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Elaine Kathryn “Sarge” Martin Syverson

Birth	:	22 Sep 1922 Clayton County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	4 May 2020 Elkader, Clayton County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Elkader Cemetery, Elkader, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.8541718, -91.4000015
Description	:	Elaine Kathryn Syverson, 97, of Elkader, Iowa died Monday, May 4, 2020 at MercyOne Medical Center in Elkader, Iowa. Elaine was born September 22, 1922 to Archie and Elsie (Roeder) Martin in Clayton County, Iowa. She graduated from Elkader High School and attended Elkader Junior College. She proudly joined and served in the United States Marines Women’s Reserve from July 15, 1943 to August 22, 1946, being honorably discharged at the rank of Technical Sergeant. Elaine was united in marriage with Roy Syverson on January 24, 1948. Throughout the years, “Sarge” worked... Read More	Elaine Kathryn Syverson, 97, of Elkader, Iowa died Monday, May 4, 2020 at MercyOne Medical Center in Elkader, Iowa. Elaine was born September 22, 1922 to Archie and Elsie (Roeder) Martin in Clayton County, Iowa. She graduated from Elkader High School and attended Elkader Junior College. She proudly joined and served in the United States Marines Women’s Reserve from July 15, 1943 to August 22, 1946, being honorably discharged at the rank of Technical Sergeant. Elaine was united in marriage with Roy Syverson on January 24, 1948. Throughout the years, “Sarge” worked as a bookkeeper at Anderson Lumber Company , Swales Concrete, J.C. Costigan Construction and CJ Lanes bowling alley and was a tax preparer with Dietz Donald and Co., all in Elkader. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, American Legion Post 106, Peace United Church of Christ, Women Marines Association and a lifetime member of the Iowa Bowling Association. Sarge enjoyed bowling, golfing, coaching basketball, reading and doing puzzles. One of the many proud and deserving moments in her life was being invited on a Honor Flight for World War II veterans to Washington, D.C. in May 2010. Known as “Aunt Elaine” to many, related or not, she was possessed of a keen mind to the end and was famous for quickly adding a column of figures without a calculator. Elaine was a genuine original and we will all deeply miss her advice, instructions, stories and laughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Syverson; parents, Archie and Elsie Martin; three brothers, Carlton Russell, Donald and Virgil Martin and a nephew, Rickie Martin. Surviving Elaine are her sister, Lois Zerkle of Whitewater, Wisconsin, and sister in law, Bonnie Syverson of Elkader, Iowa. Also surviving are nephews Russell Martin of Norfolk, Virginia; Roger Martin of Gloucester, Virginia; Gregory Zerkle of Reseda, California; and Scott Syverson of Walker, Iowa; nieces Linda Miller of Tiffin, Iowa; Vickie Freeman of Marion, Iowa; Vicky Debes of Dubuque, Iowa; Debra Macke of Marion, Iowa; and cousins Erma Joleen Friederich and Clifford Allan Friederich of Marion, Iowa. Also surviving are a host of great and great-great nieces and nephews. The family expresses special and deep gratitude to Mary Witt and Frank and Carolin Phippen for always being there for Elaine through the years. They have been, and always will be, true friends of the family. Also, the family thanks all of her many friends throughout Elkader and beyond who touched her life and were also touched by her. Donations in Elaine’s memory may be made to the charity or organization of one’s choice. Due to state and federal guidance on gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the family will not be having a public memorial at this time. Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Elkader, Iowa is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Elaine Kathryn “Sarge” Martin Syverson death on 4 May 2020 in Elkader, Clayton County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.8541718
Longitude: -91.4000015

Family Members:

Parent

Archie Martin

(1887 - 1930)

Elsie Wilhelmine Margaretha Roeder Martin

(1891 - 1984)

Spouse

Roy Arnt Syverson

(1918 - 1994)

Siblings

Carlton Russell Martin

(1916 - 1996)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Elkader Cemetery
Elkader, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8541718, -91.4000015

2. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Elkader, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8488998, -91.4021988

3. Hartman Cemetery
Cox Creek Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8155360, -91.3880840

4. Colony Catholic Cemetery (Defunct)
Read Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8830000, -91.3580000

5. County Home Cemetery
Clayton Center, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8916702, -91.3499985

6. Dohrer Cemetery
Osborne, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8124846, -91.4584734

7. Meenan Cemetery
Communia, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7999862, -91.3584693

8. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Clayton Center, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8841705, -91.3249969

9. Cords Cemetery
Osborne, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7973308, -91.4377662

10. Clayton Center Cemetery
Clayton Center, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8841705, -91.3225021

11. Communia Cemetery
Volga Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7868996, -91.3630981

12. Patterson Pioneer Cemetery
Saint Olaf, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9216000, -91.4489000

13. Watkins Cemetery
Osborne, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7833180, -91.4584733

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

15. Norway Lutheran Church Cemetery
Saint Olaf, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9352798, -91.4302826

16. Weymouth Cemetery
Saint Olaf, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9278799, -91.4583559

17. Mederville Cemetery
Elkader, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7638893, -91.4194412

18. Krumm Cemetery
Garber, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7913760, -91.3023559

19. Farmersburg-Wagner Cemetery
Farmersburg, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9481010, -91.3700027

20. Blanchaine Cemetery
Volga, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7676210, -91.3389040

21. Cook Family Cemetery
Elkader, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9209880, -91.5091230

22. Wagner Township Cemetery
Saint Olaf, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9519386, -91.4513931

23. Eberhard Cemetery
Littleport, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7583201, -91.3418020

24. Highland Lutheran Cemetery
Highland Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8987000, -91.5330000