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Joann Rita Shea Whittle

Birth	:	25 Dec 1932 Geddes, Charles Mix County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	16 Nov 2020 Elkader, Clayton County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Josephs Cemetery, Elkader, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.8488998, -91.4021988
Description	:	Joann R. Whittle, 87, of Elkader, died Monday, November 16, 2020, at the Elkader Care Center. She was born , rural Geddes, South Dakota, to Andrew and Adela (Bartekoske) Shea. The family moved to Iowa when JoAnn was very young. She was united in marriage with Malcolm Whittle on November 8, 1952, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Elkader. The couple was blessed with five children. Throughout the years, JoAnn worked as a telephone operator, did babysitting in her own home, worked at the Elkader Wire Factory and lastly, was a cook at Scenic Acres.... Read More	Joann R. Whittle, 87, of Elkader, died Monday, November 16, 2020, at the Elkader Care Center. She was born , rural Geddes, South Dakota, to Andrew and Adela (Bartekoske) Shea. The family moved to Iowa when JoAnn was very young. She was united in marriage with Malcolm Whittle on November 8, 1952, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Elkader. The couple was blessed with five children. Throughout the years, JoAnn worked as a telephone operator, did babysitting in her own home, worked at the Elkader Wire Factory and lastly, was a cook at Scenic Acres. She was a very hard worker, always putting family first. She enjoyed family gatherings, especially getting to see her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be remembered by all as someone with a quick smile. JoAnn was an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. JoAnn enjoyed going fishing, mushroom hunting and playing cards. Survivors include her children, Richard (Julie) Whittle of Elgin, Steve Whittle of Elkader, Kathy (Mike) Leistikow of Decorah, Doug (Janet) Whittle of Watertown, WI, and Dave Whittle of Elkader; ten grandchildren, Shawn (Alicia) Whittle, Amanda (Adam) Schmitt, Jeremy (Megan) Whittle, Cody Whittle, Colton (Keri) Whittle, Nathan (Tracy) Leistikow, Erin (Dustin) Vercande, Jason Whittle, Andrew Whittle and Jacob Whittle; ten great-grandchildren; her brother Timothy (Arlene) Shea of Tennessee, sisters, Rose (Cletus) Meyer of Dubuque, Judy Davies and Patricia Bromley of Florida and Marcy Kelly of Montana and one brother and sister-in law, Norbert (Dorothy) Whittle of Milwaukee. JoAnn was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Malcolm; brothers, Bernard, Joseph, Frank, Norman and Martin in infancy; sisters, Geraldine, Evelyn and Vernita. A private graveside service at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Elkader will be held with Rev. John Haugen officiating. Leonard-Grau Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Elkader is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Joann Rita Shea Whittle's memorial is located at: Saint Josephs Cemetery, Elkader, Clayton County, USA.
When did Joann Rita Shea Whittle death?
Joann Rita Shea Whittle death on 16 Nov 2020 in Elkader, Clayton County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Joann Rita Shea Whittle's memorial?
Latitude: 42.8488998
Longitude: -91.4021988

Family Members:

Parent

Andrew Thomas Shea

(1899 - 1975)

Adela Bartekoske Shea

(1904 - 2004)

Spouse

Malcolm Lawrence Whittle

(1929 - 2017)

Siblings

Geraldine Adeline “Gerry” Shea French

(1928 - 2020)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Elkader, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8488998, -91.4021988

2. Elkader Cemetery
Elkader, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8541718, -91.4000015

3. Hartman Cemetery
Cox Creek Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8155360, -91.3880840

4. Colony Catholic Cemetery (Defunct)
Read Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8830000, -91.3580000

5. Dohrer Cemetery
Osborne, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8124846, -91.4584734

6. County Home Cemetery
Clayton Center, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8916702, -91.3499985

7. Cords Cemetery
Osborne, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7973308, -91.4377662

8. Meenan Cemetery
Communia, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7999862, -91.3584693

9. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Clayton Center, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8841705, -91.3249969

10. Clayton Center Cemetery
Clayton Center, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8841705, -91.3225021

11. Communia Cemetery
Volga Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7868996, -91.3630981

12. Watkins Cemetery
Osborne, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7833180, -91.4584733

13. Patterson Pioneer Cemetery
Saint Olaf, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9216000, -91.4489000

14. Mederville Cemetery
Elkader, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7638893, -91.4194412

15. Clark Family Cemetery
Beulah, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9166505, -91.4751415

16. Norway Lutheran Church Cemetery
Saint Olaf, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9352798, -91.4302826

17. Weymouth Cemetery
Saint Olaf, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9278799, -91.4583559

18. Krumm Cemetery
Garber, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7913760, -91.3023559

19. Blanchaine Cemetery
Volga, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7676210, -91.3389040

20. Eberhard Cemetery
Littleport, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7583201, -91.3418020

21. Farmersburg-Wagner Cemetery
Farmersburg, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9481010, -91.3700027

22. Cook Family Cemetery
Elkader, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9209880, -91.5091230

23. Highland Lutheran Cemetery
Highland Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8987000, -91.5330000

24. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Littleport, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7425003, -91.3747025