James Westphal Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of James Westphal of Burlington, Iowa, born in Algona, Iowa, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on March 21, 2025 at the age of 79. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Westphal to pay them a last tribute.
In the sacred silence of farewell, James is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that James' spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Murlin Ivan and Francis Julia Westphal. He is survived by: his daughters, Krista Warren of Council Bluffs, IA and Kathryn Westphal of Superior, CO.; his grandchildren, Nick Burgett of Bellevue, NE, Zack and Hannah Burgett of Council Bluffs, IA; his great grandchildren, Madilyn, Lillian and Penelope Burgett; and his siblings, Janette, Robert Siegel of West Burlington, IA and Jonelle Derry of Burlington, IA.