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Ferne Lorraine Schlater Curry

Birth	:	18 Nov 1925 Exira, Audubon County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	2 Nov 2020 Atlantic, Cass County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Exira Cemetery, Exira, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.5953636, -94.8654785
Plot	:	#2853
Description	:	Ferne Lorraine Curry (nee Schlater), age 94, of Exira, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2020 at the Heritage House in Atlantic, Iowa, just 2 weeks shy of her 95th birthday. Services will include a visitation to be held at Kessler's Funeral Home in Exira on Thursday, November 5, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., followed by a graveside funeral service at the Exira Cemetery on Friday, November 6, 2020 at 2 p.m. Social distancing and masks are appreciated and encouraged. A grander celebration of Ferne's life when Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. Ferne... Read More	Ferne Lorraine Curry (nee Schlater), age 94, of Exira, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2020 at the Heritage House in Atlantic, Iowa, just 2 weeks shy of her 95th birthday. Services will include a visitation to be held at Kessler's Funeral Home in Exira on Thursday, November 5, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., followed by a graveside funeral service at the Exira Cemetery on Friday, November 6, 2020 at 2 p.m. Social distancing and masks are appreciated and encouraged. A grander celebration of Ferne's life when Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. Ferne was born on November 18, 1925 in Exira, Iowa to Ethel (Tibben) and Franklin Schlater. The youngest of three daughters, she was doted upon by her parents and sisters. She attendeda one-room country school northeast of Exira through the eighth grade, before her family moved to a farm close to Anita, Iowa. At the age of 15, Ferne and her sister, Virgini (Barbara), rented their own apartment in Downtown Anita where she lived until graduating from A Italian High School in 1943. After graduation, she attended normal teacher training before taking a job as a teacher at the one-room schoolhouse, Audubon No. 2. Each day she rode her horse, Daisy, to and from the Schoolhouse. She loved teaching and went on to teach at Lincoln No. 2 and Pymosa Valley Schoolhouse. In 1946, Ferne reconnected with her childhood friend, John "Jack" Curry when they each attended a dance in Wiota. After a fun-filled courtship, Jack proposed to Ferne in 1947, and they married June 20, 1948 surrounded by friends and family. Upon their marriage, Ferne and Jack moved to Jack's family farm west of Exira. Ferne spent her days teaching at Kimballton and Exira Elementary Schools and her nights making pot pies at the Blue Star factory in Atlantic. In December 1949 they welcomed their daughter, Jacqueline. Four years later, in January 1954, they welcomed daughter, Mary Jill. Ferne was loving mother who devoted her time to homemaking and raising her daughters, while continuing to substitute teach, raise gardens, and help on the farm. After her girls were off to college, Ferne took a job with the US Post Office, where she excelled and rose in the ranks to become a Post Master, before retiring 25 years later at the age of 80. Jack and Ferne celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary together in 2008 with a party well attended by their friends and family. Ferne was a social butterfly and made many lifelong friendships. She was a member of the Exira Western Country Club, Exira Lions Club,Eastern Star, and Christian Women's Fellowship. She loved playing cards and gathered regularly with her girlfriends for coffee, cake, and a ruthless round of Pinochle. Ferne was an active member of Exira Christian Church, where she was baptized and married. Ferne wrote poetry, loved music (Elvis in particular) and was a skilled dancer. She also had a love of sewing and gardening, which she passed down to her children and grandchildren. Ferne enjoyed hosting Fourth of July festivities in her home and would welcome friends and family from all over the country to visit. She was a very involved grandmother who regularly made the trek to New Mexico, Colorado, and Texas to spend time with her grandkids. Ferne was innately warm-hearted, was a charming conversationalist, compassionate listener, and a loyal friend. Above all else, Ferne loved her children and grandchildren. The brightness she brought to this world will always be remembered. Ferne is survived by her daughter, Jackie Madrid of Exira, daughter Jill Henningsen(and husband Gerry) of Monument, Colorado, grandson Tyler Henningsen (and wife Katie) of Durham, North Carolina, granddaughter Krystal Showers (and husband John) of Ridgeway, Virginia, granddaughter Curry Sutton (and husband Darren) of New Braunfels, Texas, grandson Marcos Madrid (and fiance Mariah) of San Antonio, Texas, granddaughter Kelly Madrid of Albuquerque, New Mexico, great-granddaughter Karri Showers, sister-in-law Harriet Curry Kirk, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. She is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, John "Jack" Curry, parents Franklin and Ethel Schlater, sisters Bernice McCrory (and husband Don),, and Virginia (Barbara) Bell (and husband George), sister-in-law Cathryn Christensen (and husband Charles), and brother-in-law Norman Kirk. Casket Bearers: Tyler & Katie Henningsen; Marcos Madrid & fiance Mariah Diaz; Krystal & John & daughter Karri Showers; Curry & Darren Sutton; Kelly Madrid. Honorary Casket Bearers: Gerry Henningsen, Ann McCrory, John Christensen, Patrick Petersen, Jon Bauer, Allen Hays, Jennifer (Bell) Robinson, Debbie ((Kirk) Carlson, Charlie Wheeler, Craig Bell, Sharon (Christensen) Burlinggame, Donnie Schlater, Boyd Schlater, and Ron Owen.

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Where is Ferne Lorraine Schlater Curry's memorial?
Ferne Lorraine Schlater Curry's memorial is located at: Exira Cemetery, Exira, Audubon County, USA.
When did Ferne Lorraine Schlater Curry death?
Ferne Lorraine Schlater Curry death on 2 Nov 2020 in Atlantic, Cass County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Ferne Lorraine Schlater Curry's memorial?
Latitude: 41.5953636
Longitude: -94.8654785

Family Members:

Parent

Frank Benjamin Schlater

(1892 - 1948)

Ethel Lillian Tibben Schlater

(1897 - 1978)

Spouse

John Edward “Jack” Curry

(1925 - 2010)

Siblings

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Exira, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5953636, -94.8654785

2. Holy Trinity Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5905991, -94.8641968

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Coordinate: 41.6685000, -94.8995000

7. Adventist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6164017, -94.9697037

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Coordinate: 41.5113600, -94.8585700

10. Highland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6953120, -94.9233120

13. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5806007, -94.7210999

14. Oakfield Baptist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5774994, -95.0168991

15. Saint Patricks Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7033005, -94.9242020

16. North Branch Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6460000, -94.7222000

17. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6603012, -94.7236023

18. Saint Johns Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5625000, -94.7019000

19. Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5625000, -94.7019000

20. Arlington Heights Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7270000, -94.9240000

21. Maple Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7289100, -94.9242700

22. Elk Horn Cemetery
Elk Horn, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5950000, -95.0590000

23. Bethany Lutheran Cemetery
Kimballton, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6524410, -95.0530670

24. Melville Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7439003, -94.8013992