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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Janet L. Sweenie
Jul 26, 2018
Janet L. Sweenie, age 89, passed away July 26, 2018. She was born in Columbus, Nebraska on July 12, 1929 to the late Arthur and Mathilda (Egger) Heibel. Janet spent many years as a house parent at Iowa School for the Deaf. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, William Sweenie; sisters, Shirley Mueller...
Tim R. Gustin
Jul 24, 2018
Tim R. Gustin, age 55, passed away July 24, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents, Melva “Penny” Sanders and Ray Gustin. Tim is survived by his wife, Sue Gustin; sister, Tammy Gustin; step-father, John Sanders; father-in-law, John Brock; a host of other family and friends. A celebration of his life will be 2:00p.m. to 4:00p.m. on Saturday...
Steven T. Marr
Jul 23, 2018
Steven T. Marr, age 64, passed away July 23, 2018. He was born in Omaha on February 25, 1954 to the late Timothy and Ada Elizabeth (Cain) Marr. Steve met Lorie Ross on a blind date in 1970, they dated through high school and married two years later. To this union they welcomed three children, Cheryl, Ann and Nathan. Steve...
Derrick E. Hansman
Jul 23, 2018
Derrick E. Hansman, age 42, passed away July 23, 2018. He was born in Carroll, Iowa on February 18, 1976. Derrick was preceded in death by his mother, Jolene Hansman. Derrick is survived by his daughters, Alexis Danielle and Madison Taylor Hansman; father, Larry Hansman (Sharon Sibenaller); siblings, Douglas Hansman (Jodie Odendahl), Donette Adams (John), David Hansman (Nicole); nieces, Ava...
Melva Mae Witt
Jul 22, 2018
Melva Mae Witt, 84 years of Council Bluffs, passed away July 22, 2018. She was born October 21, 1933 in Omaha, Nebraska to Lawrence and Ella (Polmateer) Dresher. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Nathan Witt just 16 days ago; her daughter, Donna McKeeman and her son, Larry Witt. She is survived by her two sons,...
Helen J. Pospisal
Jul 22, 2018
Helen J. Pospisal, 87 years, of Council Bluffs, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2018. She was born May 26, 1931 in Missouri Valley, Iowa to Herman”Orlie” and Ruby (Hume) Skelton. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James W. Pospisal; son, Donald D. Pospisal; great granddaughter, Sophie Povich; one brother, Lyle Skelton; four sisters, Nellie Driscoll Hough,...
Barbara J. Oamek
Jul 22, 2018
Barbara J. Oamek, 86 years, of Crescent, Iowa died Sunday, July 22, 2018. She was born October 22, 1931 in Ft. Laramie, Wyoming to Glenn and Maude (Sutherland) Brown. She worked many years in the X-Ray Department at the Cogley Clinic, retiring in 1980. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, LeRoy “Cork” Oamek as well as an...