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Marie Josephine Blum

Birth	:	27 Jun 1916 Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	22 Aug 2002 Harlan, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Boniface Cemetery, Westphalia, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.7219009, -95.3944016
Description	:	* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * obit from Harlan, IA Newspaper: Marie J. Blum, 86 June 27, 1916 ~ Aug. 20, 2002 WESTPHALIA ~ Marie Josephine Blum was born to Anna (Schwarte) and Benedict Blum June 27, 1916, on a farm near Westphalia, one of 14 children in the family. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Boniface Catholic Church and received her education at St. Boniface Catholic School in Westphalia. She lived and worked on the family farm until moving to Westphalia with her mother in 1949. She then was employed as housekeeper and... Read More	* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * obit from Harlan, IA Newspaper: Marie J. Blum, 86 June 27, 1916 ~ Aug. 20, 2002 WESTPHALIA ~ Marie Josephine Blum was born to Anna (Schwarte) and Benedict Blum June 27, 1916, on a farm near Westphalia, one of 14 children in the family. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Boniface Catholic Church and received her education at St. Boniface Catholic School in Westphalia. She lived and worked on the family farm until moving to Westphalia with her mother in 1949. She then was employed as housekeeper and childcare provider for various families in the Westphalia area. Employed by Msgr. Schwarte as his housekeeper while he was assigned to Portsmouth, she later cleaned for him in Council Bluffs and Earling. When Msgr. Schwarte left Earling, she remained as the priest's housekeeper for eight years. In 1983, she returned to her home in Westphalia where she resided until 1995, when she moved to Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan. She was a lifelong member of St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia, and was a member of Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court of St. Katherine No. 266 of Earling. She created candles for baptisms and weddings. Marie taught others the art of candle making. Aug. 20, 2002, she died at Elm Crest Retirement Community at age 86 years, one month and 24 days. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Frank, Herman, Brother George and William Blum and sisters, Kate Schiltz, Sister Hermanita Blum FSPA, Antionette Kenkel, Sister Georgianna Blum FSPA, Corrine Bissen, Anna Blum, Sister Rose Blum FSPA and Sister Marie Ann Blum FSPA. She is survived by 1 brother; nieces and nephews and other relatives. Mass of Christian Burial Aug. 24, 2002 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia. Burial was in the St. Boniface Cemetery in Westphalia. Pauley Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

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Where is Marie Josephine Blum's memorial?
Marie Josephine Blum's memorial is located at: Saint Boniface Cemetery, Westphalia, Shelby County, USA.
When did Marie Josephine Blum death?
Marie Josephine Blum death on 22 Aug 2002 in Harlan, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Marie Josephine Blum's memorial?
Latitude: 41.7219009
Longitude: -95.3944016

Family Members:

Parent

Benedict Blum

(1872 - 1944)

Anna Schwarte Blum

(1875 - 1956)

Siblings

Frank Joseph Blum

(1898 - 1972)

Herman Joseph Blum

(1900 - 1964)

Antoinette Blum Kenkel

(1904 - 1958)

William Joseph Blum

(1909 - 1988)

Corrine Marie Blum Bissen

(1911 - 1992)

Anna Mary Blum

(1913 - 1914)

Vincent William Blum

(1924 - 2011)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Boniface Cemetery
Westphalia, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7219009, -95.3944016

2. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Earling, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7797012, -95.4207993

3. Saint Marys Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7332993, -95.4811020

4. Washington Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7305984, -95.4867020

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

6. Lincoln Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6422005, -95.4028015

7. Rose Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7317009, -95.2767029

8. Union Township Cemetery
Defiance, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8269005, -95.3471985

9. Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery
Defiance, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8269005, -95.3450012

10. Slates Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7605000, -95.2521000

11. Saint Mary's Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6519012, -95.5233002

12. Doyle Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8051000, -95.5087000

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

14. Gallands Grove RLDS Holcomb Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8342018, -95.4788971

15. Abel Galland Memorial Cemetery
Manteno, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8370000, -95.4932500

16. Fairview Township Cemetery
Corley, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5856500, -95.3207500

17. Bowmans Grove Cemetery
Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6617012, -95.2130966

18. Folck Cemetery
Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6198000, -95.2456000

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

20. Danway Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7296982, -95.1900024

21. Manteno Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8343964, -95.5367355

22. Astor Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8636017, -95.2853012

23. Chambers Cemetery
Persia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6018982, -95.5681000

24. Red Line Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7178574, -95.1517029