Dorothy M. Tomasello
Mar 12, 2014
Dorothy M. Tomasello, age 73, of Irwin, Iowa passed away March 12, 2014. She was born in Council Bluffs on July 14, 1940 to the late John E. & Ruth M. (Petersen) Turner. She had retired from the Little Flower Haven Nursing Home. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sisters, Margaret Wheeler, Elizabeth Petersen...
Clarence R. Lester
Mar 11, 2014
Clarence R. Lester Sr., age 80, passed away at his home on March 11, 2014. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on August 6, 1933 to the late Clarence B. & Elizabeth (Cunningham) Lester. He retired as a third grade engineer from Blue Cross Blue Shield. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Joseph,...
Wayne W. Siebels
Mar 10, 2014
Wayne W. Siebels, age 87, of Minden, Iowa passed away March 10, 2014. He was born on the family farm on November 23, 1926 to the late Walter & Grace (Schnepel) Siebels. Wayne graduated from the Minden High School and then served his country in the United States Army. He returned home and worked on the family farm. He was...
Thomas A. Shaddy
Mar 9, 2014
Thomas A. Shaddy, age 68, of Pacific Junction, Iowa passed away March 9, 2014 at his home. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on November 11, 1945 to Thomas A. & Doris F. Shaddy. Tom grew up in Denison, Iowa, graduating from high school at Randall Preparatory School in Denver, Colorado and attending Parsons College in Fairfield, Iowa. Tom moved...
Ramon Matlock
Mar 8, 2014
Ramon Matlock, age 19, passed away March 8, 2014. He was born in Omaha on July 21, 1994. He is preceded in death by his sister, Rene Marie Dacha Matlock. Ramon is survived by his mother, Denys Matlock; father, Nathaniel Nelson; grandparents, Richard & Denise Matlock; brothers, Randell Matlock & Roland Dismuke; sister, ArLanda Dismuke; other family and friends. Home...
Betty Ann Brittain
Mar 5, 2014
Betty Ann Brittain, age 71, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2014 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was born February 3, 1943 in Council Bluffs to Clarence and Ann (Vencil) Bishop. She is preceded in death by her father and brother, Ray Bishop. Betty is survived by her sons, Jerry Brittain and wife Kristy, Kim Brittain and wife Shellie, David Miller;...
Elmer L. Petersen
Mar 4, 2014
Elmer L. Petersen, age 94, passed away March 4, 2014. He was born near Honey Creek, Iowa on September 5, 1919 to the late Carl & Anna (Schroeder) Petersen. Elmer proudly served his country during World War II in the United States Army. He had retired from the Carpenters Local. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death...
Shelley Jo Albright
Mar 4, 2014
Shelley Jo Albright, age 55, passed away March 4, 2014. She was born in Council Bluffs on October 19, 1958 to Donald Garrison & Mary Louise (Ronk) Kirchert. She Graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1977. She was married to Richard Robert Albright on March 2, 1978 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Two Sons were born to them, Timothy Robert...
Velda M. Walker
Mar 2, 2014
Velda M. Walker passed away March 2, 2014 at the Hospice with Hearts Hospice House in Glenwood. She was born in St. Joseph, Missouri on December 28, 1950 to the late James & Opal Walker. She retired from Nebraska Methodist Health Systems as a medical coder. She held membership in the American Association of Medical Coders and the Metro Local...
Billy M. Williams
Mar 2, 2014
Billy M. Williams Jr., age 56, passed away March 2, 2014. He was born in Omaha on April 29, 1957. Billy is survived by his wife, Cindy Williams; parents, Billy & Arlene Williams; sister, Patty Schmidt; brothers, Larry Williams and Kevin Williams; nieces and nephews; a host of other family and friends. Visitation is Thursday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the...
James Orvel Mcgary
Mar 1, 2014
James Orvel McGary Sr. also known as "Granddaddy" was born on August 31, 1931 to Leo McGary and Jessie Marie Delespine in Kansas City, Missouri. In 1942 him and his family moved to Omaha, Nebraska. He attended Tech High School where he played baseball, basketball, football and track. He was talented in all sports. He also played for the Omaha...
Gary H. Jenson
Feb 28, 2014
Gary H. Jenson, age 63, of Underwood, Iowa passed away February 28, 2014, the day after his 63rd birthday. He was born in Council Bluffs on February 27, 1951 to Howard & Margie (Griffin) Jenson. He graduated from Underwood High School in 1969 and then proudly served his country in the United States Army. He retired after a career with...
Nancy A. Briggs
Feb 26, 2014
Nancy A. Briggs, age 57, passed away February 26, 2014. She was born January 7, 1957 to the late Eugene & Doris (Hamlin) Briggs in Crookston, Minnesota. She and her family moved to Council Bluffs, Iowa in 1964. Nancy felt so blessed to have found Warren and share her life with him. One of her final wishes was to have...
Rick L. Jones
Feb 22, 2014
Rick Lynn Jones, age 58, of Omaha, Nebraska passed away February 22, 2014. Rick was one of six children of Lola Evelyn (Knop) and Orlo Ray Jones, was born on November 2, 1955 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He grew up on a farm near Malvern, Iowa and was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church, rural Hastings, Iowa. Rick...
Billy "Bill" Nichols
Feb 22, 2014
Billy "Bill" Watson Nichols, age 55 of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away February 22, 2014. He was born November 26, 1958 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to the late Gerald Sr. and Juanita (Neve) Nichols. He was preceded in death by his parents. Billy is survived by his wife Kathy Nichols; sons, John Rush Jr. and William Rush and his wife...
Phillip E. Kephart
Feb 21, 2014
Phillip E. Kephart, age 70, of Council Bluffs passed away February 21, 2014. He was born in Council Bluffs on June 27, 1942 to the late Glen & Dorothy Kephart. Phil graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Phil was a musician and the owner and operator of several taverns in...
Sandra A. Blackman
Feb 19, 2014
Sandra A. Blackman, age 51 of Council Bluffs passed away February 19, 2014. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska on June 6, 1962 to the late Robert and Anna Schneider. Sandy is survived by her husband, David Blackman; brother and sister-in-law, Gerry & Judy Schneider; mother-in-law, Marilyn Schuemann; father-in-law, Bob Blackman & his wife, Kathy; brother-in-law, Mark Blackman and his...
Darlene S. Justesen
Feb 18, 2014
Darlene S. Justesen, age 86, of Council Bluffs passed away February 18, 2014 at the Hospice with Hearts Hospice House in Glenwood. She was born September 2, 1927 to the late William and Lilian (Miller) Cole. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son, Duane Justesen; brother, Darrell Cole and infant sister, Donna Cole. Darlene...
Floyd Wayne Smith
Feb 16, 2014
Floyd W. Smith, age 51, passed away February 15, 2014. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on May 2, 1962 to the late James & Mary (Bader) Smith. Floyd is survived by his daughters, Amanda Smith and Marie Smith (Chris Rios); sisters, Jane Holm (Larry) and Rita Hover (Tim Good); brothers, James Smith, Billy Smith (Sandy) and Clifford Smith (Bonnie);...
Shirley K. Doty
Feb 15, 2014
Shirley K. Doty, age 79, of Council Bluffs passed away February 15, 2014. She was born in Bedford, Iowa on March 5, 1934 to the late Harry & Florence (Young) Strubel. Shirley graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1952. She and her husband, Jack Doty had been married for 62 years. She had retired from Qwest in 1995 after...