Jo Ann Doty
Dec 2, 2018
Jo Ann Doty, age 85, passed away on December 2, 2018. She was born in Des Moines, Iowa on April 18, 1933 to the late Robert and Zillah (McMillen) Beattle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Doty and son, James Doty. Jo Ann is survived by her daughter, Tamora Doty (John Wynn);...
Dorothy L. Waugh
Dec 1, 2018
Dorothy L. Waugh, age 95, passed away at her home on December 1, 2018. She was born in Perry, Iowa on July 8, 1923 to the late Guy and Pearl (Haye) Doty. Dorothy retired from Kresge’s Department Store and was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband,...
Sandra Sue Barnett
Nov 30, 2018
Sandra Sue Barnett, age 71, passed away November 30, 2018. She was born in Glenwood, Iowa on December 7, 1947 to the late Homer and Zella (Turner) Miller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by infant son, Clint Miller. Sandra is survived by her son, Kal Barnett (Sue); grandchildren, Kaitlyn Barnett, Bryce Barnett, Zane Barnett, Sydnie...
Delores Marie Schnoor
Nov 28, 2018
Delores Marie Schnoor, age 91, passed away November 28, 2018 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was born on the farm near Carson, Iowa on April 4, 1927 to the late Earl and Alma (Wahle) Schnepel. Delores attended country school and graduated from Treynor High School in 1944. Earning a teaching certificate in April of 1945, Delores taught country school until...
Michael P. Ellis Sr.
Nov 27, 2018
Michael P. Ellis Sr., age 66, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018, at home in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He was born August 6, 1952, in Council Bluffs to Mac and Gladys Ellis. He attended Thomas Jefferson High School in Council Bluffs before starting a long career with OPPD at the Fort Calhoun Nuclear Plant. He started as a steamfitter and...
Bernice Mae Nielsen
Nov 24, 2018
Bernice Mae Nielsen, age 94, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away November 24, 2018. She was born April 10, 1924 to Harry and Winnie Jenson in Boomer Township. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. In 1941 she graduated from Underwood High School. She was employed at Lumber Village for 11 years and retired from the Pottawattamie County...
Karen K. Larson
Nov 22, 2018
Karen K. Larson, age 75, of McClelland, Iowa passed away at her home after a hard fought battle with cancer on November 22, 2018, with family by her side. She was born in Council Bluffs on April 22, 1943 to the late Virgil and Irene (Kubelick) Turk. Karen attended Underwood High School and was employed at Tip Top for 20...
Joyce A. Branson
Nov 22, 2018
Joyce A. Branson, age 76, passed away November 22, 2018. She was born in Council Bluffs on December 24, 1941 to the late Eldon and Mary (Bock) Branson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Eldon “Butch” Branson; former spouse, Charles Wihtol. Joyce is survived by her children, Brenda Branson and Jack Branson; siblings,...
Jeffrey M. Wiig
Nov 20, 2018
Jeffrey Michael Wiig, age 61, passed away in Omaha, Nebraska on November 20, 2018. He was born in Omaha on January 2, 1957 to the late Roy and Jeanette (Bross) Wiig. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie; sons, Chris (Kate) Wiig, Nicholas Wiig; brother, Dana (Tracy) Wiig; grandsons, Liam and Xander Wiig; and a host of other family and...
Byron W. Bruning
Nov 19, 2018
Byron W. Bruning, age 74, of Treynor, Iowa passed away November 19, 2018. He was born in Council Bluffs on July 15, 1944 to the late Clifford and Aurelia (Vorthmann) Bruning. Byron was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Treynor and had also served on the Treynor city council. He was a tool and die designer, retiring from...
Jenifer J Katzenstein
Nov 18, 2018
Jenifer J. Katzenstein, age 34, passed away on November 18, 2018. Jenifer was born in North Platte, Nebraska on May 23, 1984 to William and Nancy (Bestland) Katzenstein. Jenifer is survived by her parents, William and Nancy Katzenstein; brothers, Douglas Katzenstein (Melissa), Daniel Katzenstein, Roy Katzenstein (Carrie); significant other, Quanizia Wright, and a host of other family and friends. Memorial...
Ruthie L. Nelson
Nov 18, 2018
Ruthie Lee Nelson, age 83, passed away on November 18, 2018 at her home in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was born in Proctor, Arkansas on June 7, 1935 to the late Johnny and Annie (Webb) Morrow. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Joe Willie Morrow; and sister, Johnnie Mae Howard. Ruthie is survived...
Frederick “Dale” Skinner Jr.
Nov 18, 2018
Frederick D. “Dale” Skinner Jr., age 47, of Carter Lake, Iowa passed away November 18, 2018. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on July 30, 1971 to Frederick D. Skinner Sr. and Sharon K. (Ault) Skinner. Dale graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School. He was preceded in death by his father; grandparents, Fred V. Skinner, Lloyd and Martha Ault-Barnes. Dale...
Jeffrey L. Kellar
Nov 17, 2018
Jeffrey L. Kellar, age 55, passed away November 17, 2018. He was born in Council Bluffs on March 8, 1963. Jeffrey graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School and was a welder with Watco Company. He was preceded in death by his father, Ronald Kellar and grandparents, Loren and Bernice Hogue, Albert and Harriett Kellar; uncle and aunt, Ron and Theon...
Betty J. Wormley
Nov 16, 2018
Betty Jean Wormley, age 97, beloved mother, passed away in Council Bluffs, Iowa on November 16, 2018. She was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on September 10, 1921 to the late Argus and Mary (Burdette) Spurgeon. She graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1939 and was a member of the Woodland Community Bible Church. In addition to her parents, Betty...
Helen I. Pleskach
Nov 13, 2018
Helen Irene Pleskach, age 89, passed away in Council Bluffs, Iowa on November 13, 2018. She was born in Guthrie County, Iowa on April 19, 1929 to the late Ora and Bertha (Carmichael) Moore. In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Pleskach; brothers, Donald, Bob, and Delbert Moore; and sister, Ruthetta Burris. She...
Douglas M. Cain
Nov 12, 2018
Douglas M. Cain, age 62, died November 12, 2018. He was born in Council Bluffs on May 2, 1956 to the late Myles and Evelyn (Block) Cain. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Lori Pummel; infant brother, Mickey. Doug is survived by his children, Randy Cain (Rebecca), Heather Haug (Brian), Nicole Brittain (Matt...
Marvin Lee Smith
Nov 11, 2018
Marvin Lee Smith, son of Murl and Viola (Newton) Smith, was born November 1, 1938 in Defiance, Iowa. He was baptized at the Salem Evangelical United Brethren Church in Defiance. He attended school in Irwin, Iowa. As a teen, Marvin worked for various farmers, detasseling and bailing hay. His love for motorcycles began at an early age. The first one...
Ronald E. Cloyd
Nov 11, 2018
Ronald E. Cloyd, age 64, passed away in Council Bluffs, Iowa on November 11, 2018. He was born May 27, 1954 to the late Perry and Marie Cloyd. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. Ronald is survived by his daughters, Racheal Cloyd, Rebecca Cloyd-Koel, Jessica Swanson, Melanie Swanson; son, Ramsey Cloyd; sister, Carol Huntley; 10 grandchildren; and...
Cynthia J. Wilhelmi
Nov 11, 2018
Cynthia J. Wilhelmi, age 72, died November 11, 2018. Cynthia was born on September 12, 1946, to the late Dallas and Lorna (Skow) Tjaden. Cynthia is survived by her sister, Alisa Tjaden; son, Nathan (Olya); daughter, Angela Wilhelmi; granddaughter, Kira; nephews, Adrian (Rebecca) Gilmore and Jeremy Tjaden. Memorial service is 2:00p.m. on Saturday at the Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home. In lieu...