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Catherine F. Forette Scheckel

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Birth	:	22 Nov 1858 Springbrook, Jackson County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	7 Sep 1933 Le Mars, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Marys Cemetery, Alton, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.9902992, -96.0160980
Description	:	Catherine married Nicholas Scheckel on February 22, 1879. Nicholas and Catherine are the parents of six children with three living to adulthood. Five of their children are: ~John J. b. September 17, 1879 d. September 3, 1958 ~Ben "Bennie" b. August 7, 1884 d. May 13, 1890 ~Leo b. December 21, 1886 d. May 5, 1888 ~Claudius Stephen "Claude" b. March 25, 1892 d. September 8, 1965 ~Olivia A. b. June 16, 1894 d. February 21, 1978 ******** Alton Democrat; September 15, 1933 A greatly beloved mother, friend and neighbor, was called beyond last Thursday morning Sept. 7, at 9:15 o'clock, Mrs. Nick Scheckel, of Alton. Mrs. Scheckel had... Read More	Catherine married Nicholas Scheckel on February 22, 1879. Nicholas and Catherine are the parents of six children with three living to adulthood. Five of their children are: ~John J. b. September 17, 1879 d. September 3, 1958 ~Ben "Bennie" b. August 7, 1884 d. May 13, 1890 ~Leo b. December 21, 1886 d. May 5, 1888 ~Claudius Stephen "Claude" b. March 25, 1892 d. September 8, 1965 ~Olivia A. b. June 16, 1894 d. February 21, 1978 ******** Alton Democrat; September 15, 1933 A greatly beloved mother, friend and neighbor, was called beyond last Thursday morning Sept. 7, at 9:15 o'clock, Mrs. Nick Scheckel, of Alton. Mrs. Scheckel had been in failing health for a year or more, but the parting came as a shock to family and her host of friends. Catherine Forrette was born at Spruce Creek, Iowa, on Nov. 22, 1858, and on Feb. 22, 1878, was married at Spring Brook, Iowa, to Nick Scheckel. During 8 years of her girlhood they lived at Galena, Illinois where she attended achool, finishing school at Spring Brook. Mr. and Mrs. Scheckel came to Alton in 1882 where they were the original builders of the Dubuque House and which they operated for a time. Mrs. Scheckel acting in the capacity of cook. Her acts of kindness in those early days of the settlement of this territory, and in later years were as the leaves on the trees in the summertime, too great in number to count but something about which she never made mention, though never forgotten by the recipients who are legion. Since coming here in 1882 Mrs and Mrs. Scheckel have since made Alton their home, building a new residence some twenty years ago. Mrs. Scheckel was a member of several societies of St. Mary's Catholic Church where funeral services were held Saturday morning. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery.

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Catherine F. Forette Scheckel's memorial is located at: Saint Marys Cemetery, Alton, Sioux County, USA.
When did Catherine F. Forette Scheckel death?
Catherine F. Forette Scheckel death on 7 Sep 1933 in Le Mars, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.9902992
Longitude: -96.0160980

Family Members:

Parent

(unknow - unknow)

Johanna Frisch Forette

(1836 - 1908)

Spouse

Nicholas Scheckel

(1852 - 1935)

Siblings

William W. Forrette

(1866 - 1928)

(unknow - unknow)

Children

Ben “Bennie” Scheckel

(1884 - 1890)

Leo Scheckel

(1886 - 1888)

Olive A. Sheckel Burrill

(1894 - 1978)

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1. Saint Marys Cemetery
Alton, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9902992, -96.0160980

2. Nassau Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9832993, -96.0318985

3. West Lawn Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0110970, -96.0653000

4. Newkirk Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0661011, -95.9781036

5. Sherman Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9667015, -96.1444016

6. Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9813995, -95.8716965

7. Hospers Cemetery
Hospers, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0732994, -95.9197006

8. Saint Anthonys Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0668983, -95.9036026

9. Saint Marys Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9594002, -96.1769028

10. Hospers Memorial Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0694008, -95.8846970

11. Middleburg Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1102982, -96.0772018

12. Memory Gardens Sioux Center Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0680000, -96.1720000

13. Seney Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8586655, -96.1265106

14. Saint Joseph Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8953018, -96.2005997

15. Saint Catherines Cemetery
Oyens, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8224200, -96.0563900

16. Saint John Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9566994, -95.7799988

17. Saint John Lutheran Cemetery
Ireton, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9585991, -96.2550201

18. Saint Marys Cemetery
Remsen, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8078003, -95.9781036

19. Remsen Cemetery
Remsen, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8058014, -95.9775009

20. Resthaven Cemetery
Le Mars, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8375015, -96.1686020

21. Carmel Reformed Church Cemetery
Carmel, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1280000, -96.2295000

22. Sheridan Township Cemetery
Boyden, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2047005, -96.0208969

23. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Hull, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1916080, -96.1273510

24. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Ireton, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9681015, -96.3143997