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Bernice Mae Nielsen, age 94, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away November 24, 2018. She was born April 10, 1924 to Harry and Winnie Jenson in Boomer Township. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. In 1941 she graduated from Underwood High School. She was employed at Lumber Village for 11 years and retired from the Pottawattamie County...
Karen K. Larson, age 75, of McClelland, Iowa passed away at her home after a hard fought battle with cancer on November 22, 2018, with family by her side. She was born in Council Bluffs on April 22, 1943 to the late Virgil and Irene (Kubelick) Turk. Karen attended Underwood High School and was employed at Tip Top for 20...
Joyce A. Branson, age 76, passed away November 22, 2018. She was born in Council Bluffs on December 24, 1941 to the late Eldon and Mary (Bock) Branson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Eldon “Butch” Branson; former spouse, Charles Wihtol. Joyce is survived by her children, Brenda Branson and Jack Branson; siblings,...
Jeffrey Michael Wiig, age 61, passed away in Omaha, Nebraska on November 20, 2018. He was born in Omaha on January 2, 1957 to the late Roy and Jeanette (Bross) Wiig. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie; sons, Chris (Kate) Wiig, Nicholas Wiig; brother, Dana (Tracy) Wiig; grandsons, Liam and Xander Wiig; and a host of other family and...
Byron W. Bruning, age 74, of Treynor, Iowa passed away November 19, 2018. He was born in Council Bluffs on July 15, 1944 to the late Clifford and Aurelia (Vorthmann) Bruning. Byron was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Treynor and had also served on the Treynor city council. He was a tool and die designer, retiring from...
Jenifer J. Katzenstein, age 34, passed away on November 18, 2018. Jenifer was born in North Platte, Nebraska on May 23, 1984 to William and Nancy (Bestland) Katzenstein. Jenifer is survived by her parents, William and Nancy Katzenstein; brothers, Douglas Katzenstein (Melissa), Daniel Katzenstein, Roy Katzenstein (Carrie); significant other, Quanizia Wright, and a host of other family and friends. Memorial...
Ruthie Lee Nelson, age 83, passed away on November 18, 2018 at her home in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was born in Proctor, Arkansas on June 7, 1935 to the late Johnny and Annie (Webb) Morrow. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Joe Willie Morrow; and sister, Johnnie Mae Howard. Ruthie is survived...
Frederick D. “Dale” Skinner Jr., age 47, of Carter Lake, Iowa passed away November 18, 2018. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on July 30, 1971 to Frederick D. Skinner Sr. and Sharon K. (Ault) Skinner. Dale graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School. He was preceded in death by his father; grandparents, Fred V. Skinner, Lloyd and Martha Ault-Barnes. Dale...
Jeffrey L. Kellar, age 55, passed away November 17, 2018. He was born in Council Bluffs on March 8, 1963. Jeffrey graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School and was a welder with Watco Company. He was preceded in death by his father, Ronald Kellar and grandparents, Loren and Bernice Hogue, Albert and Harriett Kellar; uncle and aunt, Ron and Theon...
Betty Jean Wormley, age 97, beloved mother, passed away in Council Bluffs, Iowa on November 16, 2018. She was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on September 10, 1921 to the late Argus and Mary (Burdette) Spurgeon. She graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1939 and was a member of the Woodland Community Bible Church. In addition to her parents, Betty...
Helen Irene Pleskach, age 89, passed away in Council Bluffs, Iowa on November 13, 2018. She was born in Guthrie County, Iowa on April 19, 1929 to the late Ora and Bertha (Carmichael) Moore. In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Pleskach; brothers, Donald, Bob, and Delbert Moore; and sister, Ruthetta Burris. She...
Douglas M. Cain, age 62, died November 12, 2018. He was born in Council Bluffs on May 2, 1956 to the late Myles and Evelyn (Block) Cain. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Lori Pummel; infant brother, Mickey. Doug is survived by his children, Randy Cain (Rebecca), Heather Haug (Brian), Nicole Brittain (Matt...
Marvin Lee Smith, son of Murl and Viola (Newton) Smith, was born November 1, 1938 in Defiance, Iowa. He was baptized at the Salem Evangelical United Brethren Church in Defiance. He attended school in Irwin, Iowa. As a teen, Marvin worked for various farmers, detasseling and bailing hay. His love for motorcycles began at an early age. The first one...
Ronald E. Cloyd, age 64, passed away in Council Bluffs, Iowa on November 11, 2018. He was born May 27, 1954 to the late Perry and Marie Cloyd. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. Ronald is survived by his daughters, Racheal Cloyd, Rebecca Cloyd-Koel, Jessica Swanson, Melanie Swanson; son, Ramsey Cloyd; sister, Carol Huntley; 10 grandchildren; and...
Cynthia J. Wilhelmi, age 72, died November 11, 2018. Cynthia was born on September 12, 1946, to the late Dallas and Lorna (Skow) Tjaden. Cynthia is survived by her sister, Alisa Tjaden; son, Nathan (Olya); daughter, Angela Wilhelmi; granddaughter, Kira; nephews, Adrian (Rebecca) Gilmore and Jeremy Tjaden. Memorial service is 2:00p.m. on Saturday at the Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home. In lieu...
Darlene A. Sampson, age 62, of Underwood, Iowa passed away at her home on November 10, 2018. She was born in Council Bluffs on January 20, 1956 to the late Harlin and Margaret (Markey) Hurd. Darlene graduated from Underwood High School with the class of 1974. Wayne and Darlene were united in marriage on May 6, 1983, they were married...
Robert J. Durgin, age 72, passed away November 8, 2018. He was born in Topeka, KS on October 6, 1946 to Melvin and Marjorie (Claire) Durgin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Marjorie Durgin. Robert is survived by his wife, Debbie (Gonzagowski); children, Kimberly Simmons (Thomas), Eric Durgin (Carley), Kristopher Heig (Andrea), Brian Durgin; 10 grandchildren;...
Patricia Mae Wilson, age 70, passed away in Council Bluffs, Iowa on November 7, 2018. She was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on October 29, 1948 to Merritt E. “Matt” and Marian (Koerlin) Bailey Jr. She was a LPN for many years. Patricia is preceded in death by her father and a brother, Tim Bailey. She is survived by her husband,...
Narong Saysanavong He was born on July 13th 1990. And passed away on November 6th, 2018. Born to Jodie Sherman and Prayong Saysanavong, He was raised by his Grandparents, Charles and Brenda Sherman. Narong attended Riverside High School in Oakland, IA and Thomas Jefferson High School in Council Bluffs, IA. He is survived by two children Elizabeth and Alexis Saysanavong...
Kevin J. Carstensen, age 31, of Council Bluffs died on November 4, 2018. He was born in North Platte, Nebraska on March 16, 1987. Kevin was currently working as a physicians assistant in the emergency department at CHI Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs. Kevin is survived by his wife, Jenna Carstensen; daughters, Marissa and Leah Carstensen; parents, Jim and Joan...
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