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Brenda Nabholz Obituary
Prayer Service: 11:00 A.M. Saturday, September 3, 2022, at the Church of Christ United, Winthrop, with Rev. Vicki Engelmann officiating. Celebration of Life Gathering and Meal: Noon to 2:00P.M. on Saturday at St. Patrick's Parish Center in Winthrop.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association. Cards may be sent to Steve Nabholz, P.O. Box 62, Winthrop, Iowa 50682. Fawcett-Schmitz Funeral Homes, Winthrop, is assisting the family. Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com
Brenda Sue Norman was born September 21, 1956, in Independence, Iowa, the daughter of L.N. & Norma Kay (Brown) Norman. She was raised in Winthrop, graduating from East Buchanan High School in the class of 1974. Brenda continued her education, obtaining a degree in business at Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls. Brenda was truly an entrepreneur, obtaining her broker's license and subsequently starting and operating her own business, KarTay Apartment Management in Independence. Brenda was united in marriage to Stephen Preston Nabholz on April 16, 1993, in Winthrop, Iowa.
Brenda was a member of the Church of Christ United and the Iowa Realtors Association. Her passions included: her love of Christ, shopping, reading, traveling in the U.S., abroad and on cruises and being active in the lives of her children and grandchildren. She will be remembered by her family and friends as being a very generous person, dependable, having a great sense of humor, her million-dollar smile and being the family organizer, taking care of everyone. Brenda will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Brenda is survived by her husband: Steve "Nabby" Nabholz of Winthrop; mother: Kay Norman of Winthrop; five children: Steph (Todd) McCrea of Winthrop, Nicole (John) Sneesby of Bloomington, Minnesota, Preston (Meredith) Nabholz of Villa Park, Illinois, Travis (Jaime) Taylor of Winthrop & Tiffany Nabholz (Jordan Potts) of Walford; nineteen grandchildren: one great grandson; brother: Larry Norman of Jupiter, Florida and two nieces: Betsy Norman and Maggie (Emilio) Domondon.
Brenda was preceded in death by her father.
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Cathie and Charlie Schmidtke
September 5, 2022
Sending our sympathies to Kay,Steve ,Larry ,Tiffany ,and Travis.. I will always remember Brenda's infectious smile and her willingness to help anyone who needed it
Dave Larson
September 5, 2022
Steve and family I am sorry for your loss. Brenda always had a smile that would make everyone she met feel at ease. You are in our prayers. May God give you peace.
Gwen Groen, Director, Ellsworth College Foundation
September 1, 2022
On behalf of the Ellsworth College Foundation, we wish to extend or deepest condolences to the family and friends of Brenda. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Mhairi French
August 31, 2022
Rob always talked so highly of Brenda and when I finally got to meet her at Rob´s wedding, she did not disappoint. What a beautiful, lovely, funny and kind soul! I loved hearing her stories of Winthrop and her time with Rob. Although Rob only stayed with Brenda and your family a short while, the impact she and your family had on him was life-long. I know my brother is forever grateful for all she did for him and for being such a wonderful role model and I know he will miss her dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with you all XXX.
Janet murrell
August 31, 2022
To all of Brenda´s family I had the pleasure of meeting her when she came to England for robs wedding to my son Vinny
We hit it of straight away she was a warm friendly lovely lady
I am so sad for your loss
Sending condolences
A lovely lady
Love to you all
xxx
Marcia Wulfekuhle
August 31, 2022
Very sad to hear about Brenda’s passing. I have a lot of fond memories when we were younger and throughout high school. A lot of great times. She will be missed by many.
Robbie French
August 31, 2022
So very sad to heard this news. My thoughts and prayers are with all
The family. Brenda was a wonderful woman, a huge personality only surpassed by her generosity and kind heart. My year spent living with Brenda, Steve, Travis and Tiffany and of course Kay was undoubtedly the best year of my life, and for that I´m eternally grateful. My thoughts and prayers and with you all. I hope you can take some comfort in knowing what a truly inspirational human being Brenda was. God bless
Kevan and Shelley Cortright
August 31, 2022
To Kay, Larry, Steve, and family,
We are sorry you must endure the sudden loss of Brenda.We send you our sympathy and prayers for support. God bless and give you strength.
Sincerely. Kevan and Shelley Cortright and family
Kris Wilgenbusch
August 31, 2022
Our deepest sympathy to the family. Brenda was an amazing caring woman. Prayers to all of her family and friends.
Robert French
August 31, 2022
Thoughts and prayers with Brenda's brilliant family. Thanks for all eternity that I met Brenda and knew the wonderful person she was.
Beth Ownby
August 30, 2022
I’m so saddened to hear about Brenda. She’s a part of so many of my childhood memories. She was our beloved babysitter but more like family when my sisters and I were little girls. One year for Christmas she made us Raggedy Ann dolls and on their backs she hand stitched who they were to and from Brenda. I remember they were wrapped in red and white wrapping paper and she taped peppermints on top to spell out names. She was such a beautiful, loving person. I’m so very sorry for your loss. I pray for peace and comfort for your family.
Bruce and Susan Stone
August 30, 2022
Sending thoughts and prayers to Brenda’s family at this difficult time.
Verna deTemmerman
August 30, 2022
Since I live at a KarTay apt i knew Brenda and she was always pleasant to deal with. This was a surprise.
My condolences to alll of Brendas'family. My sincere sympathy to those in her office. God be with you all.
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