Robert W. Martins
Nov 3, 2014
Robert W. Martins, age 66, passed away November 3, 2014 at his home. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on May 5, 1948 to the late Robert H. & Betty C. (Novotny) Martins. Bob graduated from South High School and proudly served his country in the United States Navy. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by...
Bette J. Hansen
Nov 1, 2014
Bette J. Hansen, age 90, of Council Bluffs, passed away November 1, 2014. She was born in Council Bluffs on July 11, 1924, to the late John and Alma (Hansen) Stevens. She graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School. Bette worked at both J.C. Penny and Thomas Jefferson High School. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother and was an especially...
Jean M. Andersen
Oct 31, 2014
Jean M. Jeannie Andersen, age 69, of Treynor, Iowa passed away on Friday, October 31, 2014 after a courageous and short battle with cancer. She was the wife of Larry Andersen for over 47 years, married on June 10, 1967. The couple had three children, son, Robert and daughters, Laurel and Suzy. Born on March 27, 1945 in Villisca, Iowa,...
Dale Austin Sillik
Oct 29, 2014
Dale Austin Sillik, Jr., age 63, of Carter Lake, Iowa passed away October 29, 2014 in Omaha, Nebraska. He was born August 21, 1951 in Omaha, Nebraska to the late Dale A. Sillik, Sr. and Shirley Dueling. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, David Sillik. Dale is survived by his wife, Linda Sillik,...
Robert M. Blake
Oct 27, 2014
Robert M. Blake, age 64, of Council Bluffs passed away October 27, 2014. He was born in Weston, West Virginia on October 3, 1950 to the late Chester Blake and Rosalee Lewis. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Okey Elrod. Robert is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Sandra & Dwight Musgrave; nephews,...
Sherman D. Livengood
Oct 26, 2014
Sherman D. Livengood, age 74, passed away October 26, 2014 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He was born in Macedonia, Iowa on January 21, 1940 to the late William S. & Ruth L. (Silver) Livengood. Sherm graduated from the Macedonia High School and then attended Northwest Missouri State University. He was a member of First Christian Church and the Council Bluffs...
Lynn E. Denton
Oct 23, 2014
Lynn E. Denton, age 85, of Council Bluffs passed away October 23, 2014. He was born near Carson, Iowa on June 2, 1929 to the late Pearl & Sadie (Taylor) Denton. Lynn was a self-proclaimed Commercial Tourist, known to many as a professional truck driver. He was also an inventor and developed and patented the LYNN-FINS. He was a member...
Joanne Audrey Bersane
Oct 19, 2014
Joanne A. Bersane, age 81, of Council Bluffs passed away October 19, 2014 at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital. She was born in Council Bluffs on January 30, 1933 to the late John & Ruth (Petersen) Turner. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her; husband, Joseph Bersane Jr.; sons, Joseph Bersane and Jerry Bersane; daughters, Jean...
F. Leona Points
Oct 19, 2014
F. Leona Points, age 85, of Honey Creek, Iowa passed away October 19, 2014. She was born March 2, 1929 to the late Jim & Laura Bonham. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Points; son, Lonnie Points; 4 brothers and 3 sisters. Leona is survived by her son, Les Points; daughter-in-law, Shirley...
Wallace Fredrick Corrin
Oct 14, 2014
Wallace Fredrick Wally Corrin, age 89, of Neola, Iowa passed away October 14, 2014. He was born at home on December 15, 1924 to the late Walter and Ella (Petersen) Corrin. He attended school at Neola where he played the clarinet in the band and was on the basketball team. His longtime friend, Richard Oltman and he travelled around performing...
Richard James Castillo
Oct 12, 2014
Richard James Castillo, age 72, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away October 12, 2014 at his home. He was born January 2, 1942 in Corning, Iowa to the late James & Velda (Goldsmith) Castillo. Richard graduated from Corning Community High School in 1961. After high school, Richard served in the Navy until a back injury forced him to end his...
Rian H. Cole
Oct 12, 2014
Rian Howard Cole, age 37, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away on October 12, 2014 at Mercy Hospital due to a severe brain hemorrhage. He was born on September 4, 1977 in Omaha, Nebraska to Mike and Chris Cole. He graduated from Lewis Central High School in Council Bluffs with the Class of 1995. Rian worked in shipping and receiving...
Donald G. Rubsam
Oct 11, 2014
Donald Gene Rubsam, the son of Arthur and Johanna (Steenhoven) Rubsam, was born near Melvin, Iowa on September 5, 1935. He received his education at Sanborn and Ames, Iowa on September 10, 1956. He was united in marriage to Anna Talsma, in Matlock, Iowa. The couple lived at Sanborn, where Don was employed with Farmers Coop and Raymond Trucking. They...
Kevin Michael Yost
Oct 8, 2014
Kevin Michael Yost, age 54, of Citrus Heights, California passed away October 8, 2014. He was born in Glendale, California on October 6, 1960 to Donald & Claudene Yost. He worked as a construction superintendent for many years. Kevin was preceded in death by his father, Donald Yost. He is survived by his wife of 7 years, Emma Yost; son,...
David C. Hill
Oct 7, 2014
David C. Hill, age 70, of Council Bluffs passed away October 7, 2014 at Jennie Edmundson Memorial Hospital. He was born in Council Bluffs on September 30, 1944 to the late William & Helen (Green) Hill. He graduated from Glenwood High School and spent a career with the Burlington Northern and Sante Fe Railroad. David is survived by his wife,...
Debra A. Avey
Oct 7, 2014
Debra A. Avey, age 54, of Council Bluffs passed away at her home on October 7, 2014. She was born in Carroll, Iowa on July 25, 1960 to Donnie & Marcia Bushman. Debra graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1978 and then attended nursing school at Jennie Edmundson. She worked at Immanuel Hospital since 1981. Debra...
Karen H. Bradley
Oct 6, 2014
Karen H. Bradley, age 60, of Council Bluffs passed away on October 6, 2014. She was born in Portsmouth, Iowa on December 19, 1953 to the late Lavern G. and Helen (Weihs) Musich. She graduated from the Harlan Community School. Karen enjoyed her many years working in banking and accounting at Western Engineering and ConAgra Foods. She enjoyed the many...
Kaye A. Boyer
Oct 4, 2014
Kaye A. Boyer, age 78, passed away October 4, 2014 in Bellevue, Nebraska. She was born in Hawarden, Iowa on November 6, 1935 to the late Martin & Esther (Witt) Johnson. Kaye graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and retired from Mutual of Omaha. She was a member of Saint John Lutheran Church. Kaye is survived by her sons and...
Marc L. Hipsher
Oct 1, 2014
Marc Loyd Hipsher was born in Omaha on Dec 5, 1975. His parents are Dean and Ruth Hipsher and his brother (7 years older) is Craig Hipsher. Dean and Ruth were divorced when Marc was in first grade and he continued to live with Dean and Craig on North 55th St. With Dean working long hours, Marc and Craig were...
Richard Charles Maybee Merrifield
Oct 1, 2014
Richard C. MayBee Merrifield, Jr., age 56, of Pisgah, Iowa passed away October 1, 2014 at his home. He was born In Chicago, IL on December 19, 1957 to the late Richard C. & Mary MayBee, Sr. Rick is survived by his wife, Lori Merrifield; daughter, Sondra MayBee; son, Daniel MayBee (Keri); step-daughters, Jennifer Green, Heather Green (Auri Hummel), Hannah...