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Marie Alice Belschner Shea

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Birth	:	3 Jun 1921 Hawkeye, Fayette County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	11 Jul 2019 Elkader, Clayton County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Josephs Cemetery, Wadena, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.8424988, -91.6492004
Description	:	Marie Alice (Belschner) Erickson Shea, 98, formerly of Volga, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2019, at the Elkader Care Center. Marie was born June 3, 1921, at home four miles north of Hawkeye by the Turkey River. She was the daughter of Lillian (Hoepfner) and Richard Belschner. She had an older brother Ervin and younger brother Harold. Marie was baptized and confirmed at the Hawkeye Lutheran Church, Hawkeye. She was very athletic and played basketball all four years of high school. She was chosen Captain her senior year and named top guard in Fayette County. Marie graduated... Read More	Marie Alice (Belschner) Erickson Shea, 98, formerly of Volga, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2019, at the Elkader Care Center. Marie was born June 3, 1921, at home four miles north of Hawkeye by the Turkey River. She was the daughter of Lillian (Hoepfner) and Richard Belschner. She had an older brother Ervin and younger brother Harold. Marie was baptized and confirmed at the Hawkeye Lutheran Church, Hawkeye. She was very athletic and played basketball all four years of high school. She was chosen Captain her senior year and named top guard in Fayette County. Marie graduated from Hawkeye High School in 1939. She joined the Catholic religion a year before her marriage to William Elbert Erickson on February 6, 1946, at Holy Name Catholic Church in West Union. Five children were born to this union. William passed away on October 31, 1966. She later married Loy Shea at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Volga, on September 22, 1973. Loy passed away January 12, 1985. Marie was an active farm wife, working the farm until her late 80’s. She was an active member of the Volga-Wadena American Legion Auxiliary, holding the office of Secretary-Treasurer for 28 years. She was also a member of the Altar Society at Sacred Heart, serving as Secretary-Treasurer for over 20 years and a member of the Volga Study Club. Marie loved to crochet and can her garden fruits and vegetables. She spent many hours hand quilting with her friend Ellen Mueller, making beautiful quilts for family members. Her crocheted doilies were always a beautiful gift at weddings and birthdays. She was always willing to help at church whenever needed. She always kept up with everything going on in her family’s lives. Going to ball games, music concerts, baptisms, First Communions, Confirmations, weddings, birthdays, picnics and anything else a loving family shares. She was infamous for her giggles, quick to laughter, love of dancing, playing cards, and being the best sugar cookie baker! Marie was kind, non-judgmental, smart and hardworking. She never complained and had a strong will to fight off all her health problems. Survivors include her son William (Diane) Erickson of Elkader, Teresa (Steve) Kauffman of Reinbeck, Mark (Janet) Erickson of North Liberty, Julie (Dave) Meyers of Volga; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Lois Erickson; numerous nieces, nephews and many friends. Marie was preceded in death by her parents; father-in-law and mother-in-law; a son Richard Elbert Erickson in infancy; her husbands, William and Loy; brothers and spouses, Ervin (Verla) Belscher, Harold (Fae) Belschner; brother-in-law, John Erickson and great-granddaughter, Miya Erickson; niece, Colleen Alstadt and nephew Craig Belschner. Marie will be missed by everyone who was lucky enough to have known her. She was 98 years young and kind to the very end. Visitation: 3:30 P.M. to 7 P.M, Tuesday, July 16th, 2019, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Volga, where a Rosary will be said at 3:30 P.M. and a Scripture Service will be held at 6:30 P.M. Visitation will also be held on Wednesday at the church after 9:30 A.M. until Mass time. Mass of Resurrection: 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, July 17th, 2019, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Volga with Rev. John Haugen as Celebrant Inurnment: 1:00 P.M. St. Joseph Cemetery, Wadena, Iowa Leonard-Grau Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Elkader is assisting the family.

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Where is Marie Alice Belschner Shea's memorial?
Marie Alice Belschner Shea's memorial is located at: Saint Josephs Cemetery, Wadena, Fayette County, USA.
When did Marie Alice Belschner Shea death?
Marie Alice Belschner Shea death on 11 Jul 2019 in Elkader, Clayton County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.8424988
Longitude: -91.6492004

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

William E. Erickson

(1921 - 1966)

Loy James Shea

(1915 - 1985)

Siblings

Harold R Belschner

(1923 - 2003)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Wadena, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8424988, -91.6492004

2. Wadena Cemetery
Wadena, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8428000, -91.6520000

3. Old Pioneer Cemetery
Wadena, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8375100, -91.6537300

4. Corbin Cemetery
Wadena, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8440000, -91.6200000

5. Illyria Cemetery
Wadena, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8975983, -91.6363983

6. Lima Cemetery
Lima, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8689000, -91.7373000

7. Taylorsville Cemetery
Arlington, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7694283, -91.6469727

8. Old Stone School Cemetery
Volga, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7973000, -91.5661000

9. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Volga, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8050003, -91.5508270

10. Hillcrest Cemetery
Volga, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8047000, -91.5509000

11. Brainard Cemetery
Brainard, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9341980, -91.7044900

12. Highland Lutheran Cemetery
Highland Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8987000, -91.5330000

13. Apostolic Cemetery
Marion Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9347000, -91.5821991

14. Garretson Cemetery
Volga, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7422100, -91.6067580

15. Arlington Cemetery
Arlington, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7380981, -91.6856003

16. Reed Cemetery
Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7353000, -91.6052000

17. Grandview Cemetery
Fayette, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8301697, -91.8020172

18. Elgin City Cemetery
Elgin, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9580000, -91.6410000

19. Pleasant Grove Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9347000, -91.7450027

20. Houg Cemetery
Gunder, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9444008, -91.5675964

21. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Fayette, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8768997, -91.8094025

22. Saint Sebald Lutheran Church Cemetery
Saint Sebald, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7386000, -91.5460000

23. Cook Family Cemetery
Elkader, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9209880, -91.5091230

24. Saint Francis Cemetery
Fayette, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8511009, -91.8261032