Obituaries

Jessica Marie Greer

Jessica Marie Greer

Sep 30, 2014

Jessica Marie Greer, age 37, of Council Bluffs passed away September 30, 2014 at Mercy Hospital. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska on July 27, 1977. She graduated From Lewis Central High School and attended Iowa Western and Hamilton College. Jessica worked in the bakery at Sams Club. Jessica is preceded in death by her grandfather, Frank Smetana; maternal grandparents,...

Theresa A. "Terri" Cooper

Theresa A. "Terri" Cooper

Sep 30, 2014

Theresa A. Terri Cooper, age 56, passed away September 30, 2014 in Sioux City, Iowa. She was born in Council Bluffs on August 21, 1958. She was preceded in death by her father, Francis Cooper. Terri is survived by her daughter, Dawn Marie Chatterton; son, Troy Olson mother, Carol Olson; sisters, Clara Jerome, JoAnn Cooper-Holt (Ric), Julia Vermule (Jay), Barbara...

Jason Alexander Hilt

Jason Alexander Hilt

Sep 28, 2014

Jason Alexander Hilt, age 20, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away September 28, 2014 at his home. He was born July 11, 1994 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to John Ottesen & Lucy Jane Henry. He was preceded in death by his father, John Ottesen. Jason is survived by his mother, Lucy Carberry; brothers, Josh Redfield, Jake Hilt, Johnnie Ottesen, Eric...

Marvin W. Cozad

Marvin W. Cozad

Sep 28, 2014

Marvin William Cozad, age 81, of Council Bluffs died on September 28, 2014. He was born on April 19, 1933 in Iowa City to the late Robert and Ruth (Sampson) Cozad. He graduated from Nodaway High School in Nodaway, Iowa and attended college in Maryville, Missouri . He proudly served in the United States Navy from 1952 to 1956 until...

Harvey Rau

Harvey Rau

Sep 28, 2014

Harvey Rau, age 76, of Council Bluffs passed away September 28, 2014 at his home. He was born in Westphalia, Iowa on December 10, 1937 to the late Frank & Elizabeth (Zimmerman) Rau. Harvey served his country in the United States Army and was a carpenter. He was also a member of St. Patricks Catholic Church. In addition to his...

Dakota M. Escritt

Dakota M. Escritt

Sep 27, 2014

Dakota M. Escritt, age 17, of Council Bluffs passed away September 27, 2014. He was born in Nebraska City, Nebraska on August 17, 1997. He was a junior at Abraham Lincoln High School. Dakota is preceded in death by his birth mother, Melinda Rae. Dakota is survived by his grandparents, James & Judy Smith, birth father, Josh Escritt; siblings, Jamie...

Earl W. Jensen

Earl W. Jensen

Sep 24, 2014

Earl W. Jensen, age 84, of Council Bluffs passed away September 24, 2014 at Bethany Lutheran Home. He was born in Council Bluffs in the family home on July 15, 1930 to the late Oluf & Amanda (Wilson) Jensen. The home after almost 100 years is still in the family. Earl had many happy memories of growing up there and...

Gerald D.  "Jerry" Hoag

Gerald D. "Jerry" Hoag

Sep 24, 2014

Gerald D. Jerry Hoag, age 62, of Council Bluffs passed away September 24, 2014. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on January 4, 1952. Jerry graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School and worked for many years at Ballenger Automotive. He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Hoag; step-father, Chet Janecek. Jerry is survived by his wife, Deb Hoag;...

Robert W. Robison

Robert W. Robison

Sep 23, 2014

Robert W. Robison, age 71, of McClelland, Iowa passed away September 23, 2014. He was born in Council Bluffs on December 25, 1942 to the late C.A. & Lois (Bandomer) Robison. After graduating from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1962, he proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in...

James Raymon Minshall

James Raymon Minshall

Sep 17, 2014

James "Jim" Raymon Minshall, Sr., age 71, of Council Bluffs passed away September 17, 2014 in Omaha, Nebraska. Jim was born October 7, 1942 in Bassett, Nebraska to the late Walter G. and Agnes B. (Kleckner) Minshall. He was the owner/operator of JR's Jewelry & Gifts in Omaha. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his...

Fred Albert Kemp

Fred Albert Kemp

Sep 14, 2014

Fred A. Kemp, age 95, of Council Bluffs passed away September 14, 2014 at Midlands Living Center. He was born in Grand Island, Nebraska on February 1, 1919 to the late Frank & Hazel (Hutchins) Kemp. Fred proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II and made a career as a sheet metal worker. He...

Albion Keith Frink

Albion Keith Frink

Sep 13, 2014

Albion K. Mike Frink, age 88, passed away September 13, 2014. He was born near Malvern, Iowa on January 6, 1926 to the late Albion C. and Dollie (Stewart) Frink. After graduating from high school he served his country in the United States Air Force. Mike was a lifelong farmer. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death...

Thomas A. Mackland

Thomas A. Mackland

Sep 10, 2014

Thomas A. Mackland, age 79, of Crescent, Iowa passed away September 10, 2014 at Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha. He was born in Council Bluffs on October 26, 1934 to the late John W. & Nina A. (Lawson) Mackland. He graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1952. Tom was a lifelong farmer and a member of...

Kay Rosemary Goodman

Kay Rosemary Goodman

Sep 9, 2014

Kay R. Goodman, age 80, of Council Bluffs passed away September 9, 2014. She was born in Council Bluffs on October 24, 1933 to the late Newell & Clara (Jorgensen) McKinley. Kay worked for many years at Mortensen Grocery Store. She was a member of Gethsemane Presbyterian Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her...

Margaret A. Knickerbocker

Margaret A. Knickerbocker

Sep 7, 2014

Margaret A. Knickerbocker, age 84, of Council Bluffs passed away September 7, 2014. She was born in Rulo, Nebraska on February 1, 1930 to the late J.D. Buck & Mary (Simmons) Buchanan. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald C. Knickerbocker; 2 brothers and 4 sisters. Margaret is survived by her daughter, Deb...

Jamison T. Putnam

Jamison T. Putnam

Sep 7, 2014

Jamison T. Putnam, age 30, passed away September 7, 2014. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on February 13, 1984. Jamison is survived by his daughter, Penelope Putnam; parents, William and Marian Putnam; sister and brother-in-law, Tracy and Christopher McMullen, sister, Michelle Schultz; brothers, Matthew Owen and Larry Proctor; significant other, Arlena Nicholson; a host of other family and friends....

Kenneth G. French

Kenneth G. French

Sep 6, 2014

Kenneth G. French, age 97, passed away September 6, 2014 at Bethany Lutheran Home. He was born in Council Bluffs on May 5, 1917 to the late Fred & Ruth (Sigler) French. He was a lifelong farmer and was a member of Valley View Baptist Church. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Grace...

Ila M. Seely

Ila M. Seely

Sep 6, 2014

Ila M. Seely, age 82, of Council Bluffs passed away September 6, 2014 at Risen Son Christian Village. She was born in Juanita, Nebraska on May 20, 1932 to the late Delbert & Alice (Smith) Poore. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Seely; son, Jimmie Lee Seely; daughter, Yvonne Bjorgaard; daughter-in-law, Karen...

Larry L. Rhoades

Larry L. Rhoades

Sep 6, 2014

Larry L. Rhoades, age 74, passed away at his home on September 6, 2014. He was born in Tarkio, MO on August 9, 1940 to the late Forrest & Helen (Blackburn) Rhoades. He retired after a career with Paxton-Mitchell Steel. Larry is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Michelle & Tim Hogueison; son and daughter-in-law, Steve & Jamie Rhoades; sister...

Leonard D. Clark

Leonard D. Clark

Sep 5, 2014

Leonard D. Clark, age 57, of Tabor, Iowa passed away at his home on September 5, 2014. He was born in Council Bluffs on July 25, 1957 to Howard B. & Marilyn E. Clark. Leonard graduated from Glenwood High School in 1975. He married DeAnn Boomer in 1978 and they had a wonderful son, Ricky Len, who was born in...