Mary E. Kerber
Nov 16, 2017
Mary E. “Betty” Kerber, age 93, passed away at her home on November 16, 2017. She was born in Council Bluffs on December 20, 1923 to the late Donald and Mary (Grey) Adams. Betty graduated from Oakland High School with the class of 1941. She was a past member of the order of the Rainbow for Girls and the Grand...
Timothy A. Cunningham
Nov 15, 2017
Timothy A. Cunningham, age 55, passed away November 15, 2017 at Methodist Hospital in Omaha. He was born in Omaha on September 20, 1962 to the late Wayne and Virginia (Hayes) Cunningham. Tim worked for Hiland Dairy. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sisters, Linda Cunningham and Teresa DeGarmo; grandchild, Chevelle. Tim is survived...
Lillian A. Maack
Nov 13, 2017
Lillian A. Maack, 93 years, Council Bluffs, died November 13, 2017. She was born September 21, 1924 in Omaha, Nebraska to the late John and Marie (Sedlak) Hesser. Besides her parents, Lillian was also preceded in death by her husband, James in December of 2016; her son, Joseph; a daughter, Kay Hayes; grandson, Mark Maack; one brother and four sisters....
John L. Thomas
Nov 6, 2017
John L. Thomas, age 65, of Council Bluffs passed away November 6, 2017. He was born in Carroll, Iowa on February 19, 1952 to Lloyd and Katheryn (Boulware) Thomas. John graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and Iowa Western. He was currently working at Ameristar. He was preceded in death by his father and an infant son, Matthew. John is...
Kenneth L. Miller
Nov 5, 2017
Kenneth L. Miller, 94 years of Council Bluffs passed away on November 5, 2017 in Omaha, Nebraska. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on May 17, 1923 to Philip and Vivian (Knapp) Miller. He served with the United States Army during World War II and received the Purple Heart. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived...
Dolores M Briggs
Nov 4, 2017
Dolores Margaretha Briggs, age 86, passed away November 4, 2017. She was preceded in death by daughter, Joleen Richwine; sisters, Marie Miller, Lucia Vorthmann, and Theresa Wright; brothers, Herman Vierck and Sylvester Vierck. She is survived by daughters, Coleen (David) Guhl, Melinda (Greg) Dodge, and Dawnette (Michael) Bredberg; son-in-law, Robert Richwine; 10 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren. Visitation Wed., 10 a.m.,...
Ramona A. Benson
Nov 4, 2017
Ramona Benson, age 100, was born August 26, 1917, to Esther and K. John Nelson in Rosalie, Nebraska and passed away November 4, 2017, in Council Bluffs Iowa. Ramona had an unending love for the Lord, her family, and her community. She is survived by daughters Florence Rogers of Council Bluffs, IA and Carlene Petersen (Marc) of Omaha, NE; grandsons...
John Edward Mccullough
Oct 31, 2017
John E. McCullough, age 92, went to be with the Lord October 31, 2017. He was born on December 3, 1924 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to the late Earl Randolph and Mary (Blum) McCullough. John graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the Class of 1943. After high school, he worked for the Burlington Railroad as a fireman and eventually...
Johnny E. Burden
Oct 29, 2017
Johnny E. Burden, age 49, passed away October 29, 2017. He was born September 19, 1968 in Omaha, NE. He is survived by significant other, Michelle Fisher; his children; grandchildren; and siblings. Visitation Wed., Nov. 8, 2017, 5-7 p.m., at Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home. Memorials may be directed to the family.
Elizabeth A. Thompson
Oct 29, 2017
Elizabeth A. Thompson, age 62, passed away October 29, 2017. She was born June 27, 1955 to the late Harlan and Jane Batt. She is survived by daughter, Jodie Thompson (Carlos Chase); son, Craig Thompson (Jo Wood); 4 grandchildren: Logan Thompson and Jazmin, Hannah, and Gabrielle Chase; sister, Kate Lintzman; and brothers, Robert Batt (Tere), Steve Batt (Denise), and John...
Marie E. Daugherty
Oct 28, 2017
Marie E. Daugherty, age 98, passed away October 28, 2017 at Midlands Living Center. She was born in Logan, Iowa on February 23, 1919 to the late Roy and Bessie (Grosvenor) Rockwell. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Daugherty; daughters, Linda K. Daugherty, Faye Hadfield and Arlene Ten Eyck; son, Marvin Daugherty;...
Coralee A. Cahill
Oct 25, 2017
Coralee A. Cahill, age 83, of Council Bluffs passed away October 25, 2017 at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital. She was born in Osceola, Iowa on May 12, 1934 to the late Donald and Nellie (Busick) Stottlemyer. Coralee retired from Omaha Door and Window and was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded...
Manuel J. Desantiago
Oct 25, 2017
Manuel J. DeSantiago, age 78, of Council Bluffs passed away October 25, 2017 at CHI Mercy Hospital. He was born in Council Bluffs on December 24, 1938 to the late Bartolo and Leona (Nunez) DeSantiago. Manuel graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and retired from the Union Pacific Railroad. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by...
Harold E. Allen
Oct 24, 2017
Harold E. “Gene” Allen, age 91, of Council Bluffs passed away October 24, 2017. He was born in Carson, Iowa on January 11, 1926 to the late Vivian and Gladys Allen. Harold proudly served his country in the United States Army and was a career truck driver. He was a member of Carson United Methodist Church. In addition to his...
Sean Stinson
Oct 22, 2017
Sean Kevin "Turtle" Stinson gained his heavenly wings on Sunday October 22, 2017 surrounded by family. Sean was born July 10, 1990 to Dennis & Alicia Stinson and shortly thereafter was diagnosed with Scoliosis, seizure disorder & Cerebral Palsey. Sean was a courageous warrior overcoming illness and low odds to ever see his 20s. Sean, although confined to a wheelchair,...
Robert J Rocha
Oct 20, 2017
Robert J. “Joe” Rocha, age 52, passed away October 20, 2017 at Nebraska Medicine. He was born in Omaha on January 3, 1965 to the late Carman and Mary Jean (Wallace) Rocha. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Toni Rocha-Walsh. Joe is survived by his children, Brittney Comley, Joe Rocha, Trenon Rouse, Anthony...
Patricia Ann Bruner
Oct 19, 2017
Patricia Ann “Patti” Bruner, age 71, passed away October 19, 2017 at CHI Mercy Hospital. She was born near Rockport, Missouri on June 17, 1946 to the late Harry and Norma (Gray) Burroughs. Patti retired from First Data Resources in Omaha. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Karen Burroughs and brother, Rick Burroughs....
Bobby A. Aldredge
Oct 16, 2017
Bobby A. Aldredge, age 78, passed away October 16, 2017 in Council Bluffs. He was born on May 30, 1939 in Malloy, Iowa to the late Newton and Edna Aldredge. Bobby worked for Omaha Transit, Quandt, Bee Line, and CF Consolidated Trucking. He was a member of the Teamsters Local 554. He loved hunting, fishing and bowling. In addition to...
Leslie Andrew Mefferd
Oct 15, 2017
Leslie Andrew Mefferd, the son of Daniel and Odelia (Bauer) Mefferd, was born in March of 1936. Many knew Leslie as ‘Red’. Red grew up on a farm with 5 brothers, Dan, Virgil, Ron, Marvin & Bob and 3 sisters Bernadine, Marlene, and Linda. Leslie was united in marriage to his wife and life partner for more than 59 years,...
Kathryn M Wrinkle
Oct 14, 2017
Kathryn M. Wrinkle, age 72, passed away October 14, 2017 at CHI Mercy Hospital. She was born in Council Bluffs on August 8, 1945 to the late Harold and Armaida Peterson. Kathryn graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School. She was a longtime employee of the Daily Nonpareil and well known throughout the community. Kathy and her husband Don operated the...