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Lorraine Janice Skow

Lorraine Janice Skow

Feb 23, 2013

Lorraine (Lorrie) J. Skow, age 70 of Council Bluffs passed away February 23, 2013. She was born July 13, 1942 in Cherokee, Iowa to the late Lawrence & Jeannette (Borrink) Cave. She was a longtime administrative assistant in Family Practice and student health at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Lorrie was her grandchildren's biggest fan. She never missed a...

Mathew Ramsey

Mathew Ramsey

Feb 22, 2013

Mathew Paul Ramsey, age 45, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away February 22, 2013. He was born October 25, 1967 in Omaha, Nebraska to Joe Ramsey and Kathie Ustohal. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, February 26, 2013 in Louisville, Nebraska.

Michael K. Carroll

Michael K. Carroll

Feb 22, 2013

Michael K. Carroll, age 58 of Council Bluffs passed away February 22, 2013 at Mercy Hospital. He was born in Omaha on June 8, 1954 to the late Theodore & Joanne (Dreier) Carroll. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Pat Carroll. Michael is survived by his wife, Jannette Carroll; children, Aubrie Andrews (Kenny),...

Kenneth "K.C." Clayton Johnson

Kenneth "K.C." Clayton Johnson

Feb 20, 2013

Kenneth ?K.C.? Clayton Johnson Jr., age 30 of Council Bluffs passed away February 20, 2013. He was born July 22, 1982 in Omaha, Nebraska. He was a local musician and DJ for many years. He is survived by his children, Shad and Kurtis Johnson and Hailey Simpson; father, Kenneth Johnson Sr.; mother, Donnita Johnson; step-mother, LuAnne Johnson; brother, Travis Johnson;...

Kenneth K.C. Clayton Johnson Jr.

Kenneth K.C. Clayton Johnson Jr.

Feb 20, 2013

Kenneth K.C. Clayton Johnson Jr., age 30 of Council Bluffs passed away February 20, 2013. He was born July 22, 1982 in Omaha, Nebraska. He was a local musician and DJ for many years. He is survived by his children, Shad and Kurtis Johnson and Hailey Simpson; father, Kenneth Johnson Sr.; mother, Donnita Johnson; step-mother, LuAnne Johnson; brother, Travis Johnson;...

Sandra L. Pearson

Sandra L. Pearson

Feb 19, 2013

Sandra L. Pearson, age 44, passed away February 19, 2013. She was born August 14, 1968 in Lawton, Oklahoma, to Charles Pearson and Barbara (McKelvey) Pearson. Sandra was preceded in death by her mother Barbara and her daughter, Kelly Lynn Monjarez. Sandra is survived by her father, Charlie Pearson; her daughter, Emaily Langley; and significant other, Jimmy Langley. Services will...

Alice L. Doucette

Alice L. Doucette

Feb 19, 2013

Alice L. Doucette, age 77 of Council Bluffs passed away February 19, 2013 at Mercy Hospital. She was born on November 6, 1935 in Waltham, MA to the late James R. and Mabel (Melanson) Doucette. She was the 8th on nine children. Alice Grew up in Cambridge and Weston, MA and attended school at Horace Mann School for the Deaf...

Betty Jane Ballard

Betty Jane Ballard

Feb 19, 2013

Betty Jane Ballard, age 79, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2013. She was born May 31, 1933 in Shenandoah, Iowa to the late Clarence and Vena (Ragsdale) Roberts. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Ballard, granddaughter, Misty Pierce, grandson, Tony Wolfe, brothers, Dale Roberts and Willie Roberts and...

Gerald I. Goos

Gerald I. Goos

Feb 19, 2013

Gerald I. Goos, age 82 of Treynor passed away at his home on February 19, 2013. He was born in Council Bluffs on May 7, 1930 to the late Irvin & Olga (Bebense) Goos. He graduated from Treynor High School and farmed his entire life. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Alan Goos;...

David Wayne Echternach

David Wayne Echternach

Feb 19, 2013

David Wayne Echternach, age 53 of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away February 19, 2013. David was preceded in death by his father, Keith Echternach, Sr., sister, Debra Holbrook; brother, and Mark Echternach. He is survived by his mother, Janet (Guss) Echternach; brother, Keith Echternach, Jr. (Barbara) and son, David. As David's wishes no services will be held.

Joab "Joe" S. Strachan

Joab "Joe" S. Strachan

Feb 17, 2013

Joab "Joe" S. Strachan, age 94 of Council Bluffs was born January 24, 1919 in Webster City, Iowa. He was one of 8 children born to Frank and Rue Strachan. He outlived his parents and all of his siblings. Joe passed away February 17, 2013. Betty Lou, his beloved wife of 70 years passed away July 16, 2010 and his...

Joab Joe S. Strachan

Joab Joe S. Strachan

Feb 17, 2013

Joab Joe S. Strachan, age 94 of Council Bluffs was born January 24, 1919 in Webster City, Iowa. He was one of 8 children born to Frank and Rue Strachan. He outlived his parents and all of his siblings. Joe passed away February 17, 2013. Betty Lou, his beloved wife of 70 years passed away July 16, 2010 and his...

Randall S. Swanger

Randall S. Swanger

Feb 17, 2013

Randall S. Swanger, age 54 of Council Bluffs passed away February 17, 2013. He was born in Council Bluffs on July 21, 1958 to Melvin and Shirley (Mills) Swanger. Randall graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School. He worked for over 25 years for the Council Bluffs School System. Randall was preceded in death by his wife, Kathy Swanger and his...

Terry L. Francis

Terry L. Francis

Feb 16, 2013

Terry L. Francis, age 42 of Council Bluffs passed away February 16, 2013. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on July 20, 1970 to Ronald Francis Sr. and Sandra L. (Macek) Francis. Terry is survived by his sons, Kyle Marsolek and Nicholas Francis; step-daughter, Gaby Barta; mother, Sandy L. Francis; father, Ron Francis, Sr.; brother, Ron Francis, Jr.; a host...

Stephony Metzger

Stephony Metzger

Feb 16, 2013

Stephony J. Metzger, age 38 of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away February 16, 2013. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska on Feb 25, 1974 to Jose & Charlotte (Lee) Bulhoes. She is preceded in death by her father, Jose Bulhoes. Stephony is survived by her children, Kristina Metzger, Branden Metzger and Vanessa Metzger; mother, Charlotte Bulhoes; sister, Robin Housley; brother,...

Jacqueline G. Mccormick

Jacqueline G. Mccormick

Feb 10, 2013

Jacqueline G. McCormick, age 80 of Council Bluffs passed away February 10, 2013 at Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs. She was born April 23, 1932 in Newberry, Michigan to the late Joseph & Lillian (Van Mere) Raimond. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her daughter, Elsa McCormick; grandsons, Robert and Keith McCormick. She is survived...

Polly Yuuki Hansen

Polly Yuuki Hansen

Feb 10, 2013

Polly Yuuki Hansen, age 85, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away peacefully at her home on February 10, 2013, with her daughters at her side. Polly was born September 5, 1927, in Nagano, Japan, to Akezo and Koito (Kubomura) Karasawa. Polly graduated from college in Tokyo in 1950, majoring in literature. She taught typing and business skills and was an...

Raymon Rodgers

Raymon Rodgers

Feb 9, 2013

Ramon Antonio Rodgers, age 68, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away Saturday, February 9, 2013. Ramon was born April 3, 1944 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Antonio Rodgers and Francis McEwan. He is survived by his son, James Rodgers and wife Katie; daughter, Sheryl Forsman and husband Robert, son, Matthew Citta, daughter, Eva Rodgers-McCain, daughter, Jill Citta, brothers,...

Opal J. Viner

Opal J. Viner

Feb 3, 2013

Opal June Viner, age 92 of Council Bluffs passed away February 3, 2013 at Risen Son Christian Village. She was born February 12, 1920 on the family farm outside Macedonia, Iowa to the late Roy & Lela (Brandt) Cain. She attended country school and graduated from Wales Lincoln High School. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Timothy Garrean

Timothy Garrean

Feb 1, 2013

Timothy K. Garrean, age 63 of Council Bluffs passed away February 1, 2013 at Jennie Edmundson Memorial Hospital. He was born in Council Bluffs on March 13, 1949 to Virgil & Barbara (Lindstrom) Garrean. Tim was a graphic artist and worked for many years at Superfast Label. He is preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Garrean. Tim is survived...

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