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Clarian Thelma Thompson Gunderson

Birth	:	13 Mar 1930 Clermont, Fayette County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	8 May 2021 West Union, Fayette County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Postville Cemetery, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.0811081, -91.5655594
Description	:	Clarian Thelma (Thompson) Gunderson, 91, of Postville, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Stoney Brook Village in West Union. Clarian was born March 13, 1930 in rural Clermont to Henry T. and Anna Marie (Lubke) Thompson. She was baptized at West Clermont Lutheran Church on July 20, 1930 which marked the beginning of her strong relationship with God. This continued with her confirmation at the Frankville Presbyterian church in 1945. Clarian attended rural schools in Allamakee and Winneshiek counties and graduated from Postville High School in 1947. After graduating, she worked as... Read More	Clarian Thelma (Thompson) Gunderson, 91, of Postville, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Stoney Brook Village in West Union. Clarian was born March 13, 1930 in rural Clermont to Henry T. and Anna Marie (Lubke) Thompson. She was baptized at West Clermont Lutheran Church on July 20, 1930 which marked the beginning of her strong relationship with God. This continued with her confirmation at the Frankville Presbyterian church in 1945. Clarian attended rural schools in Allamakee and Winneshiek counties and graduated from Postville High School in 1947. After graduating, she worked as a secretary at the Postville Community School and was later employed at the Postville State Bank. She was united in marriage to the love of her life, Dean Gunderson on August 12, 1951 at Saint Paul Lutheran Church in Postville, Iowa. Together they raised five children. Clarian filled her time raising her children and growing her faith through her active membership at St. Paul Lutheran Church and WELCA groups. She enjoyed baking, cooking, sewing and quilting, and would often be found working on a crossword puzzle. She also shared her love of gardening with her husband and the pair were quite the card sharks, they definitely enjoyed their various card clubs. Most of all Clarian was known for her very kind heart, her quick wit and strongest of hugs. She is survived by her children; Marsha (Reid) Koenig, Randy Gunderson, Alan (Kathy) Gunderson, Carol (Jeff) Reierson, and Deanna (Dave) Hahn, grandchildren; Anne Koenig (Catherine Glass), Laura Koenig, Jennifer (Dave) Braham, Kristen Reierson, Sara (Justin) Poindexter, and Leah Reierson, great grandchildren; Micah and Oliver Braham, and sister-in-law, Kay Gunderson, along with many cherished nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death and will be reunited with her loving husband, Dean, her parents; Anna and Henry, her siblings; Frances Thompson, Lavanda (Harold) Richert, Harley (Ellen) Thompson, in-laws; Jan and Ralph Gunderson, Arnold Gunderson, Doris and Lloyd Niedert, Ruby and Quentin Torkelson, Fern and Bernard Templeton, and Betty and Duane Holm. The family would like to share the most heartfelt thanks to the healthcare workers at Stoney Brook Village who gave such wonderful loving care of Clarian who also became family to her in her last years. Funeral Services will be at 2:00 pm on Friday, May 14, 2021 at St Paul Lutheran Church, Postville, Iowa with Rev. Lynn Noel as the Officiant. Inurnment will follow at Postville Cemetery, Postville, Iowa. You may greet the family at 3:00 pm following the inurnment at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Due to Covid-19, masks and social distancing are recommended. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to St. Paul Lutheran Church, Postville or Gundersen-Palmer Hospice, West Union. Schutte-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Clarian Thelma Thompson Gunderson's memorial is located at: Postville Cemetery, Clayton County, USA.
When did Clarian Thelma Thompson Gunderson death?
Clarian Thelma Thompson Gunderson death on 8 May 2021 in West Union, Fayette County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Clarian Thelma Thompson Gunderson's memorial?
Latitude: 43.0811081
Longitude: -91.5655594

Family Members:

Parent

Henry T Thompson

(1894 - 1968)

Anna Marie Lubke Thompson

(1898 - 1976)

Spouse

Dean Orville Gunderson

(1931 - 2017)

Siblings

Lavanda May Thompson Richert

(1922 - 2017)

Harley A. Thompson

(1924 - 2008)

Frances Amelia Thompson

(1926 - 1931)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Postville Cemetery
Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0811081, -91.5655594

2. Minert Cemetery
Postville, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1161003, -91.5488968

3. Grand Meadow Cemetery
Luana, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0628014, -91.5081024

4. Hardin Cemetery
Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0889015, -91.4863968

5. Oak Hill Cemetery
Bloomfield Township, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1324997, -91.6294022

6. Luana Cemetery
Luana, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0602989, -91.4682999

7. Fry Family Cemetery
Farmersburg, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0152530, -91.5182350

8. Smith Cemetery
Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1539001, -91.5267029

9. Saint John Lutheran Cemetery
Luana, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0628000, -91.4546000

10. East Clermont Lutheran Church Cemetery
Grand Meadow Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9969406, -91.5916672

11. Walden Pond Cemetery
Castalia, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1431900, -91.6515210

12. Pleasant View Cemetery
Castalia, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1183014, -91.6785965

13. Mount Grove Cemetery
Castalia, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1333104, -91.6751508

14. Bloomfield Cemetery
Castalia, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1152992, -91.6896973

15. Cleveland Cemetery
Postville, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1631000, -91.4930000

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

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

18. Eno Cemetery
Wagner Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9930992, -91.4693985

19. Marion Lutheran Cemetery
Gunder, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9708290, -91.5127792

20. Frankville Cemetery
Frankville, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1910000, -91.6210000

21. Bethlehem Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Postville, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1971000, -91.5402000

22. Pioneer Cemetery
Monona, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0149994, -91.4274979

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

24. Bailey Plot
Volney, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1499799, -91.4168047