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Iona Helen Strohfus Tschakert

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Birth	:	26 Jun 1917 Codington County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	18 May 2009 Watertown, Codington County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Esterly Cemetery, Florence, Codington County, USA
Coordinate	:	45.0564003, -97.2281036
Description	:	Iona H. Tschakert, age 91, of Florence, South Dakota, passed away on May 18, 2009 at Golden Living Center in Watertown. Funeral Mass was held at 10:30 a.m., May 23, 2009 at the Blessed Sacrament Church in Florence. Interment in the Esterly Cemetery, rural Florence. Visitation was held on Friday from 2:00-4:00 p.m. with a 3:00 Catholic Daughters of America Rosary at the Wight, Comes & Sogn Funeral Chapel in Watertown, and at the Blessed Sacrament Church in Florence from 7:00-9:00 p.m. with an 8:00 scripture service. Iona Helen Tschakert, the daughter of Joseph and Anne (Endres) Strohfus, was born... Read More	Iona H. Tschakert, age 91, of Florence, South Dakota, passed away on May 18, 2009 at Golden Living Center in Watertown. Funeral Mass was held at 10:30 a.m., May 23, 2009 at the Blessed Sacrament Church in Florence. Interment in the Esterly Cemetery, rural Florence. Visitation was held on Friday from 2:00-4:00 p.m. with a 3:00 Catholic Daughters of America Rosary at the Wight, Comes & Sogn Funeral Chapel in Watertown, and at the Blessed Sacrament Church in Florence from 7:00-9:00 p.m. with an 8:00 scripture service. Iona Helen Tschakert, the daughter of Joseph and Anne (Endres) Strohfus, was born on June 26, 1917, on a farm near Grover, South Dakota. She obtained her teaching degree from Notre Dame School in Mitchell, South Dakota. She taught school at Gill School near Florence. Iona was united in marriage with Clarence M. Tschakert on November 15, 1941 in Henry, South Dakota. The couple farmed near Florence. Iona and Clarence were married for 64 years before Clarence passed away on October 19, 2006. Iona was an extension member for many years and in 1999 received the "Heart of the Homemaker" award. She was the first to receive this award. Iona was known for her cooking and sewing exhibits, winning many ribbons and trophies at the Winter Farm Show. She was a 4-H leader for many years, and was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America. She also served on the Florence School Board and the Lake Area Multi District Board. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clarence; three brothers, Martin, Robert and Leonard; four sisters, Berniece, Lucille, Marceline and Ramona; a son in-law, John Wagner; and a daughter-in-law, JoAnn Tschakert. Iona is survived by five daughters, JoAnn (Ed) Wegner, Carol Tschakert, Ardelle (Doug) Fosheim, Jeanette (Robert) Mack and Darlene Wagner; four sons, Lyle (Bette) Tschakert, Frank (Sheila) Tschakert, Delbert (Kay) Tschakert and LaVerne Tschakert; her brother, Marvin; and her sister, Laurene (Loren) Thoreson; 16 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; also a niece, Janice Koslowski-Dickhaut, whom Clarence and Iona had raised since a small child.

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Iona Helen Strohfus Tschakert's memorial is located at: Esterly Cemetery, Florence, Codington County, USA.
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Iona Helen Strohfus Tschakert death on 18 May 2009 in Watertown, Codington County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 45.0564003
Longitude: -97.2281036

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Clarence Mathias Tschakert

(1918 - 2006)

Siblings

Marvin Joseph Strohfus

(1920 - 2014)

Martin Joseph Strohfus

(1922 - 2000)

Lucille L. Stohfus Ronke

(1928 - 1995)

Ramona E Strohfus Mack

(1932 - 2006)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Esterly Cemetery
Florence, Codington County, USA
Coordinate: 45.0564003, -97.2281036

2. Helgen Cemetery
Florence, Codington County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1086006, -97.2707977

3. Dexter Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.1231003, -97.2972031

4. Bergen Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.1446440, -97.1855090

5. Saint Johns Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.0432053, -97.0844650

6. Lake Nicholson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.0360985, -97.3906021

7. Goodhue Cemetery
Codington County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1295610, -97.3922430

8. Saint Lukes Lutheran Cemetery
Codington County, USA
Coordinate: 45.0926094, -97.0336533

9. Klix Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.1250000, -97.0465500

10. Lindaas Cemetery
Day County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1786000, -97.3406000

11. Mazeppa Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.1655998, -97.0643997

12. Mount Hope Cemetery
Watertown, Codington County, USA
Coordinate: 44.9164009, -97.0986023

13. Egeland Cemetery
Waubay, Day County, USA
Coordinate: 45.2005500, -97.3523600

14. Kampeska Cemetery
Codington County, USA
Coordinate: 44.8703003, -97.2778015

15. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Waverly, Codington County, USA
Coordinate: 44.9963989, -96.9697037

16. Phipps Cemetery
Florence, Codington County, USA
Coordinate: 45.0052700, -97.4919600

17. Telemarken Lutheran Cemetery
Bradley, Clark County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1009712, -97.4949493

18. Saint Pauli Cemetery
Wallace, Codington County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1444700, -97.4733420

19. Wheatland Cemetery
Day County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1875000, -97.4319000

20. Saint Marys Cemetery
Watertown, Codington County, USA
Coordinate: 44.8908005, -97.0836029

21. Graceland Cemetery
Henry, Codington County, USA
Coordinate: 44.9630370, -97.4743560

22. Mother of God Monastery Cemetery
Watertown, Codington County, USA
Coordinate: 44.8678000, -97.1181000

23. Lakeview Cemetery
South Shore, Codington County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1065950, -96.9335260

24. Lebanon Lutheran Cemetery
Ortley, Roberts County, USA
Coordinate: 45.2677620, -97.1643220