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Lois Gene Austin Durr

Birth	:	21 Oct 1927 Williamsburg, Iowa County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	22 Feb 2022 North English, Iowa County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	East York Cemetery, Williamsburg, Iowa County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.6624985, -91.8758011
Description	:	Lois Gene Durr Oct 22, 1927 — Feb 22, 2022 Williamsburg- Lois Gene (Austin) Durr was born on October 22, 1927, to James and Mary (Ely) Austin. Lois graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1945 and was united in marriage to Robert Durr the same year on November 25. Lois was a lifelong member of rural Williamsburg where she worked the land alongside her husband. Lois and Robert's marriage was blessed with two children. Lois Gene was named for her Uncle Eugene Ely, who is known as the father of naval aviation. Lois proudly spoke of Eugene. Lois Enjoyed... Read More	Lois Gene Durr Oct 22, 1927 — Feb 22, 2022 Williamsburg- Lois Gene (Austin) Durr was born on October 22, 1927, to James and Mary (Ely) Austin. Lois graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1945 and was united in marriage to Robert Durr the same year on November 25. Lois was a lifelong member of rural Williamsburg where she worked the land alongside her husband. Lois and Robert's marriage was blessed with two children. Lois Gene was named for her Uncle Eugene Ely, who is known as the father of naval aviation. Lois proudly spoke of Eugene. Lois Enjoyed baking, cooking, farming alongside her husband, gardening, and helping raise her grandchildren. She was considered a "go to" in all areas of her hobbies. Lois loved to do the Gazette's crossword puzzles and put many puzzles together throughout her lifetime. Lois passed away February 22, 2022 She is survived by her two children: Linda Allar of Marengo and Steven (Marna) Durr of Williamsburg; three grandchildren Dale Allar of Orchard, Nebraska, Matthew (Theresa) Durr of Casper, Wyoming, and Anna Durr of Dyserville, Iowa; four great grandchildren Nicole and Bobbi Jo Allar of Williamsburg, and William and Thomas Durr of Casper, Wyoming; sister-in-law Donna Durr of Forsyth, Missouri; several nieces and newphews; and special family friends Maralyn Slaymaker and David and Denisa Leubka all of Williamsburg. Lois was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, parents, brother James Austin and his wife Jean, in-laws Orville and Elizabeth Von Ahsen and Charles Durr, nieces Brenda Evans and Janice Curl, a special family friend and neighbor Tom Slaymaker. A special thank you to the staff of the North English Care Center. Lois loved you all. A Celebration Of Life Memorial Service will be held 11:00 am Friday, April 8, 2022 at the Powell Funeral Home in Williamsburg. A visitation will be from 9:30 until service time on Friday. A memorial fund has been established for the English Valley Care Center and Alzheimer Association of Iowa. Messages and tributes may be sent to the family at www.powellfuneralhomes.com.

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Where is Lois Gene Austin Durr's memorial?
Lois Gene Austin Durr's memorial is located at: East York Cemetery, Williamsburg, Iowa County, USA.
When did Lois Gene Austin Durr death?
Lois Gene Austin Durr death on 22 Feb 2022 in North English, Iowa County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Lois Gene Austin Durr's memorial?
Latitude: 41.6624985
Longitude: -91.8758011

Family Members:

Parent

J. Russell Austin

(1889 - 1970)

Mary Wakely “Maidie” Ely Austin

(1888 - 1939)

Spouse

Robert Carl Durr

(1920 - 1996)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. East York Cemetery
Williamsburg, Iowa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6624985, -91.8758011

2. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Williamsburg, Iowa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6805000, -91.9158000

3. Dane Cemetery
Iowa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6624985, -91.9432983

4. Pleasant Ridge Cemetery
Iowa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6803017, -91.9486008

5. Saint John Lutheran Cemetery
Homestead, Iowa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7265000, -91.8893000

6. Saint Michaels Cemetery
Holbrook, Iowa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5901566, -91.9134674

7. Mount Calvary Cemetery
Oxford, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7299995, -91.8032990

8. Oxford Cemetery
Oxford, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7310982, -91.8047028

9. Saint Marys Cemetery
Williamsburg, Iowa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6525002, -91.9966965

10. Oak Hill Cemetery
Williamsburg, Iowa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6533012, -91.9985962

11. Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery
Williamsburg, Iowa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6514015, -91.9985962

12. Bethel Cemetery
Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5835991, -91.8082962

13. Windham Cemetery
Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6116982, -91.7667007

14. Homestead Cemetery
Homestead, Iowa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7632000, -91.8820000

15. Spicer Spooner Cemetery
Homestead, Iowa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7616000, -91.8461000

16. West Union Mennonite Cemetery
Parnell, Iowa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5631866, -91.8408966

17. Old Scotch Pioneer Cemetery
Conroy, Iowa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7451897, -91.9573669

18. Pioneer Cemetery
Homestead, Iowa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7658600, -91.8929200

19. Granny Sprague Pioneer Cemetery
Homestead, Iowa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7658800, -91.8929200

20. Saint Peters Cemetery
Cosgrove, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6399994, -91.7369003

21. Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
Iowa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7242012, -91.9963989

22. Angels Rest Cemetery
Washington Township, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5896000, -91.7648000

23. McArtor Cemetery
Holbrook, Iowa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5520134, -91.8852692

24. Saint Peters Cemetery
Windham, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6091995, -91.7407990