FOREST CITY - Edell Westerberg, age 81, of Forest City, died Wednesday, March 7, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 10, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City with Pastor Rod Hopp officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, March 9, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City, and continue an hour prior to service at the church. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery in Forest City.
Edell C. Westerberg was born in Burchinal on March 28, 1930, the daughter of Henry and Thora (Elwood) Nelson. She received her education in rural school near her home and graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1947.
The family lived on a farm north of Clear Lake and Edell worked for a time at the Clear Lake Bakery, and at the Green Mill Restaurant in Mason City. On Feb. 27, 1955, she was united in marriage to Donald Westerberg in Clear Lake.
The couple farmed several different places in the Forest City area before settling on the home place in 1972. More recently, Edell worked at Harrison's, Forest Fashions, the Chuck Wagon and Johnson's Hallmark.
She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church where she was active in circle and enjoyed serving for special church events. She enjoyed her flower gardens and loved going shopping and antiquing. For years she supported her grandchildren by attending their athletic games and sharing their sports interests on television.
She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Donald Westerberg of Forest City; her children, Tim (Gayle) Westerberg of Dillon, Colo., Deanna (Dave) Ennen of Forest City, and Steve (Nancy) Westerberg of Oelwein, nine grandchildren and four great-granddaughters. Also surviving are siblings Howard Nelson of Clear Lake, Esther (John) Hubacher of Mason City, Richard (Janell) Nelson of Rose Creek, Minn., and brother-in-law Dale Snyder of Sun City, Ariz.; several nieces and nephews and life-long friend, Inga Nordaas.
Edell was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Ona Snyder.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685; www.petersenlundfh.com.

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Published by Globe Gazette from Mar. 8 to Mar. 9, 2012.

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March 19, 2012

sorry to hear of your loss, take care you are in my prayers Mike and Pam Hanna

Dean and Ruby Farland

March 10, 2012

Thinking of you Don and offering our sympathy. Dean and Ruby Farland

Carol & Doug Westerberg

March 10, 2012

We will surely miss our "Aunt Edell"! Even though our visits weren't very frequent, they will certainly be cherished! At times like this, it's hard being so far away from "Those We Love"!

Lisa Tan

March 9, 2012

I was so sorry to hear of Edell's passing, Steve & Nancy. Thinking of your family during this difficult time.

Jody Fox

March 9, 2012

I'm so sorry to hear of Edell's passing. I have many many fond memories from childhood growing up next door. My thoughts are with the entire family.

March 9, 2012

So sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother, Deanna and Dave. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Jack & Joy Hickman

Sheilah (Orvick) Luttring

March 8, 2012

So sorry to hear of Edell's passing. Mom and Dad shared many cups of coffee and good times with Don and Edell. My sympathy and prayers for the Westerburg family.

Bob and Deb Steenson

March 8, 2012

Sorry to hear of your loss, Steve and Nancy and family.

Sheila Trees

March 8, 2012

I have many fond memories of Edell and my mom, Goldie, getting dressed up for Ridiculous Days and all the fun they had at work. My sympathies are with your family.

Mary Tweeten Myers

March 8, 2012

Marge called last night and told me about Edell's passing. We used to be the younger Tweeten generation--now we are the older ones. Sympathy to Don and the Westerburg family.

Carmen Hauge

March 8, 2012

So very sorry to hear of Edell's passing. I have such wonderful memories of her and your family that I will hold close to my heart forever! You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Carmen, Kent and Bryan

Linda Severson

March 8, 2012

Our thoughts,love and prayers continue to be with all of you. Linda, Larry, Marcus, Tiffany, Seth and Taelen.

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