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Jerome Cook Obituary
Jerome P. Cook, age 69, passed away peacefully at Good Samaritan Society-Millard on December 21, 2023.
He was born September 17, 1954, to the late Daniel and Betty (Trent) Cook in Council Bluffs, IA. Jerome graduated from Tri-Center High School and proudly served his country in the United States Army.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Kristi Cook; son, Todd Cook.
Jerome is survived by his daughter, Tracie Cook; grandchildren, Kelsey Cook and Justis Frieze; great grandchildren, Gracie Cook, Hailey Wilkinson, Harlee Wilkinson, Austin Wilkinson, and Nova Wilkinson; siblings, Jeff Cook, Dan (Anne Leners) Cook, Julie (Troy) Petry, and Tony Cook; nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 PM at Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home on Saturday, January 13, 2024. The family will direct memorials.
1221 North 16th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51501-0143
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