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Ella Mae Schomers Schmitz

Birth	:	9 May 1918 Westphalia, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	26 Sep 2008 Earling, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Boniface Cemetery, Westphalia, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.7219009, -95.3944016
Description	:	Ella Mae Schmitz - Age 90 Ella Mae Schmitz, daughter of Matt and Margaret (Heese) Schomers, was born on May 9, 1918, on her parents’ farm outside of Westphalia, Iowa, and was the first of five children. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia and graduated from St. Boniface Catholic School. On May 14, 1946, Ella Mae was united in marriage to Roman John Schmitz at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia, Iowa. To this union six children were born: Jane, Robert, James, Joyce, Ralph, and Gary. Ella Mae and Roman made their home on the family farm... Read More	Ella Mae Schmitz - Age 90 Ella Mae Schmitz, daughter of Matt and Margaret (Heese) Schomers, was born on May 9, 1918, on her parents’ farm outside of Westphalia, Iowa, and was the first of five children. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia and graduated from St. Boniface Catholic School. On May 14, 1946, Ella Mae was united in marriage to Roman John Schmitz at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia, Iowa. To this union six children were born: Jane, Robert, James, Joyce, Ralph, and Gary. Ella Mae and Roman made their home on the family farm outside of Westphalia for over thirty years. During that time they were active members of the church and community. In 1979, Ella Mae and Roman retired from farming and moved into town. Ella Mae enjoyed bowling, golfing, playing cards, and spending time with her family and friends. She looked forward to family gatherings and had numerous photo albums of her loved ones. She also kept an ongoing journal of her thoughts and activities. In 2005, Ella Mae became a resident of Little Flower Haven Nursing Home in Earling, Iowa. It was there that she died on Friday, September 26, 2008, having attained the age of ninety years, four months, and seventeen days. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband Roman; and her brothers: Francis, Cyril, Alfonse, and her sister Margaret Wageman. She is survived by her children: Jane and her husband Howard Scott of Yutan, Nebraska; Robert Schmitz and his wife Julie of Harlan, Iowa; James Schmitz of Westphalia, Iowa; Joyce and her husband Terry Clay of Harlan; Ralph Schmitz and his wife Janet of Polk City, Iowa; and Gary Schmitz and his wife Jeanie of Missouri Valley, Iowa; fourteen grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; her sister-in-law Verena Schomers of Westphalia, Iowa; her brother-in-law John Wageman of Earling, Iowa; nieces; nephews; other family members and many friends. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, September 29, 2008, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia, Iowa with Rev. John Dorton officiating the 10:30 AM service. Serving as casket bearers were: Jerrod Scott, Jeff Schmitz, Greg Schmitz, Wes Clay, Brad Clay, Sam Schmitz, Trevor Schmitz, and Kevin Schmitz. Burial was held at St. Boniface Cemetery in Westphalia, Iowa. Transcribed by Marthann Kohl-Fuhs (F.A.G. Member #47102630)

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Ella Mae Schomers Schmitz's memorial is located at: Saint Boniface Cemetery, Westphalia, Shelby County, USA.
When did Ella Mae Schomers Schmitz death?
Ella Mae Schomers Schmitz death on 26 Sep 2008 in Earling, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.7219009
Longitude: -95.3944016

Family Members:

Parent

Mathias A. “Math” Schomers

(1887 - 1959)

Margaret A. Heese Schomers

(1889 - 1937)

Spouse

Roman John Schmitz

(1917 - 1997)

Siblings

Infant Son Schomers

(1915 - 1915)

Francis Carl Schomers

(1920 - 1963)

Cyril Joseph Schomers

(1922 - 1977)

Alfonse John “Alf” Schomers

(1924 - 1992)

Margaret Jean “Chic” Schomers Wageman

(1927 - 2006)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 41.7219009, -95.3944016

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7. Rose Hill Cemetery
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8. Union Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8269005, -95.3450012

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11. Saint Mary's Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6519012, -95.5233002

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Coordinate: 41.8051000, -95.5087000

13. Cass Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6272115, -95.4958362

14. Gallands Grove RLDS Holcomb Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8342018, -95.4788971

15. Abel Galland Memorial Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8370000, -95.4932500

16. Fairview Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5856500, -95.3207500

17. Bowmans Grove Cemetery
Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6617012, -95.2130966

18. Folck Cemetery
Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6198000, -95.2456000

19. Oak Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7813988, -95.2074966

20. Danway Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7296982, -95.1900024

21. Manteno Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8343964, -95.5367355

22. Astor Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8636017, -95.2853012

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

24. Red Line Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7178574, -95.1517029