Brenda Schmitz made thoughtful plans to surprise her loved ones, prior to her passing away from ovarian cancer in 2011. 2 years later – her widowed husband , children and his new fiance are receiving gifts from Schmitz. The loving Iowa mother wrote a letter to a local radio station, asking for 3 final wishes to be fulfilled after her life had expired and family had recovered from the loss. To find out what Schmitz’s last wishes were for this year’s Christmas, click below.