Obituaries

Joseph Warren Stotts

Joseph Warren Stotts

Jan 23, 2019

Joseph Warren Stotts, age 60, of Council Bluffs, Iowa was born May 11, 1958 in Omaha, Nebraska. He was one of five children born to Joseph and Oralene Stotts. Joseph passed away January 23, 2019, at his home surrounded by his loving family. The family moved to Council Bluffs in 1958, where he attended grade school through high school. He...

Robert D. "Bob" Miller

Robert D. "Bob" Miller

Jan 20, 2019

Robert D. "Bob" Miller, age 66, passed away at his home in Bellevue, Nebraska on January 20, 2019. He was born in Sedalia, Missouri on September 20, 1952 to Robert and Ethel Miller. They moved to Independence, Iowa when he was a child, and later to Council Bluffs when he was 11 years old. Bob graduated from Lewis Central High...

William "Bill" Moore

William "Bill" Moore

Jan 20, 2019

William Keith Moore, age 67, died January 20, 2019. He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on June 27, 1951 to the late William and Helen (Way) Moore. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Albert Moore. William is survived by his significant other, Diane Rounds; son, William Moore, stepson, Christopher Rounds (Sandy); half-sister,...

James D. Matheny Jr.

James D. Matheny Jr.

Jan 16, 2019

James D. Matheny Jr., age 34, died January 16, 2019. He is survived by his mother, Tamera Gordon (Gregory); father, James Matheny Sr.; grandparents, Wanda and Charles Christiansen; great-aunt, Wilma Handlen; sister, Jessica Matheny; brother Jared Meyer; niece, Hayleigh; nephew, Declan; aunts, uncles and cousins. Memorial visitation is 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday at the Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home.

Judy L. Clark

Judy L. Clark

Jan 16, 2019

Judy L. (Hatcher) Clark, age 76, passed away January 16, 2019. She was born in Council Bluffs on January 24, 1942 to the late Charles and Virginia (Lary) Hatcher. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Clark; brother, Raymond Mullin. Judy is survived by her children; Gloria Jones (David), Debbie Clark, Cindy Kelsey...

Robert  Chism

Robert Chism

Jan 15, 2019

Robert Chism, age 81, died January 15, 2019. He was born in West Bend, Iowa on December 7, 1937 to the late Hardin and Daisy Chism. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his siblings, Virginia, Shirley, Richard, John and James Chism; granddaughter, Courtney Chism. Robert is survived by his wife, Sharon Chism; son, Roy Chism...

Richard D Wheeler

Richard D Wheeler

Jan 14, 2019

Richard Dale Wheeler, age 71, of McClelland, IA. passed away January 14, 2019. He was born on December 1, 1947 in Red Oak, Iowa. He later moved to Omaha where he graduated from Tech High School. On Dec.12 1969 Richard joined the Army and was in the 101st Airborne Division where he fought during the Vietnam War before being honorably...

Phillip R. Rocha

Phillip R. Rocha

Jan 12, 2019

Phillip R. Rocha, age 70, died January 12, 2019. He was born in Council Bluffs on October 29, 1948 to the late Pete and Dorothy (Wright) Rocha. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his siblings, Bill, Pete, Louie and Carmella. Phillip is survived by the love of his life an mother to his children, Esther...

David   M.  Bryan

David M. Bryan

Jan 12, 2019

David "Dave" Bryan passed away at Risen Son Christian Village in Council Bluffs on January 12, 2019 at the age of 82. Dave was born December 11, 1936 in Onawa, Iowa to Leonard and Ethel Haynie Bryan. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1955. He proudly served his country in the Air Force. He and...

Steven C. Rogers

Steven C. Rogers

Jan 11, 2019

Steven Charles Rogers, age 67, passed away in Council Bluffs, Iowa on January 11, 2019. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on August 15, 1951 to the late Max and Betty (Isbill) Rogers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Dennis Rogers; and brother, Mike Steel. Steven is survived by his sons, Rodney (Linda)...

Michael G. Spangenberg

Michael G. Spangenberg

Jan 10, 2019

Michael G. Spangenberg, age 69, passed away January 10, 2019. He was born in Northfield, Minnesota on November 16, 1949 to Burdette and Rosemary Spangenberg. Michael proudly served his country in the United States Coast Guard. He worked for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and later in the private sector. He was preceded in death by his father; brother,...

Ira   J.   Collins

Ira J. Collins

Jan 7, 2019

Ira J. Collins, age 80, of Underwood, Iowa, passed away January 7, 2019. He was born in Neola, Iowa on April 8, 1938 to the late Ira W. and Helen F. (Whitmore) Collins. Ira proudly served his country in the United States Army and retired from the Omaha World Herald. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death...

Lavonne  J.  Chapin

Lavonne J. Chapin

Jan 6, 2019

LaVonne J. Chapin, age 80, passed away January 6, 2019 at CHI Mercy Hospital. She was born in Greenfield, Iowa on November 2, 1938 to the late Cecil and Gevannah (Mulhern) Anderson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Otha “Bud” Chapin. LaVonne is survived by her children, Cindy Solomon (Willie), Billy Chapin (Audrey)...

Glen  Earl Stover

Glen Earl Stover

Jan 6, 2019

Glen Earl Stover, 88, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019 with family by his side. Glen was born March 3, 1930 in Gary, Indiana to the late Clarence and Lonie (Baldwin) Stover. Glen served his country proudly in the United States Army and after was employed in the Railroad industry for over 45 years, working for...

Arlin P. Bell

Arlin P. Bell

Jan 4, 2019

Arlin P. Bell, age 87, passed away January 4, 2019. He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on June 14, 1931 to the late Charles and Gertrude (Minchow) Bell. Arlin graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and proudly served his country in the United States Army. He retired from the Union Pacific Railroad and had been a Mason holding membership...

Kathy Lanet Coyer

Kathy Lanet Coyer

Jan 3, 2019

Kathy Lanet Coyer, age 66, passed away on January 3, 2019 at her home in Omaha, Nebraska. She was born in Anchorage, Alaska to the late Ronald and Reba (Bailey) Riddle. In addition to her parents, Kathy was preceded in death by her sister, Connie Coyer. She is survived by her husband, Steve; daughters, Alisha Coyer, Teresa (Mike) Parson; granddaughter,...

Clyda R. Page

Clyda R. Page

Jan 3, 2019

Clyda R. Page, age 76, passed away January 3, 2019. She was born in Council Bluffs on December 4, 1942 to the late Richard and Ruby Flowers. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son, Robert LeRoy Page, Jr. Clyda is survived by her husband, Robert Page Sr.; daughter, Julie Page; son, Daniel Page; brother,...

Robert  Dean Jackson

Robert Dean Jackson

Jan 1, 2019

Robert Dean Jackson, 92 years, passed away January 1, 2019 at the Risen Son Christian Village in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He was born February 7, 1926 in Omaha, Nebraska to Roy and Carrie (McHenry) Jackson. He graduated from Tech High in Omaha and later on from the Minnesota Bible College. He married Ina Mae (Wellborn) on August 18, 1948. He...

Leonard Conley Burbach

Leonard Conley Burbach

Jan 1, 2019

Leonard Conley Burbach was born in Yankton, SD on April 5, 1948 and lived the first 6 years of life in Cedar County, NE. When almost 6, his family relocated to Norfolk, NE, which he considered his hometown. He attended Catholic Schools there, graduating from Burns High School in 1966. He attended Norfolk Junior College for one year. He was...

Melanie Lynn Thompson

Melanie Lynn Thompson

Dec 31, 2018

Melanie Lynn Thompson, age 46, of Avoca, Iowa passed away Monday, December 31, 2018. She was born on May 31, 1972 in Omaha, Nebraska to Gregory Thompson and Linda (Groothuis) Thompson. In addition to her parents she is survived by her, son, Trevor Bessey; daughter, Brianna Milledge; brother, Gregory (Amanda) Thompson Jr.; sister, Elena Thompson; fiancée, Cliff Favor; a host...