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Leona Regina Kafer Wiley

Birth	:	25 Sep 1898 Iowa, USA
Death	:	13 Apr 1982 Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Oak Grove Cemetery, De Witt, Saline County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.4049988, -96.9483032
Inscription	:	Wiley Leona R. 1898 - 1982
Description	:	Leona Regina Kafer was born on September 25, 1898, in Iowa. She was the daughter of Anton Kafer and Katherine Barbara Pfrommer. on September 20, 1921, in Littleport, Iowa, she married Martin Brian Wiley. For awhile Martin and Leona Wiley farmed near Littleport, until a train killed their milk cows. Evidently the cows got loose and were on the tracks when the train went by. The loss of the cows led to bankruptcy. They lived with Grandma Kafer for awhile after that. Later, Martin worked at the Asylum until he couldn't work anymore.... Read More	Leona Regina Kafer was born on September 25, 1898, in Iowa. She was the daughter of Anton Kafer and Katherine Barbara Pfrommer. on September 20, 1921, in Littleport, Iowa, she married Martin Brian Wiley. For awhile Martin and Leona Wiley farmed near Littleport, until a train killed their milk cows. Evidently the cows got loose and were on the tracks when the train went by. The loss of the cows led to bankruptcy. They lived with Grandma Kafer for awhile after that. Later, Martin worked at the Asylum until he couldn't work anymore. Leona and Martin Wiley had five children: Cletus Martin, Gerald Janarius, Irene Rosella Rene, Marian Kathryn, and Kenneth Paul. Leona died on April 13, 1982. She was buried in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Littleport, Iowa. CLAYTON COUNTY REGISTER, Wednesday, April 21, 1982 (Page 8A) Leona Regina Wiley Funeral services were held for Leona Regina Wiley, 83, Dubuque; at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Elkader, on Thursday, April 15, 1982, with burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Littleport. Msgr. Francis Friedl officiated. Pallbearers were Terry Meese, Leland Scheffert, Jack Tinker, Duane Klink, Tom Kenney and Daniel Collins. She was born September 25, 1898 at Littleport, the daughter of Anton and Kathryn Kafer. On September 20, 1920, she married Martin Bryan Wiley at Sacred Heart Church, Littleport. They were married for 40 years until his death in 1960. They had five children. She died Tuesday, April 13, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Dubuque. Survivors include: one son, Cletus, Rochester, N.Y.; two daughters, Mrs. Harry (Irene) Hubbard, Elkader, and Mrs. Duane (Marion) Goedken, Dubuque, 14 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Her husband, Martin, preceded her in death and two sons, Gerald and Kenneth.

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Leona Regina Kafer Wiley's memorial is located at: Oak Grove Cemetery, De Witt, Saline County, USA.
When did Leona Regina Kafer Wiley death?
Leona Regina Kafer Wiley death on 13 Apr 1982 in Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 40.4049988
Longitude: -96.9483032

Family Members:

Parent

Anton “Tony” Kafer Sr.

(1860 - 1929)

Katherine Pfrommer Kafer

(1858 - 1930)

Spouse

Martin Brian Wiley

(1896 - 1960)

Siblings

(unknow - unknow)

Theresa Kafer Madden

(1883 - 1959)

Anton “Tony” Kafer Jr.

(1885 - 1919)

Paul Kafer

(1887 - 1970)

(unknow - unknow)

Joseph Kafer

(1893 - 1945)

Children

Irene Rosella Rene Wiley Hubbard

(1925 - 2000)

Flowers:

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Coordinate: 40.5014900, -97.0456200

18. Megli-Yost Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.3064003, -97.0466995

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Coordinate: 40.4512500, -97.1041630

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22. Bohemian National Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.5358009, -96.9685974

23. Freeman Cemetery
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