Obituaries

Dorothy M. Tomasello

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...