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Gladys Norma Christians Wessels

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Birth	:	27 Jul 1927 Kanawha, Hancock County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	21 Jul 2018 Belmond, Wright County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Calvary Cemetery, Klemme, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.0018997, -93.6046982
Description	:	Gladys (Christians) Wessels July 27, 1927 - July 21, 2018 Klemme, IA - Gladys (Christians) Wessels, 90, of Klemme, IA, an area school teacher for nearly 45 years, died, Saturday, July 21, 2018, at the Iowa Specialty Hospital-Belmond, IA. Funeral services will be 1:30 PM, Tuesday, July 24, 2018, at Immanuel Reformed United Church of Christ-Klemme, IA, 313 Elder St. The Rev. Diane Friedericks will be officiating. Burial will be in the Ell Township Cemetery, Klemme. Visitation will be Monday from 5:30-7 PM at the Andrews Funeral Home, 528 East Main St., Klemme, and will continue one hour... Read More	Gladys (Christians) Wessels July 27, 1927 - July 21, 2018 Klemme, IA - Gladys (Christians) Wessels, 90, of Klemme, IA, an area school teacher for nearly 45 years, died, Saturday, July 21, 2018, at the Iowa Specialty Hospital-Belmond, IA. Funeral services will be 1:30 PM, Tuesday, July 24, 2018, at Immanuel Reformed United Church of Christ-Klemme, IA, 313 Elder St. The Rev. Diane Friedericks will be officiating. Burial will be in the Ell Township Cemetery, Klemme. Visitation will be Monday from 5:30-7 PM at the Andrews Funeral Home, 528 East Main St., Klemme, and will continue one hour prior to the funeral at church Tuesday. Memorials may be sent % of Gladys Family for their discretions on to the donor's choice. 1972 Finch Ave., Thornton, IA 50479. Gladys Norma Christians, daughter of Altjo and Abbie (Riekens) Christians was born July 27, 1927, near Kanawha, IA. At the age of 5 months she was raised by Ed and Martha (Jergens) Riekens and they became her 'Dad' and 'Mom'. On October 18, 1952, she married Elmer Wessels at the Methodist Church Parsonage in Belmond and moved to Klemme. She attended rural school, Kanawha High School, and graduated from Belmond High School. In the fall she attended ISTC in Cedar Falls and taught in rural school Kanawha in January. After many summers of college she completed her four years in 1968. She taught in rural school near Belmond, Kanawha Elementary, and Klemme Community School. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, started the Avenue of Flags, and served on the Klemme Library Board. Other activities included the Slippery Elm Golf Course Board, Hancock County's Bicentennial Committee, Upper Prairie Community Cluster, the Hancock County Development group, and the Top of Iowa Tourism organization. Gladys represented Klemme for Iowa's Sesquicentennial Celebration committee and was co-chairperson of Klemme's Centennial celebration. She was a member of the Klemme Potpourri Club, Hancock County Cousins group, RSVP, a board member for the Liberty Museum, was active in her church, and enjoyed working with the Klemme Homestead Museum. Gladys enjoyed traveling, golfing, gardening, auctions, and sports. She also liked camping, the Iowa State Fair, teaching, volunteering and spending time with family and friends. She is survived by sisters-in-law Dorothy Riekens, Mason City, IA, and Evelyn Christians, Kanawha, IA; many nieces and nephews also surviving Gladys including: Bill and Arlene Harson, Kanawha, IA, Eldon and Lavonne Doane, Thornton, IA. Roger and Sharon Frank, St. Ansgar, IA, Jim and Karon Clements, Cedar Falls, IA, Carol (the late Larry Wessels), Rockwell, IA, Janice Johnson, Kanawha, IA, Shirley (Leroy) Goeman, Darlene (Gary) Pals, James (Vicki) Wessels, Barbara (Jerry) Chambers, Greg Riekens, Michelle (Tim) Tiedeman; additional survivors include the late Henry Christians family Stuart, Lavaun, Bruce and Craig; the late Stella Baker family members Louie and Albert; along with countless friends and acquaintances she had met along her 90 year journey of life. She was preceded in death by both of her sets of parents, husband Elmer in 1999, brothers Henry (Bev) Riekens, Jim Riekens and Henry Christians and a sister Stella (Ed) Baker, nephews David Christians, and Richard and Alvin Baker, along with other extended family members. Andrews Funeral Home, Klemme, IA. www.andrewsfuneralhomeandfloral.com 641-587-2510.

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Gladys Norma Christians Wessels's memorial is located at: Calvary Cemetery, Klemme, Hancock County, USA.
When did Gladys Norma Christians Wessels death?
Gladys Norma Christians Wessels death on 21 Jul 2018 in Belmond, Wright County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.0018997
Longitude: -93.6046982

Family Members:

Parent

Altjo “Al” Christians

(1890 - 1969)

Gepko “Abbie” Riekens Christians

(1892 - 1975)

Spouse

Elmer Wessels

(1925 - 1999)

Siblings

Henry Alvin Christians

(1923 - 2001)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Calvary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0018997, -93.6046982

2. Liberty Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0292015, -93.6544037

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Coordinate: 43.0891991, -93.5971985

6. Saint Boniface Cemetery
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7. Hickory Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8958015, -93.6421967

8. West Lake Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9403000, -93.7369003

9. Simonson Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8999672, -93.6835466

10. Old Amsterdam Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9517700, -93.7571500

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Coordinate: 42.9089012, -93.4925003

12. Meservey Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9080582, -93.4786072

13. Saint John Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1055984, -93.7177963

14. Saint Johns Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1300011, -93.5168991

15. Immanuel Reformed Cemetery
Belmond, Wright County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8635000, -93.5484000

16. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Britt, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0828018, -93.7742004

17. Clear Lake Township Cemetery
Ventura, Cerro Gordo County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1234000, -93.4772000

18. Amsterdam Township Cemetery
Kanawha, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9385000, -93.8030000

19. Ringsaker Cemetery
Wright County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8636017, -93.7244034

20. Pleasant View Cemetery
Thornton, Cerro Gordo County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9524994, -93.3897018

21. Holland Cemetery
Wisner Township, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8638916, -93.4791718

22. Belmond Cemetery
Belmond, Wright County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8360000, -93.6020000

23. Saint Olaf Lutheran Cemetery
Belmond, Wright County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8634000, -93.7317000

24. Evergreen Cemetery
Britt, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0993996, -93.7921982