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Florence Schierholz Tilley

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Birth	:	14 Mar 1916 Spencer, McCook County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	20 Mar 2014 Salem, McCook County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Spencer Cemetery, Spencer, McCook County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.7085991, -97.5899963
Description	:	Florence Tilley, 98, of Salem passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2014 at Golden Living Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, March 21 at Christ Lutheran Church in Salem followed by burial in the Spencer Cemetery. Visitation with family present will be from 6 – 8 pm on Sunday at Kinzley Funeral Home. Florence was born on March 14, 1916 near Spencer to George and Anna (Krumm) Schierholz, Sr. She was raised in the Spencer area on a rural farm and graduated from Spencer High School. After WW II, she... Read More	Florence Tilley, 98, of Salem passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2014 at Golden Living Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, March 21 at Christ Lutheran Church in Salem followed by burial in the Spencer Cemetery. Visitation with family present will be from 6 – 8 pm on Sunday at Kinzley Funeral Home. Florence was born on March 14, 1916 near Spencer to George and Anna (Krumm) Schierholz, Sr. She was raised in the Spencer area on a rural farm and graduated from Spencer High School. After WW II, she moved to Oregon and worked in Jantzen Knitting Mills. On June 22, 1947 she married Delmar Tilley. They lived in the Lakeport, CA area returning to South Dakota in 1949, to farm in the Spencer and Farmer area, where they raised two children, Sanford and Ellen. Florence was an active member of St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Spencer for many years, and upon its destruction by tornado in 1998, became a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Salem. She served faithfully as Sunday school teacher and was a member of the church council and ladies aide society. She was a key participant in the church quilting activities which contributed countless quilts to world organizations over the years. She assisted in farm operations for many years. Florence also served as administrative assistant to the principal at the Farmer School for many years, as a school board member, city clerk, and also 4-H leader. Florence enjoyed gardening and being outdoors. She kept Delmar company on many fishing trips. She had a strong faith believing our Lord has a purpose for all. She modeled her faith to many nieces and nephews and their children. Florence was a wonderful daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by: one son, Sanford of Manhattan, KS; one daughter Ellen (Jim) Andersen of Omaha, NE; three grandchildren, Donna, Raymond, and Rebecca; two great-grandchildren, Tynon and Hugh; one brother McKinley (Bud) Scheirholz of Portland, OR; and one sister Sylvia Reeves of Norfolk, VA. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Delmar, one brother, George, and two sisters, Arlene and Elsie.

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Where is Florence Schierholz Tilley's memorial?
Florence Schierholz Tilley's memorial is located at: Spencer Cemetery, Spencer, McCook County, USA.
When did Florence Schierholz Tilley death?
Florence Schierholz Tilley death on 20 Mar 2014 in Salem, McCook County, South Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Florence Schierholz Tilley's memorial?
Latitude: 43.7085991
Longitude: -97.5899963

Family Members:

Parent

George August Schierholz

(1881 - 1966)

Freda Anna Krumm Schierholz

(1880 - 1928)

Spouse

Delmar Oscar Tilley

(1918 - 1993)

Siblings

Elsie E Schierholz Peterson

(1906 - 1971)

George John A. Schierholz

(1913 - 2000)

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Coordinate: 43.7085991, -97.5899963

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Coordinate: 43.5572014, -97.6474991

16. Erik Olson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.8189011, -97.4278030

17. Graceland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.7310982, -97.8114014

18. Saint Martins Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5729560, -97.7171440

19. Bridgewater Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5541600, -97.5059400

20. Saint Pauls Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.8774986, -97.5691986

21. Saint Stephens Cemetery
Bridgewater, McCook County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5574989, -97.4766998

22. Rasmussen Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5283012, -97.5567017

23. Sun Prairie Baptist Cemetery
Salem, McCook County, USA
Coordinate: 43.8466988, -97.4080963

24. Pleasant Prairie Cemetery
Bridgewater, McCook County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5430984, -97.4496994