Obituaries

Wanda J. Diemer

Wanda J. Diemer

Sep 7, 2016

Wanda J. Diemer, age 85, passed away September 7, 2016 at the Oakland Manor. She was born in Minden, Iowa on January 21, 1931 to the late Wilford and Irene (Addison) Chase. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Dick Diemer; daughter, Patricia Diemer and granddaughter, Rebecca Diemer. Wanda is survived by her children,...

Manuel M. "Manny" Rosas

Manuel M. "Manny" Rosas

Sep 7, 2016

Manuel M. “Manny” Rosas, age 93, passed away September 7, 2016. He was born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska on March 9, 1923 to late Gabino and Francisca Rosas. Manny proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Manny was a career welder and together with his son founded M&R Welding. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death...

Ellen Mae Carberry

Ellen Mae Carberry

Sep 6, 2016

Ellen Mae Carberry, age 88, died September 6, 2016. She was born October 29, 1927, to Ellen (Waffle) and Glen James. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lloyd Carberry; and her son, Richard (Ric) Carberry. Ellen is survived by her children, Moreen Jensen (Steve), Greg Carberry (Debbie); grandchildren and great grandchildren; brother, Al James; nieces and...

Beatrice  Sall

Beatrice Sall

Sep 5, 2016

Beatrice Sall, age 95, passed away September 5, 2016 at Bethany Lutheran Home. She was born August 7, 1921 to Arthur E. and Gertrude (Gray) Ochampaugh. Bea lived in Missouri Valley for many years and worked at Harvey’s Clothing Store in Logan. She later worked at the Missouri Valley Hospital. Bea married Bannard Sall on January 4, 1982 and together...

Larry D. Puls

Larry D. Puls

Sep 5, 2016

Larry D. Puls, age 78, of Council Bluffs passed away September 5, 2016. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on July 19, 1938 to the late Raymond and Bernice (Crink) Puls. Larry proudly served his country in the United States Navy and then attended the Radio Engineering Institute. He was active in the Westend Optimist Club, Southwest Iowa Special Olympics,...

Michael L. "Mick" Quandt

Michael L. "Mick" Quandt

Sep 5, 2016

Michael L. “Mick” Quandt, age 57, of Council Bluffs passed away September 5, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on January 23, 1959 to Robert and Velma (Petersen) Quandt. Mick graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1977. He was a truck driver for Quandt Transportation. Mick was preceded in...

Jason A. Knight

Jason A. Knight

Sep 5, 2016

Jason A. Knight, 36 years of Council Bluffs, passed away Monday evening at the Hospice with Heart House in Glenwood. He was born on March 13, 1980 and lived his lifetime in Council Bluffs Visitation with the family will be Saturday, 1:00 to 2:00 PM at the Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home with the memorial service starting at 2:00 PM. The family...

Eugene  H. Olsen

Eugene H. Olsen

Sep 1, 2016

Eugene H. Olsen, age 86, passed away September 1, 2016 at the Longview Home in Missouri Valley, Iowa. He was born near Missouri Valley on January 20, 1930 to the late John and Dagma (Thomsen) Olsen. Eugene graduated from Beebeetown High School with the class of 1947 and then proudly served his country in the United States Army. After his...

Luke E. Lambdin

Luke E. Lambdin

Aug 30, 2016

Luke E. Lambdin, age 53, passed away August 30, 2016. He was born in Council Bluffs on September 16, 1962. Luke is survived by his parents, Erven and Pat Rowland; sister, Balyna Kelsey (Todd); brother, Bill Rowland (Bobbie); nieces and nephews. Visitation is 5:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. on Thursday at the Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home. Graveside service is 2:00p.m. on Friday in...

Christ  E.  Larson

Christ E. Larson

Aug 30, 2016

Christ E. Larson, age 69, passed away August 30, 2016. He was born in Crookston, Minnesota on February 10, 1947 to the late Elmer Larson and Mary Pruett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Michael “Mickey” Larson and sisters, Alice, Debbie, and Vicky. Christ is survived by his lifelong companion, June Haines; son,...

Raymond J. Loftus

Raymond J. Loftus

Aug 29, 2016

Raymond J. Loftus Jr., age 66, passed away at his home on August 29, 2016. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on September 26, 1949 to the late Raymond J. and Angela M. (Marasco) Loftus, Sr. After high school he proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. Ray retired from UPS as a supervisor. In addition to...

Letha Lu Solliday

Letha Lu Solliday

Aug 29, 2016

Letha Lu Solliday, age 75, of Council Bluffs, died August 29, 2016 at Risen Son Christian Village. Letha was born December 13, 1940 in Marshalltown Iowa. She attended school in Albion, IA and graduated from Modale High School. After attending the Midwestern School of Evangelism in Ottumwa, IA, she taught in Puerto Rico for several years. After graduating from Nebraska...

Clifford L. Wools

Clifford L. Wools

Aug 27, 2016

Clifford L. Wools, age 57 of Council Bluffs, passed away August 27, 2016. Cliff was born July 16th, 1959 in North Bend, Oregon to Donald Wools and Penny Young. He is preceded in death by grandmother, Grace King; father, Donald Wools; father-in-law, James Flanery; brother, Ricky. He was employed at H & M and Neff Towing. He loved spending time...

Vernon J. Burkey

Vernon J. Burkey

Aug 26, 2016

Vernon J. Burkey, age 90, of Council Bluffs passed away August 26, 2016 at Bethany Lutheran Home. He was born in Council Bluffs on May 23, 1926 to the late John and Amanda (Rodenburg) Burkey. Vernon proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II and retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He is survived by...

Gerald G. Pabst

Gerald G. Pabst

Aug 26, 2016

Gerald G. Jerry Pabst, age 79, of Omaha passed away August 26, 2016. He was born in Colby, Kansas on April 2, 1937 to the late Herman and Lucille Pabst. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his partner, Bill Bures. Jerry is survived by his brother, Don Pabst (Karen) nieces, Tami Johnson (Jim) and Staci...

Marshall Deshong

Marshall Deshong

Aug 23, 2016

Marshall DeShong, age 44, of Oakland, Iowa.passed away August 23, 2016. He was born November 5, 1971 in Kettering Northamptonshire, England. Marshall was preceded in death by his brother, Mark DeShong; grandson, Geoffrey Hicks; grandfather, Geoffrey Pridmore. Marshall is survived by his wife, Janet DeShong; children, Mikaela Brown, Raven DeShong, Sebastian Crouch, Brianna Wojcik; mother, Anthea DeShong; grandmother, Patricia Pridmore;...

Vaneta I. Hall

Vaneta I. Hall

Aug 23, 2016

Vaneta I. Hall, age 83, of Council Bluffs passed away at her home on August 23, 2016. She was born in Toledo, Iowa on September 4, 1932 to the late John and Irene (Hand) Flowers. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Warren L. Hall; sons, Warren D. Hall and Kevin D. Hall; daughter,...

Norma Jeanne Mcguire

Norma Jeanne Mcguire

Aug 23, 2016

Norma J. McGuire, age 92, of Council Bluffs passed away August 23, 2016. She was born in Waterloo, Iowa on June 4, 1924 to the late Charles and Gertrude (Kies) Barron. Norma worked for many years at Continental Life Insurance Company. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth and sister, Jeanette Rogers; infant...

Melvin E. Hinrichs

Melvin E. Hinrichs

Aug 23, 2016

Melvin E. Hinrichs, age 80, passed away August 23, 2016 at CHI Lakeside Hospital. He was born in Glenvil, Nebraska on April 25, 1936 to the late Weert and Julia (Loschen) Hinrichs. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Darrell, Wayne and Laverne Hinrichs. Melvin is survived by his wife of 62 years, Myrtle...

Donald L. Swanger

Donald L. Swanger

Aug 23, 2016

Donald L. Swanger, age 86, passed away August 23, 2016. He was born in Harrison County on April 15, 1930. He graduated from Logan High School and served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He worked as an installation technician for Western Electric. He was preceded in death by his parents, Newell and Zella (Stephens)...