Obituaries

Ronald A. Jacobs

Ronald A. Jacobs

Dec 23, 2013

Ronald A. Jacobs, age 77 of Griswold, Iowa passed away December 23, 2013. He was born in Burlington, Iowa on June 27, 1936 to the late Harold and Dorothy Jacobs. He worked for Henningsen Construction for many years. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, David Jacobs; brothers, Harry and Jim Jacobs; sister, Shirley...

Kevin A. Minikus

Kevin A. Minikus

Dec 19, 2013

Kevin A. Minikus, age 52 of Council Bluffs passed away December 19, 2013. He was born in Council Bluffs on September 13, 1961 to the late Jack & Gretchen (Ruberg) Minikus. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Kurt Minikus. Kevin is survived by his wife, Margo Minikus; sisters and brothers-in-law, Patsy & Mike...

Phyllis L. Marshall

Phyllis L. Marshall

Dec 17, 2013

Phyllis L. Marshall, age 90, of Council Bluffs passed away December 17, 2013. She was born in Oakland, Iowa on May 6, 1923 to the late Lloyd & Alma (Gray) Parker. She graduated from high school in 1940 in Walnut, Iowa. She attended Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her...

Kay M. Watson

Kay M. Watson

Dec 15, 2013

Kay M. Watson, age 78, passed away December 15, 2013. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska on February 10, 1935 to the late Ray & Olive (Sitzman) Watson. Kay is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and Thomas Lane; son and daughter-in-law, David & Sonja Urich; daughter, Denise Urich; sister and brother-in-law, Larae & Roger Essman; grandchild, Emily Urich,...

Lucille M. Jensen

Lucille M. Jensen

Dec 13, 2013

Lucille M. Lucy Jensen, age 63, passed away December 13, 2013. She was born in Youngstown, Ohio on August 14, 1950 to the late Erwin and Mary Shumaker. Lucy worked for many years at Mr. Ks Café in downtown Council Bluffs and recently retired from Wal-Mart. She and her husband, Art were distributors for Watkinss Spice Company for many years...

Chiana Lynn Cox

Chiana Lynn Cox

Dec 12, 2013

Chiana Lynn Cox, age 10 days, passed away December 12, 2013 in Omaha, Nebraska. She was born December 2, 2013 in Omaha, Nebraska to Christopher and Stephanie (Briles) Cox. Chiana is survived by her parents, Christopher and Stephanie Cox, maternal grandparents, Dennis and Debbie Briles; paternal grandparents, Maureen Cox and Ron Cox; many aunts, uncles and cousins. A memorial service...

Harry Ervin Rieber

Harry Ervin Rieber

Dec 11, 2013

Harry Ervin Rieber, 92 passed away December 11, 2013. He was born August 24, 1921 to the late Mathias and Augusta (Wolff) Rieber. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by 4 brothers and 1 sister. Harry is survived by his wife, Mary Rieber; children, Gordon Rieber (Cheryl), Mitch Rieber, Cynthia Peters (Todd); 6 grandchildren and 6...

Daphne Irene Kelley

Daphne Irene Kelley

Dec 11, 2013

Daphne Irene Kelley, age 82 of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2013. She was born September 30, 1931 in Dublin, Ireland. She is preceded in death by her parents, Harry & Florence Staff, brothers, Dennis, Donnie, Derek and Henry; sisters, Maureen and Sheila. She is survived by her husband, Vern Kelley; son, Bob Moulas (Candice); daughters, Debbie...

Robert Eugene Culek

Robert Eugene Culek

Dec 9, 2013

Robert Eugene Culek, age 56, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away Monday, December 9, 2013. He was born January 22, 1957 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Complete Notice Later.

Barbara Jean Richards

Barbara Jean Richards

Dec 7, 2013

Barbara Jean Richards, age 55, of Omaha, Nebraska passed away December 7, 2013. She was born February 4, 1958 in Harlan, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her mother, Norma Jean (Walter) Pitt. Barbara is survived by her daughters, Tammy Frasure and husband Fred and Anna Richards; sons: Christian Richards and Maksim Richards; four grandchildren: Mia, Hayden, Amelia and...

Julie Ann Kessel-Schultz

Julie Ann Kessel-Schultz

Dec 2, 2013

Julie Ann Kessel-Schultz, passed away December 2, 2013, at the age of 50 after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Julie was born on February 26, 1963, in Harlan, Iowa, to Sharon (Cornelius) Kessel Espeseth and the late Richard Kessel. She spent most of her early years in Dunlap, Iowa. Julie graduated from Buena Vista College in Council Bluffs, in...

Carol L. Pauley-Hesser

Carol L. Pauley-Hesser

Nov 30, 2013

Carol L. Pauley-Hesser, age 53 of Council Bluffs passed away November 30, 2013 at her home. She was born in Harlan, Iowa on October 21, 1960 to Melvin & Barbara Pauley. She graduated from Harlan High School in 1979. She graduated from college and was a healthcare associate at the Heartland Family Service Therapeutic School. Carol is preceded in death...

Ellen Elizabeth Dugan

Ellen Elizabeth Dugan

Nov 29, 2013

Ellen E. Dugan, age 70, of Council Bluffs passed away November 29, 2013. She was born in Grand Island, Nebraska on January 8, 1943 to the late Lloyd Carlton & Ellen Elizabeth (Byrnes) Sprague. Ellen was very active in the community. She had earned a Masters Degree from Creighton University and spent 33 years as an elementary school teacher. She...

Barbara F. Rogers

Barbara F. Rogers

Nov 28, 2013

Barbara F. Rogers, age 96 of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away November 28, 2013. She was born December 16, 1916 in Leavenworth, Kansas to the late Gabriel & Florence (Spaulding) Geder. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Rogers. She is survived by her daughter, JoAnn Turner (Phil); granddaughter, NaMee De La Cruz...

Ronald C. Gillett

Ronald C. Gillett

Nov 27, 2013

Ronald C. Gillett Jr., age 54, of Council Bluffs passed away November 27, 2013. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on November 12, 1959 to Ronald & Mary Gillett Sr. He is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Gillett. Ronald is survived by his children, Stephanie Larsen (Dale), Clayton Gillett, Caitlin Gillett and Emma Gillett; longtime companion, Maura Bonnett;...

Donna L. Ronk

Donna L. Ronk

Nov 26, 2013

Donna L. Ronk, age 75, of Council Bluffs passed away November 26, 2013. She was born in Council Bluffs on July 3, 1938 to the late Napolean & Loretta (Kline) Price. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Ronk; son Robert Ronk Jr.; brother, Floyd Price. Donna is survived by her daughter, LuAnn...

Edna L. Athay-Jacobs

Edna L. Athay-Jacobs

Nov 25, 2013

Edna L. Athay-Jacobs, age 74, of Council Bluffs passed away November 25, 2013. She was born February 4, 1939 in Atlantic, Iowa to the late Ray & Evelyn Wallace. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Jacobs; son, William Athay III; brother, Edward Wallace, sister, Sheila Woods; great granddaughter, Angeline Athay. Edna is...

Jacqueline Dennise Edwards

Jacqueline Dennise Edwards

Nov 25, 2013

Jacqueline Dennise Edwards (Ms. Lou 2 U), age 43, passed away November 25, 2013 in Omaha, Nebraska. She was born May 22, 1970 in Greenville, Mississippi to Jack Edwards and Beatrice Henderson. Jacqueline was preceded in death by her father, Jack Edwards; sister, Kiminko Henderson and brother, Victor Henderson. She is survived by her sons: Terrance, Tyrance and Ty-Jon Edwards;...

Arthur John Chambers

Arthur John Chambers

Nov 25, 2013

Arthur John Chambers, age 86, of McClelland, Iowa passed away peacefully at home on November 25, 2013, surrounded by family. He was born February 28, 1927; he devoted his life to serving family, country and God. On March 9, 1950, he married Martha Jean Dorland and they were blessed with three children. In 1948, following service as part of the...

Marguerite Lucille Davis

Marguerite Lucille Davis

Nov 22, 2013

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