Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
A memorial service in memory of Betty J. Berends was held Monday, Aug. 12, 2024, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in May City. Pastor Richard Milbrandt officiated.
Honorary pallbearers were Samantha Berends, Charlie Berends, August Berends, William Berends and Julian Berends. Burial was at Harrison Township Cemetery near May City. Hartley Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements.
Betty Jean Berends, daughter of Petersen “Pete” and Hattie (Eye) Wilson, was born Dec. 7, 1932 in rural Ruthven. She received her early education through the country school system and later graduated from Ruthven High...
