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Eleanor Mae Anna Grau Matzen

Birth	:	12 Nov 1922 Calamus, Clinton County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	27 May 2017 DeWitt, Clinton County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Evergreen Cemetery, Grand Mound, Clinton County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.8227997, -90.6547012
Description	:	Eleanor M. (Mrs. Clarence) Matzen, 94, of DeWitt, Iowa, died Saturday evening, May 27, 2017, at Genesis Medical Center-DeWitt. Eleanor Mae Anna Matzen was born November 12, 1922, on her parents farm south of Calamus to Chris and Agnes (Griebel) Grau. She was their youngest child. Eleanor began her education at the age of 4, as she wanted to go along with her brothers and sister. She attended both the country Stone School and Porth School south of Calamus through the 8th grade. Eleanor graduated from Calamus High School in 1939 at the age... Read More	Eleanor M. (Mrs. Clarence) Matzen, 94, of DeWitt, Iowa, died Saturday evening, May 27, 2017, at Genesis Medical Center-DeWitt. Eleanor Mae Anna Matzen was born November 12, 1922, on her parents farm south of Calamus to Chris and Agnes (Griebel) Grau. She was their youngest child. Eleanor began her education at the age of 4, as she wanted to go along with her brothers and sister. She attended both the country Stone School and Porth School south of Calamus through the 8th grade. Eleanor graduated from Calamus High School in 1939 at the age of 16. She received a teaching certificate from Mt. St. Clare College and taught several years in various country schools including Big Rock, Grand Mound and Calamus. She met Clarence Matzen at a dance at Fairyland in 1941. They married on July 7, 1942, in her parent's home when Clarence was home on furlough from serving in World War II. Eleanor lived with her parents until he was discharged in December of 1945. They then farmed and raised their family south of Calamus where Eleanor also helped with chores and crops. She loved driving tractors and life on the farm. The couple retired and moved to DeWitt in August of 1990. where she resided until her recent stay at West Wing Place. Clarence preceded Eleanor in death on August 2, 2009, following 67 years of marriage. Eleanor was a lifetime member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Grand Mound. Her activities included Ladies Aid, 4-H leader, bowling leagues, several card clubs, Bunco and Bingo at West Wing. Most of all, Eleanor loved spending time with her family. In addition to her husband, Eleanor was preceded in death by her parents; a great-granddaughter, Sadie Hope Johansen; an infant sister and brothers, Ralph and Verne Grau. The family will receive relatives and friends at Schultz Funeral Home, DeWitt from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 31, 2017. A Service of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 1, 2017, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Grand Mound with the Rev. Steve Anderson officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Grand Mound. Pallbearers will be grandchildren, Richard Matzen, Terry Matzen, Jennifer Davenport and Chris Johansen and great-grandchildren, Andrew Matzen, Alex Matzen, Tanner Johansen and Olivia Davenport. Honorary pallbearers will be great-grandchildren, Marisa Matzen, Tyler Matzen, Gavin Johansen and Cooper Davenport. Schultz Funeral Homes

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Eleanor Mae Anna Grau Matzen's memorial is located at: Evergreen Cemetery, Grand Mound, Clinton County, USA.
When did Eleanor Mae Anna Grau Matzen death?
Eleanor Mae Anna Grau Matzen death on 27 May 2017 in DeWitt, Clinton County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.8227997
Longitude: -90.6547012

Family Members:

Parent

Christian Fred “Chris” Grau

(1889 - 1953)

Agnes Lena Griebel Grau

(1892 - 1982)

Spouse

Clarence Henry Matzen

(1917 - 2009)

Siblings

Ralph William Grau

(1914 - 1974)

LaVerne William “Verne” Grau

(1916 - 1995)

Baby Daughter Grau

(1917 - 1917)

June Irene Hattie Grau Petersen

(1920 - 2022)

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Coordinate: 41.8227997, -90.6547012

2. Calvary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8236700, -90.6551000

3. Barber Cemetery
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5. Smith Cemetery
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6. Kvindherred Cemetery
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7. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7708015, -90.7230988

8. Boyd Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7928000, -90.7517000

9. Rose Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8269005, -90.7608032

10. Kuebler Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8272560, -90.7615760

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12. Mowder Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7650000, -90.7338000

13. Oak Ridge Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8283617, -90.5426362

14. Saint Joseph's Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8283005, -90.5425034

15. Elmwood Cemetery
DeWitt, Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8349991, -90.5366974

16. Dubois Cemetery
Calamus, Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8438988, -90.7714005

17. Alger Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7740000, -90.7580000

18. Seventh Day Baptist Cemetery
Welton, Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9130000, -90.6017000

19. Oakview Cemetery
Welton, Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9197930, -90.6031520

20. Pine Hill Cemetery
Bliedorn, Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9309300, -90.6836500

21. Saint Anns Catholic Church Cemetery
Long Grove, Scott County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7279587, -90.5754089

22. Saint Columbkille Cemetery
Bliedorn, Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9337330, -90.7039300

23. Ames Creek Cemetery
DeWitt, Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8008000, -90.4959000

24. Bloomfield Cemetery
Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9458008, -90.6194000