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Matthew Lamkins Obituary

Matthew C. Lamkins, age 70, passed away at his home on February 2, 2021. He was born February 16, 1950, to the late William and Darlene (Pond) Lamkins. Preceded in death by brothers Robert, Stuart, and Billy; brother-in-law Robert Daley; sister-in-law Diana. Survived by wife Lupe Lamkins; son Matt (Maria) Jacobson; daughters Shelly Lamkins, and Karri (Brian) Bucksbee; sisters Jennifer (Rodney) Grap, and Sheryl Daley; grandchildren Taylor (Matt), Halen, Vages, Vivian, AnnMarie, Mathew, Brian Jr., Veronica, Mattelyn and Lily; brothers-in-law Dennis (Vickie) Ortez, and Victor Ortez; sister-in-law Dana (Troy) Kurena; many other loving family and friends. Funeral service Saturday 2 p.m., with visitation beginning at 12:30 p.m., at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Bayliss Park Chapel. Memorials will be directed by the family.

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Published by The Daily Nonpareil on Feb. 5, 2021.

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Sherrie Tolliver

February 7, 2021

My sincere condolences to you and your family. Please know you in my thoughts and prayers.

Manny & Patty Hernandez

February 7, 2021

We are heartbroken by your loss and sorry we couldn“t be there during this difficult time our hearts are with you.

Mary & Neil Hughes

February 5, 2021

Our sincere sympathy to you, Lupe and to all your family. May God hold you all in his arms and may happy memories surround you to help you through this time of sorrow. Remember that others love you and are praying for you and your family during this time of grief and sorrow.

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Visitation

12:30 p.m.

Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home and Crematory

545 Willow Avenue, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

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6

Funeral service

2:00 p.m.

Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home and Crematory

545 Willow Avenue, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

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545 Willow Avenue, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

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