Barbara Edith Lembke

Barbara Spohn Lembke, 88, of Council Bluffs, IA, formerly of Carson, IA, passed away March 29, 2015 at Jennie Edmundson Memorial Hospital in Council Bluffs.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2015 at the Loess Hills Funeral Home in Carson with burial in the Carson Cemetery. Visitation will be held two hour prior to the service, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at the funeral home.

Memorials to American Heart Association

Barbara Edith Spohn Lembke, daughter of George Walker and Lola Bell (McDaniel) Smith, was born on October 19, 1926 in Carson, Iowa and was a graduate of the Carson High School. She worked in the medical field for 25 years as a ward clerk at Jennie Edmundson Memorial Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa until her retirement.

Barbara and Harold W. Spohn were united in marriage on August 12, 1944. They were blessed with three daughters, Linda, Carol, and Debra. Harold died on September 12, 1988 following a courageous battle with cancer.

Barbara married her life-long friend, Doyle Lembke, on February 12, 1991, remaining in Carson for many years.

Barbara was a lifetime resident of Carson and an active member of the community and Macedonia United Methodist Church. Barbara had a green thumb and enjoyed growing plants and flowers, embroidery, baking and loved their cats. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

In October 2012, Barbara and Doyle moved to Fox Run Assisted Living in Council Bluffs. Barbara passed away on March 29, 2015 at the Jennie Edmundson Memorial Hospital in Council Bluffs, at the age of 88 years, 5 months, and 10 days. In addition to her first husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; and brother Eugene Smith.

Barbara is survived by her husband Doyle Lembke of Council Bluffs; daughters, Linda Morris of Las Vegas, NV, Carol Fajen and husband William of Carson, and Debra Buck and husband Tom of Omaha, NE; nephew Jimmy Smith and wife Cynthia of Stover, MO; six grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.