Obituaries

Fred Sillik

Dec 9, 2024

C. Fred Sillik, age 85, passed away on December 9, 2024.

He was born July 18, 1939, to the late Fredrick and Ruth (Stohlman) Sillik in Fort Calhoun, NE. Fred graduated from Blair High School and retired from Iowa Power.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Monica Sillik; son-in-law, Jim Latta; great-grandson, Silas Coats.

Fred is...

Johanna Baker

Dec 8, 2024

Johanna Baker, age 83, passed away peacefully of natural causes on December 8, 2024, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Johanna was born on August 7, 1941, in Dusseldorf, Germany. She immigrated to the United States and settled in Southern California. She worked at the studios and had a successful career in residential real estate. In 1973, Johanna married Richard "Dick" Baker....

Dale Ferrel

Dec 7, 2024

Dale G. Ferrel, age 90, passed away peacefully at his home on December 7, 2024.

He was born May 2, 1934, to the late Jesse and Eva (Skipton) Ferrel in Council Bluffs, IA. Dale graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and retired from the Union Pacific Railroad as an engineer.

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

Richard Peterson

Dec 7, 2024

Richard Peterson, age 75, passed away December 7, 2024. He was born February 3, 1949 to George and Erma (Deputy) Peterson in Omaha, Nebraska.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Joe Peterson.

Richard is survived by wife, DeLoy "Dee" Peterson; children, Jeff Peterson, Kent (Julia) Peterson, Chad Peterson, Kendal Peterson, Cortney Peterson, Korey Peterson; 13...

Evelyn Stotts

Dec 7, 2024

Evelyn Stotts, age 93, passed away December 7, 2024. She was born July 11, 1931 to the late Latrelle and Neva (Coe) Smoot in Williamsburg, IA.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph; sons, Randy Stotts and Roy Stotts; sisters, Joyce, Loyce, Carol, Mary Etta; and brothers, L.R., and Daniel.

Evelyn is survived by her...

Henry Mollett

Dec 5, 2024

Henry Charles Mollett, age 86, passed away peacefully on December 5th, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born March 29th, 1938 to the late David and Mary (Sutton) Mollett in Kansas City, KS.

Henry and Sandy moved to Council Bluffs in 1959 where Henry was employed by Griffin Pipe. He transferred to be the plant foreman at the ripe old...

Robert Green

Dec 5, 2024

Robert W. Green, age 94, passed away peacefully at his home in Council Bluffs on December 5, 2024. 

He was born August 14, 1930, to the late Victor and Mildred (Roden) Green in Council Bluffs, IA. Bob worked on the family farm, spending many hours bailing hay with his father and brothers. He was active in 4-H, graduated from Abraham Lincoln...

David Wilke

Dec 4, 2024

In Loving Memory of David Joseph Wilke

It is with heavy hearts that we honor the life of Dave Wilke, a man who was known to all who knew him as "Mr. Fix It." Whether it was the roof, the foundation, or anything in between, he could repair, restore, or rebuild it with his own two hands. His extraordinary talent for...

Susan Powell

Dec 4, 2024

Susan Lylene (Bateman) Powell, age 70, passed away December 4, 2024. She was born August 21, 1954  in Waterloo, IA to Lyle (d) and Marlene (d) Bateman. She is survived by her five sisters: Virginia, Angela, Betsy, Robyn, and Marlena, as well as one brother: Christian.

She grew up in Waterloo, Decorah, and Cedar Rapids, IA. She graduated from Cedar Rapids...

Bob Criswell, Jr.

Dec 3, 2024

Robert A. "Bob" Criswell, Jr., age 59, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2024.

He was born November 14, 1965 in Council Bluffs, IA. Bob graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School. Bob was a custom home builder.

He was preceded in death by mother, Sharon Norman; sisters, Teri Doyle and Sheri Stewart; and nephew, Mason.

Bob is survived by his wife, Jennifer Criswell;...

Zaia Wilson

Dec 1, 2024

Zaia Jeanne Wilson, infant daughter of Kyle and Brianna (Phillips) Wilson was greeted into Heaven on December 1, 2024.

She is preceded in death by her great grandparents, Philip and Sonja Duvall, Everett "Carl" Wilson, and Michael Massey; many great aunts and great uncles and other family.

She is survived by her parents, Kyle and Brianna (Phillips) Wilson; brothers and sisters, Ryker,...

Liam Jastorff

Dec 1, 2024

Liam Patrick Theodore Jastorff, age 14, passed away on December 1, 2024. He was born December 21, 2009 in Omaha, NE. Liam was a freshman at Underwood High School.

Liam is survived by his parents father, Nathan (Jeannie) Jastorff and mother, Morgan (Steven Killpack) Jastorff; siblings, Jonathan (Brooke Wohlers) Casson, Brayden Felos, and Hadlie Jastorff; grandparents, Craig and Robin Jastorff, Corinna...

Eddy Riggs

Dec 1, 2024

Eddy Loren Riggs, age 70, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2024. He was born on March 4, 1954, to Kenneth and Ethel (Hogg) Riggs.

Eddy was a man who loved the outdoors. He spent countless hours working on projects outside, camping, hunting, fishing, and mushroom hunting. He cherished time with his family and friends, and had a special joy for...

Edward "Ed" Sudduth

Nov 27, 2024

Edward "Ed" Sudduth, age 82, passed away November 27, 2024. He was born April 4, 1942 to Marvin and Susan (Leasch) in Omaha, Nebraska.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Diane Sudduth; brother, Marvin Sudduth; and sister, Carol Eash.

Ed is survived by his children, Kenneth (Ellen) Sudduth, Lea (Mike) Mutum; grandchildren, Bud (Alicia) Mutum,...

John Plak

Nov 27, 2024

John E. Plak, age 77, passed away peacefully at Bethany Lutheran Home on November 27, 2024.

He was born November 13, 1947, to the late Rudolph and Jane (Stabler) Plak in Dayton, OH. John proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and then worked at Offutt Air Force Base as a civilian engineer.

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Sherry Turk

Nov 27, 2024

Sherry M. Turk, age 86, passed away peacefully at Josie Harper Hospice House on November 27, 2024.

She was born June 9, 1938, to the late Woodrow and Evelyn (Carmichael) Wilson in Council Bluffs, IA. Sherry graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1956 and then proudly served her country in the United States Navy.

In addition to her...

Marcia Booth

Nov 26, 2024

Marcia K. Booth, age 74, passed away at her home on November 26, 2024.

She was born June 4, 1950, to Kenneth and Marion (Elwood) Booth in Estherville, IA. Marcia graduated from West Harrison Consolidated Schools and retired from OPPD.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Marion Booth and brother, Stephen Booth.

Marcia is survived by her father, Kenneth; nephew, Kenneth...

Penny Nicholson

Nov 25, 2024

Penny Nicholson, age 71, passed away November 25, 2024. She was born September 27, 1953 to Thomas and Norma (Holste) Killmon in Council Bluffs, IA.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her aunts: Margorie Billings, Ula Boswell, and an uncle, Merlin Holste.

Penny is survived by her husband, Joe; daughter, Amanda (Justin) Hohn; 4 grandchildren, AJ, Mason,...

Deborah Andresen

Nov 25, 2024

Deborah Andresen, age 71, passed away peacefully at Oakland Manor November 25, 2024. She was born January 16, 1953 to the late Delbert Potter Sr and Mary (Stump).

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, David, Dennis and Douglas.

Deborah is survived by Randal "Randy" Andresen Sr.; her children, Melody, Christine, William and Randy Jr.; brother,...

Patricia Rockwell

Nov 23, 2024

Patricia Rockwell, age 82, passed away on November 23, 2024.

She was born on October 24, 1942, to the late William Poulson and Marie (Sprague) Thiessen in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and then attended and graduated from Stewart's School of Hair Design. She and her late husband, Ronald were also foster parents...