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Betty Malone Obituary
Betty Malone, age 86, passed away January 11, 2026. She was born June 24, 1939 to Clarence and Louise (Moreland) Frieze in Council Bluffs, IA.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Robert, sons, Danny Malone and Jeff Malone; grandsons, Travis Malone, Mark Bothwell, and John Bothwell ; great grandsons, Leland and infant great grandson, John; and her brothers and sisters.
Betty is survived by her children, Terri (Bob) Ney, Opal (Douglass) Brandt; brother, Tom (Jackie) Frieze; many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral Service will be at 11:00 am at Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home on Thursday, January 15, 2025. Final Resting place at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the family.
1221 North 16th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51501-0143
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