David D. Foote
May 28, 2014
David D. Foote Sr., age 59, passed away May 28, 2014. He was born in Council Bluffs on May 4, 1955 to Paul E. & Lois L. (Hively) Foote. David was the owner/operator of Dave Foote Sr. Hauling. He is preceded in death by his father. David is survived by his wife, Donna Foote; children, Richard & Michelle Foote, Tina...
Ernest C. Gaines
May 27, 2014
Ernest C. Gaines, age 62, passed away May 27, 2014 at his home. He is survived by his wife, Margaret; children and step-children, Trisha Ryland, Davianna Berry, John Gaines, Joshua Nelson, Darrell Clingenpeel, Jeremy Clingenpeel; 13 grandchildren; a host of other family and friends. Memorial service is Monday June 2, at 11:00 a.m. at the Gospel Satellite Church 1470 South...
Donnell C. Flom
May 26, 2014
Donnell C. Flom, age 87, passed away May 26, 2014 at Bethany Lutheran Home. He was born in Lemmon, South Dakota on October 14, 1926 to the late Carl & Theresa Flom. After high school he proudly served his country in the United States Army. He worked in the optical business for over 45 years and was the owner/operator of...
Marylin J. Jackson
May 25, 2014
Marylin J. Jackson, age 71, passed away May 25, 2014. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on November 2, 1942 to the late William & Olive Wink. She worked in housekeeping at Jennie Edmundson Memorial Hospital and then at the Richard Young Facility in Omaha. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Beverly...
Carolyn K. Bennett
May 24, 2014
Carolyn K. Bennett, age 67, passed away May 24, 2014. She is survived by her daughters, Bobbi Simet (Richard Jr.), Rhonda Nygaard, Jamie Bennett; daughter-in-law, Tiffany Wilcoxen; special friend, Pamela Crewse; grandchildren; other family and friends. Celebration of her life will be Wednesday 5:30 p.m. at the Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home.
Barbara A. Eraas
May 23, 2014
Barbara A. Eraas, age 73, of Carter Lake, Iowa passed away May 23, 2014. She was born in Council Bluffs on October 1, 1940 to the late Edward & Virginia (Richardson) Poffenbarger. Barbara is survived by her husband, Doyle Eraas; daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy & William Good and Deb & Stan Sullivan; brother and sister-in-law, Terry & Shari Poffenbarger ;...
Cindy D. Rodarte
May 22, 2014
Cindy D. Rodarte, age 69, of Council Bluffs passed away May 22, 2014. She was born on May 24, 1944 to the late Herb & Leorna (Hensarling) Neighbors. Cindy is survived by her husband, Lee Rodarte; son, Les Wyatt; daughter, Sheri Wilsey (James), Tammy Russell (Bill), Crystal Tinglehoff (Todd); sister, Linda Thomas; step-children, Paula Garcia (Tony), Larry Rodarte (Janita), Raymond...
Daniel J. Edgington
May 21, 2014
Daniel J. Edgington, age 40, passed away May 21, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on April 21, 1974. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1992 and worked as a production supervisor for Scola of Iowa. Daniel is survived by his daughter, Aylen Edgington; mother, Jackie Hauger (Jim...
Franklin Howard Geiger
May 21, 2014
Franklin Howard Geiger, age 87, of Minden, Iowa passed away May 21, 2014. He was born in McClelland, Iowa on May 26, 1926, to the late Mathias Geiger and Minnie (Gruneau) Geiger. He joined the Navy and served his country in the Philippines during WWII. Franklin managed the McClelland branch of the Council Bluffs Savings Bank, retiring in 1989. He...
Betty Jean Hamer
May 20, 2014
Betty J. (Grienke) Hamer-Reed, age 78, passed away May 20, 2014. She was born in Alta, Iowa on January 26, 1936 to the late Fred Grienke & Helen Pearson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Phyllis Lewis; brother, Edward Grienke; niece, Becky Grienke; step-father, Carl Pearson; step-mother, LaVonne Grienke; husband, Gilbert Reed; step-brother,...
James L. Adkins
May 19, 2014
James L. Adkins, age 76, passed away May 19, 2014. He was born in Council Bluffs on September 17, 1937 to the late Russell & Inez (Bishop) Adkins. Jim retired in 2000 from the Metz Bakery Co. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Walter Adkins; sisters, Mary Newman and Marjorie Fronk; step-son, Mark...
Robert C. "Rob" Mccusker
May 18, 2014
Robert C. Rob McCusker, age 55, passed away May 18, 2014. He was born in Phoenix, AZ to John and Ann (Zimmerman) McCusker. He is preceded in death by his father. Rob is survived by his wife, Teri McCusker; children, Patricia McCusker, Eric McCusker and Matthew McCusker;granddaughter, Jayde Gilmore; mother, Ann Spaw and her husband, Marlin; brother and sister-in-law, Neil...
William E. "Bill" Duncan
May 16, 2014
William E. Bill Duncan, age 48, passed away May 16, 2014. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on October 7, 1965 to the late Jack & Mary Jo Duncan. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Jim Duncan. Bill is survived by his wife of 24 years, Melissa Duncan; sons and daughters-in-law, Andy &...
Carolyn Jean Schnepel
May 16, 2014
Carolyn Jean Schnepel, age 68, passed away May 16, 2014. She was born in Council Bluffs on September 20, 1945 to Carroll & Opal (Strong) Needham. Carolyn grew up on the family farm near Hancock, Iowa and graduated from Oakland High School. She later married Marlyn Schnepel and together they farmed for many years. She was a member of the...
Frances K. Beck
May 16, 2014
Frances K. Beck, age 80, of Council Bluffs passed away May 16, 2014 at her home. She was born January 8, 1934 to the late August & Gladys Minor. She graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1951 and she married Harold D. Beck on November 27, 1954. Frances is survived by her husband, Harold Beck; children,...
Gunner Lee David Nielson
May 14, 2014
Gunner Lee David Nielson, 1 year old son of Christopher & Jasmine Nielson passed away May 14, 2014. Funeral service is Monday at 2:00 p.m. at the Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home followed by interment in the Westlawn-Hillcrest Cemetery.
Roland L. Hilty
May 12, 2014
Roland L. Hilty, age 77, passed away May 12, 2014 at his home. He was born in Grand Island, Nebraska on January 8, 1937 to the late Virgil & Hazel (Vannes) Hilty. He graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1955 and was a mechanic with Volkswagen for 25 years and an additional 10 with Cadillac. Roland...
Michael P. Bennett
May 11, 2014
Michael P. Bennett, age 55, passed away May 11, 2014. He was born in Omaha on October 26, 1958 to the late Isiah & Stella Bennett. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Paris Makayla Smith; sister, Patricia Bennett and brother, Robert Bennett, Michael is survived by his daughter, Pamela Williams; grandson, Isiah; siblings,...
Katherine Rose Guevara
May 11, 2014
Katherine Rose (Clark) Guevara of Lynn, Massachusetts passed away, May 11, 2014. Katherine was born in Omaha, NE on June 1, 1988 to Robert and Kimberly Clark. She was named after her two great grandmothers. She loved the name Katherine, but to her family she was Katie. Being in a military family, Katie lived in Iowa, Nebraska, California, Hawaii, and...
Donna R. Plagman
May 11, 2014
Donna R. Plagman, age 77, of Council Bluffs Iowa passed away May 11, 2014 at Nebraska Methodist Hospital. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska on June 10, 1936 to the late Warren & Marie Behrens. Donna graduated from Omaha North High in 1954 and attended UNO from 1954-1955. She worked for Northwestern Bell, Carnation Foods, Lozier Corporation and then retired...