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Personal note from Your Daughter, Shawna and Son, Matthew and 6 Grandchildren.

MOM, we love you and miss you much. It was so sad seeing you go so fast. You're missed more then you will ever know and loved to the moon and back. Pain-free finally and on the next journey. All your grand babies love and miss you. We all know we have a Special New Angel watching over us. MISS YOU Mommy!

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Obituary

    BARBARA JANE FITZ WELSH, 10/09/1947-09/09/2021 passed away at Pearl Valley Rehabilitation Center in, Estherville IA. While on hospice. She found out she had CJ disease and took hold fast. She survived by her children and grandchildren, brothers and sisters. She's donating her brain for research and funeral plans will be made when that procedure is complete. 

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!! I Miss you!! Oct 9,2021. The graveside celebration is family only. Then 1pm on Oct 9,2021 WESTGATE COMMUNITY CENTER FOR CATTERING OF MEAL AND CELEBRATION OF HER LIFE. THIS IS OPEN TO ALL FRIENDS AND FAMILY. Bring a memory to share. It's also her 75 bday!!

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Born

October 9th, 1947
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Passed away

September 9th, 2021
Estherville, IA, USA

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Cause of death

CJ disease

Method of disposition

Cremation

Avera at Home
Hospice care provided by

Avera at Home

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