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Emma J. Jorgenson Rierson

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Birth	:	23 Mar 1862 Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin, USA
Death	:	1 Jun 1949 Ames, Story County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Nevada Municipal Cemetery, Nevada, Story County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.0215683, -93.4610672
Plot	:	Block 23 Lot 1509
Description	:	From unknown newspaper June 1, 1949 Mrs. L. C. Rierson, 707 Eighth street, who had lived all but two of her 87 years in or near Nevada, died at 6 a.m. this morning at Mary Greeley hospital in Ames where she had been a patient for nearly seven weeks. Funeral services wil be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Rierson home and at 2:30 p.m. at Memorial Lutheran church with Rev. E. P. Windman officiating. Burial will be in the Nevada cemetery. Born in 1862 Mrs. Rierson was born in Madison, Wis., March 22, 1862, a daughter of Andrew and Ann Jorgenson... Read More	From unknown newspaper June 1, 1949 Mrs. L. C. Rierson, 707 Eighth street, who had lived all but two of her 87 years in or near Nevada, died at 6 a.m. this morning at Mary Greeley hospital in Ames where she had been a patient for nearly seven weeks. Funeral services wil be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Rierson home and at 2:30 p.m. at Memorial Lutheran church with Rev. E. P. Windman officiating. Burial will be in the Nevada cemetery. Born in 1862 Mrs. Rierson was born in Madison, Wis., March 22, 1862, a daughter of Andrew and Ann Jorgenson who came to Story county when she was but two years of age. She was married to Lewis C. Rierson March 2, 1887. The Rierson home since 1922 has been in Nevada. Mr. Rierson passed away March 2, 1942. A daughter, Mrs. Otis Stevens (Nettie) and a little daughter at the age of one year and a half preceded her in death. While Mrs. Rierson had been in failing health for a few years she was active and up and around the home when stricken seven weeks ago. All that fine medical care and skillful nursing could so was given her during her last illness. Mrs. Rierson is survived by her son Ward Rierson of Nevada, two daughters Mrs. Frank Menzel (Louise) and Mrs. Mabel Menzel of Nevada and her son Lawrence Rierson of Arcadia, Calif. The granddaughter, Norma Stevens Cappello of Des Moines was raised in the grandparents home following the death of her mother. Mrs. Rierson also leaves three sisters, Miss Ida Jorgenson of Nevada, Mrs. Kate Egeland of Marathon and Mrs. Annie Hansen of Roland and one brother, Oscar Jorgenson of Marathon. Eight grandchildren survive her: Mrs. Duncan Irish of Nevada, Mrs. Paul Cappello of Des Moines, Loren, Wanda, Mary, Bonnie and Caroll Rierson of Nevada and Susanne Rierson of Arcadia, Calif. She leaves four great grandchildren, Bobby and Becky Irish and Cathy and Paula Cappello. She also leaves a large number of other relatives and a host of friends who have loved her for her sterling qualities and her splendid Christian character.

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Where is Emma J. Jorgenson Rierson's memorial?
Emma J. Jorgenson Rierson's memorial is located at: Nevada Municipal Cemetery, Nevada, Story County, USA.
When did Emma J. Jorgenson Rierson death?
Emma J. Jorgenson Rierson death on 1 Jun 1949 in Ames, Story County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Emma J. Jorgenson Rierson's memorial?
Latitude: 42.0215683
Longitude: -93.4610672

Family Members:

Parent

Andrew Jorgenson

(1826 - 1918)

Ann Christian Jorgenson

(1830 - 1921)

Spouse

Lewis C. Rierson

(1862 - 1942)

Siblings

Josephine Jorgenson Michaelson

(1866 - 1940)

Anna M “Annie” Jorgenson Hanson

(1870 - 1967)

Ida Jorgenson

(1874 - 1958)

Andrew Christopher Jorgenson

(1878 - 1920)

Oscar Jorgenson

(1880 - 1959)

Children

Ward Lee Rierson

(1888 - 1982)

Louise Gertrude Rierson Menzel

(1890 - 1990)

Mabel Anne Rierson Menzel

(1892 - 1986)

Nettie Mae Rierson Stevens

(1903 - 1929)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Nevada Municipal Cemetery
Nevada, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0215683, -93.4610672

2. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Nevada, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0233803, -93.4629364

3. Evergreen Memory Gardens
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Coordinate: 42.0424995, -93.4682999

4. Knoll Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0489006, -93.4869003

5. Pleasant Run Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9864006, -93.4060974

6. Mound Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9899520, -93.3691480

7. Murphy Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0569000, -93.3672028

8. Bloomington Cemetery
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0466573, -93.5852182

9. Woodland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9324989, -93.4064026

10. Oak Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0891991, -93.3550034

11. Ames Municipal Cemetery
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0301208, -93.6061249

12. Pleasant Grove Cemetery
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1063740, -93.5614370

13. Saint James Cemetery
Colo, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0088997, -93.3099976

14. Colo Cemetery
Colo, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0181808, -93.3083420

15. Story Memorial Gardens
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9933014, -93.6112976

16. McMichael Cemetery
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0852203, -93.5915833

17. Arrasmith Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0855600, -93.5913900

18. First Christian Church Columbarium
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0270500, -93.6174100

19. Walnut Grove Cemetery
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9468994, -93.5903015

20. Cambridge Cemetery
Cambridge, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9067600, -93.5424400

21. Maxwell Cemetery
Maxwell, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8950500, -93.3996900

22. Sheffield Cemetery
Howard Township, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1369020, -93.5585790

23. Saint Thomas Aquinas Columbarium
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0224370, -93.6450840

24. Saint Johns Episcopal Church Columbarium
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0224100, -93.6481040