Obituaries

Billy Lynn Wheeler

Billy Lynn Wheeler

Apr 11, 2012

Billy L. Wheeler, age 80 of Council Bluffs passed away April 11, 2012. He was born December 6, 1931 in Pemiscot County, Missouri to the late Elmer & Quincy (Little) Wheeler. Billy worked for Vickers, retiring in 1992. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Audrey K. (Goodman) Wheeler; brothers, Edward, James, Frank and...

Ryan D. Beckwith

Ryan D. Beckwith

Apr 2, 2012

Ryan D. Beckwith, age 45 of LaVista, Nebraska passed away April 2, 2012. He was born in Council Bluffs on September 14, 1966 to Dan & Patricia (Maron) Beckwith. Ryan was a computer tech working last at the Nebraska Medical Center. Ryan is survived by his parents, Dan & Patricia Beckwith; sons, Ryan D. Beckwith Jr., Alexander S. Beckwith, Aaron...

Dale Alan Stark

Dale Alan Stark

Mar 30, 2012

Dale Alan Stark passed away March 30, 2012 at the Nebraska Medical Center. He was born July 15, 1951 in Council Bluffs to the late Donald J. & Dorothy A. (Pleake) Stark. Dale graduated with the class of 1969 at Abraham Lincoln High School. Dale is survived by his wife, Shelly Stark; daughter and son-in-law, Laura & Tim Caughlan; son,...

Izola Ruth Petty

Izola Ruth Petty

Mar 27, 2012

Izola Ruth Petty, age 94 of Council Bluffs passed away March 27, 2012. She was born June 21, 1917 in Decatur County, Iowa to the late Clemon & Jettie (Vaughn) Lane. She worked for many years as cashier at Kresge?s Department Store. Izola was a member of El Bethel Assembly of God. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Philip Norton

Philip Norton

Mar 27, 2012

Philip N. Norton of Papillion, Nebraska passed away March 27, 2012. He was born May 12, 1943 in Paola, Kansas to the late Marvin & Margaret (Riley) Norton. Philip recently retired as an operations manager at Wynne Transport. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Philip M. Norton; brother, David Norton. Philip is survived...

Maxine L. Chase-Amland-Fernandez

Maxine L. Chase-Amland-Fernandez

Mar 25, 2012

Maxine L. Chase-Amland-Fernandez, age 74 passed away March 25, 2012. She was preceded in death by a son Toby Amland and 2 Grandchildren Toby Jr. and Ryan Amland Maxine is survived by daughters, Toni and LaFay (Harlie) Brown, Lori Amland and Lina and Brad Weber; sons, Randy & Ellen Amland and Leif Amland; sisters, Carol Chase , Lola Chase and...

Virginia L. Taylo

Virginia L. Taylo

Mar 25, 2012

Virginia L. Taylo, age 60 of Council Bluffs passed away March 25, 2012 at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. She was born in Council Bluffs on August 10, 1951 to the late Marvin & June (Wright) Taylo. She was a 1969 graduate of Missouri Valley High School and then worked for Mutual of Omaha retiring in 2002. Virginia was...

Maxine L. Chase

Maxine L. Chase

Mar 25, 2012

Maxine L. Chase-Amland-Fernandez, age 74 passed away March 25, 2012. She was preceded in death by a son Toby Amland and 2 Grandchildren Toby Jr. and Ryan Amland Maxine is survived by daughters, Toni and LaFay (Harlie) Brown, Lori Amland and Lina and Brad Weber; sons, Randy & Ellen Amland and Leif Amland; sisters, Carol Chase , Lola Chase and...

George C. Paridee

George C. Paridee

Mar 24, 2012

George C. Paridee, age 62 of Bellevue passed away March 24, 2012 in Lincoln, Nebraska. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on February 11, 1950. George is survived by his wife, Linda (Stockton) Paridee; daughter, Susan Ross and boyfriend Scott Backers and their children, Marissa McGraw, Trevor Beaver and Tyler Backers, daughter, Tammy Hobbs and husband Eric and their children,...

Donald L. Brooks

Donald L. Brooks

Mar 22, 2012

Donald L Brooks, Jr., age 53 of Carter Lake passed away March 22, 2012 at his home. He was born October 10, 1958 in Council Bluffs to Donald L. Brooks Sr. & Beverly (Harrad) Madison. He was preceded in death by his mother, Beverly Madison; uncle, Horse Glen Kellar. Donald is survived by his wife, Cindy; father & step-mother, Donald...

Gary D. Clopine

Gary D. Clopine

Mar 22, 2012

Gary D. Clopine of Council Bluffs passed away March 22, 2012 at his home. He was born March 31, 1943 in Omaha, Nebraska to the late Ernest & Murna Clopine. Gary worked for the City of Council Bluffs at the water treatment plant for many years. He also worked at Bergan Mercy Hospital before retiring. In addition to his parents...

Leonard Peter Hoffman

Leonard Peter Hoffman

Mar 20, 2012

Leonard Peter Hoffman age 83 of Council Bluffs passed away March 20, 2012 at Regency Rehabilitation Center. Leonard was born May 12, 1928 in rural Mills County to Peter and Josephine (Kenkel) Hoffman. He married the love of his life Beverly on November 27, 1952. They farmed in the Crescent and Magnolia areas until they moved to Council Bluffs in...

Paula Michele Woodring

Paula Michele Woodring

Mar 20, 2012

Paula M. Woodring , age 55 of Omaha passed away March 20, 2012 at her home. She was born March 13, 1957 in Omaha, Nebraska to the late Dwight & Louise (Lombardo) Hill. Paula is survived by her husband, Willis Woodring; children, Andy Mallory & his wife, Traci; Dustin Mallory & his wife, Blayr; Ryan Mallory; Lindsey Mallory; brother, James...

Julie Ranel Nelsen

Julie Ranel Nelsen

Mar 18, 2012

Julie Ranel Nelsen, age 27 passed away March 18, 2012. She was born July 21, 1984 to Mike Nelsen and Donna (Criss) Frank. Julie graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School and became a Certified Nursing Assistant. She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Norman Nelsen and Russell Kern. Julie is survived by her father, Mike Nelsen; mother, Donna Frank...

Caroline J. Gray

Caroline J. Gray

Mar 15, 2012

Caroline J. Gray, age 72 of Council Bluffs passed away March 15, 2012 at Jennie Edmundson Memorial Hospital. She is preceded in death by her parents, Chester & Nina (Dison) Dykeman; brother, Roger Dykeman; grandson, Josef Gray Jr.; spouse, Jerry Martin; first husband, Tommie Gray. Caroline is survived by her children, Debbie Dorsett, Calvin Gray (Roxanne), Tom Gray (Sharon), Josef...

Harriett Janna Saar

Harriett Janna Saar

Mar 12, 2012

Harriett J. (Plum) Saar, age 74 of Council Bluffs passed away March 12, 2012 at her home. She was born September 16, 1937 to the late Ben & Ethel (Kirby) Auen. Harriett worked at Clarkson Hospital for many years as an OB/GYN Tech. She also worked at Bluffs Run/Horseshoe Casino as well as Sam?s Club In addition to her parents...

Diana L. Whaley

Diana L. Whaley

Mar 4, 2012

Diana L. (Smith) Whaley passed away March 4, 2012 at the Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas. She was born January 6, 1958 in Council Bluffs to the late Alfred L. Smith & Doris (Harrison) Smith. She graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1976 and lived in both Council Bluffs and Carson. Diana was a wonderful mother...

June Helen Fairman Crouse

June Helen Fairman Crouse

Mar 3, 2012

June Helen Fairman Crouse, age 76 passed away peacefully at the Hospice House in Omaha after a brief battle with cancer. She was born to Helen & Kenneth Fairman on July 9, 1935. She was raised near Lake Manawa and attended Manawa Elementary and worked at Witthauer?s Sale Barn. After graduating from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of...

Evelyn Christine Louise Cross

Evelyn Christine Louise Cross

Mar 2, 2012

Evelyn Christine Louise Cross Christy age 27 passed away March 2, 2012. She was born September 25, 1984. Christy is survived by her parents, Tina & Cary Ham; siblings, Scott Stultz, Spencer Ham and Sarah Ham; maternal grandparents, Gary & Evelyn Stultz; a host of other family and friends. Funeral service will be Tuesday 3PM at the Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home...

Evelyn Christine Louise Cross

Evelyn Christine Louise Cross

Mar 2, 2012

Evelyn Christine Louise Cross ?Christy? age 27 passed away March 2, 2012. She was born September 25, 1984. Christy is survived by her parents, Tina & Cary Ham; siblings, Scott Stultz, Spencer Ham and Sarah Ham; maternal grandparents, Gary & Evelyn Stultz; a host of other family and friends. Funeral service will be Tuesday 3PM at the Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home...