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Gertrude Clara Halm Eckels

Birth	:	21 Jul 1913 Morrison, Jefferson County, Colorado, USA
Death	:	1 Nov 2010 Creston Junction, Sweetwater County, Wyoming, USA
Burial	:	Murray Cemetery, Murray, Clarke County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.0278015, -93.9456024
Description	:	Gertrude Eckels, 97, of Lorimor, formerly of Thayer, died Monday, November 1, 2010 at Greater Regional Medical Center in Creston. Gertrude Clara (Halm) Eckels was born July 21, 1913 to Frank Robert Halm and Laura Ellen (Flohra) Halm on her parent's ranch outside of Morrison, Co. She graduated from Thayer High School and later got her teaching certificate from Parson's College in Fairfield, Iowa. She taught at a small country school house south of Thayer and at Ellston. She stayed with her paternal grandmother, Elizabeth Halm, in Tingley and rode her pinto horse, Rowdy, to school every day.... Read More	Gertrude Eckels, 97, of Lorimor, formerly of Thayer, died Monday, November 1, 2010 at Greater Regional Medical Center in Creston. Gertrude Clara (Halm) Eckels was born July 21, 1913 to Frank Robert Halm and Laura Ellen (Flohra) Halm on her parent's ranch outside of Morrison, Co. She graduated from Thayer High School and later got her teaching certificate from Parson's College in Fairfield, Iowa. She taught at a small country school house south of Thayer and at Ellston. She stayed with her paternal grandmother, Elizabeth Halm, in Tingley and rode her pinto horse, Rowdy, to school every day. On April 17, 1938 Gertrude was united in marriage to James Starr Eckels by E. F. Thompson, clergyman, at Pleasant Valley Church south of Thayer. They made their home on a farm south of Thayer where she raised her family and became a full time mother and homemaker. Gertrude was a lifetime member of the Pleasant Valley Church, Eastern Star and Ladies' Aid. As a young wife and mother, she enjoyed the Friendly Circle and neighborhood card parties. Gertrude is survived by; one son, Gary (wife Loretta) Eckels of Murray; three daughters, Carol (husband Joseph) Edwards of Walden, Co., Dorothy Vert of Lorimor and Maxine (husband Jack) Kilpatrick of Lorimor; daughter in-law, Mary Hill of Afton; brother, Kenneth Halm of Thayer; 14 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by; her parents; her beloved sister, Mildred; baby sister, Charlotte; elder sister, Lucile; son in-law, Jerry Vert; husband, James in 1975 and the great tragedy of her life, her youngest child, Stephen in 1990. **** Children: Carol Jean Eckels Edwards, Dorothy Ann Eckels Vert, Maxine Ellen Eckels Kilpatrick Contributor: Mary Hill

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Gertrude Clara Halm Eckels's memorial is located at: Murray Cemetery, Murray, Clarke County, USA.
When did Gertrude Clara Halm Eckels death?
Gertrude Clara Halm Eckels death on 1 Nov 2010 in Creston Junction, Sweetwater County, Wyoming, USA
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Latitude: 41.0278015
Longitude: -93.9456024

Family Members:

Parent

Frank Robert Halm

(1888 - 1970)

Laura Ellen Flohra Halm

(1886 - 1952)

Spouse

James Starr Eckels

(1916 - 1975)

Siblings

Grace Lucille Halm Davidson

(1911 - 2006)

Mildred D Halm

(1915 - 1935)

Kenneth Calvin Halm

(1923 - 2012)

Charlotte J Halm

(1931 - 1931)

Children

Gary James Eckels

(1939 - 2014)

Stephen S Eckels

(1951 - 1990)

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1. Murray Cemetery
Murray, Clarke County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0278015, -93.9456024

2. Bell Family Cemetery
Murray, Clarke County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0625267, -93.9240036

3. Sanders Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9730000, -93.9016000

4. Claypool Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0126114, -94.0303497

5. Thayer Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0374985, -94.0357971

6. Olinger Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9690208, -94.0274887

7. Hopeville Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9450000, -93.9870000

8. West Union Cemetery
Thayer, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0191994, -94.0721970

9. Bethel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0600014, -94.0693970

10. Lacelle Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9446500, -93.8690300

11. Union Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1265000, -93.9115000

12. Beulah Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0589981, -94.0759964

13. Pierson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9954491, -93.8131104

14. Monette Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0800743, -94.0715866

15. Cox Cemetery
Osceola, Clarke County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0722008, -93.8142014

16. Otterbein Cemetery
Thayer, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9990005, -94.0879974

17. Gregg Cemetery
Doyle Township, Clarke County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9138000, -93.9520000

18. Lorimor Cemetery
Lorimor, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1128006, -94.0516968

19. Browns Mountain Cemetery
Thayer, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0499992, -94.0999985

20. Mount Pisgah Cemetery
Thayer, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0511017, -94.1007996

21. Maple Hill Cemetery
Osceola, Clarke County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0278015, -93.7794037

22. Homewood Cemetery
Thayer, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9220009, -94.0419998

23. Warrick Cemetery
Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8960000, -93.9234000

24. Leas Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9080009, -94.0220032