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Geraldine M “Jerry” Rooney Bentler

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Birth	:	24 Dec 1923 Fort Madison, Lee County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	18 Mar 2014 Mount Pleasant, Henry County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Johns Cemetery, Houghton, Lee County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.7855000, -91.6010000
Description	:	Jerry Bentler, 90 years, of Houghton, Iowa died peacefully at 7:10 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at the Henry County Health Center, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa surrounded by her family members. She was born December 24, 1923 in Fort Madison, Iowa, a daughter of William McKinley and Anna Dorthea (Merschman) Rooney. On November 4, 1946, she married LeRoy J. Bentler at St. Mary's Catholic Church, in Fort Madison, Iowa. He preceded her in death on January 20, 2013. Jerry was a 1942 graduate of Catholic Central High School in Fort Madison, Iowa and was a member of a group of girls questionably... Read More	Jerry Bentler, 90 years, of Houghton, Iowa died peacefully at 7:10 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at the Henry County Health Center, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa surrounded by her family members. She was born December 24, 1923 in Fort Madison, Iowa, a daughter of William McKinley and Anna Dorthea (Merschman) Rooney. On November 4, 1946, she married LeRoy J. Bentler at St. Mary's Catholic Church, in Fort Madison, Iowa. He preceded her in death on January 20, 2013. Jerry was a 1942 graduate of Catholic Central High School in Fort Madison, Iowa and was a member of a group of girls questionably called the "Holy Five." Later she worked at W.A. Sheaffer Pen, and was a volunteer at the Sacred Heart Hospital during the war. She met her husband, LeRoy, at a dance. Both enjoyed dancing for many years. She co-authored the book, Houghton, Iowa 1881-1981, with Eileen Denning and her son, John Bentler. Through the years, she helped her husband with his many businesses. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Church. She was known for her sassy humor, was an avid reader, and enjoyed craft projects and quilting. She was a homemaker, supportive wife, and mother of seven children. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were the joy of her life. She is survived by seven children: John (Ruth) Bentler, of Iowa City, Iowa; Rebecca Bentler, of Fridley, Minnesota; Katie (John) Morrow, of Bettendorf, Iowa; Rich (Diana) Bentler, of Washington, Iowa; Lynn (Tony) Fedler, of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa; Peg (Kenny) Welcher, of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa; and Larry (Wendy) Bentler, of Fairfield, Iowa; fifteen grandchildren: Andrew (Wendy) Bentler, Christopher (Anna) Bentler, Ellie (Justin) Kearns, Jennifer Bentler-Morrow, Ryan (Alison) Morrow, Jason (Lauren) Bentler, Kristin (Jamie) Evans, Dustin (Lisa Soecknick) Bentler, Josh (Anita) Fedler, Jeff (Shannon) Fedler, Elizabeth (Guillermo) Pinon, Stephanie (Kyle) Wick, Morgan (Rob) Lance, Lindsey (Cody) Torgler, and Ella Bentler; 13 great grandchildren: Grace, Liam, and Penelope Morrow; Cailyn, Ciaran, and Ashlyn Bentler; Avery, Sophia, and Logan Fedler; Allie, Nolan, and Cole Evans, and Lucy Lance; nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and three brothers: Bill, Jim, and Dick Rooney. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 22, 2014 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Houghton, Iowa with Reverend Bruce DeRammelaere as Celebrant. Burial will be at the St. John's Cemetery, Houghton, Iowa. Barr-Holtkamp Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

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Geraldine M “Jerry” Rooney Bentler's memorial is located at: Saint Johns Cemetery, Houghton, Lee County, USA.
When did Geraldine M “Jerry” Rooney Bentler death?
Geraldine M “Jerry” Rooney Bentler death on 18 Mar 2014 in Mount Pleasant, Henry County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 40.7855000
Longitude: -91.6010000

Family Members:

Parent

William McKinley Rooney

(1900 - 1983)

Anna D Merschman Rooney

(1901 - 1979)

Spouse

LeRoy John Bentler

(1925 - 2013)

Siblings

Eugene George “Chink” Rooney

(1925 - 2020)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Johns Cemetery
Houghton, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7855000, -91.6010000

2. Old Pilot Grove Cemetery
Pilot Grove, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7935670, -91.5382150

3. Clay Grove Cemetery
West Point, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7425900, -91.5642800

4. East Grove Cemetery
Salem, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8329050, -91.5468410

5. McCracken Cemetery
Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7274200, -91.5695500

6. Salem South Cemetery
Salem, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8470001, -91.6210022

7. Saint James Cemetery
Saint Paul, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7696000, -91.5185900

8. Kennedy Farm Cemetery
Houghton, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7444070, -91.6670000

9. Salem East Cemetery
Salem, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8569000, -91.6120500

10. Sharon Cemetery
Mount Hamill, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7261940, -91.6605410

11. Bayles Cemetery
Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7990600, -91.7025700

12. New Garden Quaker Cemetery
Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7780900, -91.4964100

13. Hicks Cemetery
Lowell, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8210840, -91.5004920

14. Bonnell Cemetery
Franklin, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7057991, -91.5635986

15. Boyleston Cemetery
Lowell, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8390250, -91.5051910

16. Sax Family Cemetery
Primrose, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7027890, -91.6502551

17. Hunting Cemetery
Salem, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8632250, -91.5386870

18. Cook Cemetery
Primrose, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6974983, -91.6318970

19. Beeler Cemetery
Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6918983, -91.6132965

20. J Goldsmiths Burying Ground
West Point, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7333730, -91.4973000

21. Wallingford Cemetery
Harrisburg, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7567700, -91.7230000

22. Hillsboro Cemetery
Hillsboro, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8310400, -91.7145000

23. Creel Farm Cemetery
West Point, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7472220, -91.4752780

24. Blacksmith Cemetery
Franklin, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7078018, -91.5096970