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1939

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2024

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Clear Lake, Iowa

Betty Theilen Obituary

Betty Theilen

October 7, 1939 - November 18, 2024

Clear Lake - Betty Jane Theilen 85, died Monday, November 18, 2024, at the Nora Springs Care Center, Nora Springs, Iowa.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, November 22, 2024, at the Fertile Lutheran Church, 602 West Washington, Fertile, Iowa, with Pastor Mary Findlay officiating. Burial will take place at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, Iowa. A viewing will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers memorials my be directed to the Fertile Lutheran Church, in Betty's memory. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 310 First Ave. North Clear Lake, Iowa 50428. 641-357-2193. View online at www.colonialchapels.com.

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Published by Globe Gazette on Nov. 21, 2024.

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Karen Hansen

November 21, 2024

Betty was one of my classmates at Dows HS & a neighbor east of the Morgan United Methodist Church. I extend my sympathies to Betty's family.
Karen Lemke Hansen

Diane Gooder

November 21, 2024

So sorry for the loss of Betty. Always would greet you with a warm smile. Many heart felt memories of her and Dean. John and I are in Texas so we are sending our sympathy from afar.

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