Betty Jean Wendel
February 20, 1947 ~ January 7, 2019
Betty J. Wendel, age 71, formerly of Charles City, IA, passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019 at Colonial Manor in Elma, IA.
A graveside service for Betty will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Sunnyside Cemetery in Charles City, Iowa. Online condolences for Betty's family may be left at www.conway-markhamfh.com. Memorials may be directed to the family.
Betty Jean was born February 20, 1947 to Ben and Susie (Brocka) Cordes on the family farm near Charles City. She attended Deer Field Country School and graduated from New Hampton High School. Shortly after graduating, Betty Jean moved to Austin, MN where she lived for several years before returning to Charles City.
Betty Jean enjoyed embroidery, country music and dancing.
She's survived by her sisters, Darlys (Bob) Roethler of Waverly, IA, Marlys Kutzbach of Elma, IA, Ida Mae (Ralph) Arenholtz of Dumont, IA and Annabelle Dolhman of Allison, IA; one brother Chris (Shirley) Cordes of Lake View, AR and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Ben, Kenny, William and Robert and one sister, Bea Lehman
Marlys and all – We are so sorry to hear of Betty Jean’s passing. All of us have fond memories of visiting Sue and Betty Jean when we were growing up. On behalf of Nancy, Leon, Lynn, John, Sue, myself and our families, please accept our deepest sympathy.
Sorry for your loss
OUR SYMPATHIES TO THE FAMILY. BETTY JEAN LOVED MY MUSIC. FROM TIM & CINDY HOWLAND & TIM THE MUSIC MAN PROTIVIN IOWA.
My sympathies goes out to Betty’s family during this time of grief. May God’s loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. (Psalm 119:50,76)
I’m sorry to hear of Betty Jean’s passing.
We were neighbors many years ago as we lived across the field. I am one of the Ruhoff girls.
We use to come to your house to play. Your family was always so kind to us.
Now Betty Jean is in heaven and maybe she will see my sister Jean and they will share good memories together. May God Bless your families always.
A childhood friend & neighbor
Kathie ( Ruhoff) Stencil