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Terry Carmicheal Obituary
September 14, 1938 - January 31, 2026
Terry Dean Carmicheal Sr., age 87, of Council Bluffs, IA, passed away January 31, 2026 at his home after a lengthy illness. He was born September 14, 1938 to Orville and Bertha (Kelso) Carmicheal in Omaha, NE. Terry graduated from North High School in 1956. He worked 38 years at the Omaha Post Office.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters, Frances, Wayne, Leonard, Beverly Calhoun, Orville Jr., Gene and Elva Mae Jenson; his sister-in-law, Donna Carmichael; great grandson, Timmy Griffis.
Terry is survived by his wife, Peggy Carmicheal; children, Greg Frederickson, Terry Dean Carmicheal Jr., Cynthia "Cindy" McCowan, Sandra Griffis, Robert Roy McCowan; 9 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild; brother, Forth Allen Carmicheal; nieces, nephews and a host of other family and friends.
Visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be Thursday, February 5, 2026 at Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home at 11 a.m.
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Randy Roy
February 4, 2026
My deepest condolences to Terry's family.
Terry and I worked side-by-side at the Post Office for a number of years.
I lost touch with him 29 years ago when I retired. I've often thought about him over the years and hoped he was doing well.
His passing deeply saddens me. Rest in Peace, Terry !!
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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home and Crematory
1221 N 16th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
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11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home and Crematory
1221 N 16th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
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