Obituaries

Joni Cook - Griffin

May 25, 2024

Joni Cook - Griffin, age 58, passed away May 25, 2024. She was born October 23, 1965 to Thomas and Sandra (Thomas) Cook in Council Bluffs, IA. Joni married Bill on November 8, 1997, the couple had two children and the family resided in Macedonia. Joni had a love of reading, and enjoyed antiquing with her favorite person, her husband....

Richard Samuelson

May 25, 2024

Richard Lee Samuelson, age 78, passed away May 25, 2024.

He was born March 5, 1946 to the late Arnold and Edna (Sumner) Samuelson in Iowa. Richard enlisted in the Army in 1968, during the Vietnam War and was a Helicopter Crew Chief and a Gunnery Sergeant. He worked for Farmland in Denison and Woodbine manufacturing for many years.

In addition to...

Mary O'Shea

May 22, 2024

Mary O'Shea, age 77, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2024 with family by her side. She was born April 14, 1947 to the late Floyd and Doris (Bonsall) Griffith in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She attended St. Francis High School. She married Jesse O'Shea on May 3rd, 1982. Mary's life was filled with simple pleasures, from her unwavering support for...

Dawn Grason

May 21, 2024

Dawn Grason, age 81, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away May 21, 2024 at her home. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska on June 27, 1942. She enjoyed fishing, woodworking and playing cards. Dawn worked in the clinical laboratory at the pathology center at Methodist Hospital for over 30 years.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Helen Dawn Grason;...

Clyde Miller

May 21, 2024

Clyde Miller, Jr., age 97, passed away at home on May 21, 2024. He was born June 3, 1926 to the late Clyde and Jennie (Thordsen) Miller, Sr., in Fort Calhoun, Nebraska.

In 1936, the family moved to Council Bluffs, Iowa. He married Marjorie Lewis on January 20, 1946. Clyde and Marjorie celebrated 78 years of marriage this past January. They...

Stephanie Lodes

May 20, 2024

Stephanie R. Lodes, age 47, passed away on May 20, 2024.

She was born February 14, 1977 to Mark and Vickie (Bynum) Bonar in Council Bluffs, IA. Stephanie graduated from A-H-S-T-W with the class of 1995. She owned and operated Beyond Bookkeeping.

Stephanie is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Garrett; son, Keenan Lodes; fiancee, Trevor Albright; step-daughter, Caitlin Albright; parents, Mark and...

Linda Watts

May 20, 2024

Linda D. Watts, age 74, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2024, with her family at her side.

She was born September 1, 1949, to the late Donald and Rheba (Lethgo) Anderson in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sister, Debra Hansen and an infant sister.

Linda is survived by her children, Wendy Watts-Kinney, Andrew...

Adam Mouw

May 20, 2024

Adam L. Mouw, age 34, passed away May 20, 2024.

He was born September 5, 1989, in Orange City, Iowa. Adam graduated from Lewis Central High School with the class of 2008 and then attended Iowa Western's Diesel Mechanic Program. He was last working with his family at their Eileen's Cookie franchise.

He was preceded in death by; sister, Caitlin Mouw; grandparents,...

Michael Delp

May 17, 2024

Michael W. Delp, age 65, passed away at Jennie Edmundson Hospital May 17, 2024.

He was born March 11, 1959 to Woodrow and Shirley (Smith) Delp in Milwaukee, WI. Michael proudly served and retired from United States Air Force.

He was preceded in death by his father, Woodrow Delp.

Michael is survived by his wife of 28 years, Chrissie Delp; mother, Shirley Delp;...

James Collins

May 17, 2024

James Collins, age 86, passed away May 17, 2024. He was born June 24, 1937 in Omaha, NE. James was a dedicated individual who served his country with honor during his time in the Navy. With a strong work ethic, James ventured into self-employment. His love for fishing served as a joy throughout his life. James found his lifelong companion...

Matthew Dickerson

May 16, 2024

Matthew D. Dickerson, age 36, died on May 16, 2024.

He was born January 19, 1988, to Davin and Denise (Steenbock) Dickerson in Omaha, NE. Matt graduated from Tri-Center High School and was working for the Iowa Department of Transportation.

Matt was a loving husband, father, son, uncle, and friend. He was a big family man, his 2 daughters were his pride...

Richard Aye

May 15, 2024

Richard Elwood Aye, age 72, passed away at his home on May 15, 2024.

He was born February 21, 1952 to the late John and Lila (Miller) Aye in Sioux City, Iowa. He graduated from Sioux City East High School with the Class of 1970.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Lila (Miller) Aye.

Richard is survived by his...

Myrna Darlene "Dar" Conner

May 15, 2024

Myrna Darlene "Dar" Conner, age 87, passed away peacefully at her home on May 15, 2024.

She was born March 3, 1937, to the late Guy and Edith (Mabbitt) Hogue in Council Bluffs, IA.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Conner; and 11 siblings.

Myrna is survived by her children, Michael (Dawn) Conner, Debra (Gary)...

Pamela Agnew

May 14, 2024

Pamela J. Agnew, age 78, passed away at CHI Health Mercy Hospital May 14, 2024.

She was born October 6, 1945, to the late Glee and Lucille (Greer) Clapper in Council Bluffs, IA. Pam graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1963 and retired from Field Paper Company.

Pam is survived by her husband, Dennis Agnew; children, Ronald (Sheila)...

Marjorie Carson

May 14, 2024

The comedy world lost a giant. Marjorie (Hunter) Carson was born on February 15, 1933, and closed her show on May 14, 2024 at 91 years old. Born in Bartlett, Iowa to Robert and Hazel (Greenwood) Hunter. Thurman, Iowa is where she was raised, graduating from Thurman High School in 1950. She moved to Omaha and worked for Mutual of...

Quinn Kelly

May 13, 2024

Quinn Kelly Sr, age 93, passed away at CHI Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs Ia on May 13th, 2024.He was born February 14,1931 to the late Joseph P. Kelly and Marie (Ryan ) Kelly. Quinn attended Thomas Jefferson High School, entered the military and served in the US Air Force 1948-1951. He married the love of his life Elaine V...

Kimberly Myers

May 13, 2024

Kimberly A. Myers, age 59, passed May 13, 2024. She was born October 26, 1964 to Arthur and Sharon (Magee) Snodgrass in Omaha, NE.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by grandson, Albert Marr.

Kim is survived by her children, Kylie (Jon Hauser) Harvey, Jennifer Harvey, Kellie (Jacob) Palen, Jonathan (Brandi) Marr, and Kodi (Justin Trotter) Moore; sister,...

Marvin Seavey

May 13, 2024

Marvin Dale Seavey, age 73, of Council Bluffs, IA passed away on May 13, 2024, peacefully at his home.

He was born April 6, 1951 in San Antonio, TX to the late Ray and Dorothy (Booker) Seavey.

Marvin served in the U.S. Navy as an aircraft mechanic. He worked for Western Engineering in Harlan, IA as Quality Control for 12 years and...

Otis Elkin

May 13, 2024

Otis L. Elkin, age 82, passed away at Jennie Edmundson Hospital on May 13, 2024.

He was born January 10, 1942, to the late Rolland and Helen (Swartz) Elkin in Estherville, IA. Otis proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and retired from Iowa Western Community College in 2000 as the Dean...

Jerold Brockman

May 13, 2024

Jerold O. "Jerry" Brockman, age 76, passed away at Immanuel Hospital on May 13, 2024.

He was born March 12, 1948, to the late Otto and Lena (Neighbors) Brockman in Council Bluffs, IA. Jerry served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War and retired from Crestline Plastic Pipe after 32 years.



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