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Celestine Lidwina “Cele” Cook Maiers

Birth	:	4 Sep 1924 North Buena Vista, Clayton County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	24 Dec 2020 Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Holy Cross Cemetery, Holy Cross, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.6015000, -90.9980000
Description	:	Celestine (Cook) Maiers, the youngest child of John and Dora Cook, was welcomed into the heavenly family fold on Dec. 24, 2020. There to greet her were her husband of 67 years, Charles; her parents; and her siblings, Sabin, Delores, Louis, Helen, and Francis. Private family services will be held on Thursday, December 31, at Kramer Funeral Home in Holy Cross, IA. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Holy Cross, IA. A celebration of Sally’s life will be held at a later date. Sally celebrated her 96th birthday on September 4, 2020. Read More	Celestine (Cook) Maiers, the youngest child of John and Dora Cook, was welcomed into the heavenly family fold on Dec. 24, 2020. There to greet her were her husband of 67 years, Charles; her parents; and her siblings, Sabin, Delores, Louis, Helen, and Francis. Private family services will be held on Thursday, December 31, at Kramer Funeral Home in Holy Cross, IA. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Holy Cross, IA. A celebration of Sally’s life will be held at a later date. Sally celebrated her 96th birthday on September 4, 2020. She led a rich life, beginning with her early years on the family farm in North Buena Vista, Iowa. At a very young age she recognized the value of education and excelled as a student. Following graduation from the Immaculate Conception Academy in Dubuque, Iowa, she worked briefly at the telephone company. before marrying Charlie in 1946 after his return from naval service. Her career as full-time wife and mother of five then began. A multi-tasker by nature, her days were filled with activity. Sally and Charlie were active members of the community of Holy Cross, Iowa, where they raised their family. Holy Cross Church and its Catholic school system were important to her. She volunteered in the school and was a member of the Rosary Society and Ladies’ Circle, always fully supporting parish activities and events with her organizing and cooking talents. They became winter Texans for 18 years after Charlie’s retirement. Dubuque became their permanent home in 2010 when they moved into The Villages in Asbury. Following Charlie’s death in 2013, Sally transitioned to Bethany Home in Dubuque. A tireless worker, Sally maintained a spotless household while making sure the needs of her family were met. Whether sewing, quilting, cooking, ironing, gardening, or cleaning, her perfectionism always resulted in her best foot forward. Sally loved to learn; she was smart and informed throughout her life. She held strong views and never hesitated to voice her opinion or express her thoughts. Family and friends were important in Sally’s life. She and Charlie traveled throughout the country and abroad to spend time with those they cherished. Socializing often involved bowling in her younger years, golfing in her later years, and card playing… always! Family gatherings to either share a meal prepared by Sally, or celebrate a birthday or holiday, occurred frequently. These events, along with the numerous family vacations in Door County, were orchestrated by Sally. For many years she was the organizer, “general”, and head chef behind these memorable times. Survivors include 5 children: John (Sybil) of Atlanta, GA; Jane (Stan) Gassmann of Dubuque; Peggy Driscoll of Dubuque; JoAnn (Jay) Hepner of Cedar Rapids; Lynn (Allen) Jaeger of Waunakee, WI. Sally will be remembered by 11 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. One sister-in-law, Mary Maiers of Dyersville, IA, also survives. Although greatly saddened, all are relieved her battle with Alzheimer’s Disease has ended. To her family she gave much to smile about and for which to be grateful. Sally was preceded in death by her husband, Charles; parents, John and Dora; parents-in-law, John and Rose Maiers; siblings and spouses: Sabin and Lavina Cook, Delores and Dave Wertzberger, Louis and Mabel Cook, Helen and Ralph Hefel, Francis and Marita Cook; in-laws: Rosemary and John Lane, Jim Maiers, Sister Alice Maiers, RSM; two nephews, Dennis Cook and Tom Lane; one niece, Carolyn Oberbroeckling. Memorial donations may be given to Bethany Home, Hospice of Dubuque, or the Alzheimer’s Association. Cards, letters and memorials may be mailed to the family in care of Kramer Funeral Home, 750 12th Ave SW Dyersville, IA 52040. Please include first and last name Celestine Maiers on the outside of the envelope. Special thanks to the staff of Bethany Home and Hospice of Dubuque for their compassionate care and kindness. Sally and her family are blessed to have known all of you! Kramer Funeral Home

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Celestine Lidwina “Cele” Cook Maiers's memorial is located at: Holy Cross Cemetery, Holy Cross, Dubuque County, USA.
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Celestine Lidwina “Cele” Cook Maiers death on 24 Dec 2020 in Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.6015000
Longitude: -90.9980000

Family Members:

Parent

John A. Cook

(1888 - 1977)

Dora C. Cook

(1886 - 1975)

Spouse

Charles Joseph “Charlie” Maiers

(1923 - 2013)

Siblings

Sabin Carl Cook

(1915 - 1986)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Holy Cross Cemetery
Holy Cross, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6015000, -90.9980000

2. Floyd Family Cemetery
Holy Cross, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5991400, -90.9770510

3. Spring Mills Cemetery
Holy Cross, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5610200, -90.9463600

4. Holy Trinity Cemetery
Luxemburg, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6003000, -91.0752000

5. Cottage Hill Cemetery
Cottage Hill, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5840000, -90.9177000

6. Cottage Hill Protestant Cemetery
Cottage Hill, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5862000, -90.9125000

7. Myer Cemetery
Luxemburg, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6455760, -91.0762740

8. North Buena Vista Cemetery
Buena Vista Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6666718, -90.9499969

9. Cook Cemetery
Rickardsville, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5681920, -90.8964840

10. Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery
Balltown, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6383000, -90.8970000

11. Saint Clements Cemetery
Bankston, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5196190, -90.9617890

12. Immaculate Conception Cemetery
North Buena Vista, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6824989, -90.9563904

13. East Rickardsville Methodist-Episcopalian Cemetery
Rickardsville, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5835000, -90.8817000

14. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Rickardsville, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5835000, -90.8816000

15. Goshen Cemetery
Millville, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6905594, -91.0544434

16. Saint Boniface Cemetery
New Vienna, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5518000, -91.1148000

17. Saint Francis of Assissi Cemetery
Balltown, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6372600, -90.8671800

18. Balltown Methodist Cemetery
Balltown, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6388000, -90.8679000

19. Catholic Mission Church Cemetery
Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5514419, -90.8595051

20. Saint Charles Catholic Church Cemetery
Cassville, Grant County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7144000, -90.9764000

21. McGee Cemetery
Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4852982, -91.0064011

22. Platt Cemetery
Colesburg, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5978012, -91.1577988

23. Graham Cemetery
Millville, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6833172, -91.1195685

24. Bolsinger Cemetery
Mallory Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6776340, -91.1424090