Obituaries

Wayne Alan Madison

Wayne Alan Madison

Jan 7, 2015

Wayne Alan Madison, age 83, of Carter Lake, Iowa passed away January 7, 2015 at Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Madison; parents, Orville and Ethel Madison; sister, Janice Embree; and son, Donald Brooks. He is survived by daughters, Kelli Zarifis and Cindy Madison; sons, Kevin Madison, Terry Madison, Larry Brooks...

Donald E. Sage

Donald E. Sage

Jan 5, 2015

Donald E. Sage Sr., age 70, of Council Bluffs passed away at his home on January 5, 2015. He was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on June 18, 1944 to the late Glen and Marjorie (Browning) Sage. Donald retired from the Council Bluffs Water Works. He served his country in the Army National Guard and was a member of the American...

Celsa N. Corso

Celsa N. Corso

Jan 3, 2015

Celsa N. Corso, age 88, of Council Bluffs passed away on January 3, 2015. A loving mother and grandmother, she was born September 21, 1926 in Panama, Central America. She is survived by her only child, Celinda Miller; grandchildren, Stephen A. Miller, Michael P. Miller, Robert O. Miller, John T. Miller; 11 great grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be...

Nima Schema

Nima Schema

Jan 3, 2015

Nima Schema, age 93, of Council Bluffs passed away January 3, 2015 at Risen Son Christian Village. She was born in Geddes, South Dakota on March 16, 1921 to the late August & Cora (Shuck) Bursik. She had been a music teacher and then worked at Younkers for a number of years. Nima was a member of Broadway United Methodist...

Reta M. Coburn

Reta M. Coburn

Jan 3, 2015

Reta M. Coburn, age 90, of Council Bluffs passed away January 3, 2015 at her home with her family by her side. She was born near Loveland, Iowa on October 28, 1924 to the late Cornelius and Rosa Bella Walters. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Homer Coburn; twin sister, Neta Shriver sister,...

Kenneth E. Housley

Kenneth E. Housley

Jan 3, 2015

Kenneth E. Housley, age 70, of Council Bluffs passed away at his home on January 3, 2015. He was born in Council Bluffs on July 22, 1944 to the late Kenneth & Helen (Holmes) Housley. Kenneth is preceded in death by his sons, Anthony and Ricky Housley; mother, Helen Burk; step-mother, Marion Housley; father, Kenneth Housley; brother, David Housley. Kenneth...

Stanley L. Frazier

Stanley L. Frazier

Jan 2, 2015

Stanley L. Frazier, age 56, of Omaha. Preceded in death by his parents, Ernest & Pearline Frazier; brother, Ernest Frazier Jr.; sister, Hazel Robins. Survived by his children, Lawrence Frazier Sr. (Tia), Christina Robinson, Braylen Frazier; brothers, William Frazier (Carrie), Wesley Frazier, Mark Frazier, Terry Frazier (LaVonne); sisters, Janice Siggers (Charles) and Karen Frazier; 3 grandchildren; aunts, Lillie Hunter, Mary...

Betty Lou Allen

Betty Lou Allen

Dec 31, 2014

Betty Lou Allen, age 86, of Council Bluffs passed away December 31, 2014 at Midlands Living Center. She was born in Council Bluffs on April 15, 1928 to the late Elmer & Mary (Chase) Hanson. After graduating from Abraham Lincoln High School she worked as a master engineer at Better Quality Cassettes. She had also been a member of the...

Margaret Ruth Hollinger

Margaret Ruth Hollinger

Dec 31, 2014

Margaret Ruth Hollinger, age 96 of Apache Junction, Arizona passed away December 31, 2014. She was born on July 5, 1918 in Stanberry, Missouri to the late Lawrence Edward and Sarah Margaret (Buckridge) Jones. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Hollinger, son, Eddie, 1 brother and 3 sisters. Margaret is survived by...

Donna M. Bowsman

Donna M. Bowsman

Dec 29, 2014

Donna M. Bowsman, age 81, passed away December 29, 2014 at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska on July 19, 1933 to the late Emil & Ruth (Wheeler) Wicina. She and her husband owned and operated Quick Service Lawn Mower for many years, retiring in 1999. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death...

Betty Lou Frieze

Betty Lou Frieze

Dec 28, 2014

Betty Lou Frieze, age 88, passed away on December 28, 2014 just 2 days shy of her 89th birthday. She was born in Carson, Iowa on December 30, 1925 to the late Edgar and Laura (Parham) Core. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her great grandson, Kevin Thompson; son-in-law, David Rytter; 2 brothers and 4...

Thomas E. Woodson

Thomas E. Woodson

Dec 24, 2014

Thomas E. Tom Woodson, beloved husband, father, brother and friend, age 76, of Omaha, Nebraska passed away December 24, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving wife, Jane, family members, and dear sister-in-law, Elly Rensick. Tom was born on June 24, 1938 to Wesley and Cora (Tyree) Woodson in Black Rock, Arkansas. He graduated from Black Rock High School...

Jasmine S. Thompson

Jasmine S. Thompson

Dec 21, 2014

Jasmine ShyAnne Thompson, infant daughter of Aaron and Samantha Thompson was born October 7, 2014 and passed away December 21, 2014. She is survived by her father, Aaron Thompson; mothers Samantha Thompson and Kristin Lary; sisters Harley Thompson and Sapphire Lary; brothers Dakota Tillman, Dominicus Lary and Levi Lary; grandparents: Michelle Larson and significant other Mike Storch, Charles and Tina...

Don William Owen

Don William Owen

Dec 21, 2014

Donald William Owen, Sr., age 75, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away at his home on December 21, 2014. He was born December 10, 1939 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to the late William R. and Mildred (Sigafoos) Owen. Don graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1958. He was proud of serving his country in the United States Army. Don...

Sheila Rae Dunbar

Sheila Rae Dunbar

Dec 20, 2014

Sheila Rae Dunbar, age 51, of Council Bluffs passed away December 20, 2014 at Regency Rehab. She was born on October 20, 1963 to Donald and Sharon (Cohrs) Petry. She was united in marriage to Theodore Dunbar and the couple raised two children: Lindsey and Brett. Sheila was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore Dunbar; father, Donald Petry; and...

Grace E. Mccoy

Grace E. Mccoy

Dec 19, 2014

Grace Elizabeth McCoy, age 88, passed away December 19, 2014 at Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs. She was born June 30, 1926 in Honey Creek, Iowa to Bert and Nora (Wright) Knapp. She was united in marriage to Sidney McCoy. The couple had two children: Angel and Martin. Grace was proud to say she had worked at Quest, formerly US...

Karen A. Wells

Karen A. Wells

Dec 18, 2014

Karen A. Wells, age 72, of Council Bluffs passed away at her home on December 18, 2014. She was born in Council Bluffs on March 29, 1942 to the late Alan and Rose (LaChappell) McClelland. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers, Douglas and Steven McClelland. Karen is survived by her husband of 54...

Joyce E. Glesmann

Joyce E. Glesmann

Dec 18, 2014

Joyce E. Glesmann, age 97, of Council Bluffs passed away December 18, 2014 at Mercy Hospital. She was born in Council Bluffs on November 2, 1917 to the late Arthur and Izetta (Lapworth) Darrington. She graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1935 and then attended Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa. Joyce worked for many years as...

Judith R. Andrews

Judith R. Andrews

Dec 17, 2014

Judith R. Andrews, age 71, of Crescent, Iowa passed away December 17, 2014 at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on March 31, 1943 to the late Raymond & Evelyn (Young) Brotherton. Judy graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1962 and then attended business school. She retired from Farmers National Company...

Carolyn J. Hunter

Carolyn J. Hunter

Dec 16, 2014

Carolyn J. Hunter, age 73, of Thurman, Iowa passed away at her home on December 16, 2014. She was born in Tarkio, Missouri on September 9, 1941 to the late Thurman Red and Addie (Hirsch) Harris. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son, Warren Hunter Jr., brother, Allen Harris; sister, Freda Curry. Carolyn is...