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Colleen Ann “Connie” Arkfeld Gau

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Birth	:	17 Mar 1938 Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	4 Mar 2020 Woodbine, Harrison County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Mary's Cemetery, Portsmouth, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.6519012, -95.5233002
Description	:	Fouts Funeral Home - Woodbine, IA Colleen Ann “Connie” (Arkfeld) Gau was born to Vincent and Anna Marie (Schmitz) Arkfeld on March 17, 1938, on a farm near Panama, Iowa. She was baptized in St. Mary's Church in Panama, and received her First Holy Communion and Confirmation at St. Peter’s Church in Defiance, Iowa. Connie grew to adulthood on the family farm near Portsmouth, Iowa, and graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1955. On October 24, 1956, she was united in marriage to Phil Gau at St. Mary... Read More	Fouts Funeral Home - Woodbine, IA Colleen Ann “Connie” (Arkfeld) Gau was born to Vincent and Anna Marie (Schmitz) Arkfeld on March 17, 1938, on a farm near Panama, Iowa. She was baptized in St. Mary's Church in Panama, and received her First Holy Communion and Confirmation at St. Peter’s Church in Defiance, Iowa. Connie grew to adulthood on the family farm near Portsmouth, Iowa, and graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1955. On October 24, 1956, she was united in marriage to Phil Gau at St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Portsmouth, Iowa. After marriage, the couple moved to Phil’s parents’ farm northwest of Portsmouth. Phil and Connie enjoyed the many vacations taken with their families and attending the school activities of their children and grandchildren. She taught C.C.D. classes on Sunday and volunteered her time at the Catholic Schools in Portsmouth and Panama. Connie was a member of the Portsmouth American Legion Auxiliary, Quilting Club, Catholic Daughters of America and an employee of Communication Data Service in Harlan, Iowa, for over twenty years. Connie died on Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at Rose Vista Nursing Home in Woodbine, Iowa, at the age of 81 years, 11 months and 16 days. Connie was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Dr. Don Arkfeld; and nephew, Dennis Sonderman. She is survived by her husband, Phil Gau of Panama; children, Ron Gau and wife Kathy of Persia, Iowa, Rick Gau and wife Lois of Woodbine, Iowa, Dave Gau and wife Dr. Nancy Gau of Harlan, Iowa, Janel and husband Mark McKinney of Underwood, Iowa, Julie and husband Dave Esser of Woodbine, and Rachele and husband Kirk Campbell of Council Bluffs, Iowa; 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; brother, Dr. Francis Arkfeld and wife Peggy of Omaha, Nebraska; sisters, Lola Sonderman and husband Ken of La Habra, California, and LaVonne and husband Bob Deirs of Scottsdale, Arizona; sister-in-law, Dr. Sara Arkfeld of Omaha; and many other nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, MEMORIALS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION

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Colleen Ann “Connie” Arkfeld Gau's memorial is located at: Saint Mary's Cemetery, Portsmouth, Shelby County, USA.
When did Colleen Ann “Connie” Arkfeld Gau death?
Colleen Ann “Connie” Arkfeld Gau death on 4 Mar 2020 in Woodbine, Harrison County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.6519012
Longitude: -95.5233002

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Portsmouth, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6519012, -95.5233002

2. Cass Township Cemetery
Portsmouth, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6272115, -95.4958362

3. Chambers Cemetery
Persia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6018982, -95.5681000

4. Ellison Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6561012, -95.6260986

5. Washington Township Cemetery
Panama, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7305984, -95.4867020

6. Hawkins Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6458800, -95.6355000

7. Saint Marys Cemetery
Panama, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7332993, -95.4811020

8. Lincoln Township Cemetery
Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6422005, -95.4028015

9. Lytle Cemetery
Persia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5625000, -95.5550003

10. Schley Cemetery
Persia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5555461, -95.5419486

11. Valley View Cemetery
Persia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5814018, -95.6324997

12. Mefferd Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7132200, -95.6576200

13. Saint Boniface Cemetery
Westphalia, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7219009, -95.3944016

14. Henderson Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6257000, -95.6794000

15. Cowan-Pardee Cemetery
Woodbine, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6976500, -95.6765000

16. Bethel Cemetery
Logan, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6239014, -95.6999969

17. Cox Cemetery
Persia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5391998, -95.6418991

18. Champlin Cemetery
Yorkshire, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5121994, -95.5766983

19. Harlan Cemetery
Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6594505, -95.3281403

20. Spears-Graybill Cemetery
Yorkshire, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5097008, -95.5811005

21. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Earling, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7797012, -95.4207993

22. Greenwood Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6729660, -95.7257690

23. Heine Cemetery
Shelby, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5277500, -95.4033000

24. Shelby Cemetery
Shelby, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5083313, -95.4511108