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Bethine Mae “Betty” Christianson Klinker

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Birth	:	5 May 1931 Castana, Monona County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	9 Dec 2013 Boone, Boone County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery, Charter Oak, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.0833015, -95.5942001
Description	:	Bethine "Betty" Mae Klinker was born May 5, 1931, the daughter of Clarence and Thelma Kraft Christianson. She passed away Monday, December 9, 2013, at Westhaven Community in Boone, Iowa, at the age of 82. Betty was born in Castana, Iowa. She was born prematurely and so tiny they incubated her in a cigar box in the oven. Betty was united in marriage to Alvern Klinker on August 12, 1951, in Sioux City, Iowa. The couple farmed southeast of Charter Oak, Iowa, and were blessed with the birth of two daughters. Betty was a busy homemaker and hardworking farm wife.... Read More	Bethine "Betty" Mae Klinker was born May 5, 1931, the daughter of Clarence and Thelma Kraft Christianson. She passed away Monday, December 9, 2013, at Westhaven Community in Boone, Iowa, at the age of 82. Betty was born in Castana, Iowa. She was born prematurely and so tiny they incubated her in a cigar box in the oven. Betty was united in marriage to Alvern Klinker on August 12, 1951, in Sioux City, Iowa. The couple farmed southeast of Charter Oak, Iowa, and were blessed with the birth of two daughters. Betty was a busy homemaker and hardworking farm wife. She worked at World Wide Meats from 1970-72. She and Alvern moved to Charter Oak in 1980 and continued farming until they retired in 1982. Betty was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Betty had a positive outlook on life raising her family in a Christian home with strong morals. She enjoyed cooking and her family's favorites were her caramel corn, cowboy cookies, coconut cream pie, and eggnog. Betty was active in her girls' school activities and served on the Parent Teacher League. She was a 4-H Leader of the Merry Maidens and a foreman on their detassling crew. Betty loved politics and was very conservative. In her spare time she liked to do craft projects, watch TV, and listen to country music, particularly Alan Jackson. In their younger years, Betty and Alvern loved to square dance. Betty was an active member of St. John Lutheran Church in Charter Oak serving in Ladies Aid, LLL, and teaching Sunday School. She was active in her community acting as the Treasurer for Elderbridge. Betty tried to be a good influence and help out her siblings whenever she could. After Alvern's death in 1995, Betty's Aunt Adeline became a very close friend and confidante. Betty was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, Alvern; and three brothers: Larry, Kevin, and Reginold Christianson. Survivors include two daughters, Vicki Hennings and Debbie DeLance both of Boone; five grandchildren: Chris Hennings; Amber Robertson and husband, Jake; Cody Hennings and girlfriend, Aubrey Haberer; Ashlee DeLance and boyfriend, Paul Solarczyk; Cale Hennings and Steph Ball; six great-grandchildren: Madelyn and Waylon Hall; Jaidyn Hennings; Taylor and Tegan Robertson; and Brody Haberer; three brothers: Richard Christianson and wife, Edna of Concordia, Kansas; Robert Christianson of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Albert Christianson and wife, Donna of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; and three sisters: Roberta Nerison and husband, Charles of Cedar Rapids; Paulette Nidey and husband, Dennis of North Collinsville, Oklahoma; Karen Brooker of Cedar Rapids; sister-in-law, Jo Christianson of Colorado Springs, Colorado; brother-in-law, Norman Klinker and wife, Janice of Charter Oak; and sister-in-law, Lois Ernst of Schleswig, Iowa; other relatives and friends.

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Bethine Mae “Betty” Christianson Klinker's memorial is located at: Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery, Charter Oak, Crawford County, USA.
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Bethine Mae “Betty” Christianson Klinker death on 9 Dec 2013 in Boone, Boone County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.0833015
Longitude: -95.5942001

Family Members:

Parent

Clarence O. Kraft

(1914 - 1987)

Thelma Grace Kraft Christianson

(1912 - 1999)

Spouse

Alvern William Klinker

(1923 - 1995)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery
Charter Oak, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0833015, -95.5942001

2. Saint Boniface Cemetery
Charter Oak, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0825005, -95.5943985

3. Charter Oak Cemetery
Charter Oak, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0814018, -95.5942001

4. Saint Paul Cemetery
Charter Oak, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0802994, -95.5757980

5. Bockelmann Family Cemetery
Charter Oak, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0954020, -95.5357330

6. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1385000, -95.6133000

7. Saint Paul Lutheran Church Cemetery
Ricketts, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1215000, -95.5265000

8. Saint Clair Cemetery
Ute, Monona County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0592003, -95.7089005

9. Saint Marys Cemetery
Ute, Monona County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0583000, -95.7093964

10. Willow Township Cemetery
Charter Oak, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9913776, -95.6141702

11. Hartliben Cemetery
Mapleton, Monona County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1967010, -95.6707993

12. Morgan Cemetery
Schleswig, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1394005, -95.4403000

13. Putman Cemetery
Ute, Monona County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0233002, -95.7506027

14. Otter Creek Cemetery
Otter Creek Township, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1749180, -95.4310208

15. Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
Mapleton, Monona County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1556015, -95.7814026

16. Mount Hope Cemetery
Mapleton, Monona County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1571999, -95.7814026

17. Heisler Cemetery
Mapleton, Monona County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1817017, -95.7683029

18. Dow City Cemetery
Dow City, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9219017, -95.5119019

19. Grant Township Cemetery
Ida Grove, Ida County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2242012, -95.4569016

20. Lehfeldt Cemetery
Kiron, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1458170, -95.3724972

21. Butler Cemetery
Arion, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9364014, -95.4627991

22. Crawford County Poor Farm Cemetery
Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9508216, -95.4308331

23. Liston Township Cemetery
Danbury, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2468987, -95.7182999

24. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Danbury, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2498660, -95.7189930