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DeEtte Terry, age 81, passed away peacefully at Northcrest Living Center on May 4, 2025.
She was born March 9, 1944, to the late Leonard and Betty (Brandt) Terry in Council Bluffs, IA. DeEtte graduated from Underwood High School with the class of 1962. DeEtte was a talented artist. Especially at painting and woodcarving.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Jeremy Stuhr.
DeEtte is survived by her children, Terry (Denise) Stuhr and Jennifer (Jay) Smith; brother, John (Mary Ellen) Terry; grandchildren, Joshua Stuhr, Jacob Stuhr, and Ali Smith; nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM at Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home on Friday, May 09, 2025. Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM at Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home on Friday, May 9, 2025. The family will direct memorials.
1221 North 16th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51501-0143

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