Obituaries

Shirley M. Mcginnis

Shirley M. Mcginnis

May 31, 2019

Shirley M. McGinnis, age 82, passed away in Council Bluffs, Iowa on May 31, 2019. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska on December 15, 1936 to the late Matthew and Mary (Hun) Nath. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Michael McGinnis Sr.; son-in-law, Robert Hall; four brothers; and one sister. She is survived...

Coleen   F.  Cross

Coleen F. Cross

May 30, 2019

Coleen F. Cross, age 80, passed away May 30, 2019. She was born in Denison, Iowa on August 1, 1938 to the late Bill and Joy Atkins. Coleen was a longtime employee at Midwest Cardiology. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husbands, Maurice Sheehy and Gene Cross; son-in-law, Leonard Clark. Coleen is survived by...

Dwight E. Debolt

Dwight E. Debolt

May 30, 2019

Dwight E. DeBolt, age 61, of Logan, Iowa, passed away May 30, 2019. He was born in Council Bluffs on February 6, 1958 to the late Leon DeBolt and Dorothy (Rix) DeBolt. Dwight graduated from Missouri Valley High School and was a production manager and co-owner at Vulcan Industries. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by...

Brooke   E.  Wilhite

Brooke E. Wilhite

May 29, 2019

Brooke E. Wilhite, age 29, passed away May 29, 2019. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska on March 1, 1990. She is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Harold Wilhite, Clyde Peck, and Carolyn Peck. Brooke is survived by daughters, Caroline and Claire Wilhite; parents, Jeffrey Wilhite and Laurine Wilhite; sisters, Aubrey Wilhite and Brenna Wilhite; brother, Aiden Wilhite;...

Zachary  T. Alsman

Zachary T. Alsman

May 28, 2019

Zachary T. Alsman, age 25, of Treynor, Iowa, passed away May 28, 2019. He was born in Council Bluffs on August 10, 1993. Zach graduated from Treynor High School with the class of 2011 and was currently working at Warren Distribution. He was preceded in death by his father, Allen Alsman; grandfathers, Ron Brockman and Gene Alsman; best friends, Joey...

Dustin Lee “Dusty” Christiansen

Dustin Lee “Dusty” Christiansen

May 28, 2019

Dustin Lee “Dusty” Christiansen, age 57, passed away May 28, 2019. He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on April 11, 1962 and graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School. He attended Iowa Western and worked at Council Bluffs Water Works for over 25 years. Dusty is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Justin and Jennifer Christiansen; parents, Kenny and Helen...

Roger  K.   Christensen

Roger K. Christensen

May 27, 2019

Roger K. Christensen, age 66, passed away May 27, 2019. He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on February 10, 1953 to the late Arthur and Frances (Mace) Christensen. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by grandparents. Roger is survived by his brother, Robert Christensen; sister, Janis Anderson (Daniel); nephews, Ryan Christensen (Kara) and Adam Anderson;...

Dorothy M. O'Brien

Dorothy M. O'Brien

May 22, 2019

Dorothy Mae O'Brien, age 85, passed away in Council Bluffs, Iowa on May 22, 2019. She was born on October 3, 1933 to the late Oscar and Esther (Brunsvold) Ausenhus. In addition to her parents, Dorothy is preceded in death by her husband, Jack O'Brien; son, Scott O'Brien; son-in-law, Jeff Rindone; brothers, Roy Ausenhus, Norris Ausenhus; sisters, Jane Bock and...

John M. Auffart

John M. Auffart

May 21, 2019

John M. Auffart, age 57, passed away May 21, 2019. He was born in Council Bluffs on March 3, 1962. He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Auffart. John is survived by his wife of 32 years, Cindy Auffart; daughter and son-in-law, Michaela and Caleb Jens; son, Daniel Auffart; mother, Donna Auffart; brothers and sisters-in-law, Richard and Amanda...

Eric R. Larkin

Eric R. Larkin

May 20, 2019

Eric R. Larkin, age 45, passed away May 20, 2019. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on February 6, 1974. Eric graduated from Northwest High School and has worked in Civil Service at Offutt Air Force Base in HVAC. He was preceded in death and is now joined in heaven with many Family, special friends and close cousin Rob Nowicki....

Lisa K. Green

Lisa K. Green

May 18, 2019

Lisa Kay Green, age 58, passed away at her home in Council Bluffs on May 18, 2019. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska on April 25, 1961 to the late Larry and Patricia (Parker) Green. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Larry Green Jr. Lisa is survived by her children, Alisha Cook (Eric...

Alisha L. Coyer

Alisha L. Coyer

May 18, 2019

Alisha L. Coyer, age 42, of Omaha, passed away May 18, 2019. She was born on November 5, 1976 to Steve and Kathy (Riddle) Coyer. She was preceded in death by her mother. Alisha is survived by her father, Steve Coyer; sister, Teresa Parson (Mike); niece, Hadlee Parson; and a host of other family and friends. Memorial service is Tuesday,...

Verlyn R. Johnson

Verlyn R. Johnson

May 16, 2019

Verlyn R. Johnson, age 87, of Crescent, Iowa, passed away at his home on May 16, 2019. He was born in Hazel Dell Township on June 24, 1931 to the late Robert and Irene (Melton) Johnson. Verlyn graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School and then proudly served his country in the United States Army. He retired from the Union Pacific...

Joseph M. Hansen

Joseph M. Hansen

May 15, 2019

Joseph Martin Hansen, age 57, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away May 15, 2019. He was born August 3, 1961 in Bellevue, Nebraska. Joseph is survived by his mother, Deaun "Dee" Hansen; brother, Curtis Hansen (Tina); nieces, nephews, and a host of other family and friends. Memorial visitation will be Saturday from 11:00-12:00 p.m. at the Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home. The...

Jerry L. Mabbitt

Jerry L. Mabbitt

May 14, 2019

Jerry L. Mabbitt, age 70, passed away May 14, 2019. He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on February 15, 1948 to the late Glen and Dolly (Heywood) Mabbitt. Jerry graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and retired from Avaya, formerly Western Electric. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Ronald Mabbitt; great granddaughter,...

Stephen  D.  Osier

Stephen D. Osier

May 14, 2019

Stephen D. Osier, age 66, passed away May 14, 2019. He was born in San Antonio, Texas on July 20, 1952 to the late Dale and Lois (Saenger) Osier. Stephen proudly served his country in the United States Army and the Nebraska National Guard. He retired from the Omaha Police Department after 26 years of service. Stephen is survived by...

Louis   A. Felici

Louis A. Felici

May 12, 2019

Louis A. Felici, age 87, passed away May 12, 2019. He was born in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania on June 23, 1931. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Felici and half-brother, Vincent. Louis is survived by his companion, Jennifer Jahns and her son, Brady Jahns; brother, Angelo Felici (Sandy); nieces and nephews. Visitation is...

Eugene F. Kimsey

Eugene F. Kimsey

May 12, 2019

Eugene Fredrick Kimsey, age 81, of Carter Lake, Iowa passed away May 12, 2019. He was born October 19, 1937 in Thurman, Iowa to the late Oakley & Naomi (Hammers) Kimsey. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by 8 siblings. Eugene is survived by his children, Debra Cook and Eugene “Scotty” Kimsey (Carla); 6 grandchildren; sister,...

George   A.   Coan Jr.

George A. Coan Jr.

May 11, 2019

George A. Coan Jr., age 45, passed away May 11, 2019. He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on March 6, 1974 to the late George and Margo (Christie) Coan Sr. George had last worked at Hy-Vee. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Gregory Coan and nephew, Avery Coan. George is survived by...

Dorothea A. Anderson

Dorothea A. Anderson

May 10, 2019

Dorothea Ann (Armstrong) Anderson was born October 24, 1927 to Archie and Anna (Sillau) Armstrong in Sidney, Iowa. She was raised in Logan and graduated from Logan High School. Dorothea taught in country schools, (Carroll, Iowa) and worked in the library at UNO while studying for her teaching degree. She was invited by a friend to apply for a third...