Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home

03/12/2026

Walter Steven Parker

Walter "Steve" Parker, age 75, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away on March 6, 2026. He was born on February 2, 1951, in Council Bluffs to George S. Parker Sr. and Jeanette B. (Koger) Parker. Steve graduated from Lewis Central High School and proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1968 to 1971 as a Vietnam Veteran. Following his military service, he returned home and built a life centered around family, work, and the community he...

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03/11/2026

Today we recognize the dedication, compassion, and quiet strength of funeral directors everywhere. Every day, they walk beside families during some of life’s most difficult moments, offering guidance, care, and dignity when it matters most.

From all of us at Hoy | Kilnoski Funeral Home & Crematory, thank you to the funeral professionals who serve their communities with such heart and commitment.

💜 Happy National Funeral Directors Day

03/11/2026

Thank you Detective Vogel! If you missed this informative session this morning, we still have available seats for this evenings session, 6:00PM at the Whispering Woods Golf Club in Council Bluffs.

03/11/2026

Jerry Elden Doughman

Jerry Elden Doughman, age 85 of Dallas, TX passed away on March 7, 2026. Jerry was born in Council Bluffs, IA on November 20, 1940, to the late JB and Helen (Jessen) Doughman. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1959. He was united in marriage to Carolyn Colleen (Bryan) and they shared the last 63 years together. Following two years of military service with the US Army, Jerry worked diligently for Burlington Northern Railroad for...

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03/11/2026

Ralph Conrad Hohneke

Ralph Conrad Hohneke, farmer, cattleman, hay baler, welder, part-time mayor of Honey Creek (unofficial), and caretaker of the neighborhood iron supply and miscellaneous parts supply passed away on March 10, 2026 at the age of 95. He was born, March 16, 1930 to Otto and Anna (Rief) Hohneke in Council Bluffs, IA. Ralph liked getting friends together to work cattle (usually on the coldest day of the year), baling hay (usually on the hottest day of the year), going to...

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03/10/2026

Lawrence Simbro

Lawrence Ray Simbro, 80, of Glenwood, Iowa, passed away on March 8, 2026, in Glenwood. He was born September 9, 1945 in Knoxville, Iowa, to Kenneth Lawrence Simbro and Emma Maxine (Koons) Simbro. Known to many as Larry or Ray, depending on the generation, Lawrence was a man who embraced both hard work and adventure. He spent much of his career as a truck driver, a profession that suited his love for the open road. His hobbies included riding motorcycles...

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03/09/2026

Georgian Martha Sharp

Georgian Martha Sharp, age 93, passed away peacefully at Chapters Living of Council Bluffs March 8, 2026. She was born July 15, 1932, to the late Ervin and Elma (Davenport) Wilson in Council Bluffs, IA. Georgian graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School and had been a longtime member of Holy Family Catholic Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Sharp Sr.; son, Robert Sharp; sister, Rosemary Kerns; brothers, Ervin Wilson, Paul Wilson...

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03/09/2026

Seats are still available for our Preplanning Panel this Wednesday, March 11th at Whispering Woods Golf Club in Council Bluffs.

Join us for an informative discussion covering advance funeral planning, medical assistance updates, and identity theft protection. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and gain helpful information for you and your family.

We’re offering two convenient sessions: 11:00 AM or 6:00 PM.

Please call 712-256-9988 to reserve your seat.

03/07/2026

Jay & Gaylee Anderson

A memorial visitation has been scheduled for Jay Anderson, age 86, who passed away on March 3, 2026, and his wife, Gaylee Laurel Anderson, age 84, who passed away April 23, 2023 Jay was born on March 21, 1939, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to the late James "Don" and Ruth (Darrington) Anderson. He graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the Class of 1956 and later attended Iowa State University, where he met his late wife, Gaylee. A lifelong farmer...

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03/06/2026

Garrett John Uhrlaub

Garrett John Uhrlaub, age 17, passed away on March 2, 2026. He was born August 10, 2008, to Mike and Shawna (Carman) Uhrlaub in Omaha, NE. Garrett was raised in Underwood, IA and attended the Underwood Community Schools through the 9th grade. He then attended Abraham Lincoln High School for his sophomore year and was currently attending the Iowa Connections Academy through the CAM School District where he was in his junior year. Garrett worked at Hy Vee on Madison...

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03/06/2026

Debra Jean Fronk

Debra (Peterson) Fronk, age 74, passed away on March 3, 2026. She was born June 28, 1951, to James Daniel and Jean Marie (Stechman) Peterson in Council Bluffs, IA. Deb worked most of her life at the Phone Company (Lumen), then retired from there and moved to her lake home in Osage Beach, Missouri, with the Fronk Family and their little puppy dogs that she loved so much. Debra is survived by her brothers and sister, Douglas Peterson (Pamela), Jeffrey...

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03/06/2026

Join us for a special, informative event on March 11, 2026 at Whispering Woods Golf Club in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
We’ll be offering two convenient sessions at 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM, covering important topics like advance funeral planning, medical assistance updates, and identity theft protection.
Enjoy chili and cinnamon rolls (our treat) while gaining valuable information to help protect yourself and your family.
Seating is limited, so be sure to RSVP today. We hope to see you there!