Obituaries

Lorna L. Beckwith

Lorna L. Beckwith

Jan 11, 2015

Lorna L Beckwith, age 59 of Council Bluffs died Sunday, January 11, 2015 at Immanuel Medical Center in Omaha, Lorna Lee Beckwith, the daughter of George and Betty (Foster) Beckwith was born on October 27, 1955 in Council Bluffs, IA and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1973. She was a homemaker and lifelong resident of Council Bluffs. She...

Jolene L. Main

Jolene L. Main

Jan 10, 2015

Jolene L. Main, age 53, of Council Bluffs passed away January 10, 2015 at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital. She was born in Council Bluffs on February 9, 1961 to Clarence and Helen (Oglevie) Mattox. Jolene worked in the activities department at Risen Son Christian Village. Jolene was preceded in death by her sisters, Maureen Thomsen and Marlene Olsen; brother, Bill...

Dee G. Darveaux

Dee G. Darveaux

Jan 9, 2015

Dee G. Darveaux, age 78, of Carter Lake, Iowa passed away January 9, 2015. She was born near Jefferson City, Missouri on November 25, 1936. Dee was a member of Corpus Christi Our Lady of Carter Lake Catholic Church and the Carter Lake Volunteer Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary. Dee is survived by her husband of 59 years, Gerard Tyke Darveaux;...

Ethel Torneten

Ethel Torneten

Jan 8, 2015

Ethel Torneten, age 102, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away January 8, 2015 at Bethany Lutheran Home. She was born in the Hazel Dell Township on June 16, 1912 to the late Andrew and Karen (Hansen) Larson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Torneten; 2 brothers and 6 sisters. Ethel is survived...

Cheryl A. Wilson

Cheryl A. Wilson

Jan 8, 2015

Cheryl A. Wilson, age 53, of Council Bluffs passed away January 8, 2015 at CHI Mercy Hospital. She was born in Council Bluffs on March 19, 1961 to the late Clifford and Barbara (Richwine) Lovelady. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Steve Lovelady. Cheryl is survived by her husband, Robert Wilson; daughters, Kristina...

Kay F. Biddenstadt

Kay F. Biddenstadt

Jan 7, 2015

Kay F. Biddenstadt, age 77, of Council Bluffs passed away January 7, 2015 at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital. She was born in Austin, Minnesota on February 10, 1937 to the late Joseph & Alice (Seamon) Albright. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Bird Biddenstadt; son Joseph Biddenstadt. Kay is survived by her daughter,...

Wayne Alan Madison

Wayne Alan Madison

Jan 7, 2015

Wayne Alan Madison, age 83, of Carter Lake, Iowa passed away January 7, 2015 at Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Madison; parents, Orville and Ethel Madison; sister, Janice Embree; and son, Donald Brooks. He is survived by daughters, Kelli Zarifis and Cindy Madison; sons, Kevin Madison, Terry Madison, Larry Brooks...

Donald E. Sage

Donald E. Sage

Jan 5, 2015

Donald E. Sage Sr., age 70, of Council Bluffs passed away at his home on January 5, 2015. He was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on June 18, 1944 to the late Glen and Marjorie (Browning) Sage. Donald retired from the Council Bluffs Water Works. He served his country in the Army National Guard and was a member of the American...

Celsa N. Corso

Celsa N. Corso

Jan 3, 2015

Celsa N. Corso, age 88, of Council Bluffs passed away on January 3, 2015. A loving mother and grandmother, she was born September 21, 1926 in Panama, Central America. She is survived by her only child, Celinda Miller; grandchildren, Stephen A. Miller, Michael P. Miller, Robert O. Miller, John T. Miller; 11 great grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be...

Nima Schema

Nima Schema

Jan 3, 2015

Nima Schema, age 93, of Council Bluffs passed away January 3, 2015 at Risen Son Christian Village. She was born in Geddes, South Dakota on March 16, 1921 to the late August & Cora (Shuck) Bursik. She had been a music teacher and then worked at Younkers for a number of years. Nima was a member of Broadway United Methodist...

Reta M. Coburn

Reta M. Coburn

Jan 3, 2015

Reta M. Coburn, age 90, of Council Bluffs passed away January 3, 2015 at her home with her family by her side. She was born near Loveland, Iowa on October 28, 1924 to the late Cornelius and Rosa Bella Walters. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Homer Coburn; twin sister, Neta Shriver sister,...

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...