OBITUARY: Jerry Fred Ackerman, 1957-2003, Worth Co., Iowa [Adapted from: Northwood Anchor online - posted 1-7-2004] Jerry Fred Ackerman Jerry Fred Ackerman, 46 of Northwood, Iowa, died Monday, Dec. 29, 2003, at his home in Northwood. Memorial services were Saturday at the Conner Colonial Chapel, Northwood, with Rev. Allan Stoa officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date. Jerry Fred Ackerman was born on Oct. 22, 1957, in Mason City, the son of Joe and Mabel (Magee) Ackerman. He attended and received his education in the Mason City public schools. Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Joe and Mabel Ackerman of Northwood; a sister, Bernice Lyons of Jacksonville Beach, Florida, two brothers, Robert (Kay) Ackerman of Mason City, and Jim Ackerman and his special friend, Ralene Rippentrop both of Northwood; also left to cherish his memory are nieces and nephews as well as other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents, several aunts, uncles and cousins. Copyright 2004, K.L. Kittleson