Elizabeth "Liz" Ann Shurtleff
April 4, 1978 ~ May 1, 2026
Elizabeth “Liz” Ann Shurtleff age 48 of Plainfield, IA passed away unexpectedly in Lake City, MN.
Friends may greet the family from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 8, 2026 at Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory in NEW HAMPTON. There will be a 6:30 p.m. scripture service at the funeral home on Friday.
Private family interment will take place at a later date.
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Elizabeth “Liz” Shurtleff was born April 4, 1978 in Hampton, Iowa the daughter of Wilbur and Patricia (Willsher) Legg.
Liz, also known as Lizard, Lizzie or LizBeth, attended school in Rudd, Rockford, and Marble Rock, graduating from Marble Rock Community School. She dedicated much of her life to serving others, volunteering with EMS and later as a firefighter in Plainfield.
On September 24, 2022 she was united in marriage to Chad Shurtleff. The couple loved spending time together, especially their weekends at the lake fishing and just simply being with each other.
She found joy in the simple things—sitting outside and soaking up the sun, caring for her plants, especially her Big Bertha, spending time with her grandchildren, fishing, an ice cold Coors Light, and taking care of Trooper. Her laughter, warmth, and love for her family will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her husband, Chad; mother, Patricia;children, Destiny (Drew) Pattschull, Jordan (Nelson Fernandez) Pierce, Dalton (Brianna Christensen) Pierce; grandchildren Ika, Austin, Willow and Meadow Pattschull, Alex, Adrian and Anders Fernandez; siblings, Eileen (Paul), Tim (Shannon), Tony, and Missy; in-laws, Diane and Dennis Shurtleff; sister-in-law, Jody (David) Willging; along with many beloved nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her father, Wilbur; her grandparents; nieces and nephews Abby, Jake and Jess; her beloved dog Hershal.
The family request in lieu of flowers please direct memorials to the memorial fund at Bank Iowa in Fredericksburg (563-237-5200).
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So sorry for your loss.
This is really hard to take in.
Once the shock of hearing that Liz passed away sinks in, I can only smile and laugh at the memories of working with her at the Heritage. And I will hold those memories dear in my heart. She was a caring but spitfire of a gal; a no-holding back on what she thought kind of girl. It’s difficult to understand why she was needed so badly in her next life but there is no doubt heaven is a whole lot more active once she arrived. I extend my most heartfelt sympathy to her husband, her family and all who loved her. Rest easy Lizzie.
So sorry for your loss. I don’t have words that will comfort you, but I am sending prayers. Jeanne Roder
My heart hurts for your family and for all of us who loved you. I hope you knew how much you meant to me. Thank you for the laughter, the chaos, the friendship, and the years we shared.
You’ll never be forgotten. 🤍
Deepest sympathy to Liz’ family. She was so kind to my Mom when she worked at HCM. RIP Liz🙏♥️😢
I am so sorry to hear about Liz. It’s been so long since I ran into her. Deepest sympathies for her family. See you later Liz.
Life is not fair sometimes . Hugs and prayers sent your way.
Dan and Karen Rosonke
I have known you since you were a little girl. At one time we were neighbors and your little girls would sit on my door step waiting for me to get home so they could get a freezie….we organized a fund raiser for a child together…we lost personal touch for a bit but kept in touch some on fb. Then one day you should up in Nashua and we were personally reunited again. We would see each other 2 or 3 times a week. I will still be looking for you to walk into Willys. Love and Miss you Liz. Knowing you , you will be sending all kinds of goofy little signs that your watching over us all.
Liz was many things, many great things-a bright light, an even brighter smile and an attitude that wouldn’t quit! You will be missed by so many, Liz-give all of our friends up there a hug!
Kevin Billerbeck
804 west street Reinbeck iowa 50669
I’ve known her and her husband for quite some time and chad a liz would go to Karoake and she would always give me a hug when they were there I was shocked to hear that she was gone and I didn’t know why until her husbad chad text me and told me what happened to her my heart just dropped and I was shocked to hear what happened she was a kind and loving woman and I enjoyed talking to her and her husband and we had a lot of fun at doing karoake she will be missed
Denny,Diane,Chad and families, We are so saddened to hear of your loss. Our deepest sympathies to all of you! You will be in our thoughts and prayers now as you navigate the difficult days ahead.
We are sorry to hear about Liz she had such spirit. She took great care of our mother at the home. Till we meet again RIP