Robert “Bob” James, 81, of Cumberland, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, at the Midlands Living Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Funeral services are pending at the Lamb Funeral Home in Massena. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.lambfuneralhomes.com.
Robert “Bob” James Obituary
Mar 28, 2026 | 5:19 AM
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