Obituaries

May 23, 2012

Maxine L. Rambo, age 87 of Council Bluffs passed away at her home on May 23, 2012. She was born February 24, 1925 in Council Bluffs to the late Clarence & Hazel Rambo. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son, Robert Smith. Maxine is survived by her daughter, Teri Arrick; half-brother, Fred Kemp (Irene);...

May 23, 2012

Ronald V. Larson Sr. passed away at his home on May 23, 2012. He was born July 15, 1943 to the late Vernon & Thelma (Schroder) Larson. He proudly served his Country in the National Guard. Ronald enjoyed a career in farming and trucking. He was a founding member of the Southwest Iowa Snow Scooters Snowmobile Club. Ronald was highly...

May 23, 2012

Ronald V. Larson Sr. passed away at his home on May 23, 2012. He was born July 15, 1943 to the late Vernon & Thelma (Schroder) Larson. He proudly served his Country in the National Guard. Ronald enjoyed a career in farming and trucking. He was a founding member of the Southwest Iowa Snow Scooters Snowmobile Club. Ronald was highly...

May 21, 2012

Mary Ann Woolf passed away May 21, 2012 at her home in Council Bluffs. She was born in Kansas City, Kansas on February 26, 1945 to the late George & Jean (Mills) Bock. She was preceded in death by her son, Michael Cannafax. Mary is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Dana & Wallace Dawkins; son, Patrick Cannafax; brothers, Gary...

May 17, 2012

Joan I. Stein, age 57 of Council Bluffs passed away May 17, 2012. She is survived by her husband Jerry Stein; son, Michael Stein (Ashley); daughters, Marsha Stein, Tami Stein and Kineta Stein; a host of other family and friends. Memorial service is Saturday 3PM at Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home and Crematory. The family will direct memorials.

May 16, 2012

Alfonso F. Paz, age 53 of Council Bluffs passed away May 16, 2012. He was born in San Jose, California on November 30, 1958. Alfonso is survived by his daughter, Delores Paz; mother, Dolores; step-children, Amanda Jones, Rex Jones, Susan Jones, Kevin White and Chris White and sister, Yvette Revelez. Viewing and visitation is Saturday 5-7PM at the Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral...

May 15, 2012

Melanie Elizabeth Koontz, age 16 of Omaha passed away May 15, 2012. She was born April 29, 1996 in Omaha. Melanie was a student at Benson High in Omaha. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Bernard & Judy Post. Melanie is survived by her parents, Andrew & Michelle Koontz; brothers, Thomas Brown and Jacob Brown; paternal grandmother,...

May 15, 2012

Flavian Fay Rose Hilliard, age 79 of Council Bluffs passed away May 15, 2012 on a beautiful afternoon doing what she loved, tending to her roses. She was born January 29, 1933 in Omaha, Nebraska. Flavian was preceded in death by her mother, Cecilia Von Dollen Pettit; daughter, Sue Letner. She is survived by her children, Carol Hilliard, John Hilliard...

May 14, 2012

Marta A. Runyon age 35 of Missouri Valley, Iowa passed away May 14 at Immanuel Hospital in Omaha. Marta was born April 5, 1977 in Boulder, Colorado to Lynn and Barbara (Mesenbrink) Moore. She was a Volunteer at the Harrison County Court House. Marta was preceded in death by her grandfathers Bernie Mesenbrink and George L. Moore. She is survived...

May 14, 2012

Jack L. Minikus, age 82 of Council Bluffs passed away May 14, 2012. He was born in Council Bluffs on August 25, 1929 to the late Frank & Nina (Morraine) Minikus. Jack graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and was a stock cutter and bindery specialist for the Klopp Printing Company. In addition to his parents he was preceded in...

May 14, 2012

May 9, 2012

Howard C. Hough, age 78 of Council Bluffs passed away May 9, 2012. He was born March 15, 1934 in Council Bluffs to the late Freeman H. & Agnes B. (Dilts) Hough. Howard was a 1952 graduate from Abraham Lincoln High School and then worked in the family business at Hough Oil Company. He served his country in The United...

May 9, 2012

Michael D. Kunik Sarge, age 62 of Council Bluffs passed away May 9, 2012 at Mercy Hospital. He was born in Council Bluffs on November 12, 1949 to the late Andrew J. & Phyllis M. (Campbell) Kunik. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Johnna Kunik. Michael proudly served his Country in the United...

May 6, 2012

Marguerite Holmes Aman, age 100 passed away May 6, 2012. She was born January 31, 1912 in Council Bluffs to the late Louis & Mabel (Hurd) Erickson. Marguerite was a lifetime and the oldest member of Fifth Avenue United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husbands, Carl Holmes and Loran Aman; son,...

May 4, 2012

Merle La Deane Rounds passed away May 4, 2012. She was born July 25, 1922 in Monroe Township to the late Glen & Bertha (Pedersen) Lamer. She graduated from Walnut, Iowa High School and then earned a teaching certificate. She taught for two years in a country school. Merle was a member of the first graduating class of practical nurses...

May 4, 2012

Merle La Deane Rounds passed away May 4, 2012. She was born July 25, 1922 in Monroe Township to the late Glen & Bertha (Pedersen) Lamer. She graduated from Walnut, Iowa High School and then earned a teaching certificate. She taught for two years in a country school. Merle was a member of the first graduating class of practical nurses...

May 3, 2012

Jacqueline J. Marsh of Council Bluffs passed away May 3, 2012 at her home. She was born February 26, 1933 in Council Bluffs to the late Earl & Myrtle (Orr) Jeffers. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, John Marsh; daughter, Edith Marsh; step-daughters, Carolyn and Alice; step-son, Rodney; 4 brothers; 6 sisters. Jacqueline...

May 2, 2012

Madyline L. Adams, age 88 of Council Bluffs passed away May 2, 2012 at Mercy Hospital. She was born June 4, 1923 in Rock Island, Illinois. She was longtime resident of Glenwood, Iowa. She is preceded in death by her husband, Frank Adams; parents and siblings. Madyline is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Connie & John Pribyl; grandson, Chad...

Apr 30, 2012

Mark D. Bailey, age 48 of Council Bluffs passed away April 30, 2012. He was born October 19, 1963 to Arthur & Donna (Waldron) Bailey. He graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1982. He worked at Overman?s Standard Station and then Vickers. He also worked at Taco Bell and Sam?s. Mark is preceded in death by his father, Arthur...

Apr 28, 2012

Roxana G. Swift, age 64 of Council Bluffs passed away April 28, 2012. She was born August 22, 1947 to the late Harry & Eva (Foote) Haven. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, William Haven. Roxana is survived by her daughters, Kimberly Swift and Mandy Swift (Mark McKern); sister, Beverly Helms (George), Linda...