Levi Cotten
Feb 11, 2012
Levi Cotten, Sr. age 76 of Council Bluffs passed away February 11, 2012. He was born February 11, 1936 in Marks, Mississippi to the union of James W. Cotten and Lucinda Walls. One sister preceded him in death. Levi has been a resident of Council Bluffs, IA, for many years. He spent most of his life working for Peter Kewit...
Levi Cotten, Sr.
Feb 11, 2012
Levi Cotten, Sr. age 76 of Council Bluffs passed away February 11, 2012. He was born February 11, 1936 in Marks, Mississippi to the union of James W. Cotten and Lucinda Walls. One sister preceded him in death. Levi has been a resident of Council Bluffs, IA, for many years. He spent most of his life working for Peter Kewit...
Ella L. Wade
Feb 8, 2012
Ella L. Wade, age 85 of Council Bluffs passed away February 8, 2012 at the Hospice House in Omaha, Nebraska. She was born on September 3, 1926 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to the late Harry Sr. & Charlotte (Wohlers) Petersen. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Ernest ?Ernie? Wade to whom she was...
Arthella A. Martin
Feb 4, 2012
Arthella A. Martin, age 84 of Council Bluffs passed away February 4, 2012 at Midlands Living Center. She was born November 24, 1927 to the late Benjamin & Blanche (Porter) Rollins. She was the last of 8 siblings born to the couple. In addition to her parents and her siblings, she was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Robert Lambirth....
Warren F. Jones
Jan 31, 2012
Warren F. Jones, age 73 of Council Bluffs passed away January 31, 2012 at home after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Warren was born November 27, 1938 in Lake City, Iowa, the youngest of 9 children born to Earl R. & Minnie (Pulleyblank) Jones. He grew up in Rockwell City, Iowa and received his education from Rockwell City...
Rachel Ellen Burkey
Jan 28, 2012
Rachel Ellen Burkey of Council Bluffs passed away January 28, 2012 at the Hospice House in Omaha after a brief illness. She was born in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa on November 15, 1927 to the late Arthur & Grace (Glassburner) Bryan. She graduated from Harlan High School in 1946. Rachel worked for the Union Pacific Rail Road and later for First...
Bill E. Williams
Jan 24, 2012
Bill E. Williams, 89, passed away January 24th in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Council Bluffs October 21, 1922, the son of Theresa and William Williams. His parents preceded him in death as did his first wife, Iris. He was a 1940 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School. Though he didn't serve in WWII...
Dean Howard Olsen
Jan 23, 2012
Dean was born March 27, 1926 to the union of John and Dagma (Thompsen) Olsen of Missouri Valley, Iowa. Dean was preceded in death by his parents , brother Glen Olsen of Persia, Iowa, sister Loretta Christensen of Council Bluffs, Iowa, life partner of 25 years Evelyn Suverkrubbe, grandson John Bighia and granddaughter Jennifer (Bowling) Renolds. Dean Olsen is survived...
Rosella May Smith
Jan 20, 2012
Rosella May Smith, age 73, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away January 20, 2012. She was born March 14, 1938, in South Dakota. Rosella worked for over 42 years at EMC Insurance Company. She is survived by her husband, Marvin Smith, of Council Bluffs. Visitation is Monday, 6 to 8 p.m., at the Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home and Crematory. Funeral service...
Fred Floyd
Jan 20, 2012
Fred Floyd, age 56 of Omaha passed away January 20, 2012 at Lakeside Hospital. He was born September 10, 1955 in Council Bluffs. Fred graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1973 and then worked for the City of Council Bluffs. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Jimmy Floyd and Barry Floyd. Fred is survived by his wife,...
Charles L. "Chico" Carlson
Jan 19, 2012
Charles L. ?Chico? Carlson, Jr., of Council Bluffs passed away January 19, 2012 at Mercy Hospital. He was born January 20, 1950 to the late Charles L. Sr. & LaVon ?Bonnie? (Bruce) Carlson. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School. Chico worked with his parents and eventually operated the Crescent Lounge. He had a love for music and was a...
Charles L. "Chico" Carlson, Jr.
Jan 19, 2012
Charles L. Chico Carlson, Jr., of Council Bluffs passed away January 19, 2012 at Mercy Hospital. He was born January 20, 1950 to the late Charles L. Sr. & LaVon Bonnie (Bruce) Carlson. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School. Chico worked with his parents and eventually operated the Crescent Lounge. He had a love for music and was a...
Roseanne Twomey
Jan 18, 2012
Roseanne Twomey, age 74, passed away January 18, 2012. Visitation is Friday 6-8PM at the Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home and Crematory. Funeral service is Saturday 10AM at the funeral home. Interment is in the Garner Township Cemetery. Complete notice will be published Friday.
Ronnie F. Russell
Jan 17, 2012
Ronny F. Russell, age 79, of Council Bluffs, passed away January 17, 2012. He is survived by wife, Rosehannah; sons, Matt Russell and Todd Russell. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, at Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home & Crematory with visitation one hour prior. Family will direct memorials.
Cora Mae Rudgis
Jan 17, 2012
Cora Mae "Jackie" Hubbard Petersen Rudgis, age 59, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away January 17, 2012. Cora was born April 24, 1952, in Eugene, Ore., to the late John and Delores (Delany) Hubbard. She was preceded in death by her parents; and step father, Robert Hytrek. Cora is survived by son, John Paul Petersen; daughters, Traci Mae Lynn Petersen...
Kenny Chambers
Jan 17, 2012
Kenny Chambers, age 83 of Treynor passed away January 17, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born February 4, 1928 to the late Bruce & Mabel (Kerber) Chambers. Kenny proudly served his Country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a lifetime farmer who developed a passion for woodworking. In addition to...
Eli R. Rapier
Jan 16, 2012
Eli R. Rapier, age 87 of Omaha passed away January 16, 2012. He was born January 8, 1925 in Athens, Tennessee to the late Enos & Mary Lou (Balue) Rapier. After serving his Country during World War II in the United States Army, Eli was a self-employed contractor. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his...
Irwin F. Maaske
Jan 15, 2012
Irwin F. Maaske, age 90 of Council Bluffs passed away January 15, 2012 at Mercy Hospital. He was born May 10, 1921 on his family?s farm between Logan and Magnolia, Iowa. Irwin proudly served his Country in the United States Army during World War II. He attended Business College in Omaha and worked for Fairmount Foods, Andersen Mercantile and then...
Ruth Marie Fitch
Jan 12, 2012
Ruth Marie Fitch, age 71, passed away on January 12, 2012, at Mercy Hospital. She was born in Council Bluffs on July 26, 1940, to the late Theodore & Anna Mae (Huston) Fitch. Ruth led a positive spiritual life and had a passion for line dancing with friends, teaching yoga at The Center, and listening to music, especially when performed...
Ronald Kenneth Miller M.D.
Jan 11, 2012
Dr. Ronald K. Miller M.D., age 73 of Council Bluffs passed away January 11, 2012 at Jennie Edmundson Memorial Hospital. He was born January 12, 1938 in Clarinda, Iowa to the late Dirwood & Velma (Preeo) Miller. Dr. Miller proudly served his Country in the United States Army. He was a member of the 504th Aviation Battalion and attained the...
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