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Alvira Louise Marie Gramkow Janssen

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Birth	:	24 Dec 1914 Persia, Harrison County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	13 Nov 2009 Harlan, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Milton Lawns Memorial Park, Janesville, Rock County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.7089005, -89.0010986
Description	:	Alvira Louise Marie (Gramkow) Janssen was born December 24, 1914, on a farm near Persia, Iowa to John and Emma (Mumm) Gramkow. She grew up in the Persia area and went to school at Valley View Country School. She entered Persia Public High School and graduated in 1934. She then attended Normal Training School to become a teacher, but there were no jobs available. Alvira married Robert Janssen on October 13, 1934. The couple farmed in the Persia and Portsmouth areas. They retired from farming in 1970 and moved to Woodbine in November of 1978. Robert died on May 19,... Read More	Alvira Louise Marie (Gramkow) Janssen was born December 24, 1914, on a farm near Persia, Iowa to John and Emma (Mumm) Gramkow. She grew up in the Persia area and went to school at Valley View Country School. She entered Persia Public High School and graduated in 1934. She then attended Normal Training School to become a teacher, but there were no jobs available. Alvira married Robert Janssen on October 13, 1934. The couple farmed in the Persia and Portsmouth areas. They retired from farming in 1970 and moved to Woodbine in November of 1978. Robert died on May 19, 2004. Alvira and Robert loved to travel. The couple traveled to 37 states and wintered in Texas for 17 years. Alvira was a great homemaker. She was a wonderful cook and baker; always having homemade goodies ready when the kids came home from school. She spent her free time crocheting and quilting. It is believed she probably crocheted so much that the string would reach around the world. She sewed many clothes for her kids and grandkids. The granddaughters delighted in going to Grandma's and learned to play cards and games. Alvira died November 13, 2009, at Elm Crest Retirement Center in Harlan, Iowa at the age of 94 years, 10 months, and 20 days. Alvira was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 69 years; and brother, Charles Gramkow. She is survived by her two daughters, Beverly (Merle) Phillips of Atlantic, Iowa, LaVonne (Wayne) Miller of Persia, Iowa; one son, Gary (Dawn) Janssen of Indianola, Iowa; brother, Willis Gramkow of Logan, Iowa; sister, Lois Zacharias of Persia, Iowa; six granddaughters; 11 great grandchildren; two stepgrand children; two step great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral Service Tuesday, November 17, 2009, at 10:30 am St. John Lutheran Church Persia, Iowa Clergy Pastor Duane Anunson Musician Marian Eckmann Congregational Hymns "What A Friend We Have In Jesus" "How Great Thou Art" Pall Bearers Teresa Phillips ~ Deb Ingwersen Pamela Rairdin~ Marilyn Burke Kristine Hraha ~ Kira Helvig Lori Stewart ~ Jude Hopkins Final Resting Place Valley View Persia, Iowa

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Where is Alvira Louise Marie Gramkow Janssen's memorial?
Alvira Louise Marie Gramkow Janssen's memorial is located at: Milton Lawns Memorial Park, Janesville, Rock County, USA.
When did Alvira Louise Marie Gramkow Janssen death?
Alvira Louise Marie Gramkow Janssen death on 13 Nov 2009 in Harlan, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.7089005
Longitude: -89.0010986

Family Members:

Parent

John Frederick Gramkow

(1884 - 1982)

Emma Christina Mumm Gramkow

(1889 - 1976)

Spouse

Robert Rawleigh “Bob” Janssen

(1913 - 2004)

Siblings

Willis Alfred Gramkow

(1922 - 2015)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Milton Lawns Memorial Park
Janesville, Rock County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7089005, -89.0010986

2. Dillenbeck Cemetery
Janesville, Rock County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7221500, -89.0035000

3. Trinity Episcopal Columbarium
Janesville, Rock County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6839500, -89.0184800

4. Rock County Farm Cemetery
Janesville, Rock County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7235600, -89.0344930

5. Mount Olivet Cemetery
Janesville, Rock County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7056007, -89.0421982

6. Corn Exchange Park
Janesville, Rock County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6820500, -89.0258200

7. Oak Hill Cemetery
Janesville, Rock County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7036010, -89.0460780

8. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Janesville, Rock County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7436500, -89.0235600

9. Saint John Family Cemetery
Janesville, Rock County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6541600, -89.0114300

10. Mount Zion Cemetery
Janesville, Rock County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6953011, -88.9132996

11. Saint Mary Cemetery
Milton, Rock County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7744800, -88.9674600

12. Mount Olive Sandy Sink Cemetery
Indianford, Rock County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7741600, -89.0434000

13. Magee Burial Site
Janesville, Rock County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7387300, -89.0918500

14. Milton Junction Cemetery
Milton, Rock County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7833000, -88.9579000

15. Milton Cemetery
Milton, Rock County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7801000, -88.9379000

16. Beardsley Cemetery
Fulton, Rock County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8039800, -89.0135500

17. Emerald Grove Cemetery
Emerald Grove, Rock County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6547100, -88.8858600

18. North Johnstown Cemetery
Milton, Rock County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7425003, -88.8713989

19. Lyman Inman Cemetery
Afton, Rock County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6137300, -89.0648100

20. Town of Rock Cemetery
Afton, Rock County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6203200, -89.0840600

21. Happy Hollow Cemetery
Afton, Rock County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6015090, -89.0251140

22. Rock River Cemetery
Milton, Rock County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8218994, -88.9946976

23. Otter Creek Cemetery
Milton, Rock County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8196983, -88.9372025

24. Goodrich Cemetery
Edgerton, Rock County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8285200, -89.0265500