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Emerald Katherine Sires Grahlman

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Birth	:	30 Sep 1921 Waterloo Township, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	28 Nov 2009 Postville, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Oakland Cemetery, Waukon, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.2577000, -91.4735000
Description	:	Emerald K. Grahlman, 88, of Waukon, IA, died Saturday, November 28, 2009, at the Good Samaritan Center in Waukon, IA. Private family graveside services will be held at a later date in Oakland Cemetery in Waukon, with Pastor Garry Birth officiating. Martin Funeral Home in Waukon assisted the family with arrangements. Emerald Katherine Grahlman was born on September 30, 1921 on her parent's farm in rural Dorchester, IA, the daughter of Roy and Lena (Hahn) Sires. She attended Elementary School in rural Dorchester and attended the Oak Park Academy in Nevada, IA. On November 18, 1939 she married Clayton C. Grahlman... Read More	Emerald K. Grahlman, 88, of Waukon, IA, died Saturday, November 28, 2009, at the Good Samaritan Center in Waukon, IA. Private family graveside services will be held at a later date in Oakland Cemetery in Waukon, with Pastor Garry Birth officiating. Martin Funeral Home in Waukon assisted the family with arrangements. Emerald Katherine Grahlman was born on September 30, 1921 on her parent's farm in rural Dorchester, IA, the daughter of Roy and Lena (Hahn) Sires. She attended Elementary School in rural Dorchester and attended the Oak Park Academy in Nevada, IA. On November 18, 1939 she married Clayton C. Grahlman in Sumner, IA. Emerald worked at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon as a secretary before they moved to Clayton, IA in 1959. She worked for Patterson Elevator in Clayton. While in Clayton, Emerald served as the mayor, on the city council and as the city clerk. She moved to Waukon in 1981 after the death of Clayton. Emerald was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Red Hats and Sweet Adelines. She enjoyed reading, spending time with her family especially during the holidays. Survivors include her children Janice (Walter) Kurth, June Sweeney both of Waukon, IA and James (Sarah) Grahlman of Cedar Rapids, IA; 5 grandchildren, Dave (Darcy) Kurth of Arlington, IA, Deb (Chris) Funk of Garnavillo, IA, Herb (Vicky) Behrend, Matt (Cindy) Behrend both of Waukon and Michelle Godfrey of West Des Moines, IA; 11 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Goldie Rocksvold of Waukon and Beryl Pokorny of Havana, IL and a brother, Roy T. (Marce) Sires Waverly, IA. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clayton; a granddaughter, Marsha Behrend; 3 sisters, Pearl Ehde, Sylvia May and Opal Britain; 2 brothers, James and Sardius Sires.

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Emerald Katherine Sires Grahlman's memorial is located at: Oakland Cemetery, Waukon, Allamakee County, USA.
When did Emerald Katherine Sires Grahlman death?
Emerald Katherine Sires Grahlman death on 28 Nov 2009 in Postville, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.2577000
Longitude: -91.4735000

Family Members:

Parent

Roy Sires

(1888 - 1985)

Lena Kathryn Hahn Sires

(1887 - 1971)

Spouse

Clayton Charles Grahlman

(1919 - 1981)

Siblings

Goldie Lucille Sires Rocksvold

(1910 - 2012)

James Franklin Sires

(1913 - 1990)

Opal Mae Sires Britain

(1915 - 2003)

Pearl Margaret “Pearlie” Sires Ehde

(1919 - 1989)

Children

Janice Elaine Grahlman Kurth

(1940 - 2017)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Oakland Cemetery
Waukon, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2577000, -91.4735000

2. Eells Plot
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Coordinate: 43.2749759, -91.5168078

3. Dundee Plot
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Coordinate: 43.2260887, -91.4493054

4. Dundey Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2260000, -91.4493000

5. Nelson Plot
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Coordinate: 43.2444218, -91.4251376

6. Mount Olivet Cemetery
Waukon, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2919006, -91.5006027

7. Makee Township Cemetery
Waukon, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2983017, -91.4781036

8. Ebenezer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2477989, -91.4143982

9. Allamakee County Care Facility Cemetery
Waukon, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3153060, -91.4542960

10. Zalmona Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Waukon, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2405586, -91.5516663

11. Round Prairie Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2986107, -91.4136124

12. Evergreen Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2038994, -91.4250031

13. Bethlehem Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Postville, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1971000, -91.5402000

14. Lycurgus Cemetery
Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3320000, -91.4240000

15. Old West Paint Creek Cemetery
Waukon, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2550011, -91.3597183

16. West Paint Creek Synod Cemetery
Waukon, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2606180, -91.3593980

17. Salem United Church of Christ Cemetery
Waukon, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2297211, -91.5869370

18. Rossville Cemetery
Rossville, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1944008, -91.3758011

19. Cleveland Cemetery
Postville, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1631000, -91.4930000

20. West Ridge Cemetery
Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3125950, -91.5918370

21. East Glenwood Cemetery
Glenwood Township, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2766991, -91.6147003

22. Center Baptist Cemetery
Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2886086, -91.3355637

23. IOOF Cemetery
Rossville, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1782990, -91.3735962

24. Reynolds Plot
Waterville, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2666445, -91.3251340