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Mary Kathryn Lone Wenell

Birth	:	13 Jun 1926 Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	10 Dec 2016 Lake Wissota, Chippewa County, Wisconsin, USA
Burial	:	Laurens Cemetery, Laurens, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.8438988, -94.8330994
Description	:	Mary Kathryn (Lone) Wenell, age 90, went to be with our Lord Jesus on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at her daughter, Kathy (Stuart) Wenell-Nesbit’s home on Lake Wissota, Wisconsin, while surrounded by family. She died of complications from a broken hip and was surrounded by loving family throughout her nine weeks of hospitalizations and rehab efforts. Mary was born June 13, 1926 in Council Bluffs, IA, where she lived until her family moved to Des Moines, IA when she was 10. She was the daughter of Harry and Lula (Wakefield) Lone. Mary graduated from East... Read More	Mary Kathryn (Lone) Wenell, age 90, went to be with our Lord Jesus on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at her daughter, Kathy (Stuart) Wenell-Nesbit’s home on Lake Wissota, Wisconsin, while surrounded by family. She died of complications from a broken hip and was surrounded by loving family throughout her nine weeks of hospitalizations and rehab efforts. Mary was born June 13, 1926 in Council Bluffs, IA, where she lived until her family moved to Des Moines, IA when she was 10. She was the daughter of Harry and Lula (Wakefield) Lone. Mary graduated from East High School in Des Moines, IA, where she was a very active member of her class, including being class treasurer throughout high school. She took great pride in being an East High graduate, and attended her yearly class reunions and class monthly lunches throughout her adult life, with her last attendance being her 70th class reunion in 2015. After high school, Mary worked at the Iowa State House for the Board of Education Examiners. It was then that she met the love of her life, Arnold Wenell, who was attending business school in Des Moines. They were married on Feb. 8, 1947 and returned to Arnold’s family’s home place in Albert City, IA, and began farming the following year on a farm southwest of Laurens, IA. They farmed for 29 years before moving to their home in Laurens in 1976. After enjoying her years as a stay-at-home mom, Mary began working at Fowser’s Jewelry Store in 1972 and eventually bought the business in 1975, renaming the store “The Jewelry ‘N Gift Shoppe.” She owned and managed the business until 1988, when she retired to enjoy more time with Arnold, as well as her children and grandchildren. Mary loved the Lord and was involved in the Evangelical Covenant Church in Albert City, IA, where she was a member throughout her adult life. She and Arnold enjoyed many of the church activities together, with one of their highlights being a Covenant Church trip to Europe. She also enjoyed being involved in Cursillo as well as being a member of the Friendly Friday Club. After moving to WI to live with her daughter and son-in-law in 2011, she attended Bethesda Lutheran Brethren Church in Eau Claire the past five years. Mary and Arnold enjoyed traveling, including trips to Europe, Canada, Mexico, and almost all of the states. After Arnold passed, Mary continued to enjoy traveling, taking her family to both the Cayman Islands and Hawaii. She enjoyed many trips with family, including a two-week Florida trip that she had just returned from when she broke her hip. She wintered in Hawaii the last several years with family and had looked forward to another winter in HI this year with 24 family members joining her. Mary had a spunk and sense of humor that made her loved by all. Her laughter and smile were contagious, and even the nurses, CNA’s, and doctors constantly commented on her beautiful, sweet smile. While she loved so many people in her life, she loved her family above all. She treasured her three children, but even more, she treasured her eight grandchildren (and spouses) and her sixteen great-grandchildren more than anything in her life. She made every attempt to attend their activities, play games with them, read to them, talk to them, and give them lots of hugs and kisses. They adored her and she adored them! And they all loved each other “MORE”. LUM (Love you more) was her signature phrase and she really meant it! Survivors include her son Doug (Sue) Wenell of Laurens, IA, daughter-in-law Cindy Wenell of Independence, MN, daughter Kathy (Stuart) Wenell-Nesbit of Lake Wissota, WI. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren and spouses and 16 great-grandchildren, Darci (Kevin), Maggie and Michael Maas of Adair, IA; Heidi (Brent), Brayton, Halle, Boston, and Hilton Foster of Lake Sarah, MN; Jeff Wenell of Dakota Dunes, SD; Jennifer (Jason), Jaden, Lexi, and Chase Billman of Ham Lake, MN; Chad (Tiff), Brody, and Braxton Wenell of Lawton, IA; Jason (Shanelle), JaeDon, and Georgia Wenell of Broomfield, CO: Nicki (Ben), Jake, and Izzy Peterson of Grantsburg, WI; and Matt (Bethany) and Summer Wenell of Minneapolis, MN. Mary is also survived by her brother Bud (Wanda) Lone of West Des Moines, IA, her sister Helen (Dave) Sigmund of Des Moines, IA, her sister-in-law Lorene Lone, of Naples, FL, her sister-in-law Karen Wenell of Indianola, IA and many beloved nieces, nephews, and friends. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Arnold in 1997, her son Don in 2005, as well as her brother Bill Lone and infant brother Louie. There will be services in both Eau Claire, WI and in Laurens, IA. Iowa services include a visitation on Sunday, December 18, from 4-7 p.m. at the Powers Funeral home in Laurens with the funeral service to be held at the Evangelical Covenant Church in Albert City, IA at 10 a.m. on Monday, December 19. Burial will follow in the Laurens Cemetery. Memorial gifts will be given to her churches and to Hospice. Funeral Monday December 19, 2016, 10:00 AM at Evangelical Covenant Church, Albert City, IA Visitation Sunday December 18, 2016, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Powers Funeral Home, Laurens, Iowa

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Where is Mary Kathryn Lone Wenell's memorial?
Mary Kathryn Lone Wenell's memorial is located at: Laurens Cemetery, Laurens, Pocahontas County, USA.
When did Mary Kathryn Lone Wenell death?
Mary Kathryn Lone Wenell death on 10 Dec 2016 in Lake Wissota, Chippewa County, Wisconsin, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Mary Kathryn Lone Wenell's memorial?
Latitude: 42.8438988
Longitude: -94.8330994

Family Members:

Parent

Harry Edwin Lone Sr.

(1898 - 1977)

Lula Wakefield Lone

(1901 - 1975)

Spouse

Arnold Eldon Wenell

(1923 - 1997)

Children

Donald Edwin Wenell

(1951 - 2005)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Laurens Cemetery
Laurens, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8438988, -94.8330994

2. Calvary Cemetery
Laurens, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8403015, -94.8368988

3. Swan Lake Cemetery
Laurens, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8511009, -94.8925018

4. Garton Family Cemetery
Marathon, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8297000, -94.9334500

5. Washington Cemetery
Havelock, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8363250, -94.7091440

6. Marshall Cemetery
Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7633018, -94.8930969

7. Poland Township Cemetery
Marathon, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8610992, -94.9916992

8. Fairfield Cemetery
Albert City, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7783012, -94.9692001

9. Smith Cemetery
Albert City, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8142014, -94.9925003

10. Rush Lake Cemetery
Rush Lake Township, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9497185, -94.7383270

11. Garfield Township Cemetery
Webb, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9538994, -94.9392014

12. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Rush Lake Township, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9560000, -94.6980000

13. Dover Township Cemetery
Varina, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6896100, -94.8524200

14. Calvary Cemetery
Pocahontas, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7335000, -94.6597000

15. Summit Hill Cemetery
Pocahontas, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7315000, -94.6595000

16. Saint John's Lutheran Cemetery
Albert City, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7200920, -94.9947630

17. Ellington Cemetery
Ellington Township, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9377000, -94.6240400

18. Powhatan Cemetery
Plover, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8557396, -94.5801773

19. Osborn Cemetery
Webb, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9346918, -95.0608244

20. Silver Lake Cemetery
Silver Lake Township, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0386009, -94.8597031

21. Calvary Cemetery
Silver Lake Township, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0386009, -94.8613968

22. Saint Columbkilles Cemetery
Varina, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6467018, -94.8443985

23. Saint Johns Church Of Christ Cemetery
Storm Lake, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7108002, -95.0428009

24. Varina Cemetery
Newell Township, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6539993, -94.9339981