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Fern Gale Hollesen Bright

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Birth	:	7 Apr 1919 Sioux Rapids, Buena Vista County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	19 Jul 2017 Sioux Rapids, Buena Vista County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Lone Tree Cemetery, Sioux Rapids, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.8819008, -95.1492004
Description	:	Fern Gale Hollesen, the daughter of Bennie and Florence (Wright) Hollesen was born in Sioux Rapids, Iowa, on April 7, 1919. She lived her youth and received her education in Sioux Rapids, graduating with the Class of 1937 from the Sioux Rapids Consolidated School. Fern was baptized in 1954 at the Methodist Church in Sioux Rapids and confirmed in that church in 1960. On July 2, 1939, Fern was united in marriage to Elmer A. Bright, Jr. at the Methodist parsonage in Sioux Rapids and this marriage was blessed with three children: Donald, Becky, and Jon. Fern and... Read More	Fern Gale Hollesen, the daughter of Bennie and Florence (Wright) Hollesen was born in Sioux Rapids, Iowa, on April 7, 1919. She lived her youth and received her education in Sioux Rapids, graduating with the Class of 1937 from the Sioux Rapids Consolidated School. Fern was baptized in 1954 at the Methodist Church in Sioux Rapids and confirmed in that church in 1960. On July 2, 1939, Fern was united in marriage to Elmer A. Bright, Jr. at the Methodist parsonage in Sioux Rapids and this marriage was blessed with three children: Donald, Becky, and Jon. Fern and Elmer’s married lifetime was spent in the Sioux Rapids community. Fern had been employed at Simonsen’s Ironworks for 12 years. Fern was happy and proud to be a homemaker. She also worked in many farm homes during harvesting, and for local families doing housework and babysitting. After Ruth Sickles, a beloved nurse and owner of Sickles Hospital, retired and moved into her new home, Fern helped to care for her in her home for several years. She dearly loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and was generous with her time for them. She is remembered as a kind and loving wife, mother and grandmother. Her greatest pleasure was to be surrounded by her family. Fern was a member of the First United Church of Sioux Rapids and the Women’s Fellowship. She enjoyed gardening, baking, reading and music, especially that of her son, Don and grandson, Kenny. Fern’s life and memory is loved and cherished by her family which include her children: Donald (Shirley) Bright of Cherokee, Iowa; Jon (Julie) Bright of Sioux Rapids, Iowa; and Becky Roberts of Storm Lake, Iowa; grandchildren: Kenny (Ginnie) Bright of Cherokee, Iowa; Karen (Chris) Benson of Dakota Dunes, South Dakota; Kathy (Jerry) Woodall of Cherokee, Iowa; Clint (Jessica) Roberts of Newell, Iowa; Nicole (Kale) Glover of Marathon, Iowa; Kirk (Mallory) Bright of Sioux Rapids, Iowa; and Kayla (Stephen) Tjaden of Sioux Rapids, Iowa; great grandchildren: Ethan, Evan Eli, and Ella Roberts; Kase and Kage Glover; Boden, Tristan, and Jaida Bright; Rush Tjaden; Jessica, Emily, and Gabby Benson; Seth Mahnke; and Morgan Gravenish; great-great grandson, Conner Mahnke; brother, Dean Hollesen of Sioux Rapids, Iowa; sister, Marge Stone of Moberly, Missouri; sister-in-law, Laura Hollesen of Everly, Iowa; other extended family and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Elmer on November 3, 2001; sisters: Lilah Romine and Marlene Nelson; and two brothers: Kenneth Hollesen and Dale Hollesen.

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Where is Fern Gale Hollesen Bright's memorial?
Fern Gale Hollesen Bright's memorial is located at: Lone Tree Cemetery, Sioux Rapids, Buena Vista County, USA.
When did Fern Gale Hollesen Bright death?
Fern Gale Hollesen Bright death on 19 Jul 2017 in Sioux Rapids, Buena Vista County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.8819008
Longitude: -95.1492004

Family Members:

Parent

Ben Victor Hollesen

(1894 - 1971)

Florence May Wright Hollesen

(1898 - 1986)

Spouse

Elmer Bright

(1914 - 2001)

Siblings

Kenneth Earl Hollesen

(1929 - 1965)

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Coordinate: 42.8883018, -95.1324997

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14. Oakland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9281006, -95.3432999

15. Plainview Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8087100, -95.3280200

16. Saint Johannes Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8662758, -95.3669968

17. Rosehill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0368996, -95.0919037

18. Elk Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7641983, -95.3094025

19. Garton Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8297000, -94.9334500

20. Fairfield Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7783012, -94.9692001

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Coordinate: 43.0214005, -95.2885971

23. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7136002, -95.0650024

24. Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery
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