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Charlene M. Bannister Vaala

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Birth	:	26 Nov 1936 Cedar Falls, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	21 Feb 2022 Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Waterloo Memorial Park Cemetery, Waterloo, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.4716988, -92.3833008
Description	:	Charlene M. Vaala, 85, of Waterloo, IA., died Monday, February 21, 2022 at UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital. She was born November 26, 1936, in Cedar Falls, IA., daughter of Robert and Violet Grapp Bannister. She graduated from Waterloo East High School in 1954. Charlene married William "Bill" Shimek; they later divorced. She married Jerry A. Vaala on March 27, 1965, in Preston, MN; he died December 18, 2011. Charlene worked as a legal executive secretary for Fulton, Martin, and Andres Law Firm for over 26 years, retiring in 2001. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church,... Read More	Charlene M. Vaala, 85, of Waterloo, IA., died Monday, February 21, 2022 at UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital. She was born November 26, 1936, in Cedar Falls, IA., daughter of Robert and Violet Grapp Bannister. She graduated from Waterloo East High School in 1954. Charlene married William "Bill" Shimek; they later divorced. She married Jerry A. Vaala on March 27, 1965, in Preston, MN; he died December 18, 2011. Charlene worked as a legal executive secretary for Fulton, Martin, and Andres Law Firm for over 26 years, retiring in 2001. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, where she was active in small group ministry and the alter guild. Charlene loved spending her time with her children, grandchildren, and her dog, Ginger. She also enjoyed reading, watching movies, and socializing. Charlene is survived by her daughters, Terry (Joel) Osmundson of Washburn, IA., and Angie Andrews of Waterloo; sons, Craig (Helida) Vaala of Waterloo, Scott Vaala of Penrose, CO., and Jeff (Michele) Shimek of Georgetown, TX; 14 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; and sister, Roberta Wilson of Washburn. She is preceded in death by her parents; step-father who raised her, Charles Fairbanks; husband, Jerry; and three grandsons, Jason Hendershot, Dillan J., and Billy J. Vaala. Funeral Services: 11:00 AM Wednesday, February 23, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 4820 Oster Pkwy, Cedar Falls, IA. Visitation: 4 - 7:00 PM Tuesday, February 22 at Locke at Tower Park, Waterloo, IA. Private family burial at Waterloo Memorial Park Cemetery, Waterloo, IA. Memorials may be directed to the family or Cedar Bend Humane Society. Locke Funeral Services, Locke at Tower Park, Waterloo is assisting the family.

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Where is Charlene M. Bannister Vaala's memorial?
Charlene M. Bannister Vaala's memorial is located at: Waterloo Memorial Park Cemetery, Waterloo, Black Hawk County, USA.
When did Charlene M. Bannister Vaala death?
Charlene M. Bannister Vaala death on 21 Feb 2022 in Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Charlene M. Bannister Vaala's memorial?
Latitude: 42.4716988
Longitude: -92.3833008

Family Members:

Parent

Violet G. Grapp Fairbanks

(1914 - 2006)

Spouse

Jerry Alan Vaala

(1942 - 2011)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Waterloo Memorial Park Cemetery
Waterloo, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4716988, -92.3833008

2. Mount Olivet Cemetery
Waterloo, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4594002, -92.3968964

3. Waterloo Cemetery
Waterloo, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4742012, -92.3582993

4. Elmwood Cemetery
Waterloo, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4916992, -92.3578033

5. Pet Haven Cemetery
Cedar Falls, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4933187, -92.4118539

6. Calvary Cemetery
Waterloo, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4991989, -92.3660965

7. Fairview Cemetery
Waterloo, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5107994, -92.3503036

8. Orange Township Cemetery
Waterloo, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4241982, -92.3657990

9. Saint Lukes Episcopal Church Columbarium
Cedar Falls, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5153600, -92.4307200

10. Black Hawk County Cemetery
Evansdale, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4430200, -92.2931700

11. Sons of Jacob Cemetery
Waterloo, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4839900, -92.2838040

12. Hillcrest Cemetery
Waterloo, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4839270, -92.2826670

13. Muslim Cemetery
Waterloo, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4838990, -92.2826380

14. Fairview Cemetery
Cedar Falls, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5261002, -92.4602966

15. Faithful Friends Pet Cemetery
Waterloo, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5508220, -92.3409370

16. Garden Of Memories
Waterloo, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5515310, -92.3378240

17. Greenwood Cemetery
Cedar Falls, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5404260, -92.4557550

18. Hudson Cemetery
Hudson, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3999000, -92.4657200

19. Washburn Cemetery
Washburn, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4139200, -92.2711700

20. Hillside Cemetery
Cedar Falls, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5625000, -92.4452972

21. Cedar Valley Cemetery
Hudson, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4166444, -92.5057391

22. Mount Zion Cemetery
Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5299988, -92.2589035

23. Mount Vernon Cemetery
Waterloo, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5847015, -92.3806000

24. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Hudson, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4279100, -92.5292000