Betty L. Stern Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Betty L. Stern (Belle Plaine, Iowa), born in Corydon, Iowa, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Betty left this world on August 20, 2025 at the age of 90, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Betty L. Stern to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Alva Myers and Jennie Myers; her husbands, Dewey Bussey, Merlin Ealy Sr. and Michael Stern; and her brother Eugene Myers.
She is survived by: her children, Marian Cowels (Jack) of San Diego, CA, Patricia Nieland (Mike) of Belle Plaine, Barbara Griffith (Jack) of Cedar Rapids, Daniel Bussey of Belle Plaine, Merlin Ealy (Julie) of Belle Plaine and Theresa Axler of Newton; and her grandchildren, John Reynolds (Karen), Tamara Wanless (Tom), Melissa Vis (Michel), Tony Nieland, Mark Nieland, Rachel McLeod (Darric), Melinda Crane, Darcy Griffith, Garrett Landuyt (Kasey), Mallory Francis (Josh), Jessica Kacena (Thomas), Jennifer Ealy (Ryan), Kyle Ealy (Angel) and Paige Axler.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
