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Howard Hively Jr.
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Howard Hively Jr. Obituary
Howard Hively Jr., age 61, passed away May 2, 2024. He was born April 18, 1963 to the late Howard Sr. and Hyla (Gilson) Hively in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Howard is survived by his wife of 41 years, Mindi; children, Niki (Jim) Aldrich, Austin (Carlie) Hively, Morgan (Colton) Thompson; grandchildren, Sawyer Aldrich, Grace Aldrich and Harper Aldrich, Hallie Hively, Everett Hively and another baby Hively on the way, Delilah Thompson and Jack Thompson; sisters, Tami (Ron) Neve; Tracy Hively; brothers-in- law, Mike (Elena) Allen, Matt (Sheila) Allen; nieces, nephews, and a host of other family and friends.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home on Monday, May 06, 2024.
Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 AM at Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. The family will direct memorials.
1221 North 16th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51501-0143
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