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Helene Kathryn Berns Sudmeier

Birth	:	15 Apr 1934 Garnavillo, Clayton County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	21 Nov 2020 Guttenberg, Clayton County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Joseph Cemetery, Earlville, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.4799995, -91.2619019
Description	:	Helene Sudmeier, 86, most recently of Amana, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at the Guttenberg Municipal Hospital. Helene Berns Sudmeier was born to Louis and Clara Harter Berns on April 15, 1934. The eighth child in a family of nine, she loved reminiscing about growing up with much-loved siblings on their busy family farm near Garnavillo, Iowa. Being one of the youngest siblings, Helene would often spend time helping her older siblings as they busily grew their families. This interaction fostered many close relationships with her nieces and nephews, leading Helene to remark that... Read More	Helene Sudmeier, 86, most recently of Amana, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at the Guttenberg Municipal Hospital. Helene Berns Sudmeier was born to Louis and Clara Harter Berns on April 15, 1934. The eighth child in a family of nine, she loved reminiscing about growing up with much-loved siblings on their busy family farm near Garnavillo, Iowa. Being one of the youngest siblings, Helene would often spend time helping her older siblings as they busily grew their families. This interaction fostered many close relationships with her nieces and nephews, leading Helene to remark that they often seemed more like little sisters and brothers. The warm relationships Helene had with her extended family gave her joy all the days of her life. Helene had a joyful, merry personality and loved to tell stories of her early memories of James (Jim) Sudmeier, whom she met as a teenager when her sister Laura married Jim’s brother. She shyly noted he was tall and handsome, had an easy smile, and a gentle manner. It was a great joy when she became Jim’s wife in August of 1957, and they settled on a farm between Petersburg and New Vienna, Iowa. On this simple and lovely farm they would start their family, and continue to add to it when they eventually settled into a large family home in Earlville, Iowa. Although Helene had many talents and interests, she would always consider her family her “magnum opus” or great work. Born to Helene and Jim would be six children: Russell (Rosalie) Sudmeier of New Vienna, Iowa; Susanne Sudmeier (Moses de los Santos) of Amana, Iowa; Jessica (Carlos) Garcia of San Diego, CA.; John Sudmeier of Manchester, Iowa, Sara (Fred) Osborne of Wilmette, Illinois; and Jayne Sudmeier of Dubuque, Iowa. Helene also has 11 grandchildren: Molly McAndrew of Dyersville, James and Robert Sudmeier of New Vienna, Brighton and Kanan de los Santos of Melbourne, Australia, Rio de los Santos of Amana, Gabriel and Isabel Garcia of San Diego, Felicia Sudmeier of Nashville, Tenn., and Lilia Rose and Keoni Osborne of Wilmette, Ill. In terms of family, the icing on the cake for Helene are her four lively and adorable great-grandsons! Helene will be remembered for her quick smile and generous nature. She was very creative and dove into everything with a “can-do” attitude. She enjoyed reading, gardening, sewing up a storm, crocheting, and just about anything else she set her hands and mind to. After raising her family in Earlville, Helene spent many years living in Dubuque before joining her daughter Susanne and family (Moses and Rio) in Amana, Iowa. Many people recount her zest for walking the sidewalks of Amana tirelessly with a smile on her face. Helene enjoyed the community and people of Amana the five years she lived there. Helene’s final year was spent at the River Living Center in Guttenberg where she was especially delighted to be in the company of her sister, Laura Sudmeier. She loved the River Living Center and remarked frequently about how much she enjoyed the great food and life there. Helene was preceded in death by her parents, beloved husband Jim, and siblings, Peter Berns, Roland Berns, Claudine Goedken, Clara Ann Neuhaus, and Aloys Berns. In addition to her offspring, Helene is survived by sisters Laura Sudmeier of Guttenberg, and Mary Krapfl of New Vienna, brother Louis Berns of Monona, Ia., and sister-in-law Rosie Berns of Garnavillo, Ia. Visitation for Helene will be held at Clifton-Murdoch Funeral Home in Earlville, Iowa, on Friday, November 27, 2020, from 5-7 p.m. Per the Governor’s proclamation, a limited number of guests will be allowed in the funeral home at a time. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in her honor on Saturday, November 28, 2020, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earlville. Burial will take place at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Earlville. Due to current pandemic guidelines, all guests are required to wear a face mask and practice social distancing at all services. Clifton-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Earlville

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Where is Helene Kathryn Berns Sudmeier's memorial?
Helene Kathryn Berns Sudmeier's memorial is located at: Saint Joseph Cemetery, Earlville, Delaware County, USA.
When did Helene Kathryn Berns Sudmeier death?
Helene Kathryn Berns Sudmeier death on 21 Nov 2020 in Guttenberg, Clayton County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Helene Kathryn Berns Sudmeier's memorial?
Latitude: 42.4799995
Longitude: -91.2619019

Family Members:

Parent

Louis Henry Berns Sr.

(1896 - 1963)

Clara Rosina Harter Berns

(1896 - 1992)

Spouse

James Albin Sudmeier

(1926 - 1992)

Siblings

Peter Henry Berns

(1920 - 2004)

Laura Sylveria Berns Sudmeier

(1925 - 2020)

Mary Lou Berns Krapfl

(1928 - 2021)

Aloysius Joseph “Aloys” Berns

(1937 - 2013)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Earlville, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4799995, -91.2619019

2. Fairview Cemetery
Earlville, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4789009, -91.2613983

3. Plum Creek Cemetery
Earlville, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4343987, -91.2621994

4. Pine View Cemetery
Delaware, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4880981, -91.3407974

5. Saint Johns Cemetery
Delhi, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4310989, -91.3347015

6. Evergreen Cemetery
Delhi, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4258003, -91.3383026

7. Allison Cemetery
Delhi, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4041606, -91.2918120

8. Saint Peter and Paul Cemetery
Petersburg, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5557294, -91.2133758

9. Saint Francis Cemetery
Dyersville, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4879860, -91.1355320

10. Lillibridge Cemetery
Delhi, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4430457, -91.3918140

11. Spring Branch Cemetery
Manchester, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4693985, -91.4024963

12. Rock Prairie Cemetery
Oneida, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5060997, -91.4017029

13. Rockville Cemetery
Rockville, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4180500, -91.1445800

14. Grant View Cemetery
Greeley, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5828018, -91.3324966

15. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Greeley, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5830000, -91.3345000

16. Worthington Baptist Cemetery
Worthington, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4119360, -91.1324930

17. Baileys Ford Cemetery
Manchester, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4342003, -91.4100037

18. Willard Cemetery
York, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3641500, -91.2199000

19. Upper Bay Cemetery
Delhi, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3919200, -91.3778080

20. Mount Hope Cemetery
Dyersville, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4716988, -91.0942001

21. Saint Boniface Cemetery
New Vienna, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5518000, -91.1148000

22. Saint Paul Cemetery
Worthington, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3931007, -91.1260986

23. Hutson Cemetery
Thorpe, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5670000, -91.4001000

24. Roe Cemetery
Dutchtown, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5672090, -91.4011380