Betty J. Wendel

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.