanor Marie Phillips

Apr 27, 2020

Eleanor Tabler McMullen Phillips, age 99, of Council Bluffs, passed away April 27, 2020. She was born on November 14, 1920 to the late Levi Earl and Anna (Risney) Tabler. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1938 and worked for Hardiman's Grocery Store in Council Bluffs and Ethan Allen Carriage House in Des Moines. In addition to her...

Patricia  Ann Miller

Patricia Ann Miller

Apr 26, 2020

Patricia Ann “Patti” Miller, age 58, passed away April 26, 2020. She was born September 25, 1961 in Chicago, IL to Carl and Marilyn Sobczak. Patti is survived by her husband, Ronald Miller; sons, Robert (Amy) White, Michael White; grandsons, Connor and Kyle White; mother, Marilyn (Richard) Dvorak; father, Carl Sobczak; sisters, Kimberly (Jack) Taylor, Darlene Sobczak, Kathleen (Dean) Lardner,...

Lisa Yvonne Smykowski

Lisa Yvonne Smykowski

Apr 22, 2020

Lisa Y Smykowski, age 57, passed away on Wednesday, April 22nd surrounded by family. Lisa was born on November 10, 1962 to the late Patricia Clark. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Council Bluffs. Her greatest joy in life were her children. She was preceded in death by her sister Carla and husband Steven. She is survived by...

Joyce Louise Henderson

Joyce Louise Henderson

Apr 21, 2020

Joyce Louise Weber-Henderson, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. Joyce died of a prolonged illness at Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was attended by two of her sons Randall Jack Henderson and Daniel Lee Henderson. Joyce was a life-long resident of Council Bluffs, but was born in Logan, Iowa to Jacob (Jake) and Gladys Mary...