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Eunice Marie Zittergruen Walke

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Birth	:	1 Mar 1917 Volga, Clayton County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	27 Dec 2020 Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Guttenberg Cemetery, Guttenberg, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.7691994, -91.1035995
Description	:	Eunice Marie Walke, age 103, of Guttenberg, IA, died Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Finley Hospital in Dubuque, IA. She was born on March 1, 1917, on the family farm just outside of Garber, the daughter of Emil and Malinda (Freitag) Zittergruen. She was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Elkport. She attended rural school in Volga Township and graduated from Elkport High School in May 1934. Eunice married Kenneth Walke on Tuesday October 3, 1939, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Elkport. Their wedding dance was the last wedding dance held at the now... Read More	Eunice Marie Walke, age 103, of Guttenberg, IA, died Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Finley Hospital in Dubuque, IA. She was born on March 1, 1917, on the family farm just outside of Garber, the daughter of Emil and Malinda (Freitag) Zittergruen. She was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Elkport. She attended rural school in Volga Township and graduated from Elkport High School in May 1934. Eunice married Kenneth Walke on Tuesday October 3, 1939, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Elkport. Their wedding dance was the last wedding dance held at the now Plagman Barn rural Garber. To this union one son, Robert (Bob) was born January 6, 1942. The family rented 3 separate farms in Clayton County until March1, 1948, when they purchased their family farm in rural Guttenberg. Eunice worked together with her husband and son on their dairy, hog, and poultry farm. In 1966, Ken and Eunice purchased a home in Guttenberg. After moving to town, Eunice worked part time as a cook for J & I Café and for Doug’s Catering Service. Eunice loved to cook and bake. The cookie tin in the freezer was always full of chocolate chip or sugar cookies. Every Sunday she prepared Sunday dinner for her family, and every Christmas was her famous chocolate log. Eunice belonged to Immanuel Lutheran Church in Elkport where she taught Sunday school and was an active member of Ladies Aid. She joined St. John’s Lutheran Church, Guttenberg, in 1966 and was very active in WELCA. Eunice enjoyed to crochet, sew, knit, and quilt. She loved playing rummy, Euchre, & Sheephead. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were her pride and joy. Surviving are daughter-in-law Joan Walke of Guttenberg; granddaughters Traci (Cory) Ryan of Dubuque, Desiree Walke of Onalaska, WI, and Stephanie (Josh) Chappell of Marquette; Great Granddaughters, Paige (Justin Carey) Grohn of Laporte City, Gracelyn Chappell; Great-Great Grandson Jack Carey; many nieces and nephews, and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Emil and Melinda Zittergruen, husband Kenneth, Son Robert, and brothers Hiram and Maloy Zittergruen. Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home and Crematory Services.

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Eunice Marie Zittergruen Walke's memorial is located at: Guttenberg Cemetery, Guttenberg, Clayton County, USA.
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Eunice Marie Zittergruen Walke death on 27 Dec 2020 in Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.7691994
Longitude: -91.1035995

Family Members:

Parent

Emil Frederick Zittergruen

(1889 - 1978)

Melinda M. Freitag Zittergruen

(1894 - 1974)

Spouse

Kenneth C. Walke

(1916 - 1982)

Siblings

Hiram William Zittergruen

(1915 - 1987)

Children

Robert Dean “Bob” Walke

(1942 - 2019)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Guttenberg Cemetery
Guttenberg, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7691994, -91.1035995

2. Mount Olivet Cemetery
Guttenberg, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7764840, -91.1083560

3. Saint Johns Cemetery
Jefferson Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7497000, -91.1133000

4. Saint Marys Cemetery
Guttenberg, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7691994, -91.1352997

5. Old Saint Marys Cemetery
Glen Haven, Grant County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8078100, -91.0675330

6. Bierer Cemetery
Millville, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7230500, -91.0925166

7. Charlotte Cemetery
Glen Haven, Grant County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7933006, -91.0381012

8. Redman Cemetery
Millville, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7166755, -91.0852901

9. Borcherding Cemetery
Jefferson Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8182983, -91.1414032

10. Storck Cemetery
Guttenberg, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7694335, -91.1834638

11. Friedlein Cemetery
Millville, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7080994, -91.1108017

12. Lewis Cemetery
Osterdock, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7416000, -91.1834000

13. Saint Michael Cemetery
Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8055992, -91.1802979

14. Duncan Cemetery
Glen Haven, Grant County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8325540, -91.0725940

15. Saint Paula Cemetery
Osterdock, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7635994, -91.1992035

16. Gockel Cemetery
Glen Haven, Grant County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8224983, -91.0385971

17. Ramsey Cemetery
North Andover, Grant County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7817001, -90.9972000

18. Bethel Cemetery
Osterdock, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7041702, -91.1688919

19. Pioneer Rock Cemetery
Ceres, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8230591, -91.1863937

20. Goshen Cemetery
Millville, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6905594, -91.0544434

21. Scott Cemetery
Glen Haven, Grant County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8368988, -91.0299988

22. Graham Cemetery
Millville, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6833172, -91.1195685

23. Tangeman Family Cemetery
Garnavillo, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8580000, -91.1420000

24. McClelland Cemetery
Garnavillo, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8249879, -91.2084641