" I happened upon this notice and my heart goes out to the family of Melinda Bruellman. Though I do not know the family I wanted to convey my sympathy and share the thought from the bible that I look to at times such as these. Our heavenly father Jehovah is a God of love and he hates to see us in pain. This thought is supported at Revelation 21:3,4, where it says, "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore". I personally cannot wait for this time to come. Also we await the fulfillment of John 5:28 where it promises that all those in the memorial tombs will come out. What a time of celebration when we will be crying tears of joy instead of sorrow. I hope that you find comfort in these scriptures as I have. I again am sorry for your loss. With sympathy, Jo Edwards "
In loving memory of
Melinda Bruellman
April 28, 1991 - August 21, 2008
Melinda Sue Bruellman was born April 28, 1991, in Algona, Iowa, the daughter of John and Cindy (Harms) Bruellman. She attended West Bend - Mallard Community Schools. Mindy was a member of the WBM Drill Team and National Honor Society. She was a football cheerleader and statistician, class officer of the junior class, and active in SAQ.
Mindy worked at the West Bend Care Center as a nurse's aide and for Kampen Foods in West Bend. She was a very caring and loving girl - always greeting you with a smile. Mindy loved spending time with family and friends. She enjoyed dancing, listening to music, four wheeling, cats and her dog, Bubba. She was an avid reader and loved to spend spare time with her special friend, Chris Gearhart.
On August 21, 2008, Mindy was called home.
Left to cherish her memory are her parents: John and Cindy of Ottosen, Iowa; three siblings: Michael and wife, Lisa and their daughter, Michaela of Ottosen, sister, Jonna Quinn and husband, Daniel of West Des Moines and Calvin Bruellman of Ottosen;; paternal grandparents: Eugene and Evelyn Bruellman of West Bend; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents: Albert and Margaret (Hansen) Harms; two uncles: Bryon Bruellman and Larry Harms; and her special friend, Chris Gearhart.
Tributes
"To Melinda's family: We, too, know the loss and emptiness that fills your heart at this most difficult time. Our son Aaron (age 14) was called to heaven on June 11, 2008 due to the tornado at the Little Sioux Scout Ranch. We would just like you to know that we are praying for you and that we are here if you need us. Take your time in your greif as you are the only one who will know how you feel at any given time. Bob and Carol Eilerts"
"To the Bruellman family . . . we are truly sorry for your loss. We did not know Mindy but we send our deepest sympathy to you. God Bless you. Doc & Marge Drown"
"I just want to send our sympathies to you. We lost our daughter Brooke Dreyer to a car accident last Sunday. We truly feel your pain. I will be in touch. All our love Jeff, Renae, Ashley & Reed Dreyer."
"Although we did not know Mindy, we are very sorry to hear of her death. She was a very special person and will be missed by many. Whenever you feel the warmth of the sun shining down on you, remember Mindy is in Heaven smiling as she looks down upon you. God be with you all through these most difficult times."
"I will give you my email should you want to contact us. rdreyer@q.com"
"Cindy and family. I saw this news of your darling daughter passing away in the Algona online paper. I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for you and yours dear. I wish I knew what to say. Love, Charla sackmann@midlands.net"
"I wanted to send all of you my sympathy. Mindy was a great girl, she always smiling and bubbly but ready to work hard to get a job done. She truly was a shining star and I know she is looking down and watching over us with care and love. She will be missed whole heartedly. "
"Bruellmans, I could not possibly speak the words that need to be said. But I wanted to express my sympathy. I know Mindy is looking down on us with love and big beautiful smile on her face. She always have a way of making me smile with that big beautiful grin of hers. She truly was a shining star and I will miss seeing her tear up the gym floor during Drill Team. I loved having Mindy around, she always had a good attitude and was ready to get to work hard to get a job done. With love, Katarina Schwartzkopf and Andy Niemann"
"May your faith help you thru this tragic time. My deepest sympathy is with your family."
"Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss...our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time."
"John, Cindy and family - There are no words that will say exactly what I want to say - but please know how much you are all in our thoughts and prayers - we will miss Mindy so very much. God Bless and help you get through this trying time. If there is anything we can be of help with - please let us know. Take care God Bless you all ..."
"Sorry for your loss of your loved one. it is hard to lose one so young but she is now in God's hands. let family and friends help you get through this hard time. Let God into your hearts and remember the good times you had with her. my thoughts and prayers are with you."
"Bruellman Family- I am sorry for your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with at this trying time and through the next few weeks and months. May you find strength through faith to recover from your loss."
"OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS AT THIS DIFFICULT. THINKING OF YOU ALL AND GOD BLESS YOU"
"Family Members - You are in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest sympathy to each of you. May your faith be a source of strength. "
"Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time."
"I Lucille am a 1st cousin to your Dad, Gene Bruellman. We are so sorry and pray for you folks. We lost a son in a bad accident. He was a young man with a wife and three small children. Sincerely Bill & Lucille Romersberger "
"Please know that your are in our thoughts and prayers. Mindy brought smiles to everyone who watched her dance! Her spirit will live on through all the wonderful memories she created with her family and friends, and those memories are what will help us all heal. God bless you all. "
"We are very sorry for your loss. I enjoyed visiting with Mindy at the store and library. God Bless your family!!"
"No words can ease the pain, but fond memories and kind words will last a lifetime. Mindy was such a positive spirit here on earth. She could light up a room from a mile away. We all share in your grief and only pray you find peace in knowing you raised an unbeliveable young women, with a big heart. Last night I stood outside at the stars were strangely brighter than normal. I know it is because Mindy and Chris are up there safe and sound and finally at rest. They will never be far from our thoughts and will forever be in our hearts."
"Our sympathy goes out to you and your family. May God bless you in this trying time in your life. All our love and prayers."
"Bruellman Family, Mindy was a great girl and will be missed very much. She always had a smile on her face. Her memories will last forever. Now she is in heaven with Christopher."
"Bruellman family, My thoughts and prayers are with during this very difficult time. I was truly honored to work with Mindy from her days in Kindergarten to a manager for Drill Team in 8th grade and then 2 years as a performing member. She will be missed by many. God Bless you. Linda "
"A beautful young woman that had so much sparkle and a glow that filled her world--God has welcomed a true gem into heaven. It was a pleasure to experience Mindy in the halls of WBM. Our prayers are lifting you all up now and in the coming weeks and months. "
"We are very sorry for your loss. She will be missed. "
"Bruellman family you are in my thoughts and prayers in this difficult time. She is in a wonderful place and she is now your angels."
"The entire Bruellman family has our sympathies - you are in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time."
"We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. With our sincerest sympathy."
"I know that Mindy is now doing her finest dance, as she is dancing with the angels. When I gaze into the sky tonight, I know that I will see Mindy's shining star. It will be easy to spot, because it will be the one shining the brightest. May God's peace give you comfort at this difficult time. Find strength in your friends, family, faith and community."
"our thoughts and prayers are with you durning this very difficult time..if there is anything that we can do please let us know..may god bless you today tomarrow and always."
"Bruellman Family- No words can make anything like this feel better...Just know that you have many family and friends there for you when you need them! As I look up at the sky tonight, I can't help but to think that Mindy is up there with Chris, looking over each and every one of us, to keep us out of harm's way! She is a beautiful dancing angel now, and she's dancing the best dance ever! Nothing can ever replace Mindy, because her spirit and bright smile is forever etched in our community and hearts. May God's love & strength surround the community and especially your family! Mindy we will always love you!"