Gwendolyn Mae Lange

Gwendolyn Mae Lange, age 95, of Alta, Iowa and formerly of Fonda, Iowa passed away February 4, 2025 at the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake. Funeral services will take place Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at the Nain Lutheran Church in Newell. Burial will be in the Cedar Cemetery in Fonda. Visitation will take place Friday, February 7, 2025 from 5-7:00 p.m. at the CHURCH. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Newell is in charge of the arrangements. Gwendolyn Mae Rubendall was born December 7, 1929 to Merle and Anita (Heesch) Rubendall in Iowa. She was baptized and later confirmed into the Lutheran faith. She graduated with her GED from Fonda Community School in Fonda, Iowa. On May 2, 1947, Gwen was united in marriage to Orville E. Lange in Fort Dodge, Iowa. They were blessed with three children: Rod, Bill, and Pam. In her earlier years, Gwen enjoyed bowling and roller skating with her husband, Orville. They also enjoyed numerous dances together at the Cobblestone Inn. Gwen was a member of the Fonda and Newell American Legion Auxiliary. Gwen was an avid Iowa Hawkeye and Kansas City Chief fan. She took every opportunity she could to watch sporting events of any kind. Gwen loved being outdoors, especially camping or fishing. Family meant the world to Gwen. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her pride and joy. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Those left to cherish Gwen’s memory include her children: Rod (Connie) Lange of Spirit Lake, Iowa; Bill (Tammy) Lange of LeMars, Iowa; Pam (Brent) Heldt of Dakota Dunes, South Dakota; grandchildren: Matt (Kate Rothrock) Lange; Ami Smith; Cassie (Robert) Lindsay; Bethany Rodriguez; Derek Lange; Jacob Lange; Josh (Alisa) Winkel; Felicia (Danny) Caudel; Greta (Nick) Vogeler; Brandon, Brady, and Bradford Heldt; great-grandchildren: Melika, DJ, Tegan, Asher, Aniyah, Anthony, Azaila, Elsie, Miles, Carter, Jemma, Ella, Greyson; extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents: Merle and Anita Rubendall; husband: Orville Lange; and brothers: Max, Harold, and Ronnie Rubendall.

Gwendolyn Mae Lange

December 7, 1929 - February 4, 2025