Neill Funeral Home

This gracious Stouffville lady passed away peacefully March 7 at Markham Stouffville Hospital. Out of love and respect, a celebration of life will be observed Aug. 2, 2017 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Branch 459 of the Royal Canadian Legion, 150 Mostar St. On this date she would have marked her 100th birthday.
 Innis Williamson was born on a farm now the site of Markham Fair, one of two in the family of Garnet and Ella Williamson. A brother John predeceased her in 2007. A sister-in-law, Eulah Williamson, 100, resides in Markhaven Nursing Home.
 Following graduation from Markham High, Innis enrolled at Toronto Normal School and later taught at the one-room Armitage Public School, Aurora.
 It was while attending Markham High that Innis and Charles Nolan first met. They were married in 1941. The beautiful garden wedding was conducted at her parents’ home after which they moved to a new residence built by her dad and brother on Duchess Street, Stouffville. Innis continued to live there the remainder of her days. Charles died in 1992.
 Although privacy was important, Innis enjoyed a wide circle of friends. One of these was Lillian Abraham with whom she shared many rounds of golf at Stouffville’s Sleepy Hollow. In later years, ‘Boy’, a beautiful stray cat became a constant companion.
 From 1942 to 1965 Innis served as organist at Stouffville United Church. She and choir director, the late Lorne Boadway, worked closely together.
 For Innis, an immaculate backyard bordered with colourful flowers was a personal treasure. Florets, many of them wild, were permanently pressed between pages of old telephone books. They then became distinctive signatures on cards and letters. She also compiled hundreds of photo albums and accumulated m...

Chuck" Age 57 Council Bluffs, IA. Passed away suddenly at his home on October 18, 2016. Chuck was born November 29, 1958 in Council Bluffs to Frank G. and Linda (Smith) Jerkovich and married the love of his life Kristi L.(Nugent) on October 22, 1983. Chuck attended Thomas Jefferson High School and was an Iowa state champion wrestler in 1977 in the 98-pound class. Thirty-one years later his son Joe was an Iowa state wrestling champion, ironically wrestling the son of a wrestler Chuck wrestled in his state championship run. Chuck graduated from Thomas Jefferson in 1978 and was recruited by the legendary coach Dan Gable to wrestle at Iowa. Chuck worked for Northwest Airlines for 25 years and Union Pacific Railroad for the last 10 years. He loved his job at Union Pacific and his hobbies included golfing, cooking, mushroom hunting, shopping at Super Saver and most of all spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by Kristi's parents, Jim and Helen Nugent and his nephew Nick Nugent. Chuck is survived by his wife of 33 years, Kristi; son Joe and fiancée Kayla Abel of Lincoln; daughter Jessica Johnson and husband Tyler, Omaha; son Frank James Jerkovich, Council Bluffs; grandchildren, Charlotte Jo Johnson and Drake Bos Johnson, Omaha; parents Frank and Linda Jerkovich, Council Bluffs; sisters, Joanie Broesch, Omaha, Jacque K. Jerkovich, Margie Johnson and husband Greg all Council Bluffs; sister-in-law Kandy Ordway, brothers-in-law, Kevin (Sandy) Nugent, all Council Bluffs, Don (Riki) Nugent, Omaha; cousins, nieces, nephews; Chuck's dogs, Max and Maecee; and many friends. In his spirit of giving, Chuck is an Iowa Tissue Donor. VISITATION and VIEWING, Sunday, 4pm to 8pm; FUNERAL SERVICES 11am Monday, all at Cutler-O'Neill Funeral Home. Lunch will follow at the Refuge Bible Church. Family and friends are encouraged to wear your favorite Hawkeye gear to Chuck's visitation and funeral. Family will direct memorials. CUTLER-O'NEILL-MEYER-WOODRING Bayliss Park Chapel 545 Willow Ave., Council Bluffs, IA 712-322-7779...