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Lavina Barbara Stolz Roecker

Birth	:	12 Sep 1910 Portsmouth, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	31 Dec 2006 Denison, Crawford County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Boniface Cemetery, Westphalia, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.7219009, -95.3944016
Description	:	* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Roecker, Lavina Barbara (Stolz) September 12, 1910 ~ December 31, 2006 Denison Bulletin/Review 1/9/2007 Lavina Barbara Roecker was born on Sept. 12, 1910, on a farm near Portsmouth, Iowa to Michael and Josephine Meier Stolz. She died Sunday, Dec. 31, 2006, at the Denison Care Center in Denison, Iowa, at the age of 96 years, three months and 19 days. Lavina was one of thirteen children. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary's Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in... Read More	* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Roecker, Lavina Barbara (Stolz) September 12, 1910 ~ December 31, 2006 Denison Bulletin/Review 1/9/2007 Lavina Barbara Roecker was born on Sept. 12, 1910, on a farm near Portsmouth, Iowa to Michael and Josephine Meier Stolz. She died Sunday, Dec. 31, 2006, at the Denison Care Center in Denison, Iowa, at the age of 96 years, three months and 19 days. Lavina was one of thirteen children. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary's Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Portsmouth, Iowa. She attended school at St. Boniface Catholic School in Westphalia, Iowa. On August 26, 1930, Lavina was united in marriage to Frank C. Roecker at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Defiance, Iowa. To this union five children were born. Following their wedding, the couple resided on various farms near Defiance and Manilla, Iowa. In 1946, they purchased a farm near Schleswig, Iowa, where they lived until retiring in 1966 when they moved to Schleswig. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great~grandmother and great~great~grandmother. She enjoyed playing the organ and dancing. She loved gardening and canning and was an excellent cook. Lavina was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church in Charter Oak until making her home at the Reed House in Denison in August of 1998. She then became a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank in 1969. Also three sons Norbert, Marvin and Rolland; two grandchildren Doug and Sheri; one great~granddaughter; one step~son Donald; step~son~in~law Harold Schroeder; and one step~great~grandson. Brothers Frank, George and Bernard; sisters Lena, Mathilda, Mary, Rose, Ann, Lenora, Eva, Margaret and Helen. She is survived by her children Kenneth Roecker of Schleswig; Charla Knapp and her husband, Munn of Plattsmouth, Nebraska; three daughters~in~law, Theda Roecker of Syracuse, Nebraska; Linda Roecker of Story City, Iowa; and Diane Roecker of Des Moines; step~daughters Edna Schroeder of Denison; Norma Rowedder and her husband, Ivan of Schleswig. Also step~daughter~in~law, Joyce Roecker of Manning; eighteen grandchildren; twenty~seven great~grandchildren; one great~great~grandchild; nine step~grandchildren; thirteen step~great~grandchildren and two step~great~great~grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 3, 2007 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison, Iowa. Fr. John Thomas served as Celebrant of the Mass and grave side rites held at St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery in Westphalia, Iowa. Organist Jean Cornelius provided the organ accompaniment for the St. Rose of Lima Choir. Diane Janning served as Reader and Kevin Cary and Quintin Brotherton were Altar Servers. Those serving as pallbearers were: Bruce Roecker, Ross Roecker, Chet Roecker, Kelly Reimers, Stacy O'Brien, Brad Roecker, Kirk Roecker, and Ryan Knapp. A Legion of Mary Rosary was held at 4:30 p.m., and a Parish Vigil at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the Huebner Funeral Home in Denison. The family invited everyone in attendance to join them in fellowship and lunch served by the Altar Society. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of the arrangements. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

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Where is Lavina Barbara Stolz Roecker's memorial?
Lavina Barbara Stolz Roecker's memorial is located at: Saint Boniface Cemetery, Westphalia, Shelby County, USA.
When did Lavina Barbara Stolz Roecker death?
Lavina Barbara Stolz Roecker death on 31 Dec 2006 in Denison, Crawford County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.7219009
Longitude: -95.3944016

Family Members:

Parent

Michael Stolz

(1861 - 1933)

Josephine Meier Stolz

(1868 - 1925)

Spouse

Frank C. Roecker

(1898 - 1969)

Siblings

(1896 - 1908)

(1897 - 1952)

(1899 - 1993)

(1903 - 1928)

Margaret Laura Stolz Roecker

(1907 - 2000)

Bernard Nicholas Stoltz

(1911 - 1974)

Children

Norbert J Roecker

(1931 - 2000)

Rolland E “Sam” Roecker

(1937 - 1989)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Boniface Cemetery
Westphalia, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7219009, -95.3944016

2. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Earling, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7797012, -95.4207993

3. Saint Marys Cemetery
Panama, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7332993, -95.4811020

4. Washington Township Cemetery
Panama, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7305984, -95.4867020

5. Harlan Cemetery
Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6594505, -95.3281403

6. Lincoln Township Cemetery
Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6422005, -95.4028015

7. Rose Hill Cemetery
Kirkman, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7317009, -95.2767029

8. Union Township Cemetery
Defiance, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8269005, -95.3471985

9. Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery
Defiance, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8269005, -95.3450012

10. Slates Cemetery
Kirkman, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7605000, -95.2521000

11. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Portsmouth, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6519012, -95.5233002

12. Doyle Cemetery
Earling, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8051000, -95.5087000

13. Cass Township Cemetery
Portsmouth, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6272115, -95.4958362

14. Gallands Grove RLDS Holcomb Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8342018, -95.4788971

15. Abel Galland Memorial Cemetery
Manteno, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8370000, -95.4932500

16. Fairview Township Cemetery
Corley, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5856500, -95.3207500

17. Bowmans Grove Cemetery
Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6617012, -95.2130966

18. Folck Cemetery
Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6198000, -95.2456000

19. Oak Hill Cemetery
Irwin, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7813988, -95.2074966

20. Danway Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7296982, -95.1900024

21. Manteno Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8343964, -95.5367355

22. Astor Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8636017, -95.2853012

23. Chambers Cemetery
Persia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6018982, -95.5681000

24. Red Line Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7178574, -95.1517029