Obituaries

Catherine Boetel

May 2, 2024

Catherine W. (Watkins) Boetel, age 69, passed away May 2, 2024 in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

She was born July 17, 1954 to Louis and Juanita (Johnson) Watkins in Iowa City, IA. Cathy graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1973, and worked as a title clerk for Woodhouse for 19 years. She enjoyed painting ceramics and traveling...

Randy Breeden

Apr 21, 2024

Randy Breeden, age 72, passed away April 21, 2024. He was born January 5, 1952. Randy enlisted in the US Navy in 1971 which brought him to all ends of the globe and retired in 1992 in Pensacola, Florida. He enjoyed helping others and gave back to his community on a regular basis. Randy was an avid thrifter and loved...

John Honeywell

May 4, 2024

John Honeywell, age 46, passed away at his home on May 4, 2024. 

He was born July 8, 1977 to the late Gary and Martha (Trimble) Honeywell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by step-mother, Deb Peterson; fur-baby, Luna. John is survived by his wife, Missy Honeywell; son, Josh (Alexis Gil) Christensen; many siblings; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins;...

Myrna Darlene "Dar" Conner

May 15, 2024

Myrna Darelene "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 Filed Paper Company.



Pam is survived by her...

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 (McGee) 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...

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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Jamie Bridges

May 11, 2024

Jamie Bridges, age 45, passed away May 11, 2024. She was born November 20, 1978 in Council Bluffs, IA. She will be fondly remembered for her love of watching "Scooby Doo" and "I Love Lucy," as well as her passion for playing with her ball.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Sharon Brigdes; grandmother, Sue Varnes; aunt, Jerri (Lynnie)...

Lowell Burkum

May 10, 2024

Lowell A. Burkum, age 88, died May 10, 2024 in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

He was born November 20, 1935 in Ladysmith, Wisconsin to Arnold and Mildred (Henthorn) Burkum. His mother was a loving, caring, and self-sacrificing mom. She was the spiritual teacher and example for Lowell and his siblings. She saw to it that they were in church and Sunday school...

Gene Rocklin "Rocky" Rice

May 9, 2024

Gene Rocklin "Rocky" Rice, age 69, passed away at Jennie Edmundson Hospital on May 9, 2024.

Rocky was born on November 9, 1954, to the late James and Betty (Bucholz) Rice in Council Bluffs, IA. He was a life-long resident of Council Bluffs and Crescent, IA. Rocky graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1973. In 1974, he...

Amy Graybill

May 8, 2024

Amy M. Graybill, age 53, passed away at her home May 8, 2024.

She was born March 22, 1971, to Gary and Janet (Tuttle) Graybill in Council Bluffs, IA. Amy graduated from Lewis Central with the class of 1989 and then worked at Mutual of Omaha for over 34 years.



She was preceded in death by...

William Hatcher

May 7, 2024

William "Bill" Hatcher, age 78, passed away May 7, 2024. He was born February 25, 1946 to Bernard and Darlene (Etherington) Hatcher in Council Bluffs, IA. Bill graduated from Treynor High School and farmed for a few years with his father outside of Treynor. He later worked at United A.G for 27 years and retired at US Foods in 2016.

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Ian Hoover

May 4, 2024

Ian Hoover, age 91, passed away May 4, 2024. He was born December 5, 1932 to George and Ada (Diehl) Hoover in Alameda, CA.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Roberta (Hilliard); daughter, Julene Hoover; and sister, Helen Perry and great-granddaughters, Maisey Hoover and Elora Wildasin.

Ian is survived by his children, Michael (Sherri) Hoover,...

Elmer Barritt

May 4, 2024

Elmer D. Barritt, age 99 years and 9 days passed away May 4, 2024 in Cherokee, IA.

He was born in Council Bluffs to the late Bennie and Lottie (Vallier) Barritt. He graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School, with the Class of 1944. Elmer served his country in the U.S. Army, during World War II. He married Joyce (Goldapp) on January...

Duane Schaben

May 4, 2024

Duane H. Schaben, age 79, passed away at Methodist Jennie Edmundson on May 4, 2024.

He was born June 25, 1944, to the late William and Josephine (Block) Schaben in Earling, IA. Duane was a longtime barber in Council Bluffs and a member of Saint Patrick Catholic Church. After high school, Duane enlisted in the Iowa National Guard where he proudly...

Danny Danielson

May 3, 2024

Danny Kay Danielson, age 83, of Council Bluffs passed away May 3, 2024 at Prairie Gate Care Center in Council Bluffs, IA.   Danny was born October 6, 1940, in Clay County, SD to the late Dennis and Magda Danielson. He was baptized December 22, 1940 and confirmed May 15, 1955 at Roseni Lutheran Church, rural Beresford SD. 

Danny's early education...