Eva "Jean" Root's obituary , Passed away on January 20, 2026 in Council Bluffs, Iowa

Eva "Jean" Root

August 4, 1925 - January 20, 2026 (100 years old)

Council Bluffs, Iowa

Eva "Jean" Root's obituary , Passed away on January 20, 2026 in Council Bluffs, Iowa

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Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home and Crematory

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Eva "Jean" Root

August 4, 1925 - January 20, 2026 (100 years old)

Council Bluffs, Iowa

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She was predeceased by: her parents, Edmund Black and Annie Black (Ogg); and her siblings, Edith Berney, Evelyn Bailey, Edna Bourrette, Everett Black, Ellis Black, Elma Drawbridge, Earl Black (Bud) and Elmer Black.

She is survived by: her sons, Kenneth Root (Cynde) of Council Bluffs and Steven Root (Lezli) of Linwood, KS; her grandchildren, Tye, Jeremy, Tory, Mandy, Colby and Jordan Root; and her great grandchildren, Aydan, Georgina, Ava, James, Adalyn, Rilee, River Jean, Koda, Xander, Trey, Jacob, Joleton, Naomi and Jules.

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