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Sherman D. Livengood

Sherman D. Livengood

Oct 26, 2014

Sherman D. Livengood, age 74, passed away October 26, 2014 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He was born in Macedonia, Iowa on January 21, 1940 to the late William S. & Ruth L. (Silver) Livengood. Sherm graduated from the Macedonia High School and then attended Northwest Missouri State University. He was a member of First Christian Church and the Council Bluffs...

Lynn E. Denton

Lynn E. Denton

Oct 23, 2014

Lynn E. Denton, age 85, of Council Bluffs passed away October 23, 2014. He was born near Carson, Iowa on June 2, 1929 to the late Pearl & Sadie (Taylor) Denton. Lynn was a self-proclaimed Commercial Tourist, known to many as a professional truck driver. He was also an inventor and developed and patented the LYNN-FINS. He was a member...

Joanne Audrey Bersane

Joanne Audrey Bersane

Oct 19, 2014

Joanne A. Bersane, age 81, of Council Bluffs passed away October 19, 2014 at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital. She was born in Council Bluffs on January 30, 1933 to the late John & Ruth (Petersen) Turner. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her; husband, Joseph Bersane Jr.; sons, Joseph Bersane and Jerry Bersane; daughters, Jean...

F. Leona Points

F. Leona Points

Oct 19, 2014

F. Leona Points, age 85, of Honey Creek, Iowa passed away October 19, 2014. She was born March 2, 1929 to the late Jim & Laura Bonham. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Points; son, Lonnie Points; 4 brothers and 3 sisters. Leona is survived by her son, Les Points; daughter-in-law, Shirley...

Wallace Fredrick Corrin

Wallace Fredrick Corrin

Oct 14, 2014

Wallace Fredrick Wally Corrin, age 89, of Neola, Iowa passed away October 14, 2014. He was born at home on December 15, 1924 to the late Walter and Ella (Petersen) Corrin. He attended school at Neola where he played the clarinet in the band and was on the basketball team. His longtime friend, Richard Oltman and he travelled around performing...

Richard James Castillo

Richard James Castillo

Oct 12, 2014

Richard James Castillo, age 72, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away October 12, 2014 at his home. He was born January 2, 1942 in Corning, Iowa to the late James & Velda (Goldsmith) Castillo. Richard graduated from Corning Community High School in 1961. After high school, Richard served in the Navy until a back injury forced him to end his...

Rian H. Cole

Rian H. Cole

Oct 12, 2014

Rian Howard Cole, age 37, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away on October 12, 2014 at Mercy Hospital due to a severe brain hemorrhage. He was born on September 4, 1977 in Omaha, Nebraska to Mike and Chris Cole. He graduated from Lewis Central High School in Council Bluffs with the Class of 1995. Rian worked in shipping and receiving...

Donald G. Rubsam

Donald G. Rubsam

Oct 11, 2014

Donald Gene Rubsam, the son of Arthur and Johanna (Steenhoven) Rubsam, was born near Melvin, Iowa on September 5, 1935. He received his education at Sanborn and Ames, Iowa on September 10, 1956. He was united in marriage to Anna Talsma, in Matlock, Iowa. The couple lived at Sanborn, where Don was employed with Farmers Coop and Raymond Trucking. They...

Kevin Michael Yost

Kevin Michael Yost

Oct 8, 2014

Kevin Michael Yost, age 54, of Citrus Heights, California passed away October 8, 2014. He was born in Glendale, California on October 6, 1960 to Donald & Claudene Yost. He worked as a construction superintendent for many years. Kevin was preceded in death by his father, Donald Yost. He is survived by his wife of 7 years, Emma Yost; son,...

David C. Hill

David C. Hill

Oct 7, 2014

David C. Hill, age 70, of Council Bluffs passed away October 7, 2014 at Jennie Edmundson Memorial Hospital. He was born in Council Bluffs on September 30, 1944 to the late William & Helen (Green) Hill. He graduated from Glenwood High School and spent a career with the Burlington Northern and Sante Fe Railroad. David is survived by his wife,...

Debra A. Avey

Debra A. Avey

Oct 7, 2014

Debra A. Avey, age 54, of Council Bluffs passed away at her home on October 7, 2014. She was born in Carroll, Iowa on July 25, 1960 to Donnie & Marcia Bushman. Debra graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1978 and then attended nursing school at Jennie Edmundson. She worked at Immanuel Hospital since 1981. Debra...

Karen H. Bradley

Karen H. Bradley

Oct 6, 2014

Karen H. Bradley, age 60, of Council Bluffs passed away on October 6, 2014. She was born in Portsmouth, Iowa on December 19, 1953 to the late Lavern G. and Helen (Weihs) Musich. She graduated from the Harlan Community School. Karen enjoyed her many years working in banking and accounting at Western Engineering and ConAgra Foods. She enjoyed the many...

Kaye A. Boyer

Kaye A. Boyer

Oct 4, 2014

Kaye A. Boyer, age 78, passed away October 4, 2014 in Bellevue, Nebraska. She was born in Hawarden, Iowa on November 6, 1935 to the late Martin & Esther (Witt) Johnson. Kaye graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and retired from Mutual of Omaha. She was a member of Saint John Lutheran Church. Kaye is survived by her sons and...

Marc L. Hipsher

Marc L. Hipsher

Oct 1, 2014

Marc Loyd Hipsher was born in Omaha on Dec 5, 1975. His parents are Dean and Ruth Hipsher and his brother (7 years older) is Craig Hipsher. Dean and Ruth were divorced when Marc was in first grade and he continued to live with Dean and Craig on North 55th St. With Dean working long hours, Marc and Craig were...

Richard Charles Maybee Merrifield

Richard Charles Maybee Merrifield

Oct 1, 2014

Richard C. MayBee Merrifield, Jr., age 56, of Pisgah, Iowa passed away October 1, 2014 at his home. He was born In Chicago, IL on December 19, 1957 to the late Richard C. & Mary MayBee, Sr. Rick is survived by his wife, Lori Merrifield; daughter, Sondra MayBee; son, Daniel MayBee (Keri); step-daughters, Jennifer Green, Heather Green (Auri Hummel), Hannah...

Jessica Marie Greer

Jessica Marie Greer

Sep 30, 2014

Jessica Marie Greer, age 37, of Council Bluffs passed away September 30, 2014 at Mercy Hospital. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska on July 27, 1977. She graduated From Lewis Central High School and attended Iowa Western and Hamilton College. Jessica worked in the bakery at Sams Club. Jessica is preceded in death by her grandfather, Frank Smetana; maternal grandparents,...

Theresa A. "Terri" Cooper

Theresa A. "Terri" Cooper

Sep 30, 2014

Theresa A. Terri Cooper, age 56, passed away September 30, 2014 in Sioux City, Iowa. She was born in Council Bluffs on August 21, 1958. She was preceded in death by her father, Francis Cooper. Terri is survived by her daughter, Dawn Marie Chatterton; son, Troy Olson mother, Carol Olson; sisters, Clara Jerome, JoAnn Cooper-Holt (Ric), Julia Vermule (Jay), Barbara...

Jason Alexander Hilt

Jason Alexander Hilt

Sep 28, 2014

Jason Alexander Hilt, age 20, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away September 28, 2014 at his home. He was born July 11, 1994 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to John Ottesen & Lucy Jane Henry. He was preceded in death by his father, John Ottesen. Jason is survived by his mother, Lucy Carberry; brothers, Josh Redfield, Jake Hilt, Johnnie Ottesen, Eric...

Marvin W. Cozad

Marvin W. Cozad

Sep 28, 2014

Marvin William Cozad, age 81, of Council Bluffs died on September 28, 2014. He was born on April 19, 1933 in Iowa City to the late Robert and Ruth (Sampson) Cozad. He graduated from Nodaway High School in Nodaway, Iowa and attended college in Maryville, Missouri . He proudly served in the United States Navy from 1952 to 1956 until...

Harvey Rau

Harvey Rau

Sep 28, 2014

Harvey Rau, age 76, of Council Bluffs passed away September 28, 2014 at his home. He was born in Westphalia, Iowa on December 10, 1937 to the late Frank & Elizabeth (Zimmerman) Rau. Harvey served his country in the United States Army and was a carpenter. He was also a member of St. Patricks Catholic Church. In addition to his...

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