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Frank H. Reiling

Frank H. Reiling

Jun 29, 2015

Frank H. Reiling, age 83, of Council Bluffs passed away June 29, 2015. He was born near Ulmer, Iowa on January 24, 1932. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Ralph and Donnie; grandson, James Danner; daughter, Mary Renze; grandson, Kevin O'Tool; great granddaughter, Anne Marie McVey and son-in-law, Marvin Danner. Frank is survived...

Richard L. Wetzel

Richard L. Wetzel

Jun 28, 2015

Richard L. Wetzel, age 84, of Council Bluffs passed away June 28, 2015 at CHI Mercy Hospital. He was born in Harlan, Iowa on May 10, 1931 to the late Lee E. and C. Edythe (Constable) Wetzel. Richard graduated from Irwin High School with the class of 1949. During the Korean War, he served his country in the United States...

Lu-Ann D. Buffkins

Lu-Ann D. Buffkins

Jun 27, 2015

Lu-Ann Denise Buffkins was born in Omaha, NE. to William A. and Mary V. Buffkins on June 28, 1954. She was the oldest of five children. She had two brothers and two sisters. She attended Technical High School. She graduated in 1972 with honors. She was also one of the first female who played football in high school, a member...

Mary Frances Jordan

Mary Frances Jordan

Jun 24, 2015

Mary Frances Jordan, age 70, of Omaha, Nebraska passed away June 24, 2015. She was born on January 10, 1945 in Salem, Kentucky to James F. and Burnal M. (Tabor) Loveless. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Les Jordan Sr.; and brother, James Loveless. She is survived by her children: Lesa (Terry) Rapaich, Les...

Cecelia F. Brickey

Cecelia F. Brickey

Jun 24, 2015

Cecelia F. Brickey, age 72, of Council Bluffs passed away June 24, 2015 at Hospice With Heart Hospice House in Glenwood, Iowa. She was born on January 11, 1943 in Council Bluffs to Thomas and Freda (Whear) Swingwood. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Franklin A. Brickey; daughters, Karen Konopik-Bishop (Joe Bishop), Penny Core (J.R. Fichter), and...

Matthew D. Reynolds

Matthew D. Reynolds

Jun 22, 2015

Sgt. Matthew D. Reynolds, age 29, passed away June 22, 2015 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was born on August 4, 1985 in Omaha, Nebraska to David and Jeanne (Sudbrock) Reynolds. He grew up in Council Bluffs, Iowa and attended school at Thomas Jefferson in Council Bluffs and received his GED in Denison, Iowa. Matthew met Tina Donaldson through mutual...

Darlene Petersen

Darlene Petersen

Jun 22, 2015

Darlene Kolp Petersen was born on May 16, 1936 in Dawson, MN to Masquil and Bessie (McCaskey) Kolp. She attended grade school in Marietta, MN and Madison, MN. She graduate from Neligh, NE High School, after which she attended the Teachers College in Wayne, NE. Upon graduation, she taught in country schools. Darlene was married to Edwin Jim Petersen and...

Marion "Bud" Drake

Marion "Bud" Drake

Jun 21, 2015

Marion Bud A. Drake Jr., age 90, of Council Bluffs passed away June 21, 2015 at Hospice with Heart Hospice House in Glenwood. He was born on October 2, 1924 in Council Bluffs to Marion A. Sr. and Edith Drake. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Kenneth, Floyd, Fred, John, and Frank Drake; and sisters,...

Ernest Oliver Bell

Ernest Oliver Bell

Jun 18, 2015

Ernest Oliver Bell, age 72, passed away June 18th, 2015 at Golden Living Center in Plattsmouth, Nebraska. He was born October 6, 1942 to the late William Alfred and Clara (Munson) Bell. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his siblings; William, John, Donna, Jimmy, Jessie, Gladys, Joseph, Beverly. Ernest is survived by his daughter Tina...

Cloyce C. "Butch" Sullivan

Cloyce C. "Butch" Sullivan

Jun 18, 2015

Cloyce C. Butch Sullivan, age 77, of Council Bluffs passed away June 18, 2015. He was born near McClelland, Iowa on August 18, 1937 to the late James and Jane (Scott) Sullivan. Butch graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1955 and worked in commercial printing. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by...

Garnet Fern Dorrance Lund

Garnet Fern Dorrance Lund

Jun 17, 2015

Garnet Fern Dorrance Lund, age 91, passed away June 17, 2015. She was born January 21, 1924 in Omaha, Nebraska. Fern wore many hats, one of which was helping to raise 3 children. She also owned at one time a successful restaurant where all the food was homemade. She was an avid member of the Rebekahs Club for many years....

Clarence James "Jim" Zika

Clarence James "Jim" Zika

Jun 15, 2015

Clarence James Jim Zika, age 84, of Council Bluffs passed away June 15, 2015. He was born in Des Moines, Iowa on June 1, 1931 to the late Clarence A. and Alice (Hallowell) Zika. After high school he proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Jim was a pastor and an exceptionally faithful man....

Bert F. Royer

Bert F. Royer

Jun 14, 2015

Bert F. Royer, age 76, of Underwood, IA, passed away Sunday, June, 14, at Methodist Hospital in Omaha. Bert was born in rural Walnut, IA to Tom and Gertrude (Driver) Royer. He married Mary Jane Papst on March 28, 1959. Bert attended country schools through 8th grade and graduated from Neola Public High School in 1957. He worked for J.I....

Kevin R. Johnson

Kevin R. Johnson

Jun 14, 2015

Kevin R. Johnson, age 50, of Council Bluffs passed away June 14, 2015. He is survived by his significant other, Sheri Seitz; mother, Patty Johnson; sons, Kevin, Daniel and Aaron Johnson; daughter, Latosha Johnson; step-daughter, Tynesha; sisters, Latonya and Yvette; grandson, Mikah. Viewing and visitation is Thursday 6:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. at the Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home.

Robert William Hansen

Robert William Hansen

Jun 11, 2015

Robert William Hansen, age 90, passed away Thursday June 11, 2015 with his family at his side. He was born December 29, 1924 in rural Pottawattamie County to the late William and Ethel Hansen. He was married to Lois Jean (Lustgraaf) Hansen for almost 60 years, until she passed away on March 4, 2007. Robert was a conductor for the...

Helen J. Edwards

Helen J. Edwards

Jun 10, 2015

Helen J. Edwards, age 69, passed away June 10, 2015. She was born in Harlan, Iowa on June 28, 1945 to the late Joe and Anna (Gibson) Edwards. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sisters, JoAnn, Eunice, Shirley and Linda; brothers, James and John Bud. Helen is survived by her sister, Mary Sales; sisters-in-law,...

Peter D. Stuhr

Peter D. Stuhr

Jun 9, 2015

Peter D. Stuhr, age 80, of Omaha, Nebraska passed away June 9, 2015. He was born near Persia, Iowa on January 10, 1935 to the late Robert and Ruth (Sutcliffe) Stuhr Sr. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Stuhr; brother, Robert Stuhr Jr; sister-in-law, Janice Stuhr; niece, Donna Jean Stuhr Peter is...

Wayne B. Henry

Wayne B. Henry

Jun 9, 2015

Wayne B. Henry, age 70, of Council Bluffs passed away June 9, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. He was born on April 3, 1945 to William "Harlow" and Rita (Grant) Henry. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Jacqueline Henry. Wayne is survived by his children, Todd Henry and his wife Jeffrie, Ashlee Henry and wife...

Jeffrey G. Nielsen

Jeffrey G. Nielsen

Jun 8, 2015

Jeffrey G. Nielsen beloved husband and father, age 50, passed away June 8, 2015 in Council Bluffs. He was preceded in death by his father, Duane Nielsen. He is survived by his wife, Mabel Nielsen; son, Jeffrey D. Nielsen and his life partner Matthew Mabe; mother, Patti Conner and her husband Keith; sister, Juli Eckert and her husband Chuck; and...

Lesia Griffis

Lesia Griffis

Jun 7, 2015

Lesia Griffis, age 52, of Council Bluffs passed away June 7, 2015. She was born in Council Bluffs on December 16, 1962 and was preceded in death by her brother, Ricky Dwayne Griffis. Lesia is survived by her daughter, Jasmine Navarro; son, John Fuentes; mother, Gonia Kris Jarecki; father, Tobe Griffis; sister, Terri Rodriguez; brothers, Matt Tim Griffis, Frank Griffis...

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