Obituaries

Beverly J. Mace-May

Beverly J. Mace-May

Aug 2, 2018

Beverly J. Mace-May, age 84, of Council Bluffs went to be with her father, Jesus Christ, on August 2, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Albert Lea, Minnesota on June 1, 1934 to the late Russell and Harriet (Clausen) Thompson. Beverly was a career nurse, graduating from the University of Nebraska Medical Center with her BSN...

Alma Knight

Alma Knight

Jul 31, 2018

Knight, Alma 93, September 5, 1924 – July 31, 2018, Survived by daughter Margaret Spivey, A host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, 2 sisters and extended family and friends. Visitation is from 5:00pm to 7:00pm on Thursday August 9, 2018 at the Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held on Friday August 10, 2018 at 1:00pm also at the...

Tyler  James Honig

Tyler James Honig

Jul 31, 2018

Tyler James Honig, age 18, passed away on July 31, 2018 He was born in Council Bluffs on October 14, 1999. Tyler graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 2018. Tyler is survived by his mother and step-father, Jody Acosta and Joe Preston; father, Jason Honig and Brandi (DeSantiago); siblings, Taylor Honig, Hailey Preston, Madalyn Honig and...

Lois  E.  Pruitt

Lois E. Pruitt

Jul 31, 2018

Lois E. Pruitt, 68 years, of Council Bluffs, died July 31, 2018. She was born June 8, 1950 in Council Bluffs to Arthur and Betty (Edenburn) Strietbeck, Sr. She is preceded in death by her father and son, Michael Pruitt. She is survived by her daughter, Michelle Plak; son, Marty Pruitt (Monica); companion, Bud Brayman; mother, Betty Strietbeck; 8 grandchildren...

Gary  Dean   Nixon

Gary Dean Nixon

Jul 30, 2018

Gary Dean Nixon, 69 years, Council Bluffs, died July 30, 2018. He was born March 20, 1949 in Council Bluffs to Ronald and Margaret (Miller) Nixon. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Arden Agnew and brother-in-law Herb Townsend. He is survived by his son Troy Nixon (Corey) and daughter, Traci Christensen; 4 grandchildren and 3 great...

Jeffrey  A. Brockman

Jeffrey A. Brockman

Jul 30, 2018

Jeffrey A. Brockman, age 51, of Harlan, Iowa and formerly of Council Bluffs, passed away July 30, 2018. He was preceded in death by his mother, Valerie Brockman. Jeffrey is survived by his father, Lyle Brockman; sister and brother-in-law, JoAnna and Mike Letz; brother, Jim Brockman; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, a great niece and a host of other extended...

Lynda  K.  Olesen

Lynda K. Olesen

Jul 29, 2018

Lynda K. Olesen, age 73, passed away July 29, 2018. She was born in Council Bluffs on August 3, 1944 to the late John and Beulah (Rounds) Brownfield. She graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1962 and was a member of First Christian Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her...

Cathi Sue  (Baker) Rosales  Rosales

Cathi Sue (Baker) Rosales Rosales

Jul 29, 2018

Cathi Sue (Baker) Rosales, 50 years, died July 29, 2018. Funeral service Friday 4PM at the Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home.

Verna M. Cook

Verna M. Cook

Jul 27, 2018

Verna M. Cook, age 90, died July 27, 2018. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Leonard Cook; son, Larry; daughter, Debbie; 2 brothers and 1 sister. Verna is survived by her children, Beverly Fernside, Kathy Reynolds, Rick Cook (Jan), Cheryl Flink (Pete Slater); daughter-in-law, Mary West; many grandchildren, great and great-great. Visitation is 5:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. on Monday at the...

Emery   Weinfurtner

Emery Weinfurtner

Jul 27, 2018

Emery was born on June 12, 1948 in Omaha, Nebraska to Emery & Bertha Weinfurtner. He grew up in East Omaha and attended Pershing Elementary School with his future wife, Delores. They grew up together, from a young age then to dating, getting married and having 3 daughters. While at Pershing, he enjoyed many activities and really aced sleeping in...

George B. Epperson

George B. Epperson

Jul 27, 2018

George B. Epperson, age 79, passed away July 27, 2018. He was born in Council Bluffs on October 28, 1938 to the late Haney B. and Ruth S. (Cox) Epperson. George graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1956 and then proudly served his country in the United States Army. He worked for Pott County Mutual Insurance...

Janet   L.  Sweenie

Janet L. Sweenie

Jul 26, 2018

Janet L. Sweenie, age 89, passed away July 26, 2018. She was born in Columbus, Nebraska on July 12, 1929 to the late Arthur and Mathilda (Egger) Heibel. Janet spent many years as a house parent at Iowa School for the Deaf. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, William Sweenie; sisters, Shirley Mueller...

Tim  R.  Gustin

Tim R. Gustin

Jul 24, 2018

Tim R. Gustin, age 55, passed away July 24, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents, Melva “Penny” Sanders and Ray Gustin. Tim is survived by his wife, Sue Gustin; sister, Tammy Gustin; step-father, John Sanders; father-in-law, John Brock; a host of other family and friends. A celebration of his life will be 2:00p.m. to 4:00p.m. on Saturday...

Steven T.  Marr

Steven T. Marr

Jul 23, 2018

Steven T. Marr, age 64, passed away July 23, 2018. He was born in Omaha on February 25, 1954 to the late Timothy and Ada Elizabeth (Cain) Marr. Steve met Lorie Ross on a blind date in 1970, they dated through high school and married two years later. To this union they welcomed three children, Cheryl, Ann and Nathan. Steve...

Derrick  E.  Hansman

Derrick E. Hansman

Jul 23, 2018

Derrick E. Hansman, age 42, passed away July 23, 2018. He was born in Carroll, Iowa on February 18, 1976. Derrick was preceded in death by his mother, Jolene Hansman. Derrick is survived by his daughters, Alexis Danielle and Madison Taylor Hansman; father, Larry Hansman (Sharon Sibenaller); siblings, Douglas Hansman (Jodie Odendahl), Donette Adams (John), David Hansman (Nicole); nieces, Ava...

Melva  Mae   Witt

Melva Mae Witt

Jul 22, 2018

Melva Mae Witt, 84 years of Council Bluffs, passed away July 22, 2018. She was born October 21, 1933 in Omaha, Nebraska to Lawrence and Ella (Polmateer) Dresher. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Nathan Witt just 16 days ago; her daughter, Donna McKeeman and her son, Larry Witt. She is survived by her two sons,...

Helen  J.  Pospisal

Helen J. Pospisal

Jul 22, 2018

Helen J. Pospisal, 87 years, of Council Bluffs, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2018. She was born May 26, 1931 in Missouri Valley, Iowa to Herman”Orlie” and Ruby (Hume) Skelton. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James W. Pospisal; son, Donald D. Pospisal; great granddaughter, Sophie Povich; one brother, Lyle Skelton; four sisters, Nellie Driscoll Hough,...

Barbara J. Oamek

Barbara J. Oamek

Jul 22, 2018

Barbara J. Oamek, 86 years, of Crescent, Iowa died Sunday, July 22, 2018. She was born October 22, 1931 in Ft. Laramie, Wyoming to Glenn and Maude (Sutherland) Brown. She worked many years in the X-Ray Department at the Cogley Clinic, retiring in 1980. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, LeRoy “Cork” Oamek as well as an...

Jimmie Ray  Colter

Jimmie Ray Colter

Jul 16, 2018

Jimmie Ray Colter, age 71, passed away at his home on July 16, 2018. He was born in Mountain View, Missouri on May 20, 1947 to Everett and Juanita (Martin) Colter. Jimmie proudly served his county in the United States Army and retired from Crete Carriers. He was preceded in death by his father; brother, Ronnie Colter; son-in-law, James Kohl....

Wayne  “Buzz”  Ruby

Wayne “Buzz” Ruby

Jul 15, 2018

Wayne K. “Buzz” Ruby, age 77, of Council Bluffs passed away July 15, 2018. He was born in Knoxville, Iowa on January 11, 1941 to the late Glenn and Nellie (Vos) Ruby. Buzz proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and retired from AT&T. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his grandchildren,...