Obituaries

Verla June Leeper Thomas

Nov 16, 2024

Verla June Leeper Thomas

June 16, 1938 – November 16, 2024

And I’ll be waiting on the far side banks of Jordan

I’ll be waiting, drawing pictures in the sand

And when I see you coming, I will rise up with the shout

And come running through the shallow waters, reaching for your

hand

Written by Terry Smith

Murlene Wilson

Nov 15, 2024

Murlene Carol Wilson passed away November 15, 2024 at the age of 82.

She was born January 26, 1942, in Council Bluffs, Iowa to the late Muryl and Mildred Caroline (Moss) Kemmish of Persia, Iowa. Murlene graduated from Tri-Center High School and attended courses at I.W.C.C.

She was married to her husband, LaVern for 48 years. They were members of Trinity Lutheran...

Arnold Rathke

Nov 15, 2024

Arnold Rathke 92 years of age was greeted into heaven in the early morning of November 15th and went home to be with Jesus. He will be terribly missed by so many. He was an overall great human.

 He was born in Council Bluffs to Ernest and Selma Rathke. He is survived by his wife, Frances of 69 years. He is...

Bernard Nobis

Nov 13, 2024

Bernie Nobis, son of the late Gertrude Ella Handle & Fritz Alfred Nobis was born May 5, 1943 in Dresden, Germany. Bernie spent time in his youth playing on a professional soccer team before his family came to the United States. Bernie also served 4 years in the United States Air Force.

In 1982 Bernie met the love of his life...

Kenneth McQuinn

Nov 13, 2024

Kenneth "Kenny" Delmar McQuinn, age 71, a proud U.S. Navy Veteran, of Council Bluffs, IA, passed away at his home on November 13, 2024.

He was born February 27, 1953 in Turlock, CA to the late Leonard L. and Wanita (Knecht) McQuinn.

In addition to his parents, Kenneth was preceded in death by his sister, Janet Owen; brothers, Byron and Leonard McQuinn.

Kenneth...

Albert Doolan

Nov 12, 2024

Albert James Doolan Jr"Jim" Met the Lord in his sleep on November 12 2024.

Jim was born on December 23,1935 to Albert J And Sylvia Doolan Sr. He worked for the Omaha World Herald for 39 years. He was an avid hunter, trapper, and fisherman he also enjoyed woodworking and metal detecting.

He is proceeded in death by his parents .

Jim is...

Lynn Peterson

Nov 11, 2024

Lynn Peterson, age 81, passed away November 11, 2024. She was born November 6, 1943 to Orville and Betty (Derby) Wedel in Council Bluffs, IA.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, LeRoy Kadel; and her second spouse, Denny Peterson.

Lynn is survived by her significant other of 18 years, Charlie Leaders; daughters, Kathy (Brian)...

Robert "Bob" Barnard III

Nov 11, 2024

Robert "Bob" Barnard III, age 71, passed away November 11, 2024. He was born September 11, 1953 to Robert Barnard II and June (Boneham) Angeroth in Chardon, Ohio. He worked at Omaha Standard for over 30 years and later became a truck driver for JASA before retiring.

Faith played a central role in Bob's life, and he was an active member...

Denise Jetter

Nov 10, 2024

Carrie Tripp

Nov 9, 2024

Carrie A. Tripp, age 49, of Council Bluffs gained her wings on November 9, 2024. She leaves behind her four children Tylor Hutchens age 30 of Council Bluffs, Alyssa Hutchens age 26 of Council Bluffs, Caleb Tripp age 16 of Crescent, Iowa and her youngest Braxton Tripp age 12 of Crescent, Iowa.

Carrie married Jeremy Hutchens and together they had Tylor...

Kim Nguyen

Nov 8, 2024

Kim Mai Nguyen, age 57, passed away November 8, 2024.

She was born in Vietnam, on October 5, 1967, to her mother Nguyen Thi Dan and her father, who was an American soldier during the Vietnam War, name unknown. Kim Mai and her mother were both survivors, during the Vietnam War.

Kim Mai has been reunited with her...

Edwin "E. Ted" Baker

Nov 6, 2024

Edwin Theodore Baker "E. Ted Baker", 88, of Council Bluffs, IA, passed away on November 6, 2024.

Ted was born on June 8, 1936 in Omaha, Nebraska. After Ted completed high school, he went on to serve in the U.S. Air Force from 1955-1959.

In 1955, Ted met the love of his life, Kathy, at a dance at Peony Park in Omaha,...

Shirley "Darlene" Evans

Nov 6, 2024

Shirley "Darlene" Evans, age 83, passed away November 6, 2024. She was born February 13, 1941 to Russell and Selma (Wram) Evans in Red Oak, Iowa.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Donald Evans, David Evans, Dale Evans, Dennis Evans; and sister, Denise Scott; nieces, Nichole Stoops, Charlotte Riche, and Desiree Evans; nephews, Darrell...

Johnas Perkins

Nov 5, 2024

Johnas M. Perkins, age 42, passed away on November 5, 2024.

He was born September 3, 1982, to John Perkins and Debra (Porter) Perkins in Council Bluffs, IA.

Johnas graduated from Malvern High School with the class of 2001.

Johnas is survived by his children, Hudson Perkins, Elliott Perkins, and Millie Perkins; mom and dad, Debra and Danny Robertson; father, John Perkins; siblings,...

Beverly Agee

Nov 4, 2024

Beverly Ann Agee, age 89, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by family on November 4, 2024.

She was born in La Plata, Missouri on December 1, 1934 to the late George and Alice BeGole. Beverly married James "Richard" Agee on November 6, 1953 and they were blessed with two children, Mark and Michele.

Beverly was a devoted Air Force wife,...

Monte Christensen

Nov 3, 2024

Monte Lee Christensen, age 81, of Council Bluffs, passed away on November 3, 2024 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He was born at home in Council Bluffs, on July 5, 1943 to Chris and Viola (Petersen) Christensen.

After graduating from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1961, Monte served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Cold War, Cuban Crisis and in...

Ricky Blakeman

Nov 1, 2024

Ricky Blakeman, age 70, passed away November 1, 2024. He was born July 24, 1954 to George and Dona Rae (Townsend) Blakeman in Council Bluffs, IA. Ricky married Cynthia (Brownfield) on August 26, 1977, the couple recently celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Michael Blakeman, Steve Blakeman, Donald "Hooter"...

Kim Doffin

Oct 31, 2024

Kim R. Doffin, age 67, passed away at Methodist Hospital on October 31, 2024.

She was born September 20, 1957, to Kenneth and Betty (Springsguth) Brunsvold in Grand Island, NE.

Kim was preceded in death by father, Kenneth Brunsvold.

Kim is survived by her husband, Dewayne Doffin; mother, Betty Brunsvold; daughters, Dana Posey, Keri (Mike) Englehart, and Tara (Mike) Kelley; son, Randy (Kristen)...

Carl Thompsen

Oct 29, 2024

Carl J. Thompsen, age 88, passed away at Northcrest Living Center on October 29, 2024.

He was born October 31, 1935, to the late Carl and Hattie Thompsen in Council Bluffs, IA. Carl farmed and retired Farmland Industries.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Ruby Pike.

Carl is survived by his wife of 68 years, Helen...

Billy Haymond

Oct 29, 2024

Billy Gene Haymond, age 89, passed away peacefully October 29th at Heritage at Fox Run, Council Bluffs Iowa.

Bill was born March 8th, 1935, in Winterset, Iowa. He grew up on a farm and graduated from St. Charles High School. In 1950, he started working at Sutherland Lumber Company in Des Moines, Iowa, at the age of 15. After graduation, he...