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Marcella Marie “Sally” Bissen Smith

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Birth	:	8 Apr 1918 Earling, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	18 Oct 2017 Earling, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Joseph Cemetery, Earling, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.7797012, -95.4207993
Description	:	= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, 51537 Marcella Marie Smith April 8, 1918 - October 18, 2017 OCT 20. Visitation 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM Catholic Daughters Rosary 07:00 PM St. Joseph's Catholic Church 212 Second Street Earling, IA 51530 OCT 21. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM St. Joseph's Catholic Church 212 Second Street Earling, IA 51530 Burial St. Joseph's Cemetery HWY Rd M16 Earling, IA 51530 Marcella “Sally” Smith, daughter of John and Lena (Erlbacher) Bissen, was born April 8, 1918 in Earling, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling, and attended school through the... Read More	= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, 51537 Marcella Marie Smith April 8, 1918 - October 18, 2017 OCT 20. Visitation 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM Catholic Daughters Rosary 07:00 PM St. Joseph's Catholic Church 212 Second Street Earling, IA 51530 OCT 21. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM St. Joseph's Catholic Church 212 Second Street Earling, IA 51530 Burial St. Joseph's Cemetery HWY Rd M16 Earling, IA 51530 Marcella “Sally” Smith, daughter of John and Lena (Erlbacher) Bissen, was born April 8, 1918 in Earling, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling, and attended school through the 12th grade at St. Joseph’s Catholic School. After graduation Sally worked in Greteman’s General Store, and she also did work for local families, helping with new babies, cooking meals, and even doing farm work. On July 23, 1945, she was united in marriage to William Smith at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. They became parents to five children: JoAnn, Sally, Pat, Bill and Chuck. Sally became a full-time homemaker and loved taking care of her family on their farm. In 1970 they built their home in Earling. Sally was very active in her community and St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, where she remained a lifelong member and sang in the choir. She was a member of the Altar Society. She was also a member of Catholic Daughters of America Court St. Katherine No.266 Earling for 79 years, serving as a Grand Reagent and Recording Secretary Trustee. She volunteered as a 4H leader when her daughters were young and taught CCD for a few years. She also belonged to the Earling Quilters for many years. Sally and Bill enjoyed traveling together to other states and countries. She enjoyed sewing, crafts, gardening, baking, and quilting. She made quilts for her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Sally also liked to spend time playing cards and bingo. Most of all, she loved time spent with her family. Sally died surrounded by her loving family at the Little Flower Haven in Earling, on Wednesday, October 18, 2017, attaining the age of ninety-nine years, six months and ten days. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Bill Smith; sister Carmelita Flickinger; brother Urban Bissen; grandsons David Smith and Steven Gross; and great granddaughter Lindsay Young. Left to cherish her memory are her children JoAnn and husband Robert Koesters of Earling, Iowa; Sally Smith and friend Ron Jones of Tekamah, Nebraska; Pat and husband Tim Gross of Earling, Iowa; Bill Smith Jr. of Mason City, Iowa; Charles “Chuck” Smith and wife Marlene of Minnetonka, Minnesota; 19 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great grandchildren; brother Jerry Bissen of Earling, Iowa; nieces and nephews; other family member and many friends. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =

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Marcella Marie “Sally” Bissen Smith's memorial is located at: Saint Joseph Cemetery, Earling, Shelby County, USA.
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Marcella Marie “Sally” Bissen Smith death on 18 Oct 2017 in Earling, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.7797012
Longitude: -95.4207993

Family Members:

Parent

John M. Bissen

(1894 - 1980)

Lena Helen Erlbacher Bissen

(1888 - 1983)

Spouse

William Jerome Smith

(1916 - 1993)

Siblings

Gerald John “Jerry” Bissen

(1925 - 2018)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 41.7797012, -95.4207993

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6. Doyle Cemetery
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7. Union Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8269005, -95.3471985

8. Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8269005, -95.3450012

9. Abel Galland Memorial Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8370000, -95.4932500

10. Manteno Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8343964, -95.5367355

11. Rose Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7317009, -95.2767029

12. Slates Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7605000, -95.2521000

13. Buck Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9067841, -95.3839722

14. Astor Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8636017, -95.2853012

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

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

17. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Dunlap, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8446999, -95.5939026

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

19. Dow City Cemetery
Dow City, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9219017, -95.5119019

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

21. Butler Cemetery
Arion, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9364014, -95.4627991

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

23. Washington Township Cemetery
Buck Grove, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9354000, -95.3387000

24. Crawford County Poor Farm Cemetery
Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9508216, -95.4308331