Obituaries

Donald L. Friday

Donald L. Friday

Jun 16, 2017

Donald L. Friday, age 76, of Council Bluffs passed away June 16, 2017. He was born in Grant City, Missouri on September 8, 1940 to the late Don O. and Georgia J. (Mitchell) Friday. Donald worked as a teacher and administrator in the Council Bluffs School System and then retired from the Lewis Central School system as the principal of...

Norma G. Pleas

Norma G. Pleas

Jun 14, 2017

Norma G. Pleas, age 87, passed away June 14, 2017 in Council Bluffs. She was born on October 6, 1929 in Woodbine, IA to the late Earl and Clara Powley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sons, Dwayne, Rodney, and Keith Pleas; and daughters, Judith Pleas and Linda Leigh. She is survived by sons, Gary...

Rosemary Langford

Rosemary Langford

Jun 13, 2017

Rosemary Langford, age 62, of Council Bluffs was born December 24, 1954 in Camden, Arkansas to Georgia Mothershed and Eddie Lee Whitney. On June 13, 2017, Rosemary was called home after a 3 and 1/2 year battle with lung cancer. Rosemary worked at Mercy Hospital, as well as other various jobs. She was a member of the Tabernacle Missionary Baptist...

Diane Kay Cavenee

Diane Kay Cavenee

Jun 13, 2017

Diane Kay Cavenee, of Council Bluffs, passed away on June 13, 2017. She was born Sunday, June 13, 1954 in Des Moines, Iowa. She was adopted by John and Evelyn Cavenee of Gibbon, Nebraska. She retired from OPPD as a Combustion Turbine Technician Coordinator in 2013 with 25 years of service. She enjoyed traveling, swimming, listening to music and reading....

Leona May Belt

Leona May Belt

Jun 10, 2017

Leona M. Belt, age 91, passed away June 10, 2017. She was born in Council Bluffs on May 2, 1926 to the late Lester and Ethel (Potter) Rhodes. Leona retired from Laidlaw Transit. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, William Belt; daughter, Claudia Hopkins; son, William L. Belt; step-son, William H. Belt; step-daughter,...

William Kent Christensen

William Kent Christensen

Jun 10, 2017

William K. “Bill” Christensen, age 70, of Council Bluffs passed away at his home on June 10, 2017. He was born in Des Moines, Iowa on May 26, 1947. After high school, he served his country in the United States Navy. Bill retired from Rhoden Auto as a mechanic He was preceded in death by his parents, Hank and Irene...

Harold R Mass

Harold R Mass

Jun 9, 2017

Harold R. Mass, age 76, of Council Bluffs passed away at his home on June 9, 2017. He was born in Council Bluffs on November 3, 1940 to the late Adolf and Mayme (Ott) Mass. Harold retired after a career with Lyman-Richey as a shop superintendent. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Charles...

Robert "Bob" L. Wiese

Robert "Bob" L. Wiese

Jun 6, 2017

Robert "Bob" L. Wiese, age 58, passed away June 6, 2017. He was born on October 15, 1958 in Council Bluffs, IA. He is survived by his children, Racheal Sund, Adrian Donahoo, and Sarrah Donahoo, and their mother, Juanita Donahoo; brother, Edward Wiese (Jan); and sister, Shirley Koger (Terry). Private family services. Memorials may be made out to the Council...

Bruce A. Jones

Bruce A. Jones

Jun 3, 2017

Bruce A. Jones, age 80, of Council Bluffs passed away at his home on June 3, 2017. He was born in Council Bluffs on September 22, 1936 to the late Earl and Beulah (Martin) Jones. Bruce graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and then proudly served his country as a United States Marine. He worked most of his career for...

Raymond F Sorrell

Raymond F Sorrell

Jun 2, 2017

Raymond F. Sorrell, age 74, of Council Bluffs passed away at his home on June 2, 2017. He was born in Shenandoah, Iowa on March 20, 1943 to the late Raymond M. and Gertrude (Hays) Sorrell. Raymond graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He retired from MidAmerican Energy after 35...

Gregory “Greg”  Christiansen

Gregory “Greg” Christiansen

Jun 1, 2017

Gregory “Greg” Christiansen, age 67, passed away June 1, 2017. He was born on July 11, 1949 in Kearney Nebraska. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Wilma (Rhodes) Christiansen. He is survived by his wife Cindi Christiansen; daughter, Nicole; grandchildren: Cameron and Aurora. Memorial Visitation Tuesday, 5-7 p.m. at Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home. Memorials may be directed...

Lacota "Coke" Baldwin

Lacota "Coke" Baldwin

May 30, 2017

LaCota “Coke” Baldwin, age 83, passed away May 30, 2017 in Omaha. She was born on April 20, 1934 in Mondamin, IA to the late Donald and Garnet Clark. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Vern “Sonny” Baldwin; daughter, Donna Marie; sister, Leota Rule; granddaughter, Brandie Michelle Gurney; and son-in-law, Rick Gurney. She...

James "Jim" Beggs

James "Jim" Beggs

May 29, 2017

James “Jim” B. Beggs, age 53, passed away May 29, 2017. He was born on October 15, 1963 in Council Bluffs. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jerry and Mary Beggs; and brother, Doug Richt. He is survived by significant other, Jackie Hauger; daughter, Jamie Beggs; grandchildren: Abby, Carter, Emma, Justin, Landon, Logan and Dylan; brothers, Gary Richt,...

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...