Obituaries

Jean Lavonne Yeaton

Jean Lavonne Yeaton

Sep 29, 2015

Jean LaVonne Yeaton was born September 26, 1925 on a farm near Minden, Iowa to the late Jake and Lillian Luchsinger. She passed away September 29, 2015. Jean attended public high school in Minden for two years and then graduated from Shelby High School in 1943. She then entered the nurses training program at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs....

Deborah A. Martin

Deborah A. Martin

Sep 28, 2015

Deborah A. Martin, age 61, of Council Bluffs passed away at home on September 28, 2015. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska on March 31, 1954. Deborah worked in housekeeping at Jennie Edmundson Hospital for a number of years and McDonalds in Council Bluffs. She was preceded in death by her father, Gerald Schwartz, Marvel Baumbach; sister, Linda Baumbach Deborah...

Harlan B. Klahn

Harlan B. Klahn

Sep 28, 2015

Harlan B. Klahn, age 85, of Treynor, Iowa passed away September 28, 2015 at the Hospice with Heart Hospice House in Glenwood, Iowa. He was born in Treynor, Iowa on September 10, 1930 to the late August and Helen (Timm) Klahn. Harlan graduated from Treynor High School with the class of 1948 and was a lifetime farmer of rural Treynor....

Howard D. Mcclain

Howard D. Mcclain

Sep 27, 2015

Howard D. McClain, age 85, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away September 27, 2015 in Omaha, NE. He was born October 11, 1929 in Woodward, Iowa to the late Clarence H. and Elsie (Spencer) McClain. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte McClain; infant son, Steven Douglas McClain; sister, Naomi Nelson; brothers, C....

Rocksford L. "Rocky" Newland

Rocksford L. "Rocky" Newland

Sep 27, 2015

Rocksford L. Rocky Newland, age 69, passed away September 27, 2015. He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on July 1, 1946 to the late Charles and Viola (Foster) Newland. Rocky retired from Union Pacific Railroad. Rocky is survived by his wife, Vickie Newland; children, Angelique Schleis, Kirk Newland (Julie), Misty Angrick (Andy); sister, Pamela Watson; brother, Christian Newland (Deb);...

Fred Bixby Howard

Fred Bixby Howard

Sep 27, 2015

Fred B. Howard, age 87, of Council Bluffs passed away September 27, 2015 at CHI Mercy Hospital. He was born in Clay Center, Nebraska on September 19, 1928 to the late Fred and Mae (Archerd) Howard. Fred retired from Egan Supply as a warehouse manager. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sisters, Freida Hackett...

Alice Flom

Alice Flom

Sep 27, 2015

Our mother, Alice Flom, age 86, passed away September 27, 2015 at Bethany Lutheran Home. She was born in Yankton, South Dakota on November 30, 1928 to the late Frank and Alvina Haas. She worked in a dress shop as a bookkeeper and after two children, she decided to stay home and be a full time mom. Dad and Moms...

Ruth E. Pycha Trompke

Ruth E. Pycha Trompke

Sep 25, 2015

Ruth Trompke, age 88, was born Jan 4, 1927 in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Warren and Vesta (Needs) Semon and passed away September 25, 2015 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Ruth trained as an RN in the cadet corp and served at the hospital in Winnebago, Nebraska. There she met and married James Jimmy Pycha, Jr. (1947-1974) and together they...

Katharine Jane Brockman-Whitbeck

Katharine Jane Brockman-Whitbeck

Sep 24, 2015

Katharine Jane Brockman-Whitbeck, age 76, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away September 24, 2015 at her home. She was born December 8, 1938 in Treynor, Iowa to the late Otto and Lena (Neighbors) Brockman. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Whitbeck and son, James Whitbeck. Katharine is survived by her daughter, Tammy...

Thora Verlene Kephart

Thora Verlene Kephart

Sep 19, 2015

Thora Verlene Kephart, age 82, of Council Bluffs passed away September 19, 2015 at Risen Son Christian Village. She was born in Council Bluffs on March 28, 1933 to the late Rollie and Rose Falknor. She worked at Charles Schneider Furniture and then later owned and operated the Glass Front Tavern with her late husband, Richard Kephart. In addition to...

Kenneth R. Jones

Kenneth R. Jones

Sep 18, 2015

Kenneth R. Jones, age 77, of Council Bluffs passed away September 18, 2015 at CHI Mercy Hospital. He was born on July 22, 1938 to the late Sylvester Jones and Lora Spellmeyer. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Gary Jones; grandchildren, Asher Tornblom and Azariah Tornblom; great grandchild, Landyn Gall. Kenneth is survived...

Chris A. Petroff

Chris A. Petroff

Sep 18, 2015

Chris A. Petroff, age 95, passed away peacefully with his wife, Donna by his side on September 18, 2015 at Bethany Lutheran Home, where he had resided the past three months. He was born January 6, 1920 in Missouri Valley, Iowa to the late Sam and Nora (Foreman) Petroff. He attended school in Missouri Valley and then worked for the...

Wilbur R.M. "Mike" Fisher

Wilbur R.M. "Mike" Fisher

Sep 17, 2015

Wilbur R. M. Mike Fisher II, age 48, passed away September 17, 2015. He was born in Council Bluffs on October 1, 1966. Mike is survived by his fiancé, Karie Palen; children, Wilbur Mick Fisher III, Jonathan Fisher, Crystal Fisher; step-children, Britney Palen, Kirsten Russell, Kori Russell; mother, Lynette Foote; father, Wilbur Fisher Sr. (Dixie); siblings, Sherry Clack, Michelle Fisher...

Carole L. Cox

Carole L. Cox

Sep 16, 2015

Carole L. Cox, age 71, of Council Bluffs passed away September 16, 2015 at the Hospice With Heart Hospice House in Glenwood. She was born in Council Bluffs on August 29, 1944 to the late Pete and Thelma (Bolton) Clouse. Carole retired from Woodmen of the World and later Fullerton Lumber. In addition to her parents she was preceded in...

Frederick W. "Bill" Kermeen

Frederick W. "Bill" Kermeen

Sep 15, 2015

Frederick W. Bill Kermeen, age 66, passed away September 15, 2015 at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. He was born in Council Bluffs on April 30, 1949 to the late Joseph and Virginia Kermeen. Bill had proudly served his country in the United States Army. I addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife,...

Katheryn M. "Kay" Carroll

Katheryn M. "Kay" Carroll

Sep 14, 2015

Katheryn M. "Kay" Carroll, age 87, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away September 14, 2015 at the Midlands Living Center. She was born in Council Bluffs on June 25, 1928 to the late John W. & Catherine A. (Schickoufsky) Floerchinger. She worked at State Saving Bank, Council Bluffs Gas Company and Mercy Hospital. She moved to Kansas City, Missouri and...

Delmar F. Patton

Delmar F. Patton

Sep 14, 2015

Delmar F. Patton, age 85, of Council Bluffs passed away at home on September 14, 2015. He was born in Minden, Iowa on April 20, 1930 to the late Herschel and Martha (Blumer) Patton. Delmar graduated from Minden High School with the class of 1947 and then proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War....

Janelle Loghry

Janelle Loghry

Sep 12, 2015

Janelle Loghry, age 51, of Council Bluffs passed away September 12, 2015. Memorial service is Friday, September 18, 2015 at 6 p.m. at Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home & Crematory. Light refreshments to follow the service in the Hoy-Kilnoski Community Room.

David William Cooper

David William Cooper

Sep 10, 2015

David William Cooper, age 58, of Omaha, Nebraska passed away September 10, 2015. He was born January 13, 1957 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Jacob Williams and May Bradley. He was preceded in death by his father, 4 brothers and 2 sisters. David is survived by his daughter, Shamanesha Edwards and husband Kirit of Houston, TX; mother, May Bradley; 3...

William "Bill" Smith

William "Bill" Smith

Sep 9, 2015

William Bill Smith, age 45, of Council Bluffs passed away September 9, 2015 at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital. He was born in Council Bluffs on December 3, 1969 to Thomas and Patricia Smith. Bill was the co-owner of a local tree service. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his son, William Smith; daughters Carma Smith and Conscience...