Obituaries

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...

Sharon L. Vinson

Sharon L. Vinson

Sep 5, 2014

Sharon L. Vinson, age 74, passed away September 5, 2014 at the Rose Vista Home in Woodbine. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska on October 13, 1939 to the late Michael & Edna (Miller) Cardella. Sharon retired from Tier One Bank as a consumer loan officer. She was a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church and was on the Council...

Doug Edward Hanke

Doug Edward Hanke

Sep 4, 2014

Doug E. Hanke, age 47, of Council Bluffs passed away September 4, 2014. He was born January 28, 1967. Doug graduated from Lewis Central High School and worked at Searle Petroleum and later, Red Giant Oil. He was also associated with Saar Trucking and a member of First Christian Church. Doug is preceded in death by his grandparents, Ed &...

Alyxandrea May Giovannoni

Alyxandrea May Giovannoni

Sep 3, 2014

Alyxandrea May Giovannoni, infant daughter of Lake Buck and Anna Giovannoni, was born on August 18, 2014, and died on September 3, 2014. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Margaret Giovannoni; and great grandparents, Roger King and Jim Buck. Along with her parents, she is survived by maternal grandfather, Mike Giovannoni; paternal grandparents, Lisa Haney (Dennis Jarrett) and...

Christine Lori Miller

Christine Lori Miller

Sep 2, 2014

Christine L. (Chris) Miller, 65, of Council Bluffs, died Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha following a lengthy illness. Chris was born June 14, 1949 in Red Oak, Iowa to Bill and Margaret Cozad. She married Jim Miller May 1, 1971. Chris graduated from Red Oak High School in 1967. She moved to Council Bluffs...

Dale E. Standley

Dale E. Standley

Sep 1, 2014

Dale E. Standley, age 81, passed away September 1, 2014. He was born near Prescott, IA to Ferman & Carrie Standley. He was preceded in death by his parents, son, David Standley, son-in-law John Nichols, grandson Jeffrey Nichols, sister Lola Reed, brother, Leo. Dale & his family moved from their Nevinville, Iowa farm in 1960 to Omaha, where he briefly...

William Stanfill

William Stanfill

Sep 1, 2014

William R. Stanfill, age 54, passed away September 1, 2014. He was born in Port Angels, Washington on February 12, 2014. William is survived by his children, Mike Stanfill (Abbie), Erin Telford (Deven), Lisa Stanfill (Chris Miller), Bianca Nelson (Brandon Jarrett), Stephanie Stanfill; sister, Margaret Baron; grandchildren. Viewing and visitation is Friday 5-7PM at the Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home. The family...

Pamela J. Black

Pamela J. Black

Aug 31, 2014

Pamela J. Black, age 52, passed away August 31, 2014. She was born on September 2, 1961 in Eugene, Oregon. She is preceded in death by her mother, Donna. Pamela is survived by her husband, Roger Black; children, Michelle Black, Jennifer Escobedo, Samuel Black and Eliana Black; 5 grandchildren; a host of other family and friends. Visitation is Thursday 6-8PM...

Jacquelyn Grace Compton

Jacquelyn Grace Compton

Aug 30, 2014

Dr. Jacquelyn Grace Compton, Ph.D., age 72, of Council Bluffs left this earth to spend eternity in heaven on August 30, 2014. She was born in Shambaugh, Iowa on February 2, 1942 to the late Charles & Edith (Phipps) Johnson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Charlotte Johnson; grandson, Jeremiah Johnson. Jacquelyn is...

Jacqueline Wintour

Jacqueline Wintour

Aug 29, 2014

Jacqueline Eliz Wintour, beloved daughter of Elizabeth and Robert H. OBrien, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2014 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Her family, including her four sisters, was with her. Born on October 1, 1949, Jackie was a graduate of Abraham Lincoln High School and received degrees from Cottey College, Montana State University and the...