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Mary C. Groene Holtkamp

Birth	:	11 May 1921 West Point, Lee County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	24 Jun 2013 Fort Madison, Lee County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Johns Cemetery, Houghton, Lee County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.7855000, -91.6010000
Description	:	Mary C. Holtkamp, 92, of The Kensington in Fort Madison, formerly of Houghton, passed away at 4:30 p.m. Monday, June 24, 2013 at The Kensington. Born May 11, 1921, in West Point, the daughter of Henry and Eleanor (Holtkamp) Groene. On July 20, 1942, she married Linus Henry Holtkamp at St. Mary's Catholic Church in West Point. He preceded her in death on Dec. 11, 2009. Survivors include her two daughters Marilyn (Tom) Dingman of Lapeer, Mich.and Dianne (Victor) Wilson of Fort Madison, one son Harold (Joan) Holtkamp of Salem, eight grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, four sisters Julia Peterschmidt of... Read More	Mary C. Holtkamp, 92, of The Kensington in Fort Madison, formerly of Houghton, passed away at 4:30 p.m. Monday, June 24, 2013 at The Kensington. Born May 11, 1921, in West Point, the daughter of Henry and Eleanor (Holtkamp) Groene. On July 20, 1942, she married Linus Henry Holtkamp at St. Mary's Catholic Church in West Point. He preceded her in death on Dec. 11, 2009. Survivors include her two daughters Marilyn (Tom) Dingman of Lapeer, Mich.and Dianne (Victor) Wilson of Fort Madison, one son Harold (Joan) Holtkamp of Salem, eight grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, four sisters Julia Peterschmidt of Sacramento, Calif., Eileen (Victor) Peitz of Houghton, Rita Harmeyer of West Point and Betty (Duane) Denning of Fort Madison, sister-in-law Imelda Groene of West Point, several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Linus, one son Michael, one daughter Kathleen, one brother Jim Groene, one sister in infancy Rosemary. Mary was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Houghton, the Altar and Rosary Society of the Church. She was a past Regent of the St. Anne's Circle Daughters of Isabella and past State Regent. She was a member and past officer of D.C.C.W. Mary was named Iowa Merit Mother of the Year in 1970. She served on the St. John's Parish Council, Houghton Town Council and the Houghton Manor Board. She was a 1939 graduate of St. Mary's High School in West Point. Mary worked for Sheaffer Pen Company for three years. She became Sheaffer's first female office supervisor as the head of the rebate department. She was a licensed insurance agent for 25 years. She was an integral part of the farming operation with her husband. She did volunteer tutoring at Iowa Wesleyan College and Marquette Grade School. She enjoyed traveling, dancing, playing cards, poetry and shopping. Mary was an expert seamstress and especially enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. Friends may call after 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 30, at the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Houghton. The family will meet with friends from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. There will be a Daughters of Isabella Rosary at 3 p.m. and a Christian Wake Service at 5 p.m. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, July 1, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Houghton, with Father Gary Beckman as Celebrant. Burial will be at the St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Houghton. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her memory to St. John's Catholic Church or the West Point Library. Schmitz-Lynk Funeral Home in West Point is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Where is Mary C. Groene Holtkamp's memorial?
Mary C. Groene Holtkamp's memorial is located at: Saint Johns Cemetery, Houghton, Lee County, USA.
When did Mary C. Groene Holtkamp death?
Mary C. Groene Holtkamp death on 24 Jun 2013 in Fort Madison, Lee County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Mary C. Groene Holtkamp's memorial?
Latitude: 40.7855000
Longitude: -91.6010000

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Linus H Holtkamp

(1917 - 2009)

Siblings

Eileen M Groene Peitz

(1925 - 2019)

Children

Michael Holtkamp

(1949 - 1952)

Kathleen Patricia “Kathy” Holtkamp Stiles

(1953 - 1999)

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