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Dennis Devine Obituary
Age 71
Council Bluffs, passed away January 10, 2011 at his residence. Dennis was born July 23, 1939 in Villisca, IA to Paul and Della (Chubick) Devine who preceded him in death. Dennis is survived by his son Dennis P. Devine, Jr. and wife Annette; granddaughters Amanda, Kursten, and Callie Ruth; brother Norman Devine and wife Pat, sister Jean Nymann and husband Don, and brother Joe Devine; nieces; nephews.
VISITATION will be Thursday from 6PM until 8:30PM at Maher-Livingston Funeral Home. FUNERAL SERVICES will be Friday at 12PM at Maher-Livingston with interment following at 4PM at Nodaway Cemetery in Nodaway, IA. MEMORIALS are suggested to the Devine Family for a later designation. MAHER-LIVINGSTON
FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES
121 S. 7th St., Council Bluffs, IA
712-328-1144
www.maherlivingstonfh.com
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Jeanne Witherell
January 24, 2011
So sorry....Dennis was a man of many interests - I knew him because of his interest in John and June Cash. He was one of our most enthusiastic fan club members and one of the few members who stayed in touch with me after we closed out the fan club. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rose Thompson
January 19, 2011
I am sorry to here of Dennis passing. I have know Dennis for several years now, we visited sevral times at my frame shop and even after I closed it. He was always bringing something in to fix up and I always enjoyed visiting with him. He well be greatly missed.
Rose Thompson, Logan Ia.
Paula Chubick- Jacobson
January 16, 2011
I remember Dennis and his enthusiasm for the "Chubick - Casebolt" reunion each year. Dennis was a huge promoter of family ties and keeping the reunion going strong. I liked his sense of humor and smile. My deepest sympathy.
Wayne Orstad
January 16, 2011
I have known Dennis for many years. From the first moment we met, we became instant friends, and found we had many common relatives. We both had many common interests and could easily talk for hours. When he found out I was a Johnny Cash fan, that sealed it!I last had lunch with Dennis at the funeral of another common friend, Tom Gilmore in early November and last talked to him by phone a week before Christmas. We shared so many great experiences including lunch with Tommy Cash in 2007. Dennis was very accepting of my handicapped son and was in many ways like a brother to me. Dennis put his full heart into anything he came into contact with and made his passion known to whoever needed to help with making his passions reality. We will always cherish so many memories! My love and prayers for Norman, Joe, Jean and Dennis Jr. and their families and also anyone who is now grieving his loss.
Your Friend Wayne
Jean and Jerry Alspach
January 15, 2011
We are truly sorry to hear that Dennis is gone...he was such an open and warm person, always with a smile and greeting....we saw him at many antiques shows and he made us feel a part of everything, even when we were just "newbies"....he will be sadly missed...
Jean and Jerry Alspach, J and J Collectibles, Belmond Iowa
Ashley Pike
January 15, 2011
I'm very sad to hear of the loss of Dennis. I have memories of him from my early childhood and on. I remember going to his house and being intrigued by his home. It was like a museum in there, with so much to look at. I remember his love of Johnny Cash and his promotion work with my Dad. And of course we always looked forward to Dennis' annual Christmas cards! My heart goes out to his family, friends and Council Bluffs, who will all definitely miss Mr. Dennis Devine.
Selma Mendyk
January 14, 2011
January 14, 2011
I will miss Dennis and his visits to the shop.
Shirli Pike
January 14, 2011
Council Bluffs has surely lost an icon. He was such a wonderful promoter and friend of the Pike Brothers Band. He never forgot the family at Christmas and kept us all informed of his promotions. He will be missed.
Mrs Jim Pike (Shirli)
Marsha and Karen from The Daily Nonpareil
January 14, 2011
Dennis will be missed at The Daily Nonpareil office. There was always something exciting going on that Dennis would stop by and tell the staff about, and we were fortunate to be able to share those stories with all of Council Bluffs. We were truly blessed to have known him.
Marsha Pilger
January 14, 2011
So sorry, I missed this one but more then this, I will miss my dear friend of soooo many years! Dennis and I worked on many things together but it was from my auction, back in the early 80's where he purchase that "black silk shirt" of Johnny Cash's. He was a marvelous person. We spent many hours conversing over different issues. He will be greatly missed by me and so many others. Rest in Peace you gentle man.
Michele Jensen
January 14, 2011
My sincere sympathy to the Devine family. I have fond memories of Denny from the many antique shows & flea markets. He was always friendly and kind to me and was a good friend of my father, Jack Barton. May he rest in peace.
Rose Russell
January 14, 2011
We always enjoyed visiting with Dennis whenever we would see him. He always had so many interesting things to share. We will miss him very much.
Our deepest sympathy to all his family.
Rose and Ronny Russell
January 14, 2011
Dennis will be missed at the Anderson Family reunion. The tomatoes was a wonderful treat for everyone. Pat{Rhamy} Forschler.
January 14, 2011
He will be missed by all. Especially at our family Anderson Reunion at Villisca each August.Dennis always kept us all going and helped us know our relatives better. Deloris Hendrickson Peterson
John & Doreen McNeil
January 14, 2011
Denny,
We are sorry for your loss. It is never easy to lose a parent, no matter how old you are. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Larry Britton
January 14, 2011
My most sincere condolences to the friends and family, Mr. Devine will always be remembered as Council Bluffs' Ambassador to the world. I can think of no better man who is more representative of the finest things about living here. Rest in Peace, Mr. Devine, you are in good company.
January 14, 2011
My heart goes out to your family.
Dennis was a very special person.
I work at the Nonpareil & we all were always glad to see his smiling face.
He would always stop by our desk to share a story or thought that would brighten our day.
He touched so many in such a positive way, he is surely in Heaven.
God Bless
Bev Anderson
Mindy Wittrock
January 14, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Judy Blessie
January 13, 2011
To the Devine Family:
Dennis was a great friend that never forgot you once he got to know you. He would come to our restaurant Rudy Stefans for fish and became good friends of my dad Bob and my self. He would send Christmas cards every year and I enjoyed reading all the info in them. I am so sad to hear of his passing, one of those people you always looked forward to hearing from.I could keep going with my thoughts on Dennis it could end up looking like a Dennis Devine Christmas card! Truly a very kind man that loved his family friends and Johnny Cash! My deepest sympathies.
Jennifer Maxwell
January 13, 2011
Dennis was a great man and a man who will be missed by many people!!! I will always remember the red barn concerts with him when I was little. He always made sure our family reunion was a great one and that is something that will be missed deeply by many!!! love you and miss you!
Sue Moon
January 13, 2011
Dennis was the glue that held our family reunions together. This August will be the 105th, and it will not be the same without his cheery presence and prize winning tomatoes. My Father in law Ralph Moon thought very highly of him when they were in the Fire Dept together. Another old soldier gone, with none to take his place. God Speed Denny, you were a bright light on this planet! Your cousin, Sue Moon
Michaeleen Collins
January 13, 2011
Dennis was a best friend to our entire family. Harland and Marie and all of us cared for him deeply. He unfailingly visited Harland to the end, brought tomatoes and flowers to Marie, and kept in touch with the family always. Dennis was a fine man, patriot and friend. I will truly miss him. My sincere sypathy to the entire family. We have all lost a great man.
Michaeleen Collins
January 13, 2011
Dennis wa a great friend of the entire Collins family. He was devoted to Harland and Marie, keeping touch until the end. He kept in contact with all of us (Sam, Jim, Michaeleen) on a regular basis and could always be counted on as a friend. He will be sorely missed by the Collins family. Council Bluffs has lost a fine man, a patriot, and a supporter of the City. Our sincere sympathy to the Devine family.
Michaeleen Collins
January 13, 2011
So long Dennis. I'm so sorry for the loss to the Devine Family. Eldon Brooks, Council Bluffs, IA
Janice Gardner
January 13, 2011
Our hearts and prayers go out to the entire family. Dennis was a fine antique promoter.May God bless all. The staff and friends at Jantiques.
Dave & Pat Ann Cruzan
January 13, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your Father was a remarkable person and he will be missed by us all.
lindsey rae holmes
January 13, 2011
It is very sad to hear that Dennis left us. He is and will always be one of a kind. I've never met someone that I could share my love for Johnny Cash and his music, always enjoyed having those talks with Dennis. I loved his stories, everything from being a firefighter, to Johnny Cash, to his antiques, and etc. He is going to be greatly missed. Love always <3
Anne & Phil Huston
January 13, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to the Devine Family. Dennis was a wonderful friend, a devoted and proud father and grandpa and a Class Act. He always gave 200% toward all his passions, friends, firefighters, veterans, family and community. We will remember your kindness and good heart..you are always in our thoughts and prayers.
Kathi Cavallaro
January 13, 2011
Divine Family,
I was sorry to hear of Dennis' passing. He was a great guy. I got to know him when he invited us to the annual "Nick Cavallaro" Day with the Council Bluffs Firefighters. I'm sure he was instrumental in organizing the event. He will be sorely missed. My prayers are with you in your sorrow. May God Bless and comfort you.
January 13, 2011
He will be greatly missed.
Kathi Cavallaro
January 13, 2011
I was saddened when I received news of Dennis' death. I'm sure he will be sorely missed. I got to know him when he invited us to the "Nick Cavallaro" day with the C.B. Firefighters. I'm sure he was instumental in organizing the events. I enjoyed getting to know him. My prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. May God bless you and yours.
RON and TODDY STANDER
January 13, 2011
We are saddened at the news of Dennis. he was such a loyal friend of the city. He would always give me a great deal at the shop and let me do layaways. He always had a special little gift for me when I would come in. He was so generous to everyone. I will always treasure the book he signed and gave to me about the Man in Black. The last time we spoke was just before the holidays. He wanted to get together but we had a full schedule. I agreed to see him in Feb. Lesson learned ...do not put off things. He was so excited when he knew I was dating RONNIE after 6 years of my late husbands passing. we will both miss him....goodby my friend with love TODDY ANN
Joe & Mary Lybarger
January 13, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Gay Snyder
January 13, 2011
We are so sorry to hear of your sadness.
Dennis was a great man in so many ways.
Know that he is resting in peace in our God Jehovah's memory, waiting for that special resurrection day.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gay and Ricky Snyder
January 13, 2011
Devine Family -
I am so sad to learn of Dennis' passing. He will be greatly missed at our Anderson Family reunion. It was his encouragement that kept it going - especially at the 100th reunion. We will all miss his wonderful tomatoes he brought every year. Mary Ann (Hendrickson) and Ben Dunkin
January 13, 2011
Denny and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My sympathy goes out to you and your family. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Laurie and Dan Hanson
Connie Schiller
January 13, 2011
Denny,
Sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Our sympathy to the whole family.
Brad and Connie
Vicki & Krisi
January 13, 2011
So sorry for your loss. We will miss him stopping by to visit his friends at Heartland Properties to share his latest endeavor. He was an extraordinary person and we feel priviledged to have known him! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Elaine Burrington Barns
January 13, 2011
Dennis,
I am so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. The last time I saw him was at Aunt Barb Albright's funeral. He remembered me and I hadn't seen him in years. You can be proud of the man he was and the impact he left on others. He will be greatly missed.
Amy Burrington
January 13, 2011
Denny,
My sympathy goes out to you and your family. He was the kindest man and always had a good word to say. He will be missed.
Patricia (Cavallaro) Snider
January 13, 2011
So sorry to hear of the passing of Dennis. He was such a nice man. He was responsible for coming up with the idea to have an annual luncheon at the Firefighters Union Hall in memory of my Dad (Nick Cavallaro). Nick's kids never left without taking some of the leftovers home :) He will be greatly missed!! God Bless you as you deal with the loss.
Larry & Cindy Lea
January 13, 2011
Dennis and Family, We have known you for years and your dad too. We are so so sorry to hear the news of Dennis's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
January 13, 2011
Mary Ann and I are very sorry to hear of passing of Dennis. We enjoyed his political comments and support. This is truly a loss to Council Bluffs. It was a pleasure to know him and to call him " our friend."
Mary Ann Hanusa and Charlie Johnson
Julie (Powers) Homer
January 13, 2011
Norman, I am so sorry to hear about loss of your brother, Dennis...You and your family are in my prayers and thoughts....
Tim & Kathy Hingeley
January 12, 2011
We are very sorry for your loss. We met Dennis at an auction years ago and most recently Tim served with him on the Historical Society board. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Nadine & Darrell Dreager
January 12, 2011
Dennis helped me (Nadine) set up the first antique show at Midlands Mall back in the late 60's when I was the promotion director. We discovered we both loved John and June Cash and traditional country music. We've been friends since then. We loved visiting with him. He was a very special person and wonderful memories of him will always remain in our hearts. Our heartfelt condolences go to his entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bill Fead
January 12, 2011
Thanks for your Military Service to Our Country.
Past Commander V.F.W.
January 12, 2011
Denny and family
We were so sorry to read of the loss of your father. He was a wonderfully sincere man who was devoted to his many passions. He will certainly be missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bob and Saundra Darrah
Terri Morris
January 12, 2011
Dennis was one of a kind. A man devoted to so many interests. He will be missed.
Terri Morris
Ashland Furniture Clinic
Melissa McKinley
January 12, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with the Devine family at this time. Dennis was a wonderful man that worked hard and took pride in every thing he did. As "the man in black" was a legend to country music so was "the Purple Martin Man" to Council Bluff. Melissa & Kaylee McKinley
Tom hays
January 12, 2011
We are so sorry to hear of Dennis passing. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tom and Barbara Hays
Dallas, Texas
John & Kris Hamilton
January 12, 2011
Denny, Annette & Family,
We are sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. He always had such wonderful stories to share.
You, Annette, Amanda, Kursten and Callie are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kris Nelson
January 12, 2011
So sorry to hear of your loss. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers for the days ahead. Please accept our deepest condolescences.
Kim Lynam
January 12, 2011
Dennis & Family,
Sorry to hear about your loss my Prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Kim Lynam
January 12, 2011
Dennis & Family,
So sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers our with you and your family.Your dad will be missed.
Kim Funkhouser Lynam
Ryan Roenfeld
January 12, 2011
Dennis's contributions to the Historical Society of Pottawattamie County, and the city of Council Bluffs, will not soon be forgotten.
Tammy Willets
January 12, 2011
I did not Dennis very well,but always enjoyed him at our family reunions in Nodaway. He always had to have the biggest and earliest tomato,and he loved Johnny Cash and he will be missed greatly by everyone. Prayers are with his family. Tammy Chubick Willets
David Maron
January 12, 2011
I only knew Dennis briefly, but it will be a long time before his memory fades from our town and Southwest Iowa.
My heartfelt sympathies are with you.
Mary Stark
January 12, 2011
Jean, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jeff Stivers
January 12, 2011
Our heartfelt sympathy is with the family at this sad time. Dennis was a good friend and a good man. He will be missed. May God bless the family and give you the courage and strength for the days ahead.
From a Dennis Christmas Letter, the photo which never happened. 1960
Dick Zion
January 12, 2011
Dennis & John at a book signing
Dick Zion
January 12, 2011
Dennis meets Jphmmy Cash for the first time in 1960
Dick Zion
January 12, 2011
Dennis Devine proud fireman
Dick Zion
January 12, 2011
Dennis shares his Creative life @ Western Historic Trails Center
Dick Zion
January 12, 2011
Dennis army picture
Dick Zion
January 12, 2011
Dennis and John in front of bus
Dick Zion
January 12, 2011
January 12, 2011
I'm so sorry to hear of Dennis passing. He was such a nice man - involved in so many activities and always trying to do his best for each of them. I saw him at many auctions and malls visited with him quite often.
He will be missed.
John White
Abbie and Mike Crawford
January 12, 2011
Dennis has been a friend of our family for decades.I have such fond memories of Dennis, my Dad,Jack Barton and countless antique shows that they shared. He always had a story and he always made me laugh.Mike and I will miss him. Our deepest sympathy to his family and may God grant him eternal rest.
Dick Zion
January 12, 2011
Dennis,
I will miss your calls and your shinny voice. Your Christmas letters, your purple martin and nipper stories. Your sage advice about antiques. And what about the Johnny Cash lore and history? And the latest Cash family news? Your family news and fireman stuff? Who can fill this void? No one! I selfishly wish you were still here, but I’ll bet John, June, and Loren are awful glad to see you.
In loving memory,
Dick Zion
Memory & Dick Mescher
January 12, 2011
Joe, Our thoughts & prayers to your entire family during this difficult time. Dennis showed the pride he had in his community faithfully throughout the years. He was so ready to share the history of CB with anyone new to our area. May you have the peace in knowing he touched many people.
Kevin Pike
January 12, 2011
My Brother and I were sure sorry to hear of your loss. Dennis was good man and friend. Always remember Dennis will forever be in all our hearts. Kevin and J.L. Pike
Rod & Sandy Fitzgerald
January 12, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
sue eckes-ericksen
January 12, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. Remember the memories.
John Disalvo
January 12, 2011
Oh my God, Rest in Peace Denny. Joe, I am so very sorry for your loss. I can't beleive that he is gone. God has a GOOD MAN now in heaven. We are all better off to have known you Denny.
To the rest of Denny's family, I want to express my deepest sympathy.
Again, Rest in Peace old friend, I will see you again someday.
Teressa Sward
January 12, 2011
Joe, Norman,and Denny
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Dennis was so full of life and always wanted the best for Council Bluffs and the History it had to tell. He will be missed by Dad and I so much.
Always
Teressa, Wally, Walt, Tammy, and Grandma
Dave & Marcia Bradley
January 12, 2011
Rest in peace old friend. Our lives have been richer because of our 40 years of friendship. Today though there is a hole in our hearts that will never be filled.
Donald Nelson
January 12, 2011
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time. Our hearts and prayers go out to you & your family at this time and in the days ahead. The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief, Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Ken Rose Osbahr
January 12, 2011
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
January 12, 2011
Denny, Annette & Family,
We were so sorry to hear of Dennis' passing. He was such a nice man - involved in so many activities and always trying to do his best for each of them. I visited with him quite often in my office.
May your good memories help you through this time of sorrow. We're keeping your family in our prayers.
Neil & Mary Hughes
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