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Kenneth E. Housley

Kenneth E. Housley

Jan 3, 2015

Kenneth E. Housley, age 70, of Council Bluffs passed away at his home on January 3, 2015. He was born in Council Bluffs on July 22, 1944 to the late Kenneth & Helen (Holmes) Housley. Kenneth is preceded in death by his sons, Anthony and Ricky Housley; mother, Helen Burk; step-mother, Marion Housley; father, Kenneth Housley; brother, David Housley. Kenneth...

Stanley L. Frazier

Stanley L. Frazier

Jan 2, 2015

Stanley L. Frazier, age 56, of Omaha. Preceded in death by his parents, Ernest & Pearline Frazier; brother, Ernest Frazier Jr.; sister, Hazel Robins. Survived by his children, Lawrence Frazier Sr. (Tia), Christina Robinson, Braylen Frazier; brothers, William Frazier (Carrie), Wesley Frazier, Mark Frazier, Terry Frazier (LaVonne); sisters, Janice Siggers (Charles) and Karen Frazier; 3 grandchildren; aunts, Lillie Hunter, Mary...

Betty Lou Allen

Betty Lou Allen

Dec 31, 2014

Betty Lou Allen, age 86, of Council Bluffs passed away December 31, 2014 at Midlands Living Center. She was born in Council Bluffs on April 15, 1928 to the late Elmer & Mary (Chase) Hanson. After graduating from Abraham Lincoln High School she worked as a master engineer at Better Quality Cassettes. She had also been a member of the...

Margaret Ruth Hollinger

Margaret Ruth Hollinger

Dec 31, 2014

Margaret Ruth Hollinger, age 96 of Apache Junction, Arizona passed away December 31, 2014. She was born on July 5, 1918 in Stanberry, Missouri to the late Lawrence Edward and Sarah Margaret (Buckridge) Jones. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Hollinger, son, Eddie, 1 brother and 3 sisters. Margaret is survived by...

Donna M. Bowsman

Donna M. Bowsman

Dec 29, 2014

Donna M. Bowsman, age 81, passed away December 29, 2014 at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska on July 19, 1933 to the late Emil & Ruth (Wheeler) Wicina. She and her husband owned and operated Quick Service Lawn Mower for many years, retiring in 1999. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death...

Betty Lou Frieze

Betty Lou Frieze

Dec 28, 2014

Betty Lou Frieze, age 88, passed away on December 28, 2014 just 2 days shy of her 89th birthday. She was born in Carson, Iowa on December 30, 1925 to the late Edgar and Laura (Parham) Core. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her great grandson, Kevin Thompson; son-in-law, David Rytter; 2 brothers and 4...

Thomas E. Woodson

Thomas E. Woodson

Dec 24, 2014

Thomas E. Tom Woodson, beloved husband, father, brother and friend, age 76, of Omaha, Nebraska passed away December 24, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving wife, Jane, family members, and dear sister-in-law, Elly Rensick. Tom was born on June 24, 1938 to Wesley and Cora (Tyree) Woodson in Black Rock, Arkansas. He graduated from Black Rock High School...

Jasmine S. Thompson

Jasmine S. Thompson

Dec 21, 2014

Jasmine ShyAnne Thompson, infant daughter of Aaron and Samantha Thompson was born October 7, 2014 and passed away December 21, 2014. She is survived by her father, Aaron Thompson; mothers Samantha Thompson and Kristin Lary; sisters Harley Thompson and Sapphire Lary; brothers Dakota Tillman, Dominicus Lary and Levi Lary; grandparents: Michelle Larson and significant other Mike Storch, Charles and Tina...

Don William Owen

Don William Owen

Dec 21, 2014

Donald William Owen, Sr., age 75, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away at his home on December 21, 2014. He was born December 10, 1939 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to the late William R. and Mildred (Sigafoos) Owen. Don graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1958. He was proud of serving his country in the United States Army. Don...

Sheila Rae Dunbar

Sheila Rae Dunbar

Dec 20, 2014

Sheila Rae Dunbar, age 51, of Council Bluffs passed away December 20, 2014 at Regency Rehab. She was born on October 20, 1963 to Donald and Sharon (Cohrs) Petry. She was united in marriage to Theodore Dunbar and the couple raised two children: Lindsey and Brett. Sheila was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore Dunbar; father, Donald Petry; and...

Grace E. Mccoy

Grace E. Mccoy

Dec 19, 2014

Grace Elizabeth McCoy, age 88, passed away December 19, 2014 at Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs. She was born June 30, 1926 in Honey Creek, Iowa to Bert and Nora (Wright) Knapp. She was united in marriage to Sidney McCoy. The couple had two children: Angel and Martin. Grace was proud to say she had worked at Quest, formerly US...

Karen A. Wells

Karen A. Wells

Dec 18, 2014

Karen A. Wells, age 72, of Council Bluffs passed away at her home on December 18, 2014. She was born in Council Bluffs on March 29, 1942 to the late Alan and Rose (LaChappell) McClelland. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers, Douglas and Steven McClelland. Karen is survived by her husband of 54...

Joyce E. Glesmann

Joyce E. Glesmann

Dec 18, 2014

Joyce E. Glesmann, age 97, of Council Bluffs passed away December 18, 2014 at Mercy Hospital. She was born in Council Bluffs on November 2, 1917 to the late Arthur and Izetta (Lapworth) Darrington. She graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1935 and then attended Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa. Joyce worked for many years as...

Judith R. Andrews

Judith R. Andrews

Dec 17, 2014

Judith R. Andrews, age 71, of Crescent, Iowa passed away December 17, 2014 at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on March 31, 1943 to the late Raymond & Evelyn (Young) Brotherton. Judy graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1962 and then attended business school. She retired from Farmers National Company...

Carolyn J. Hunter

Carolyn J. Hunter

Dec 16, 2014

Carolyn J. Hunter, age 73, of Thurman, Iowa passed away at her home on December 16, 2014. She was born in Tarkio, Missouri on September 9, 1941 to the late Thurman Red and Addie (Hirsch) Harris. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son, Warren Hunter Jr., brother, Allen Harris; sister, Freda Curry. Carolyn is...

Scott C. Kern

Scott C. Kern

Dec 16, 2014

Scott C. Kern, age 50, passed away December 16, 2014. He was born in Council Bluffs on July 16, 1964 to Charles and Bonnie (Lauver) Kern. Scott is survived by his mother Bonnie Waters and her husband Roger; father, Charles Kern and his wife Debbie; brother, Christopher Kern; nieces, Delani and Makenzi Kern. Memorial service is Saturday 2:00 p.m. at...

Donald Dean Miller

Donald Dean Miller

Dec 15, 2014

Donald Dean Miller, age 64, passed away December 15, 2014 at his home. He was born in Council Bluffs on November 8, 1950 to Donald and Lavonne (Damon) Miller. He is preceded in death by his father, Donald Miller and son, Donald D. Miller II. Donald is survived by his wife of 43 years, Margit Miller; son, Eric Miller; sisters,...

Charlotte M. Mcclain

Charlotte M. Mcclain

Dec 15, 2014

Charlotte Marie McClain, age 80, passed away December 15, 2014 at her home in Council Bluffs. Along with her parents, Elmer and Beulah Brammer, she was preceded in death by brothers Stanley Brammer and E. DeWayne Brammer; sisters, infant Marcia Jean Brammer, Shirley Durham, Leona Shrake, Beverly Goodemote and infant son, Steven Douglas McClain. She is survived by her husband...

Norma J. Hartenhoff

Norma J. Hartenhoff

Dec 15, 2014

Norma J. Hartenhoff, age 85, of Council Bluffs passed away December 15, 2014 at Midlands Living Center. She was born in Council Bluffs on March 24, 1929 to the late Lloyd & Edith (Donnelson) Cook. She retired from Mercy Hospital after 20 years. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Hartenhoff; sisters, Margie...

Reva M. Towers

Reva M. Towers

Dec 13, 2014

Reva M. Towers, age 84, of Council Bluffs passed away December 13, 2014 at Mercy Hospital. She was born in Logan, Iowa on October 21, 1930 to the late Melvin & Bernice (Rockwell) Coontz. She graduated from high school and worked as a secretary. She was a member of Broadway United Methodist Church and former member of the VFW Post...

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