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Clotilda “Tillie” Kruse Steffensmeier

Birth	:	17 Jul 1927 Saint Paul, Lee County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	1 Mar 2016 Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Johns Cemetery, Houghton, Lee County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.7855000, -91.6010000
Description	:	Clotilda "Tillie" Steffensmeier, 89 years, of Houghton, Iowa died Wednesday morning March 1, 2017 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa. Tillie was born July 17, 1927 near St. Paul, Iowa, a daughter of Edward and Ida (Holtkamp) Kruse. On November 11, 1950, she married Ernest "Ernie" F. Steffensmeier at St. Paul, Iowa. He preceded her in death July 6, 2007. Tillie attended St. James School in St. Paul, Iowa. She was a farmer's wife and mother. She was a member of St. John's Catholic Church in Houghton. She enjoyed playing cards, sewing, crafts, painting, and baking... Read More	Clotilda "Tillie" Steffensmeier, 89 years, of Houghton, Iowa died Wednesday morning March 1, 2017 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa. Tillie was born July 17, 1927 near St. Paul, Iowa, a daughter of Edward and Ida (Holtkamp) Kruse. On November 11, 1950, she married Ernest "Ernie" F. Steffensmeier at St. Paul, Iowa. He preceded her in death July 6, 2007. Tillie attended St. James School in St. Paul, Iowa. She was a farmer's wife and mother. She was a member of St. John's Catholic Church in Houghton. She enjoyed playing cards, sewing, crafts, painting, and baking with grandchildren. She was proud of her children and grandchildren, and followed them with their sports and education. She is survived by seven sons: Chris (Mary) Steffensmeier, of Salem, Iowa; Ernest Jr. (Annette) Steffensmeier, of Fort Madison, Iowa; Gordon (Kathy) Steffensmeier, of Corvallis, Oregon; Craig (Jeanine) Steffensmeier, of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa; Glenn (Ann) Steffensmeier, of Hillsboro, Iowa; Douglas (Diane) Steffensmeier, of West Point, Iowa; and Gary (Margaret) Steffensmeier, of Farmington, Iowa; four daughters: Deborah (Ron) Becker, of Wever, Iowa; Michelle (Ted) Wenke, of Douds, Iowa; Brenda (Dave) Meierotto, of West Point, Iowa; and Colleen (Todd) Holder, of Raleigh, North Carolina; one daughter-in-law, Jennifer Steffensmeier, of Fort Madison, Iowa; one brother, Sylvester (Thelma) Kruse, of Hillsboro, Iowa; two sisters, Marcella Moore, of Fort Madison, Iowa and Agnes Stukerjurgen, of St. Paul, Iowa; 43 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one daughter Melanie Steffensmeier, one son Ben Steffensmeier, four brothers: Lawrence, Wilfred, Joseph, and Albert Kruse; four sisters: Helen Schinstock, Gertrude Kruse, Cecelia Klesner, and Edna Kruse; and one great granddaughter, Adrianna Wanat. A Rosary will be recited at 3:00 pm Monday, March 6, 2017 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Houghton, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 5:30 - 7:30 pm Monday evening at the church with the Christian Vigil Service to be held at 7:00 pm during visitation. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Houghton, Iowa with Reverend Bruce DeRammelaere, as Celebrant. Burial will be at St. John's Cemetery, Houghton, Iowa. Barr-Holtkamp Funeral Home and Cremation Services, West Point, is in charge of the arrangements.

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Where is Clotilda “Tillie” Kruse Steffensmeier's memorial?
Clotilda “Tillie” Kruse Steffensmeier's memorial is located at: Saint Johns Cemetery, Houghton, Lee County, USA.
When did Clotilda “Tillie” Kruse Steffensmeier death?
Clotilda “Tillie” Kruse Steffensmeier death on 1 Mar 2016 in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Clotilda “Tillie” Kruse Steffensmeier's memorial?
Latitude: 40.7855000
Longitude: -91.6010000

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Ernest F. “Ernie” Steffensmeier

(1924 - 2007)

Siblings

Lawrence Henry Kruse

(1916 - 1998)

Wilfred C. Kruse

(1918 - 2011)

Helen I Kruse Schinstock

(1920 - 2000)

Joseph William Kruse

(1928 - 1972)

Marcella Elizabeth Kruse Krogmeier / Moore

(1932 - 2018)

Children

Bernard Clement “Ben” Steffensmeier

(1962 - 2015)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Johns Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7855000, -91.6010000

2. Old Pilot Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7935670, -91.5382150

3. Clay Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7425900, -91.5642800

4. East Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8329050, -91.5468410

5. McCracken Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7274200, -91.5695500

6. Salem South Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8470001, -91.6210022

7. Saint James Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7696000, -91.5185900

8. Kennedy Farm Cemetery
Houghton, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7444070, -91.6670000

9. Salem East Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8569000, -91.6120500

10. Sharon Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7261940, -91.6605410

11. Bayles Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7990600, -91.7025700

12. New Garden Quaker Cemetery
Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7780900, -91.4964100

13. Hicks Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8210840, -91.5004920

14. Bonnell Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7057991, -91.5635986

15. Boyleston Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8390250, -91.5051910

16. Sax Family Cemetery
Primrose, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7027890, -91.6502551

17. Hunting Cemetery
Salem, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8632250, -91.5386870

18. Cook Cemetery
Primrose, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6974983, -91.6318970

19. Beeler Cemetery
Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6918983, -91.6132965

20. J Goldsmiths Burying Ground
West Point, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7333730, -91.4973000

21. Wallingford Cemetery
Harrisburg, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7567700, -91.7230000

22. Hillsboro Cemetery
Hillsboro, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8310400, -91.7145000

23. Creel Farm Cemetery
West Point, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7472220, -91.4752780

24. Blacksmith Cemetery
Franklin, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7078018, -91.5096970