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Thana Athey Obituary
She was born in Council Bluffs on April 4, 1938. Thana worked for many years as a secretary at First National Bank of Omaha.
In addition to her parents, Louis and Eleanor (Thompson) Poulos, she was preceded in death by her brother, Andy Poulos; sister, Connie Carman.
Thana is survived by her husband, Joseph "Joe" Athey to whom she married May 30, 1958; sons, Michael Athey (Wende) and Jeffrey Athey (Kristine); sisters, Margaret Athay, Elaine Arrison, Kathie Schweiss (Jim), Pam Rasmussen (Gene); brother, Ted Poulos (Jackie); grandsons, Scott Athey and David Athey; aunt, Maxine Roberts; a host of other family and friends.
Visitation is Monday, 6 to 8 p.m., at the Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home. Funeral is Tuesday, 11 a.m., at the funeral home. Interment is in Cedar Lawn Cemetery followed by a reception in the community room at Hoy- Kilnoski. Memorials are suggested towards the new animal shelter for Council Bluffs.
This obituary was originally published in The Daily Nonpareil.
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Julia and James L. Schmitz, Sr.
September 5, 2012
Our Deepest Regrets and offer our Sympathy to you and your family.
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
September 4, 2012
joe i am sorry to hear about thana. my prayers are with you.
judy athay watson
Shiloh Schweiss
September 3, 2012
RIP Aunt Thana! I will love and miss you always!
Ev Jensen
September 2, 2012
Prayers go out to the families of Thana. May you find comfort in your many memories.
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September 2, 2012
Our condolences to the Poulos family.
Tom Scarpello
Josephine Scarpello
Diana Powell
Shirley Jones Bradford
September 2, 2012
Joe and family, My condolences to you on the loss of your beloved wife, Thana. I know she will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.
Barbara Poulos Middleton
September 1, 2012
So very sad to hear about Thana. My condolences and prayers for her family. She was a beautiful woman. She will be missed by all of us.
Jodi Scholl
September 1, 2012
Aunt Thana
Love you always and will miss you so much.
Janice Core
September 1, 2012
Hi Joe and family,
So sorry to hear of Thana's passing. My prays go out to you and your family. God Bless you all. Love Janice Core, Green - Phoenix
Mark and Sandy Lustgraaf
September 1, 2012
Joe,David and Scott,our thoughts are with you. "What the heart has once owned and had,it shall never lose." Henry Ward Beecher. We love you.
Mel & Kim McKern
September 1, 2012
Joe so sorry to hear of your loss of Thana. We send our condolences to you and the boys.
Cindy "Wright" Grego
September 1, 2012
Joe and Family, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. My heart and prayers go out to you in this time of sorrow. God Bless you all.
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