J. Audrey Ege, age 92, went home to the Lord on November 5th, 2017.
Audrey was born November 13, 1924, in Beloit, Wisconsin, to the late Robert W. and Marie Carlson and, after high school, graduated from Nursing School in St. Paul, Minnesota. After the war, Audrey was united in marriage to Wilber Edward Ege on September 21, 1946. To this union Robert, Marilyn, Edward and John were born. The Ege’s moved to Council Bluffs in 1955, and Audrey worked as an Registered Nurse for over 26 years at Mercy Hospital. She is a member of Corpus Christi Parish and worked as a volunteer at the Red Cross for over 25 years, and also as a poll worker during elections.
Audrey is preceded in death by her parents; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Edna and Fred Ege; husband of 58 years, Wilber; daughter, Marilyn; and granddaughter, Beth Mosley.
Survivors include sons, Robert and wife DeAnn, Edward and wife Karen all of Columbia, Missouri, John and wife Glenda of Omaha; grandchildren, Andrew, Patrick, Luke and Joseph Ege, Callista Bond and husband Brandon; great-grandchildren, Jake Mosley and Damien Bond; sister, Geraldine “Gerri” Bergstrom of Alaska; nieces, Nancy, Carol and Jeanette; nephew, Alan.
Audrey will be laid to rest with husband Wilber at St .Joseph Cemetery.
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Previous Events
Recitation of the Rosary
17
Nov
545 Willow Avenue
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Followed by visitation with the family until 8:00 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial
18
Nov
2231 Avenue B
Council Bluffs, Iowa 51501
A luncheon at the Walnut Hill Reception Center will follow the interment.
Cemetery Details
Location
E. Pierce Street/McPherson Avenue
Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503
Red Cross
Charity of choice
