Obituaries

Charles “Chuck”  Midkiff

Charles “Chuck” Midkiff

Aug 18, 2018

Charles K. “Chuck” Midkiff, age 67, of Carter Lake, Iowa passed away August 18, 2018 at Nebraska Medicine. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on October 23, 1950 to the late Harold and Joyce (Morgensen) Midkiff. Chuck graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1969 and retired from Union Pacific Railroad. Chuck adored his family and was...

​Lois  ​ E.  Riche

​Lois ​ E. Riche

Aug 16, 2018

​Lois E. Riche went to be with the Lord on August 16, 2018, just shy of her 92nd birthday. She was born August 21, 1926 to Julius and Pearl (Yochum) Ulfers. Lois and her husband, Stanley, who passed away in 1985, founded the Full Gospel Assembly Church (now known as Crossroads Church) in November 1966. She was the “perfect” pastor’s...

Marcia Anne Crocker

Marcia Anne Crocker

Aug 14, 2018

Marcia A. Crocker, 75 years, of Logan, Iowa, died August 14, 2018 in the Missouri Valley Community Hospital. She was born June 5, 1943 in Omaha, Nebraska to Joseph and Faye (Ericson) Malone. She is preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Carolyn Dunn and a sister in law, Karen Stovall. She is survived by her husband, Gurdon "Bill"...

Marion B Dickey

Marion B Dickey

Aug 12, 2018

Marion B. Dickey April 20, 1943 - August 12, 2018 Passed away peacefully at home in Council Bluffs, Iowa after a long courageous battle with cancer. Marion was born in Laramie, Wyoming and grew up in Honey Creek, Iowa. He retired from U.S. West after 27years and then was employed by Physicians Mutual as an agent for 20 years. He...

Bryan James  Brown

Bryan James Brown

Aug 11, 2018

Bryan James Brown, 28 years of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away August 11, 2018. He was born May 25, 1990 in Council Bluffs. He is survived by his parents, Cindy Ingram and Dan Brown; a close brother, Dustin and sister Bella Ingram; Aunt Shelly Winery; Uncle Tony Brown; cousins; Heather Pedersen, Bryan’s fiancée to be married this weekend. Memorial services...

Margaret  Mickey Stewart-Burgoin

Margaret Mickey Stewart-Burgoin

Aug 11, 2018

Margaret “Mickey” Doris (Mass) Stewart Burgoin, 93 years was called home by her Savior Jesus August 11, 2018. Preceding her to Glory her parents, John K. and Maggie Mass; husband, Ralph “Pinkie” Stewart; their infant daughter and son, Kenneth; husband, Don Burgoin; brothers, Arnold and Clarence Mass. Surviving are her daughters, Sharon (Gary) McNutt, Silver City, Iowa and Karen (Dan)...

Erma  Mae Telle

Erma Mae Telle

Aug 10, 2018

Erma Mae Telle, 98 years, Omaha, passed away August 10, 2018. She was born December 19, 1919 in Omaha to Irwin and Ada (Kuppig) Zuber. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Herb Telle and a sister, Maxine Todd. She is survived by her nieces, Sheri Taylor and Sherri Zurek; her nephew, Michael Zurek; great nieces, Erin...

Christopher   Javon   Kollasch

Christopher Javon Kollasch

Aug 9, 2018

Christopher Javon Kollasch, age 18, passed away on August 9, 2018. Christopher was born on October 20, 1999, in Waterloo, Iowa. He graduated from ALHS in May of 2018. He is survived by his parents, Amy and Quentin Dillard; a host of brothers and sisters, including T.J. and Mikaele Hayes and Ameeyah Dillard; grandparents; aunts; uncles; other relatives; and many...

Veronica Barrett

Veronica Barrett

Aug 2, 2018

Veronica Magdeline (Frey) Barrett, 91 years, died August 2, 2018. She was born September 11, 1926 in Lawrence, Nebraska to George W. and Agnes Mary (Reining) Schumm. She is preceded in death by her parents; her two husbands, Englebert Joseph Frey and Clarence Edward Barrett; two daughters, Katherine Ann Frey and Rose M. (Frey) Mallison; 5 brothers, Joseph, Raymond, Anthony,...

Beverly J. Mace-May

Beverly J. Mace-May

Aug 2, 2018

Beverly J. Mace-May, age 84, of Council Bluffs went to be with her father, Jesus Christ, on August 2, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Albert Lea, Minnesota on June 1, 1934 to the late Russell and Harriet (Clausen) Thompson. Beverly was a career nurse, graduating from the University of Nebraska Medical Center with her BSN...

Alma Knight

Alma Knight

Jul 31, 2018

Knight, Alma 93, September 5, 1924 – July 31, 2018, Survived by daughter Margaret Spivey, A host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, 2 sisters and extended family and friends. Visitation is from 5:00pm to 7:00pm on Thursday August 9, 2018 at the Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held on Friday August 10, 2018 at 1:00pm also at the...

Tyler  James Honig

Tyler James Honig

Jul 31, 2018

Tyler James Honig, age 18, passed away on July 31, 2018 He was born in Council Bluffs on October 14, 1999. Tyler graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 2018. Tyler is survived by his mother and step-father, Jody Acosta and Joe Preston; father, Jason Honig and Brandi (DeSantiago); siblings, Taylor Honig, Hailey Preston, Madalyn Honig and...

Lois  E.  Pruitt

Lois E. Pruitt

Jul 31, 2018

Lois E. Pruitt, 68 years, of Council Bluffs, died July 31, 2018. She was born June 8, 1950 in Council Bluffs to Arthur and Betty (Edenburn) Strietbeck, Sr. She is preceded in death by her father and son, Michael Pruitt. She is survived by her daughter, Michelle Plak; son, Marty Pruitt (Monica); companion, Bud Brayman; mother, Betty Strietbeck; 8 grandchildren...

Gary  Dean   Nixon

Gary Dean Nixon

Jul 30, 2018

Gary Dean Nixon, 69 years, Council Bluffs, died July 30, 2018. He was born March 20, 1949 in Council Bluffs to Ronald and Margaret (Miller) Nixon. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Arden Agnew and brother-in-law Herb Townsend. He is survived by his son Troy Nixon (Corey) and daughter, Traci Christensen; 4 grandchildren and 3 great...

Jeffrey  A. Brockman

Jeffrey A. Brockman

Jul 30, 2018

Jeffrey A. Brockman, age 51, of Harlan, Iowa and formerly of Council Bluffs, passed away July 30, 2018. He was preceded in death by his mother, Valerie Brockman. Jeffrey is survived by his father, Lyle Brockman; sister and brother-in-law, JoAnna and Mike Letz; brother, Jim Brockman; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, a great niece and a host of other extended...

Lynda  K.  Olesen

Lynda K. Olesen

Jul 29, 2018

Lynda K. Olesen, age 73, passed away July 29, 2018. She was born in Council Bluffs on August 3, 1944 to the late John and Beulah (Rounds) Brownfield. She graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1962 and was a member of First Christian Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her...

Cathi Sue  (Baker) Rosales  Rosales

Cathi Sue (Baker) Rosales Rosales

Jul 29, 2018

Cathi Sue (Baker) Rosales, 50 years, died July 29, 2018. Funeral service Friday 4PM at the Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home.

Verna M. Cook

Verna M. Cook

Jul 27, 2018

Verna M. Cook, age 90, died July 27, 2018. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Leonard Cook; son, Larry; daughter, Debbie; 2 brothers and 1 sister. Verna is survived by her children, Beverly Fernside, Kathy Reynolds, Rick Cook (Jan), Cheryl Flink (Pete Slater); daughter-in-law, Mary West; many grandchildren, great and great-great. Visitation is 5:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. on Monday at the...

Emery   Weinfurtner

Emery Weinfurtner

Jul 27, 2018

Emery was born on June 12, 1948 in Omaha, Nebraska to Emery & Bertha Weinfurtner. He grew up in East Omaha and attended Pershing Elementary School with his future wife, Delores. They grew up together, from a young age then to dating, getting married and having 3 daughters. While at Pershing, he enjoyed many activities and really aced sleeping in...

George B. Epperson

George B. Epperson

Jul 27, 2018

George B. Epperson, age 79, passed away July 27, 2018. He was born in Council Bluffs on October 28, 1938 to the late Haney B. and Ruth S. (Cox) Epperson. George graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1956 and then proudly served his country in the United States Army. He worked for Pott County Mutual Insurance...