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Lylah Pauline Lease Rentz

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Birth	:	31 May 1914 Grand Meadow Township, Cherokee County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	26 Mar 2009 Red Oak, Montgomery County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Graceland Cemetery, Madison, Lake County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.0127983, -97.0903015
Description	:	Parent link information comes from a publication, Wentworth S.D. Centennial 1881-1981, "We Got Railroaded In..." pg. 48 Lylah P. Rentz, age 94, of Red Oak, Iowa formerly of Madison, South Dakota, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2009 at the Good Samaritan Care Center after an extended illness. Lylah P. Rentz was born May 31, 1914 in Grand Meadow Township of Cherokee County, Iowa. As a young girl she moved to rural Wentworth, South Dakota where she graduated high school. She also graduated with a teaching degree from Eastern South Dakota State Normal School on May 29, 1934. She taught... Read More	Parent link information comes from a publication, Wentworth S.D. Centennial 1881-1981, "We Got Railroaded In..." pg. 48 Lylah P. Rentz, age 94, of Red Oak, Iowa formerly of Madison, South Dakota, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2009 at the Good Samaritan Care Center after an extended illness. Lylah P. Rentz was born May 31, 1914 in Grand Meadow Township of Cherokee County, Iowa. As a young girl she moved to rural Wentworth, South Dakota where she graduated high school. She also graduated with a teaching degree from Eastern South Dakota State Normal School on May 29, 1934. She taught in Robeck, Hare, and Schnell schools in the Wentworth School District during the mid nineteen thirties and the Colman School District in 1938. On August 22, 1943, she was united in marriage to Edwin T. “Pete” Rentz at Wentworth, South Dakota. While Pete served in WWII, Lylah lived in Sisseton, South Dakota working at the Pearson Rexall Drug Store. After the war, they moved to Madison, South Dakota where Pete was a building contractor. Pete preceded her in death on June 25, 1983. Lylah moved to Red Oak, Iowa in 1997 and to Good Samaritan Care Center in 2004. While in South Dakota she was an active member of the St. John’s Lutheran Church and various church circles. She was a lifelong member of the American Legion Auxiliary and of 8 and 40 Salon #15. Her love of birds, nature, and gardening is a legacy to her family. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband; four brothers; and one sister. Survivors include her daughter: Susan Johnson and husband Russell; grandchildren: Bryce Johnson and wife Jenny, Mark Johnson and wife Leanne, and Jordan Johnson and special friend, Jenn Batten; and great grandchildren; Kaden, Bennett, and Ellison Johnson and Lauren and Andrew Johnson all of Red Oak, Iowa. Funeral services will be held 2 PM Monday, March 30, 2009 at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church with Pastor George Hooper officiating. There will be open visitation at the Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in the Graceland Cemetery in Madison South Dakota at 1 PM on Friday, April 3, 2009. Memorials are suggested to the Good Samaritan Care Center New Horizons. Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements Contributor: Marty & Harley (47240226)

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Lylah Pauline Lease Rentz's memorial is located at: Graceland Cemetery, Madison, Lake County, USA.
When did Lylah Pauline Lease Rentz death?
Lylah Pauline Lease Rentz death on 26 Mar 2009 in Red Oak, Montgomery County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 44.0127983
Longitude: -97.0903015

Family Members:

Parent

Marion Henry Lease

(1885 - 1946)

Anna Mae Hodge Lease

(1885 - 1959)

Spouse

Edwin “Pete” Rentz

(1904 - 1983)

Siblings

Norman Hodge Lease

(1907 - 1979)

Douglas Hodge Lease

(1909 - 1910)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 44.0127983, -97.0903015

2. Saint Thomas Cemetery
Madison, Lake County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9914017, -97.1213989

3. Old Madison Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.9786600, -97.0492800

4. Prairie Village Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.0064000, -97.1691000

5. Lake Park Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.0363998, -96.9981003

6. Lake Madison Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.0806030, -97.0439740

7. Rose Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.9919014, -96.9749985

8. Franklin Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.8918991, -97.0282974

9. Olson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.9785720, -97.2683500

10. Saint William Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.1228270, -97.2103790

11. Ramona Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.1234740, -97.2103790

12. Saint Ann's Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.1483002, -97.1418991

13. Prospect Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.8997002, -96.9689026

14. Prairie Queen Cemetery
Nunda, Lake County, USA
Coordinate: 44.1411018, -96.9899979

15. Ash Grove Cemetery
Nunda, Lake County, USA
Coordinate: 44.1674995, -97.1136017

16. Saint Peter Lutheran Cemetery
Orland, Lake County, USA
Coordinate: 43.8611200, -97.1694800

17. Gracevale Colony Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.9260500, -97.2814600

18. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Chester, Lake County, USA
Coordinate: 43.8913994, -96.9332962

19. Saint Johns Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
Ramona, Lake County, USA
Coordinate: 44.0950012, -97.2977982

20. Molskness Cemetery
Colman, Moody County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9785995, -96.8463974

21. Mount Auburn Cemetery
Colman, Moody County, USA
Coordinate: 44.1108017, -96.8683014

22. Hegre Cemetery
Colman, Moody County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9514008, -96.8380966

23. Ramsey Pioneer Cemetery
McCook County, USA
Coordinate: 43.8428001, -97.2166977

24. Colman Cemetery
Colman, Moody County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9789009, -96.8264008