Obituaries

Randall A. Timm

Randall A. Timm

Oct 30, 2013

Randall A. Timm, age 66 of Council Bluffs passed away October 30, 2013 at the Nebraska Medical Center. He was born in Council Bluffs on June 15, 1947 to the late Alfred and Elsie (Limberg) Timm. Randall A. Timm, age 66 of Council Bluffs passed away October 30, 2013 at the Nebraska Medical Center. He was born in Council Bluffs...

Timothy P. Blocki

Timothy P. Blocki

Oct 29, 2013

Timothy P. Blocki, age 56, of Council Bluffs passed away October 29, 2013. He was born in Wyandotte, Michigan on January 16, 1957 to the late Stanley & Margaret (Benjamin) Blocki. Timothy proudly served his country in the United States Army and had worked as a lead at Omaha Standard. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death...

Mary Ann Rose Hunt

Mary Ann Rose Hunt

Oct 24, 2013

Mary Ann R. Hunt, age 83, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away October 24, 2013. She was born in Council Bluffs on February 24, 1930 to the late John and Margarite (Thorp) Greer. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, George Hunt Jr.; brother-in-law, Richard Williams; nephew, Justin Williams. Mary Ann is survived by...

Willard L. Franks

Willard L. Franks

Oct 24, 2013

Willard L. Franks, age 83 of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away October 24, 2013. He was born in Council Bluffs on May 21, 1930 to the late Edward & Winifred (McKeown) Franks. Willard served his country in the United Sates Navy during the Korean War. He retired from the Concord Naval Weapons Station in Concord, California. He was a longtime...

Theresa M. Fedor

Theresa M. Fedor

Oct 22, 2013

Theresa M. Fedor, age 85, passed away October 22, 2013. She was born in Council Bluffs on July 16, 1928 to the late Clarence & Fannie Mae (Long) Dawson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, John Fedor; sister, Maxine Johnson; brothers, Darrell Dawson and Dale Dawson; grandson, Lance Hannon. Theresa is survived by...

James Franklin Lawless

James Franklin Lawless

Oct 22, 2013

James. F. Lawless, age 88, passed away October 22, 2013. He was born in Harlan, Iowa on November 7, 1924. James graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and was a combat veteran of the Army Air Corp, serving as a meteorologist in India during WWII. He was married December 10, 1947 to Betty Thallas and had 3 sons. He enjoyed...

Janith Mae Casey

Janith Mae Casey

Oct 21, 2013

Janith Mae Casey, age 75 of Council bluffs, Iowa, passed away in her home surrounded by her family Monday, October 21, 2013. She was born November 2, 1937, in West Point, Nebraska, to the late Gilbert and Marie (Buse) Ernesti As a young woman, she married John J. Casey at Aloys Catholic Church and moved to Columbus, Nebraska, and had...

Audra Lynn Babcock

Audra Lynn Babcock

Oct 19, 2013

Audra Lynn Babcock, age 31, of Omaha, Nebraska passed away October 19, 2013. Audra was born in Phillipsburg, Kan., where she grew up with loving grandparents, cousins, aunts and uncles. There were happy memories of the cousins playing together on Don and Gloria's creek (Audra's grandparents) and many other family gatherings. Some may remember Audra as a tomboy, who loved...

Dennis Edward Davey

Dennis Edward Davey

Oct 19, 2013

Dennis E. Davey, age 70, passed away October 19, 2013. He was born in Omaha on September 11, 1943. He is preceded in death by his parents, John F. and Margaret A. (Soukup) Davey; brother, Jack Davey; grandson, Mathew Elliott. Dennis is survived by his children, Tami Davey (Randy), Traci Elliott (Bill) and Dennis D.J. Davey (Amy); sisters, Judy Kilnoski...

Jerry L. Jares

Jerry L. Jares

Oct 19, 2013

Jerry L. Jares, age 60 of Council Bluffs passed away October 19, 2013 at his home. He was born in St. Paul, Nebraska on September 10, 1953 to the late Louis F. & Bertha M. (Berger) Jares. After graduating high school in 1971, Jerry attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. He graduated there in 1975 with a B.S. in...

Ahjane Chiamaka Maryalice Buffkins-Osakwe

Ahjane Chiamaka Maryalice Buffkins-Osakwe

Oct 19, 2013

Ahjane Chiamaka MaryAlice Buffkins-Osakwe, age 18, of Omaha, Nebraska passed away October 19, 2013 in Omaha, Nebraska. She was born November 11, 1994 in Omaha to J. Chukwudi Osakwe & Cherylann Buffkins. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Mary V. Buffkins; maternal grandfather, William A. Buffkins Sr.; paternal grandfather, Chief Fidelis N. Osakwe (KSM); paternal grandmother, Alice...

Stanley E. Klahn

Stanley E. Klahn

Oct 18, 2013

Stanley E. Klahn, age 52. Of Treynor, Iowa passed away October 18, 2013. He was born in Council Bluffs on March 19, 1961 to Harlan and Donna Mae (Schnepel) Klahn. He graduated from Treynor High School in 1979 and has farmed since. Stanley is preceded in death by his mother, Donna Mae Klahn; brother, Keith Klahn; grandparents, August & Helen...

Fred Athay

Fred Athay

Oct 18, 2013

Fred Athay, age 53, of Branson, MO., passed away October 18, 2013. He is survived by his special friend, Helena Lee; parents, Judy and Doug Watson, Lloyd and Cheryl Athay; daughters, Elena Schluckebier, Amy Johnson, Laura Campbell; granddaughter, Harper Johnson; brother, Kenny Athay (Kelli); sister, Chris Yarges (Ken Bieneman); and numerous other family and friends. A Memorial Service will be...

Kathleen Kallas

Kathleen Kallas

Oct 18, 2013

Carol Katie Kallas, age 64 of Avoca, IA passed away October 18, 2013 at Risen Son Christian Village. She was born on October 27, 1948 to Dale and the late Kathleen Driver. She graduated from Tri Center High School, attended business college and moved to Chicago to work at the University of Illinois. From there she moved to Vermont where...

Mary L. Gillett

Mary L. Gillett

Oct 17, 2013

Mary L. Gillett, age 74, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away October 17, 2013. She was born in Fairbury, Nebraska on March 8, 1939 to the late Frank & Vernal Townsend. Mary worked for many years at Sutherland Lumber Company, G&G Manufacturing and then retired from the Council Bluffs School System. Mary enjoyed working in her yard with all of...

Richard Lee Roi Diercks

Richard Lee Roi Diercks

Oct 17, 2013

Richard Lee Roi Diercks, age 58, of Council Bluffs passed away October 17, 2013. He was born in Council Bluffs on July 29, 1955. He is preceded in death by his father, Richard Diercks. Richard is survived by his wife, Eugenia Jeanie Diercks; mother, Patty Lillich; brothers and sisters-in-law, Larry & Joyce Diercks and Kenny & Sue Diercks; sisters, Christine...

Patricia Lou Madsen

Patricia Lou Madsen

Oct 16, 2013

Patricia L. Madsen, age 85, passed away October 16, 201 at the Good Samaritan Home in Millard. Per her wishes there will be no services and her cremated remains will be buried in the Cedar Lawn Cemetery in Council Bluffs.

James W. Ring

James W. Ring

Oct 16, 2013

James W. Ring, age 84, of Council Bluffs passed away at his home on October 16, 2013. He was born in Cedar Rapids, Nebraska on April 17, 1929 to the late William and Hilda (Stadler) Ring. Jim retired from the Iowa Department of Transportation. Jim had a passion for horses and was a proud member of the Pony Express Riders...

Ronald D. Price

Ronald D. Price

Oct 15, 2013

Ronald D. Price, age 50, passed away October 15, 2013. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on July 17, 1963 to the late Raymond & Sharon Jean (Smith) Price. Ronald is survived by his companion, Jeff Owens; siblings, Ken Price (Yolanda), Dorothy Stark (Tim), Ray Price (Candice) and Laurie Bell; nieces and nephews. A celebration of his life will be...

Julia A. Williams

Julia A. Williams

Oct 15, 2013

Julie A. Williams, age 50 of Council Bluffs passed away October 15, 2013. She was born in Council Bluffs on March 31, 1963. She is preceded in death by her father, Jerry Clark. Julie is survived by her husband, Randy Huff; daughters, Misty Huff and Jody Bascue (Bill); mother, Wyonia Clark; sisters, Vickie White (Gregg) and Rhonda Trecek; brothers, Robert...