Barbara Jean Wittern
Barbara Jean Wittern
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21
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503 Fisher Street, Little Rock, IA 51243
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21
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Jurrens Funeral Home of Rock RapidsBarbara Wittern Obituary
Barbara Wittern, age 75, formerly of Rock Rapids, IA, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at the Community Memorial Health Center in Hartley, IA.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the First Presbyterian Church in Little Rock, with Pastor Steve Anderson officiating.
Burial will follow at the Pleasant View Cemetery in Little Rock, IA.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.
Arrangements are in the care of the Jurrens Funeral Home of Rock Rapids, IA.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Upcoming Events
Feb
21
Visitation
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church
503 Fisher Street, Little Rock, IA 51243
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Memorial service
1:30 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church
503 Fisher Street, Little Rock, IA 51243
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Jurrens Funeral Home of Rock Rapids