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Marilyn A. Kennedy

Marilyn A. Kennedy

Jun 13, 2019

Marilyn Ann Kennedy, age 78, passed away at her home in Council Bluffs, Iowa on June 13, 2019. She was born in Council Bluffs on January 8, 1941 to the late Leland and Louise (Wilson) Evans. Marilyn had a daycare in her home for many years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Richard...

Alma R. Jefferis

Alma R. Jefferis

Jun 12, 2019

Alma Ruth Jefferis, age 70, passed away June 12, 2019 in Logan, Iowa. She was born in Trenton, New Jersey on July 22, 1948 to the late Elmer and Emma (Hunter) Collins. In addition to her parents, Alma was preceded in death by her son, Mark Boylan; brothers, Ronald, David, Raymond, and Andrew Collins; granddaughter, Shanaye Collins. She is survived...

Robert J. Wambold

Robert J. Wambold

Jun 11, 2019

Robert Jennings Wambold, age 89, passed away in Council Bluffs, IA on June 11, 2019. He was born in Council Bluffs on July 26, 1930. In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Linda; and sister, Judy Cilla. Robert served in the United States Air Force, was a member of the American Legion, Hawkeye Kiwanis,...

Virginia M. Williams

Virginia M. Williams

Jun 11, 2019

Virginia Mae Williams, age 90, went to be with Jesus on June 11, 2019, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was born near Bridgewater, Iowa, on October 24, 1928, to the late Archie and Bertha (Sickles) Williams. Virginia graduated from Bridgewater High School in 1947 and went on to earn an Elementary Education Certificate from the University of Northern Iowa. She...

Steven D. Brule

Steven D. Brule

Jun 11, 2019

Steven Douglas Brule, age 62, passed away on June 11, 2019 in Omaha, Nebraska. He was born in Crookston, Minnesota on May 16, 1957 to the late Dona and Edith (Boucher) Brule. In addition to his parents, Steven was preceded in death by his brothers, Mike, Tom, Jim, John, Carl, Joseph Brule; and sister, Mary Gummert. He is survived by...

Leila   R.  Bailey

Leila R. Bailey

Jun 10, 2019

Leila R. Bailey, age 85, passed away June 10, 2019. She was born in Maryville, Missouri on December 13, 1933 to the late William and Clara Mae (Frieze) Richey. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband, George N. Bailey; daughter, Janet Thompson; son, David Bailey; brothers, Ralph Richey and Lee Allison Richey; sister,...

Josephine M. Cavanaugh

Josephine M. Cavanaugh

Jun 6, 2019

Josephine M. Cavanaugh, age 84, passed away June 6, 2019. She was born in Emerson, Iowa on September 1, 1934 to the late Zenus and Mabel (Thomas) Jagger. Josephine retired from the Council Bluffs School System as a teacher's aide and was a member of First Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her...

Donald D. Hempel, Sr.

Donald D. Hempel, Sr.

Jun 6, 2019

Donald D. Hempel Sr., age 76, passed away June 6, 2019. He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on May 30, 1943 to the late William and Edna (Coan) Hempel Sr. Donald graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1962 and retired from Pillsbury Elevator. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his...

Arlene  J. Borwick

Arlene J. Borwick

Jun 3, 2019

Arlene J. Borwick, age 96, of Council Bluffs passed away June 3, 2019. She was born October 19,1922 in Garden City, IA, to the late Orlo & Christensa (Fosse) Galbreath. She was a member of Saint John Lutheran Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Harold, son, John, and twin grandsons, Matthew and Timothy...

Neil Sterling Shaver

Neil Sterling Shaver

Jun 3, 2019

Neil Sterling Shaver, age 95, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away June 3, 2019. He was born February 7, 1924 in Omaha, Nebraska to the late Joe & Leah (Morgan) Shaver. Neil retired as president of Shaver’s Food Marts in 1980 and embarked on a printing / publishing hobby which specialized in deluxe limited editions (The Yellow Barn Press). His...

John  M.  Schlicht

John M. Schlicht

Jun 2, 2019

John M. Schlicht, 86 years, of Logan passed away June 2, 2019. He was born July 9, 1932 in St. Cloud City, Minnesota to the late Leo and Margaret (Weber) Schlicht. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn. He is survived by his son, Dirk Schlicht and daughter, Heidi Engelke (Johnnie); his brother, Robert Schlicht...

Dale E. Erickson

Dale E. Erickson

Jun 2, 2019

Dale E. Erickson, age 89, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away June 2, 2019, at Risen Son Christian Village. He was born in Lakefield, Minnesota on June 23, 1929 to the late Edward and Esther (Shefland) Erickson. After finishing his education at the Minnesota Bible College, he spent his life in ministry serving a number of churches through the years....

Aloysius Kenealy

Aloysius Kenealy

Jun 2, 2019

Aloysius Kenealy, age 97, of Neola, Iowa passed away June 2, 2019. He was born in Neola, Iowa on March 20, 1922 to the late Bernard & Honora (Hannifan) Kenealy. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his siblings. Aloysius is survived by his children, Douglas Kenealy and his wife Carol, JanAl Bergholm and her husband...

Kylie  R.  Benson

Kylie R. Benson

Jun 1, 2019

Kylie R. Benson, age 14, passed away June 1, 2019. She was preceded in death by her infant sisters, Sage and Megan Benson; grandfathers, Patrick Benson and Bruce Holt. She was an 8th grade student at Wilson Junior High. Kylie is survived by her parents, Jason Benson and Stacy Holt; brothers, Daniel, Scott and Brodey Benson; grandparents, Nancy Tennis, Robecca...

Rusty R. Short

Rusty R. Short

Jun 1, 2019

Rusty R. Short, age 62, died June 1, 2019. Preceded in death by his parents, Wesley and Phyllis (Williams) Short. Rusty is survived by his wife, Miraflor Short; children, Misty Topolski, Douglas Short (Judy); siblings, Faye Ann Biodrowski (John) and Duane Short (Leslie); 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Memorial service is 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday June 5, 2019 at...

Arthur  Kannedy

Arthur Kannedy

May 31, 2019

Arthur Kannedy, age 84, passed away May 31, 2019. He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on January 23, 1935 to the late Ira and Stella (Williamson) Kannedy. Art proudly served his country in the United States Army and then retired from Local 1140. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Edward Kannedy and...

Shirley M. Mcginnis

Shirley M. Mcginnis

May 31, 2019

Shirley M. McGinnis, age 82, passed away in Council Bluffs, Iowa on May 31, 2019. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska on December 15, 1936 to the late Matthew and Mary (Hun) Nath. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Michael McGinnis Sr.; son-in-law, Robert Hall; four brothers; and one sister. She is survived...

Coleen   F.  Cross

Coleen F. Cross

May 30, 2019

Coleen F. Cross, age 80, passed away May 30, 2019. She was born in Denison, Iowa on August 1, 1938 to the late Bill and Joy Atkins. Coleen was a longtime employee at Midwest Cardiology. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husbands, Maurice Sheehy and Gene Cross; son-in-law, Leonard Clark. Coleen is survived by...

Dwight E. Debolt

Dwight E. Debolt

May 30, 2019

Dwight E. DeBolt, age 61, of Logan, Iowa, passed away May 30, 2019. He was born in Council Bluffs on February 6, 1958 to the late Leon DeBolt and Dorothy (Rix) DeBolt. Dwight graduated from Missouri Valley High School and was a production manager and co-owner at Vulcan Industries. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by...

Brooke   E.  Wilhite

Brooke E. Wilhite

May 29, 2019

Brooke E. Wilhite, age 29, passed away May 29, 2019. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska on March 1, 1990. She is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Harold Wilhite, Clyde Peck, and Carolyn Peck. Brooke is survived by daughters, Caroline and Claire Wilhite; parents, Jeffrey Wilhite and Laurine Wilhite; sisters, Aubrey Wilhite and Brenna Wilhite; brother, Aiden Wilhite;...

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