Barbara Inez Eshelman's obituary , Passed away on October 20, 2024 in Council Bluffs, Iowa

Barbara Inez Eshelman

June 25, 1931 - October 20, 2024 (93 years old)

Council Bluffs, Iowa

Barbara Inez Eshelman's obituary , Passed away on October 20, 2024 in Council Bluffs, Iowa

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Rieken Vieth Funeral Home

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Barbara Inez Eshelman

June 25, 1931 - October 20, 2024 (93 years old)

Council Bluffs, Iowa

Barbara Inez Eshelman Obituary

We are sad to announce that on October 20, 2024 we had to say goodbye to Barbara Inez Eshelman of Council Bluffs, Iowa, born in Griswold, Iowa. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Carl DeKay and Lois DeKay (Mewhirter); and her husband Curtis Eshelman (Scoop). She is survived by: her daughters, Cheryl Tousley (Rick) of Lewiston, ID, Marilyn Lang (John) of Seattle, WA and Jodie Boelens (Herb) of Grand Rapids, MI; her grandchildren, Kristin Schmidt, Rob Schmidt (Debbie), Jack Tousley (Hazel), Mike Lang (Allison), David Lang (Allen), Jennifer Standfest (Josh) and Pamela Diekevers (Justin); and her great grandchildren, Morgan, Kendall, Tyler, Quinn, Hunter, Andrew, Sawyer, Aaron, Ellie, Zach and Jamie. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 8th 2024 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Rieken Duhn Funeral Home (300 Main St, Griswold, IA 51535). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 9th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Griswold United Methodist Church (100 Cass St, Griswold, IA 51535). During Covid, however, she became more isolated and needed more help herself, and moved to Grand Rapids, MI, to be closer to family.

Memorial donations can be made to: Epworth UMC in Council Bluffs, Iowa or Meals on Wheels of Council Bluffs.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rieken Vieth Funeral Home



Fri

Nov 08

Visitation

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Rieken Duhn Funeral Home
300 Main St, Griswold, IA 51535

Sat

Nov 09

Funeral service

11:00 AM

Griswold United Methodist Church
100 Cass St, Griswold, IA 51535

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