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Betty Mary Schmelzer Spies

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Birth	:	9 Sep 1929 West Union, Fayette County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	6 Feb 2020 Fayette, Fayette County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Mount Calvary Cemetery, West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.9300003, -91.7850037
Description	:	Betty Mary Spies, 90, of West Union, Iowa died Thursday, February 6, 2020 at Maple Crest Manor in Fayette, Iowa. Betty was born September 9, 1929 to George and Edna (Bloomfield) Schmelzer in West Union, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at Holy Name Catholic Church in West Union, Iowa. Betty graduated from West Union High School in 1949 and attended Upper Iowa University for one year. Betty was united in marriage with Harold Henry Spies on September 28, 1950 at Holy Name Catholic Church. Five children were born to this union. Betty was a... Read More	Betty Mary Spies, 90, of West Union, Iowa died Thursday, February 6, 2020 at Maple Crest Manor in Fayette, Iowa. Betty was born September 9, 1929 to George and Edna (Bloomfield) Schmelzer in West Union, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at Holy Name Catholic Church in West Union, Iowa. Betty graduated from West Union High School in 1949 and attended Upper Iowa University for one year. Betty was united in marriage with Harold Henry Spies on September 28, 1950 at Holy Name Catholic Church. Five children were born to this union. Betty was a lifelong member of the Rosary Society, Catholic Daughters and Swinging Squares Square Dance Club. She helped with Meals on Wheels for over twenty years. Betty enjoyed gardening, square dancing, reading and cooking. Her cheesecake was legendary at reunions. Betty loved animals, especially her cats and dogs, helping nurse many animals back to health. Surviving Betty are her five children, Gary (Patsy) Spies of Elgin, Iowa, Cathy (Paul) Trafelet of Hawkeye, Iowa, Paul (Barb) Spies of West Union, Iowa, David (Julie) Spies of St. Peters, Missouri and Mark (Joni) Spies of Hawkeye, Iowa; grandchildren, Christopher (Leigh) Spies, Stephanies Spies-Upton (Mitchel), Jeremy (Wendy) Trafelet, Jacinda (Travis) Cooley, Joshua Trafelet, Ty Trafelet, Laura Spies, Colin Spies, Heather (Josh) Tolle, Taylor (Tanner) Munkel, John (Jennifer) Spies, Justin (Litisha) Spies, Jean (Ben Welsh) Spies, Jaci Spies, Paul (Callie) Spies, Jr., and Emily Spies; and twenty-nine great-grandchildren; nieces, Susie (Gene) Heimerman and Shawn (Chris) Barrck. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Spies on September 19, 2009; her parents, George and Edna Schmelzer; a sister, Diane Holmes; and a great-granddaughter, Kaylee. Visitation will be Monday, February 10, 2020 from 4-7 pm with a 3:30 pm Catholic Daughter Rosary and a 7:00 pm Scripture Service at Burnham-Wood-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service, West Union, Iowa and one hour before services at the church on Tuesday. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at Holy Name Catholic Church, West Union, Iowa with Rev. Don Komboh as the Celebrant. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, West Union, Iowa. Burnham-Wood-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service, West Union, Iowa is helping the family with the arrangements.

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Where is Betty Mary Schmelzer Spies's memorial?
Betty Mary Schmelzer Spies's memorial is located at: Mount Calvary Cemetery, West Union, Fayette County, USA.
When did Betty Mary Schmelzer Spies death?
Betty Mary Schmelzer Spies death on 6 Feb 2020 in Fayette, Fayette County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Betty Mary Schmelzer Spies's memorial?
Latitude: 42.9300003
Longitude: -91.7850037

Family Members:

Parent

George Aloysius Schmelzer

(1896 - 1991)

Edna Marion Bloomfield Schmelzer

(1905 - 1990)

Spouse

Harold Henry Spies

(1928 - 2009)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Mount Calvary Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9300003, -91.7850037

2. Pleasant Grove Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9347000, -91.7450027

3. West Union Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9611000, -91.8151600

4. Prairie View Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8993580, -91.8330000

5. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9777985, -91.7647018

6. Butler Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9738910, -91.7501880

7. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8768997, -91.8094025

8. Brainard Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9341980, -91.7044900

9. South Windsor Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9211006, -91.8747025

10. Dunham Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8767014, -91.8458023

11. Lima Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8689000, -91.7373000

12. Boale Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9935700, -91.8451900

13. Saint Francis Cemetery
Fayette, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8511009, -91.8261032

14. Grandview Cemetery
Fayette, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8301697, -91.8020172

15. George Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0346985, -91.7818985

16. Oak Ridge Cemetery
Auburn Township, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0155983, -91.8683014

17. Windsor Cemetery
Hawkeye, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9644012, -91.9225006

18. Elgin City Cemetery
Elgin, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9580000, -91.6410000

19. Nutting Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0306015, -91.7247009

20. Hawkeye Cemetery
Hawkeye, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9397011, -91.9357986

21. Illyria Cemetery
Wadena, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8975983, -91.6363983

22. Gods Acres Cemetery
Clermont, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9925003, -91.6496964

23. Saint Peters Catholic Cemetery
Clermont, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0003014, -91.6438980

24. Center Grove Cemetery
Randalia, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8185997, -91.8756027