Obituaries

Russell T. Core

Russell T. Core

Jun 9, 2014

Russell T. Core, age 49, of Council Bluffs passed away June 9, 2014 at his home. He was born in Council Bluffs on October 25, 1964 to the late Jackie & Marlene (Schmidt) Core. Russ graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1983. He worked at Pepsi for over 30 years. Russ loved the outdoors and his...

Joseph T. Twomey

Joseph T. Twomey

Jun 5, 2014

Joseph T. Twomey, age 75, passed away June 5, 2014. He was born in Iowa City, Iowa on October 20, 1938 to the late Joseph and Agnes (Baker) Twomey. He proudly served his country and retired from the United States Army Reserve after 23 years. Joe was preceded in death by his wife, Roseanne Twomey. Joe is survived by his...

Tad Steven Smith

Tad Steven Smith

Jun 3, 2014

Tad S. Smith, age 41, passed away June 3, 2014. He was born in Council Bluffs on December 19, 1972 to Steven & Andrea Smith. He is preceded in death by his father and brother-in-law, Steve Perry. Tad is survived by his wife, AnGee Smith; son, Thadeous Smith (Tiffany); daughter, Ali Smith; mother, Andrea Smith; sister, Tammy Pomernackas (Blair); granddaughters,...

Naoma M. Sward

Naoma M. Sward

Jun 1, 2014

Naoma Sward, age 89, passed away June 1, 2014. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Suzanne Sward-Fletcher; daughter-in-law, Linda Sward; parents, 3 sisters and 1 brother. Naoma is survived by her sons, Wally Sward and Larry Sward (Karen); daughters, Barbara Beauchmin, Jo An Good (Garry Loveless), Peggy Leimbach (Ron); sister, Pat Pitt; 20 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren, 1...

Jack L. Peters

Jack L. Peters

May 29, 2014

Jack L. Peters, 91, died at Bethany Lutheran Home on May 29, 2014. He was born March 19, 1923 in Council Bluffs to the late George L. and Jnell F. (Milisen) Peters. Mr. Peters was a native and lifetime resident of Council Bluffs, a 1942 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School, and a 1949 graduate of the University of Wyoming....

David D. Foote

David D. Foote

May 28, 2014

David D. Foote Sr., age 59, passed away May 28, 2014. He was born in Council Bluffs on May 4, 1955 to Paul E. & Lois L. (Hively) Foote. David was the owner/operator of Dave Foote Sr. Hauling. He is preceded in death by his father. David is survived by his wife, Donna Foote; children, Richard & Michelle Foote, Tina...

Ernest C. Gaines

Ernest C. Gaines

May 27, 2014

Ernest C. Gaines, age 62, passed away May 27, 2014 at his home. He is survived by his wife, Margaret; children and step-children, Trisha Ryland, Davianna Berry, John Gaines, Joshua Nelson, Darrell Clingenpeel, Jeremy Clingenpeel; 13 grandchildren; a host of other family and friends. Memorial service is Monday June 2, at 11:00 a.m. at the Gospel Satellite Church 1470 South...

Donnell C. Flom

Donnell C. Flom

May 26, 2014

Donnell C. Flom, age 87, passed away May 26, 2014 at Bethany Lutheran Home. He was born in Lemmon, South Dakota on October 14, 1926 to the late Carl & Theresa Flom. After high school he proudly served his country in the United States Army. He worked in the optical business for over 45 years and was the owner/operator of...

Marylin J. Jackson

Marylin J. Jackson

May 25, 2014

Marylin J. Jackson, age 71, passed away May 25, 2014. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on November 2, 1942 to the late William & Olive Wink. She worked in housekeeping at Jennie Edmundson Memorial Hospital and then at the Richard Young Facility in Omaha. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Beverly...

Carolyn K. Bennett

Carolyn K. Bennett

May 24, 2014

Carolyn K. Bennett, age 67, passed away May 24, 2014. She is survived by her daughters, Bobbi Simet (Richard Jr.), Rhonda Nygaard, Jamie Bennett; daughter-in-law, Tiffany Wilcoxen; special friend, Pamela Crewse; grandchildren; other family and friends. Celebration of her life will be Wednesday 5:30 p.m. at the Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home.

Barbara A. Eraas

Barbara A. Eraas

May 23, 2014

Barbara A. Eraas, age 73, of Carter Lake, Iowa passed away May 23, 2014. She was born in Council Bluffs on October 1, 1940 to the late Edward & Virginia (Richardson) Poffenbarger. Barbara is survived by her husband, Doyle Eraas; daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy & William Good and Deb & Stan Sullivan; brother and sister-in-law, Terry & Shari Poffenbarger ;...

Cindy D. Rodarte

Cindy D. Rodarte

May 22, 2014

Cindy D. Rodarte, age 69, of Council Bluffs passed away May 22, 2014. She was born on May 24, 1944 to the late Herb & Leorna (Hensarling) Neighbors. Cindy is survived by her husband, Lee Rodarte; son, Les Wyatt; daughter, Sheri Wilsey (James), Tammy Russell (Bill), Crystal Tinglehoff (Todd); sister, Linda Thomas; step-children, Paula Garcia (Tony), Larry Rodarte (Janita), Raymond...

Daniel J. Edgington

Daniel J. Edgington

May 21, 2014

Daniel J. Edgington, age 40, passed away May 21, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on April 21, 1974. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1992 and worked as a production supervisor for Scola of Iowa. Daniel is survived by his daughter, Aylen Edgington; mother, Jackie Hauger (Jim...

Franklin Howard Geiger

Franklin Howard Geiger

May 21, 2014

Franklin Howard Geiger, age 87, of Minden, Iowa passed away May 21, 2014. He was born in McClelland, Iowa on May 26, 1926, to the late Mathias Geiger and Minnie (Gruneau) Geiger. He joined the Navy and served his country in the Philippines during WWII. Franklin managed the McClelland branch of the Council Bluffs Savings Bank, retiring in 1989. He...

Betty Jean Hamer

Betty Jean Hamer

May 20, 2014

Betty J. (Grienke) Hamer-Reed, age 78, passed away May 20, 2014. She was born in Alta, Iowa on January 26, 1936 to the late Fred Grienke & Helen Pearson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Phyllis Lewis; brother, Edward Grienke; niece, Becky Grienke; step-father, Carl Pearson; step-mother, LaVonne Grienke; husband, Gilbert Reed; step-brother,...

James L. Adkins

James L. Adkins

May 19, 2014

James L. Adkins, age 76, passed away May 19, 2014. He was born in Council Bluffs on September 17, 1937 to the late Russell & Inez (Bishop) Adkins. Jim retired in 2000 from the Metz Bakery Co. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Walter Adkins; sisters, Mary Newman and Marjorie Fronk; step-son, Mark...

Robert C. "Rob" Mccusker

Robert C. "Rob" Mccusker

May 18, 2014

Robert C. Rob McCusker, age 55, passed away May 18, 2014. He was born in Phoenix, AZ to John and Ann (Zimmerman) McCusker. He is preceded in death by his father. Rob is survived by his wife, Teri McCusker; children, Patricia McCusker, Eric McCusker and Matthew McCusker;granddaughter, Jayde Gilmore; mother, Ann Spaw and her husband, Marlin; brother and sister-in-law, Neil...

William E. "Bill" Duncan

William E. "Bill" Duncan

May 16, 2014

William E. Bill Duncan, age 48, passed away May 16, 2014. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on October 7, 1965 to the late Jack & Mary Jo Duncan. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Jim Duncan. Bill is survived by his wife of 24 years, Melissa Duncan; sons and daughters-in-law, Andy &...

Carolyn Jean Schnepel

Carolyn Jean Schnepel

May 16, 2014

Carolyn Jean Schnepel, age 68, passed away May 16, 2014. She was born in Council Bluffs on September 20, 1945 to Carroll & Opal (Strong) Needham. Carolyn grew up on the family farm near Hancock, Iowa and graduated from Oakland High School. She later married Marlyn Schnepel and together they farmed for many years. She was a member of the...

Frances K. Beck

Frances K. Beck

May 16, 2014

Frances K. Beck, age 80, of Council Bluffs passed away May 16, 2014 at her home. She was born January 8, 1934 to the late August & Gladys Minor. She graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1951 and she married Harold D. Beck on November 27, 1954. Frances is survived by her husband, Harold Beck; children,...