Obituaries

Wilbur L. Pappy Burnsides

Wilbur L. Pappy Burnsides

Dec 20, 2012

Wilbur L. Pappy Burnsides, age 91 of Council Bluffs passed away December 20, 2012 at Risen Son Christian Village. He was born in Forbes, Missouri on August 10, 1921 to the late Hugh & Dollie (Strickland) Burnsides. He proudly served his country during World War II in the United States Army. Pappy was an avid bowler and Horseshoe pitcher. He...

Dennis Paul Schneckloth

Dennis Paul Schneckloth

Dec 15, 2012

Dennis Paul Schneckloth, age 67 of Council Bluffs passed away December 15, 2012 at the Hospice with Heart?s Hospice House in Glenwood. He was born in Defiance, Iowa on May 22, 1945 to the late Richard and Emma (Sick) Schneckloth. He retired in 2008 from Mills County Secondary Roads Department. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death...

Ronald G. Brockman

Ronald G. Brockman

Dec 15, 2012

View the image gallery Ronald G. Brockman, age 72 of Treynor, Iowa passed away December 15, 2012 at Jennie Edmundson Memorial Hospital. He was born in Council Bluffs on March 14, 1940 to the late George & Evelyn (Nielsen) Brockman. He graduated from Treynor High School with the class of 1958. Ron had worked for 42 years at Lucent Technologies...

Shawn W. Waymire

Shawn W. Waymire

Dec 13, 2012

Shawn W. Waymire, age 40 of Glenwood, Iowa passed away December 13, 2012 at Mercy Hospital. He was born in Council Bluffs on October 25, 1972 to Stanley W. and Betty J.?Jody? (Allen) Waymire. He is preceded in death by his father, Stanley and sister, Jennifer Waymire. Shawn is survived by his wife, Shawna Waymire; sons, Stanley and Steven Waymire;...

Joann Kirlin

Joann Kirlin

Dec 8, 2012

JoAnn Kirlin, 76, of Walton, Nebraska passed away December 8, 2012 while surrounded by her loving family. JoAnn was born August 16, 1936 in Omaha, Nebraska to the late Edwin and Regina (Curry) Lehnen. She married Robert L. Kirlin on May 9, 1959. After raising their 4 children in Omaha, they retired to Walton, Nebraska. She enjoyed volunteering at the...

Wesley F. Harwood

Wesley F. Harwood

Dec 7, 2012

Wesley F. Harwood, age 97 of Council Bluffs passed away December 7, 2012. He was born February 3, 1915 in Council Bluffs to the late James W. & Lillian M. (Scheef) Harwood. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Ruth Clark. Wesley is survived by his wife, Barbara Harwood; son, Gary Harwood; nieces, nephews...

Susan M. Gantt

Susan M. Gantt

Dec 6, 2012

Susan M. Gantt, age 53 of Council Bluffs passed away December 6, 2012 at Jennie Edmundson Memorial Hospital. She was born October 23, 1959 in Council Bluffs to the late Robert L. & Clarabell E. (Henderson) Coffman. Susan graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and went to work at Western Electric. Susan is survived by her husband, Donald Gantt; son,...

Susan Palmer

Susan Palmer

Dec 5, 2012

Susan ?Susie? Palmer, age 71, passed away on Wed., December 5, 2012, in the comfort of her home. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on January 16, 1941. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Dale, her brother Bud, her three sons, Shawn, Thad, Trevor, three daughters-in-law, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. As a nurse for...

William S. Mattox

William S. Mattox

Dec 5, 2012

William S. ?Bill? Mattox, age 70 of Council Bluffs passed away December 5, 2012 at his home. He was born December 23, 1941 to Clarence & Helen (Oglevie) Mattox. Bill graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1960. He was an avid baseball fan and was quite a player in high school. Bill became a draftsman and retired from Applied...

Susan Susie Palmer

Susan Susie Palmer

Dec 5, 2012

Susan Susie Palmer, age 71, passed away on Wed., December 5, 2012, in the comfort of her home. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on January 16, 1941. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Dale, her brother Bud, her three sons, Shawn, Thad, Trevor, three daughters-in-law, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. As a nurse for...

Marilyn J. Mann

Marilyn J. Mann

Dec 2, 2012

Marilyn J. Mann, age 77 of Council Bluffs passed away December 2, 2012. She was born in Council Bluffs on May 5, 1935 to the late John M. & Winifred M. (Thomas) Arterburn. She graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1953. She married Richard D. Mann July 8, 1956. Marilyn had worked for Mid-Town Personnel, Dr. P.J. Connor and...

Jennie Amanda Mcsorley

Jennie Amanda Mcsorley

Nov 27, 2012

Jennie Amanda McSorley, age 89 of Council Bluffs passed away November 27, 2012 at Mercy Hospital. She was born August 25, 1923 in Rose Hill, Minnesota. Jennie is preceded in death by her husband, Walter McSorley; her parents, brother, Melroy; sisters, Bertha and Aline. Jennie is survived by her caretaker, Sharon Bemis; dear friends, Matt & Hollie McKenzie. Graveside service...

Douglas Paine

Douglas Paine

Nov 26, 2012

Douglas Alan Paine age 69 of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away November 26, 2012 at home. Douglas was born July 31, 1943 in Oxford, Nebraska to the late Russell and Virgina (Guthrie) Paine. He graduated from Edison High School in Edison, Nebraska and from the University of Nebraska Lincoln. He was a caseworker for West Central Development Corporation in Harlan,...

David E. Franks

David E. Franks

Nov 24, 2012

David WIMP E. Franks, age 62 of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away November 24, 2012. He was born in Council Bluffs on January 18, 1950 to the late Clinton & Goldie (Thompson) Franks. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Al Franks; sister, Violet Franks. He is survived by his wife, Jodie Franks; children,...

Christopher Anthony Thacker

Christopher Anthony Thacker

Nov 24, 2012

Christopher Anthony Thacker, age 42 passed away November 24, 2012. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on August 14, 1970 to Charles W. Thacker and Janet M. (Winters) Thacker. He is survived by his children, Shiloh Thacker and Kassadi Thacker; mother Janet Thacker and her husband, Bruce Hansher; father, Charles ?Pete? Thacker; brother, David Thacker; sister, Amanda Thacker; step-brother, Derek...

Donald M. Hansen

Donald M. Hansen

Nov 22, 2012

Donald M. Hansen, age 86 of Council Bluffs passed away November 22, 2012. He was born in Exira, Iowa on November 22, 1926 to the late Martin & Elizabeth Hansen. Donald retired from the Omaha Stock yards. After his retirement he continued to raise livestock on his acreage. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his...

Doris M. Nuzum

Doris M. Nuzum

Nov 22, 2012

Doris M. ?MA? (Watts) Nuzum, age 78 of Council Bluffs passed away November 22, 2012. at Jennie Edmundson Memorial Hospital. She was born in Montgomery County on April 16, 1934 to the late James Earl & Stella Merlie (Liddell) Watts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold Nuzum; sister, Donna Shea. Doris survived...

Carol Lavonne Patton Hockabout

Carol Lavonne Patton Hockabout

Nov 20, 2012

Carol Lavonne Patton Hockabout passed away November 20, 2012 at Jennie Edmundson Hospital after an extended illness. Carol was born on March 2nd, 1935, to Louis & Florence (Hofmockel) Patton. She graduated from Tabor High school & in 1953 was married to Wayne (Pete) Curtis. To this union 3 children were born, Cindy, Connie & John. In 1968 she married...

Betty D. Peoples

Betty D. Peoples

Nov 20, 2012

Betty D. Peoples, age 77 of Omaha passed away November 20, 2012. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on April 17, 1935 to the late Leroy and Jennie Mae (Swanger) Stephens. Betty retired from the Douglas County Health Department as a records clerk. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Dale Peters. Betty...

Helen M. Hunt

Helen M. Hunt

Nov 20, 2012

Helen M. Hunt, formerly Helen M. Johnson, 64, of Polk City, Iowa died November 20, 2012 at her Polk City home of natural causes. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m., Monday, November 26, 2012 at Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday at Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home. Burial...