Barbara J. Bratland Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Barbara J. Bratland (Bode, Iowa), who passed away at the age of 89, on July 17, 2019. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Barbara J. Bratland or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Earl Long and Doris Long (Fleming); her husband Arnold M. Bratland; her granddaughter Taylor Jean DeVlaeminck; and her siblings, Beverly Joyce Long and Richard Earl Long.
She is survived by: her children, Kathy Kellner of Des Moines, Kenny Bratland (Jana) of Dakota City, Bruce Bratland (Jan) of Livermore, Bev Zinnel (Keith) of Bode and Cindy DeVlaeminck (Jerry) of Spencer; her grandchildren, Ken Bratland (Laura), Becky Kellner-Ratzlaff (David), Betsy Kellner-Nelson (Nick), Kevin Bratland (Lindsi), Jered Bratland (Miranda), Barb Kellner, Karl Bratland (Mary), Nikki Babcock (Joel), Arnie Zinnel (Nikki), Melissa Horkey (Tyler), Andy Zinnel (Megan), Alex Zinnel, Madison DeVlaeminck, Cori DeVlaeminck, Cole DeVlaeminck and Morgan Nelson (Honorary Grandchild); her great grandchildren, Bryan, Brayden, Emily, Connor, Brody, Hayden, Tucker, Dylan, Graham, Reid, Drew, Jackson, Collin, Ethan, Breckin, Chase, Brooks, Eli, Emersyn, Emma, Brantley, Jasmyn, Mercedes, Jacob, Kyzer, Lincoln, Mea, Elynn and Elsie; her sister Marilyn Lange (Don) of Harlan; and her sister-in-law Laila Kinseth of Bode. She is also survived by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.