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Paisley Jean Lodholz

Paisley Jean Lodholz

May 27, 2017

Paisley Jean Lodholz of Omaha, Nebraska passed away May 27, 2017. She was born May 18, 2017 in Omaha, Nebraska to Steven Jon Lodholz, Jr. and Kelsie Renee Hicks. She is survived by her parents; brother, Austin Kash Lodholz; maternal grandparents: Ray Bloom, Rhonda Bloom & Wayne Hicks; paternal grandparents: Steven Lodholz Sr., Kelly Lodholz, Chuck Cudaback & Shelly Cudaback;...

Carol O. Stokes

Carol O. Stokes

May 27, 2017

Carol O. Stokes, age 84, of McClelland, Iowa passed away at his home on May 27, 2017. He was born in Walthill, Nebraska on February 20, 1933 to the late Ralph and Essie (Frazey) Stokes. After high school, he proudly served his county in the United States Army during the Korean War. Carol retired from Baker’s Supermarkets. In addition to...

Patrick M. Connolly

Patrick M. Connolly

May 24, 2017

Patrick M. Connolly, age 65, passed away May 24, 2017. He was born in Council Bluffs on December 26, 1951 to Leo F. and Patricia A. (Scarpellino) Connolly. Patrick graduated from St. Albert High School with the class of 1970. He then attended Briar Cliff College and the University of Nebraska at Omaha. In 1982, he moved to Maryland and...

Joseph E. Allen

Joseph E. Allen

May 22, 2017

Joseph Eugene Allen passed away at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, NE on May 22, 2017 after a brief illness. Joe was born in Missouri Valley, IA to Eugene and Kathryn Allen on May 25, 1977. He graduated from Missouri Valley High School in 1997 and attended Peru State College. Joe is survived by his wife, Kristina; sons, Mason (10) and...

Richard (Rick) L. Tiarks

Richard (Rick) L. Tiarks

May 22, 2017

Richard (Rick) L. Tiarks, age 57, of Kingsport, Tenn., passed away May 22, 2017, at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport. Rick was born March 7, 1960, in Council Bluffs, to Maynard and Ruth (Geise) Tiarks. He was preceded in death by his father, Maynard Tiarks; and his grandparents, Ed and Anna Tiarks and Fred and Hertha Geise. Rick graduated...

Hazel B. Schnieder

Hazel B. Schnieder

May 22, 2017

Hazel Schnieder, age 102, passed away May 22, 2017 at Bethany Lutheran Home. She was born on March 15, 1915 at home, east of Corley, IA to Ernest and Mamie (Ingrews) Hansen. She attended country school through 8th grade. Hazel helped her parents on the farm until her marriage to George Knudsen on December 20, 1934. They farmed in Shelby...

Robert  S. Jensen

Robert S. Jensen

May 22, 2017

Robert S. Jensen, age 90 passed away May 22, 2017 at his home in Neola. He was born in his parent’s home in Neola on April 5, 1927 to Sanning and Julia (Christensen) Jensen. Robert graduated from Neola High School in 1944 and then enlisted in the U.S. Navy during World War II. On October 22, 1950, he was united...

Linda K. Vance

Linda K. Vance

May 18, 2017

Linda K. Vance, age 68, passed away May 18, 2017. She was born in Council Bluffs on March 26, 1949 to the late Arthur and Helen (Knecht) Holder. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Vance; sister, Peggy. Linda is survived by her son, Jeff Masters; daughter, Lisa Heywood (Mike); brother, James “Butch”...

Gary  L. Henderson

Gary L. Henderson

May 13, 2017

Gary L. Henderson, age 62, passed away at his home on May 13, 2017. He was born in Council Bluffs on November 5, 1954 to Max L. and Dorothy J. (Poole) Henderson. Gary graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1973 and was a self-employed carpenter and landlord. He was preceded in death by his sister, Diane...

Jodee Geick

Jodee Geick

May 12, 2017

JoDee Geick, age 79, of Council Bluffs passed away at her home on May 12, 2017. She was born in Sioux City, Iowa on May 10, 1938 to the late Wilmer and Margaret (Abbott) Westling. JoDee graduated from Hawarden High School and then Iowa Western Community College. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints....

Gregory A Forristall

Gregory A Forristall

May 10, 2017

Representative Gregory A. Forristall, age 67, of Macedonia, Iowa passed away May 10, 2017 at Nebraska Medicine in Omaha. He was born in Council Bluffs on February 15, 1950 to Gerald and Geraldine (Hopp) Forristall. Greg graduated from Carson Macedonia High School and then attended college at University of Iowa earning Master’s Degree in music. He was a farmer for...

Mary M. Adkins

Mary M. Adkins

May 10, 2017

Mary Adkins, age 66, passed away at her home on May 10, 2017. She was born in Council Bluffs, on January 8, 1951, to the late Reuben and Greata (Bishop) Adkins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Johnie Adkins; sisters, Hettie May Adkins and Phyllis Cooper. Mary is survived by her sisters, Ruby...

Helen L. Skelton

Helen L. Skelton

May 8, 2017

Helen L. Skelton passed away on May 8, 2017 at the age of 99. She worked for many years at Rog and Scotty’s Grocery in Council Bluffs. Helen is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Glen (Buzz) and Lee Skelton, her grandchildren Tom Skelton (Cindy), Steve Skelton, Jean Brazda (John), Teri Perrotto (Matt) and 17 great-grandchildren. Visitation is Friday from...

Clara M. Ochampaugh

Clara M. Ochampaugh

May 7, 2017

Clara M. Ochampaugh, 92 years, of Honey Creek, passed away May 7, 2017 at her residence. She was born January 26, 1925 in rural Harrison County, Iowa to the late Clarence and Louisa (Chamberlain) Hunt. She married Floyd Ochampaugh and she moved into their home as a young bride where she continued to live her entire life until passing away...

Mary Alice Mericle

Mary Alice Mericle

May 5, 2017

Mary A. Mericle, age 78, of Council Bluffs passed away May 4, 2017 at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital. She was born in Moulton, Iowa on June 6, 1938 to the late Willie and Eva Marie (Rouse) Daugherty. Mary worked at the Western Heritage Trails Center for many years and then at Hancock Fabrics. She was a member of Midwestern Baptist...

Patrick D. Smith

Patrick D. Smith

May 4, 2017

Patrick D. Smith, age 48, passed away May 4, 2017. He was born in Council Bluffs on May 9, 1968 to Lester and Shirley (Waugh) Smith. Patrick graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School and was a career welder. I addition to his parents, Patrick is survived by his daughter, Michelle Smith; grandson, Landon Thompson; brothers and sisters-in-law, Mike and Joanna...

Arthur Wayne Hays

Arthur Wayne Hays

May 2, 2017

Arthur Wayne Hays, age 77 of Council Bluffs, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on May 2, 2017 at Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs. Art was born to Virgil Russell and Nellie Hays on September 19, 1939 in Lenox, Iowa. Art was the middle child of three children. He graduated eighth grade from Lincoln Township #6 (a country school) and then...

Deputy Mark  Jason Burbridge

Deputy Mark Jason Burbridge

May 1, 2017

Mark Jason Burbridge, age 43, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away on May 1, 2017 in the line of duty. He was born on August 26, 1973 to the late John and Donna Burbridge. Mark grew up in California Junction and graduated from Missouri Valley High School in 1991. He drove a truck and also worked as a mechanic, before...

George R. Gardner

George R. Gardner

May 1, 2017

George R. Gardner, 72 years, of Bedford, Iowa passed away at the Bedford Specialty Care early Monday morning, May 1, 2017. He was born in Council Bluffs, November 8, 1944 to Raymond and Edna (Points) Gardner. He served his country in the United States Army during the Viet Nam War. He worked for Norm’s Sewer and retired from the Council...

Marilyn Louise Schlicht

Marilyn Louise Schlicht

Apr 30, 2017

Marilyn L. Schlicht, age 83, of Logan, IA, passed away on April 30, 2017 at Nebraska Medicine. She was born in Morton, MN on March 14, 1934 to William and Linda (Ott) Mattke. She was united in marriage to John Schlicht on July 31, 1954 and worked as an administrator at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. In addition to...

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