Ray E Grace
Oct 7, 2017
Ray E. Grace, 78 years, Council Bluffs, died October 7, 2017. Survived by wife, Lorraine; three children, Ray E. Grace, Jr., Tanya R. Pospishil and Tracy L. Grace; 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. In keeping with Ray’s wishes, no services will be held.
Martin Harold Stifle
Oct 6, 2017
Martin H. Stifle, age 87, passed away October 6, 2017. He was born near Carson, Iowa on August 9, 1930 to the late Harry Ray and Bertha Stifle. Martin proudly served his country in the United States Army and retired from Griffin Pipe. He also drove a school bus for Lewis Central for many years. In addition to his parents...
Merrell I. Croson
Oct 6, 2017
Merrell I. Croson, age 90, passed away October 6, 2017, in Sun City West, Arizona. He was born in Council Bluffs, on September 4, 1927, to the late Ivan and Mary (Keaton) Croson. Merrell retired from the Council Bluffs Water Works. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Tom Croson; brother, Marvin Croson; sister,...
Allen Kent Golden
Oct 6, 2017
Allen Kent Golden passed away October 6, 2017, at Nebraska Medical Center after a 6 day battle. He was 82 years old. For the past two years Allen was a resident at Bethany Lutheran Home. Allen was born in Arnold Park, Iowa, His parents were Woody and Bernaline Golden. He was the second born of five other siblings. He graduated...
Susan K. Robinson
Oct 6, 2017
Susan K. Robinson, age 64, passed away October 6, 2017. Preceded in death by her father, Richard Betts. Susan is survived by her children, Richard Robinson and Elizabeth Schultz (Jason); mother, Arlene Betts; sister, Barbara Ellis; grandchildren, Christian, Luke and Keevan. Memorial visitation is 5:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. on Monday at the Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home. The family will direct memorials.
Dorothy L. Spring
Oct 6, 2017
Dorothy L. Spring, age 100, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on October 6, 2017. She was born in Council Bluffs on September 28, 1917 to the late Dewey and Murrel (Bascom) Smith. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Spring; brothers Cliff and Dewey Smith; sister, Geneva Gorham. Dorothy...
Roberta Rose Parham
Oct 5, 2017
Roberta R. Parham, age 89, passed away October 5, 2017. She was born in Council Bluffs on July 10, 1928 to the late Fred and Thelma (Husband) Boysen Sr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clinton Wayne Parham Sr.; son, Clinton Wayne Parham Jr.; brothers, Fred Jr. and Graham Boysen; and grandson, Brian...
Robert Eugene Davis
Oct 4, 2017
Robert E. Davis, age 80, passed away at his home on October 4, 2017. He was born in Council Bluffs on July 8, 1937 to the late Teddie and Margaret (Hemmingsen) Davis. Bob proudly served his country in the United States Navy and was an upholsterer. Bob is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sally Davis; daughter and son-in-law,...
Terry Jo Ryan
Oct 3, 2017
Terry Jo (Parys) Ryan, age 62, passed away at her home on October 3, 2017. She was born on August 5, 1955 to the late Walter and Dorothy (Kildow) Parys. Terry graduated from Central High School with the class of 1973 and worked at Colombo Candy. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Joe...
Jeffrey R. Hedrick
Oct 1, 2017
Jeffrey R. Hedrick, age 51, passed away October 1, 2017. He was born in Minden, Iowa on September 1, 1966. Jeffrey graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and was currently working at RF Anderson Construction. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and 2 infant siblings. Jeffrey is survived by his parents, Richard and Donna Hedrick; siblings, Terry Hedrick,...
Robert "Bob" Wulf
Sep 30, 2017
Robert “Bob” E. Wulf, age 69, of Council Bluffs passed away September 30, 2017. He was born on July 31, 1948 to the late Ernest and Martha Wulf. When Bob was born, his dad was so proud to have a boy that he told everyone in the neighborhood. Bob was baptized and confirmed at Faith Lutheran in Andover, Iowa. He...
Dale L. Mast
Sep 29, 2017
Dale L. Mast, age 87, passed away September 29, 2017. He was born in rural Grundy County on March 11, 1930 to the late John and Mary (Allgood) Mast. Dale grew up on the family farm. He retired from the company he started called Master’s Home Improvement. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his siblings,...
Ruby L Norville
Sep 29, 2017
Rubina “Ruby” Laurence Norville (nee Murray), 85, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Sept 29, 2017. Ruby was born on Feb 29, 1932 in Chicago IL, to Scottish parents Andrew & Louisa Murray, and raised on Chicago’s south side. Ruby graduated from Lindblom High School in Chicago in 1949. For 50 years Ruby lived in St....
Gloria Jean Jackson
Sep 28, 2017
Gloria J. Jackson, 61 years, died September 28, 2017. Survived by children, David Knight, Lovonda Knight, Kenyatta (Eric) Jefferson, Tamu Harris (Antonio Venable) and Chance Harris; mother, Alma Knight; 7 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren. Visitation with family Thursday 6 to 8PM at Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home. Funeral service Friday 1PM also at Hoy Kilnoski. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Carol Lee Niemann
Sep 22, 2017
Carol Lee Niemann, age 73, of Carter Lake passed away Sept. 22, 2017 in Omaha. She was born on June 1, 1944 in Omaha to the late Albert and Lorrine (Spiker) Burnside. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Mike and Jim Burnside. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Bob Niemann;...
David M. Massie
Sep 21, 2017
David M. Massie, age 59, passed away September 21, 2017 in Atlantic, Iowa. He was born November 27, 1957 in Gary, IN to the late Dale Sr. and Patricia (Hultquist) Massie. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Roger Massie. He is survived by three brothers, Dale Jr. (Sharon), Mike (Stephanie), and Robert; two...
John M. "Mike" Drake
Sep 19, 2017
John M. “Mike” Drake, age 66, of Council Bluffs passed away September 19, 2017 after a brief illness. He was born in Council Bluffs on November 4, 1950 to John C. and Lou Ann (Toelle) Drake. Mike graduated from Missouri Valley High School with the class of 1970 and worked at Wynne Transport. He was preceded in death by his...
Richard L. Meier
Sep 18, 2017
Richard L. Meier, age 72, passed away September 18, 2017. He was born in Persia, IA on April 10, 1945 to the late Fred and Edna (Dobernecker) Meier. Richard was a career truck driver. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his grandson, Tanner Porter; siblings, Lotus Martin, Fred Meier, Ron Meier and Lavonne Springman. Richard...
Erika Maria Adkins
Sep 17, 2017
Erika Maria Adkins, 87 years, wife of Lawrence, died September 17, 2017. She was born June 12, 1930 in Herne, Germany, to Johannes and Wilhelmina Hummels. She married Lawrence Adkins on December 29, 1956 and emigrated from Germany to Crescent, Iowa in 1957. She became a naturalized American citizen in 1970. She was very proud of her American citizenship. She...
Kara Elizabeth Nickels
Sep 12, 2017
Kara Elizabeth Nickels, age 42, passed away September 12, 2017. She was born in Council Bluffs on January 21, 1975. Kara graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1993. She attended college at Bellevue University and was currently a supervisor with the Iowa Department of Human Services. Kara is survived by her daughters, Madison Nickels and Shae...