Obituaries

Robert "Bob" L. Wiese

Robert "Bob" L. Wiese

Jun 6, 2017

Robert "Bob" L. Wiese, age 58, passed away June 6, 2017. He was born on October 15, 1958 in Council Bluffs, IA. He is survived by his children, Racheal Sund, Adrian Donahoo, and Sarrah Donahoo, and their mother, Juanita Donahoo; brother, Edward Wiese (Jan); and sister, Shirley Koger (Terry). Private family services. Memorials may be made out to the Council...

Bruce A. Jones

Bruce A. Jones

Jun 3, 2017

Bruce A. Jones, age 80, of Council Bluffs passed away at his home on June 3, 2017. He was born in Council Bluffs on September 22, 1936 to the late Earl and Beulah (Martin) Jones. Bruce graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and then proudly served his country as a United States Marine. He worked most of his career for...

Raymond F Sorrell

Raymond F Sorrell

Jun 2, 2017

Raymond F. Sorrell, age 74, of Council Bluffs passed away at his home on June 2, 2017. He was born in Shenandoah, Iowa on March 20, 1943 to the late Raymond M. and Gertrude (Hays) Sorrell. Raymond graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He retired from MidAmerican Energy after 35...

Gregory “Greg”  Christiansen

Gregory “Greg” Christiansen

Jun 1, 2017

Gregory “Greg” Christiansen, age 67, passed away June 1, 2017. He was born on July 11, 1949 in Kearney Nebraska. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Wilma (Rhodes) Christiansen. He is survived by his wife Cindi Christiansen; daughter, Nicole; grandchildren: Cameron and Aurora. Memorial Visitation Tuesday, 5-7 p.m. at Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home. Memorials may be directed...

Lacota "Coke" Baldwin

Lacota "Coke" Baldwin

May 30, 2017

LaCota “Coke” Baldwin, age 83, passed away May 30, 2017 in Omaha. She was born on April 20, 1934 in Mondamin, IA to the late Donald and Garnet Clark. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Vern “Sonny” Baldwin; daughter, Donna Marie; sister, Leota Rule; granddaughter, Brandie Michelle Gurney; and son-in-law, Rick Gurney. She...

James "Jim" Beggs

James "Jim" Beggs

May 29, 2017

James “Jim” B. Beggs, age 53, passed away May 29, 2017. He was born on October 15, 1963 in Council Bluffs. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jerry and Mary Beggs; and brother, Doug Richt. He is survived by significant other, Jackie Hauger; daughter, Jamie Beggs; grandchildren: Abby, Carter, Emma, Justin, Landon, Logan and Dylan; brothers, Gary Richt,...

Paisley Jean Lodholz

Paisley Jean Lodholz

May 27, 2017

Paisley Jean Lodholz of Omaha, Nebraska passed away May 27, 2017. She was born May 18, 2017 in Omaha, Nebraska to Steven Jon Lodholz, Jr. and Kelsie Renee Hicks. She is survived by her parents; brother, Austin Kash Lodholz; maternal grandparents: Ray Bloom, Rhonda Bloom & Wayne Hicks; paternal grandparents: Steven Lodholz Sr., Kelly Lodholz, Chuck Cudaback & Shelly Cudaback;...

Carol O. Stokes

Carol O. Stokes

May 27, 2017

Carol O. Stokes, age 84, of McClelland, Iowa passed away at his home on May 27, 2017. He was born in Walthill, Nebraska on February 20, 1933 to the late Ralph and Essie (Frazey) Stokes. After high school, he proudly served his county in the United States Army during the Korean War. Carol retired from Baker’s Supermarkets. In addition to...

Patrick M. Connolly

Patrick M. Connolly

May 24, 2017

Patrick M. Connolly, age 65, passed away May 24, 2017. He was born in Council Bluffs on December 26, 1951 to Leo F. and Patricia A. (Scarpellino) Connolly. Patrick graduated from St. Albert High School with the class of 1970. He then attended Briar Cliff College and the University of Nebraska at Omaha. In 1982, he moved to Maryland and...

Joseph E. Allen

Joseph E. Allen

May 22, 2017

Joseph Eugene Allen passed away at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, NE on May 22, 2017 after a brief illness. Joe was born in Missouri Valley, IA to Eugene and Kathryn Allen on May 25, 1977. He graduated from Missouri Valley High School in 1997 and attended Peru State College. Joe is survived by his wife, Kristina; sons, Mason (10) and...

Richard (Rick) L. Tiarks

Richard (Rick) L. Tiarks

May 22, 2017

Richard (Rick) L. Tiarks, age 57, of Kingsport, Tenn., passed away May 22, 2017, at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport. Rick was born March 7, 1960, in Council Bluffs, to Maynard and Ruth (Geise) Tiarks. He was preceded in death by his father, Maynard Tiarks; and his grandparents, Ed and Anna Tiarks and Fred and Hertha Geise. Rick graduated...

Hazel B. Schnieder

Hazel B. Schnieder

May 22, 2017

Hazel Schnieder, age 102, passed away May 22, 2017 at Bethany Lutheran Home. She was born on March 15, 1915 at home, east of Corley, IA to Ernest and Mamie (Ingrews) Hansen. She attended country school through 8th grade. Hazel helped her parents on the farm until her marriage to George Knudsen on December 20, 1934. They farmed in Shelby...

Robert  S. Jensen

Robert S. Jensen

May 22, 2017

Robert S. Jensen, age 90 passed away May 22, 2017 at his home in Neola. He was born in his parent’s home in Neola on April 5, 1927 to Sanning and Julia (Christensen) Jensen. Robert graduated from Neola High School in 1944 and then enlisted in the U.S. Navy during World War II. On October 22, 1950, he was united...

Linda K. Vance

Linda K. Vance

May 18, 2017

Linda K. Vance, age 68, passed away May 18, 2017. She was born in Council Bluffs on March 26, 1949 to the late Arthur and Helen (Knecht) Holder. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Vance; sister, Peggy. Linda is survived by her son, Jeff Masters; daughter, Lisa Heywood (Mike); brother, James “Butch”...

Gary  L. Henderson

Gary L. Henderson

May 13, 2017

Gary L. Henderson, age 62, passed away at his home on May 13, 2017. He was born in Council Bluffs on November 5, 1954 to Max L. and Dorothy J. (Poole) Henderson. Gary graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1973 and was a self-employed carpenter and landlord. He was preceded in death by his sister, Diane...

Jodee Geick

Jodee Geick

May 12, 2017

JoDee Geick, age 79, of Council Bluffs passed away at her home on May 12, 2017. She was born in Sioux City, Iowa on May 10, 1938 to the late Wilmer and Margaret (Abbott) Westling. JoDee graduated from Hawarden High School and then Iowa Western Community College. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints....

Gregory A Forristall

Gregory A Forristall

May 10, 2017

Representative Gregory A. Forristall, age 67, of Macedonia, Iowa passed away May 10, 2017 at Nebraska Medicine in Omaha. He was born in Council Bluffs on February 15, 1950 to Gerald and Geraldine (Hopp) Forristall. Greg graduated from Carson Macedonia High School and then attended college at University of Iowa earning Master’s Degree in music. He was a farmer for...

Mary M. Adkins

Mary M. Adkins

May 10, 2017

Mary Adkins, age 66, passed away at her home on May 10, 2017. She was born in Council Bluffs, on January 8, 1951, to the late Reuben and Greata (Bishop) Adkins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Johnie Adkins; sisters, Hettie May Adkins and Phyllis Cooper. Mary is survived by her sisters, Ruby...

Helen L. Skelton

Helen L. Skelton

May 8, 2017

Helen L. Skelton passed away on May 8, 2017 at the age of 99. She worked for many years at Rog and Scotty’s Grocery in Council Bluffs. Helen is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Glen (Buzz) and Lee Skelton, her grandchildren Tom Skelton (Cindy), Steve Skelton, Jean Brazda (John), Teri Perrotto (Matt) and 17 great-grandchildren. Visitation is Friday from...

Clara M. Ochampaugh

Clara M. Ochampaugh

May 7, 2017

Clara M. Ochampaugh, 92 years, of Honey Creek, passed away May 7, 2017 at her residence. She was born January 26, 1925 in rural Harrison County, Iowa to the late Clarence and Louisa (Chamberlain) Hunt. She married Floyd Ochampaugh and she moved into their home as a young bride where she continued to live her entire life until passing away...