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Clara Mae “Claire” French Heck

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Birth	:	29 Jul 1923 Elgin, Fayette County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	22 Oct 2019 Postville, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Elgin City Cemetery, Elgin, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.9580000, -91.6410000
Description	:	Claire Heck (Clara Mae Heck) died Tuesday, October 22, 2019, at 4 p.m. of natural causes at her Grand Meadows Glen apartment, Postville, Iowa. She was 96 years young. Claire was born July 29, 1923 in Elgin to Florence French, and raised by her grandmother, Florence Baldwin. Claire graduated as class Valedictorian from Elgin High School in 1940. After graduation, Claire received a job offer to work at the John Falb & Sons car dealership in Elgin. Claire met Gerald (G.J.) Heck when he returned from naval duty in the... Read More	Claire Heck (Clara Mae Heck) died Tuesday, October 22, 2019, at 4 p.m. of natural causes at her Grand Meadows Glen apartment, Postville, Iowa. She was 96 years young. Claire was born July 29, 1923 in Elgin to Florence French, and raised by her grandmother, Florence Baldwin. Claire graduated as class Valedictorian from Elgin High School in 1940. After graduation, Claire received a job offer to work at the John Falb & Sons car dealership in Elgin. Claire met Gerald (G.J.) Heck when he returned from naval duty in the South Pacific. They married on July 12, 1947. She and Jerry (Gerald) purchased a farm in Postville, and Claire became a full time homemaker. She was one of the original-founding members of the West Post Project Club, served as President. Claire was active in the Community Presbyterian Church and was circle chairman of Ladies Aide and participated on many church committees. Jerry and Claire had a happy marriage for 62 years until Jerry died in 2009. Throughout their years together, Claire and her husband, Jerry, had many wonderful and enduring friendships. Claire was positive and fun loving, a true survivor and did fulfill her dreams as being a farm wife and mother made her happy. Survived by: two children, Candace (Candy) K Heck from Huntington Beach, CA and Jerry J (Katherine) Heck from Dubuque; granddaughter Dacia (Dan DiCarlo) Heck; Dale Lonning and great grandchildren, Alexis (Lexi) and Ava Lonning; her sister Arlene, her brother Dean (Karen) French and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: her parents; her grandmother, her granddaughter Danielle Lonning; four brothers, Bud, Ralph, Kenneth and Dale; two sister in laws, Bernie and Orvie French and numerous nieces and nephews. Claire’s family would like to thank the staff members at Grand Meadows for being professional, helpful, and kind and caring. The family wishes to thank Joanne Bodley and Jolynn Schrader and families for your friendships. Claire was uplifted by your kindness, and would say on a weekly basis how important you were to her. Thank you Vern Cook, apartment resident. Your ability to fix or reset electronic equipment was a great help to Claire and she valued your friendship and laughter. In lieu of flowers, donations in honor of Claire may be made to the Postville Fire Department, 121 E. Green St., Postville, Iowa 52162 and the Community Presbyterian Church, 106 S. Reynolds St., Postville, Iowa 52162 Celebration of Life: Service in May, (near Mother's Day), when the roads are clear and the weather is good. Date to be announced. Claire will be remembered for her love of people and animals, her love of family and friends, her beautiful outfits with matching jewelry and shoes, and her love of getting letters and mail. fayettecountynewspapers

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Where is Clara Mae “Claire” French Heck's memorial?
Clara Mae “Claire” French Heck's memorial is located at: Elgin City Cemetery, Elgin, Fayette County, USA.
When did Clara Mae “Claire” French Heck death?
Clara Mae “Claire” French Heck death on 22 Oct 2019 in Postville, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Clara Mae “Claire” French Heck's memorial?
Latitude: 42.9580000
Longitude: -91.6410000

Family Members:

Parent

LeRoy French

(1894 - 1967)

Florence A Baldwin French

(1904 - 1993)

Spouse

Gerald J Heck

(1920 - 2009)

Siblings

Ralph Lee French

(1927 - 2012)

Kenneth Gene “Kenny” French

(1929 - 2017)

Dean Ray French

(1938 - 2022)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Elgin, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9580000, -91.6410000

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

3. Saint Peters Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0003014, -91.6438980

4. Apostolic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9347000, -91.5821991

5. Brainard Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9341980, -91.7044900

6. East Clermont Lutheran Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9969406, -91.5916672

7. Houg Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9444008, -91.5675964

8. Illyria Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8975983, -91.6363983

9. Pleasant Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9347000, -91.7450027

10. Butler Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9738910, -91.7501880

11. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9777985, -91.7647018

12. Marion Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9708290, -91.5127792

13. Nutting Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0306015, -91.7247009

14. Highland Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8987000, -91.5330000

15. Cook Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9209880, -91.5091230

16. Fry Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0152530, -91.5182350

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

18. Lima Cemetery
Lima, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8689000, -91.7373000

19. Corbin Cemetery
Wadena, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8440000, -91.6200000

20. Wadena Cemetery
Wadena, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8428000, -91.6520000

21. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Wadena, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8424988, -91.6492004

22. Old Pioneer Cemetery
Wadena, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8375100, -91.6537300

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

24. Clark Family Cemetery
Beulah, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9166505, -91.4751415