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Lenore Helene DeVries Knutson

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Birth	:	21 Sep 1917 Kesley, Butler County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	17 Apr 2018 Green River, Sweetwater County, Wyoming, USA
Burial	:	Bethel Reformed Church Cemetery, Aplington, Butler County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.6278300, -92.8988000
Description	:	Lenore Helene Knutson of Hobart, IN, passed away in Green River, WY on April 17, 2018 peacefully and surrounded by the love of her family at the age of 100. She was born September 21, 1917 in Kesley, IA, daughter of George and Helene (Hintzen) DeVries. She was the second of four children, Esther, Arnold, and George. Lenore attended elementary school in Kesley, IA and she graduated salutatorian of her high school class in 1934 at the young age of 16in Aplington, IA. She graduated from the University of Iowa in 1938, with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. After... Read More	Lenore Helene Knutson of Hobart, IN, passed away in Green River, WY on April 17, 2018 peacefully and surrounded by the love of her family at the age of 100. She was born September 21, 1917 in Kesley, IA, daughter of George and Helene (Hintzen) DeVries. She was the second of four children, Esther, Arnold, and George. Lenore attended elementary school in Kesley, IA and she graduated salutatorian of her high school class in 1934 at the young age of 16in Aplington, IA. She graduated from the University of Iowa in 1938, with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. After working for one year at Radio Station KFJB in Marshalltown, IA, she worked for five years at Radio Station WSAU in Wausau, WI, where she was in charge of women's news programs. There she was known as The Voice with a Smile. Lenore then worked for three years in Public Relations in Chicago, IL, first for Club Aluminum Products Company and later for The Delphian Society, a national organization that promoted the education of women in the United States. After relocating to Hobart, IN, she worked as Advertising Representative and then as Advertising Manager for The Herald Newspapers in Northwest Indiana. There Lenore built a deep and lasting connection to the community for herself and the three generations of her family that followed. After thirty years with The Herald, she retired in 1985. Lenore loved to bake and cook healthy foods, backyard bird watching, tending to her plants, spending time with her children and watching her grandchildren and great grandchildren grow. This extraordinary woman was strong, independent, passionate, forward thinking, and a positive role model and inspiration to all who knew her. Lenore is survived by one son, Ronald (Linda) Knutson of Louisville, CO, and one daughter, Karla (John) Thibeault of Rock Springs, WY; eight grand children, LouAnn (Heath) Keeling of Kokomo, IN, Eric Knutson of Hygiene, CO, Laura (Jesse) Brooks of Denver, CO, Kristil Thibeault of Wildemar, CA, Joshua (Karilynn) Adkins of Rock Springs, WY, Rhiannon (Edgar) Romero Adkins and Emily (Jeiremy) Gomez of Green River, WY and Estevia Thibeault of Rock Springs, WY; fourteen great grandchildren, Zachary and Taylor Kuhns, Alec Thibeault, Joseph Adkins, Damon, Jaydin, Dominic and Colton Adams, Skylee, Malea, Grace and Elijah Gomez, Isabella and Cecilia Romero Adkins. Lenore is also survived by one cousin, Adele McDowell of Des Moines, IA, and three nieces and two nephews. Graveside service and interment was on April 25, 2018 at Bethel Reformed Cemetery in Kesley, IA. Published in The Times on June 6, 2018

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Lenore Helene DeVries Knutson's memorial is located at: Bethel Reformed Church Cemetery, Aplington, Butler County, USA.
When did Lenore Helene DeVries Knutson death?
Lenore Helene DeVries Knutson death on 17 Apr 2018 in Green River, Sweetwater County, Wyoming, USA
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Latitude: 42.6278300
Longitude: -92.8988000

Family Members:

Parent

George DeVries

(1883 - 1944)

Helene A Hintzen DeVries

(1881 - 1970)

Siblings

Esther Fanny DeVries Casjens

(1914 - 1979)

George Thomas DeVries

(1919 - 1961)

Arnold Paul DeVries

(1921 - 1996)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Bethel Reformed Church Cemetery
Aplington, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6278300, -92.8988000

2. Pleasant View Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.5918999, -92.8946991

3. Hitesville Cemetery
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4. Monroe Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.6380997, -92.8106003

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6. Madison Township Cemetery
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7. Washington Reformed Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.6429000, -93.0055000

8. Ackley Christian Reform Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.5564490, -92.9666750

9. Faith Presbyterian Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.5553640, -92.9657310

10. Oak Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.5739700, -92.7936900

11. Saint Patricks Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.5715200, -92.7907300

12. West Friesland Presbyterian Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.5435000, -92.9846400

13. Behrends Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.5803300, -92.7605100

14. Pleasant Valley Township Cemetery
Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5148000, -92.8890000

15. New Albion Cemetery
Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6427994, -92.7416992

16. Butler Center Cemetery
Allison, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7000008, -92.7722015

17. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Osceola Township, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5942000, -93.0570000

18. Buck Grove Cemetery
Buck Grove, Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5135994, -92.8403015

19. Saint Mary's Catholic Church Cemetery
Ackley, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5572692, -93.0357487

20. South Bristow Cemetery
Bristow, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7527400, -92.9168100

21. Oak Wood Cemetery
Ackley, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5591450, -93.0521440

22. Saint Peters Cemetery
Wellsburg, Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5027000, -92.9676000

23. Allison Cemetery
Allison, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7400017, -92.7891998

24. Dumont Cemetery
Dumont, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7553177, -92.9748230