Karen Kay Bressman

Karen Kay Bressman, age 68, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away March 25, 2016. She was born April 4, 1947 in Whittemore, Iowa to the late Leo and Edith (Nelson) Leininger. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul and brother, Roger. Karen is survived by her children: James (Denice) Parsons of Algona, Iowa; Janet Bernacchi of Council Bluffs, Iowa; Joe Parsons of Wesley, Arkansas; Jeff Parsons of Council Bluffs, Iowa; and Julie (Dwayne) Carberry Pleas of Council Bluffs, Iowa; siblings: Ronnie (Mary) Leininger from Salt Lake City, Utah; Richard (Virginia) Leininger from Fort Dodge, Iowa; Randy (Sarah) Leininger from Siloam Springs, Arkansas; Russell (Wanda) Leininger from Fenton, Iowa, Raymond Leininger from Sexton, Iowa; Ralph Leininger from Tucson, Arizona; Kathy (Ron) Dacken from Lone Rock, Iowa; Kristie (Mark) Gangestad from Dayton, Nevada; Kolleen (Mike) Berry from Fenton, Iowa; Robert (Aida) Leininger from Santa Rosa, California; Roy (Jobi) Leininger from Council Bluffs, Iowa; Rodney Leininger from Reno, Nevada; grandchildren: Justin (Tiffany) Parsons; Stacy (Jon) McGrath; Khandis (Stephen) Mutchler; Michelle Parsons, Cris Parsons, Troy (Liana) Parsons, Kody (Alexis) Bernacchi, Scot Carberry, Lee Parsons, Desiray Pleas, Quinton Cozad, Josh Parsons, Kiarrah Pleas, Britni Parsons, Emma Parsons, Ryan Carberry, Nik Pleas, Madison Pleas, Kaeden Pleas; great grandchildren: Zoey Parsons, Kasyn Parsons, Dakota Mutchler, Jeric Bernacchi, Masyn Parsons, JaeLyn Bernacchi, Justin Mutchler, Sophia Parsons, Hawkins Parsons; long time friends: cousin and lifelong friend Vicky (Dick) Howard; Mary Madison, Charlene Brinckerhoff and multiple cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation is Monday 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home. Funeral service is Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. The family will direct memorials.