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Mary Margaret Harms DeBower

Birth	:	7 Jul 1947 Waverly, Bremer County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	25 Mar 2021 Clarksville, Butler County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Lynwood Cemetery, Clarksville, Butler County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.7832985, -92.6810989
Description	:	OBITUARIES REDMAN FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, INC. Mary Margaret DeBower July 07, 1947 - March 25, 2021 SERVICES MORE SHARE: MARY'S OBITUARY Mary Margaret DeBower, age 73, of Allison, Iowa, was born the daughter of Albert and Doris (Mortvedt) Harms on July 7, 1947, in Waverly, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at St. James Lutheran Church in Allison. Mary graduated from Allison-Bristow High School. She attended Luther College and graduated from Iowa State University with a Bachelor of Science degree. Mary also... Read More	OBITUARIES REDMAN FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, INC. Mary Margaret DeBower July 07, 1947 - March 25, 2021 SERVICES MORE SHARE: MARY'S OBITUARY Mary Margaret DeBower, age 73, of Allison, Iowa, was born the daughter of Albert and Doris (Mortvedt) Harms on July 7, 1947, in Waverly, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at St. James Lutheran Church in Allison. Mary graduated from Allison-Bristow High School. She attended Luther College and graduated from Iowa State University with a Bachelor of Science degree. Mary also received a Master's Degree in School Counseling from Iowa State and a Master's Degree in School Administration from the University of Northern Iowa. On March 30, 1969, Mary was united in marriage with Russell Dean DeBower in Allison. During her career, Mary taught at United Community School in Boone, Iowa, Collins Community School in Collins, Iowa, and Allison-Bristow Community School in Allison. She taught 4th grade, home economics and was a guidance counselor. She truly loved education and learning. Mary and Russ were also foster parents and opened their home to over 50 children. Mary was involved at St. John Lutheran Church in Clarksville, Iowa, including being the children's choir director. She was active in 4-H as a member, a leader, and a judge for several county fairs. Mary enjoyed gardening, sewing, scrapbooking and boating. Mary died Thursday, March 25, 2021, at the Clarksville Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Clarksville, of complications of MS and ovarian cancer. Mary is preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Doris Harms; a brother, Ted Harms; and a brother-in-law, James DeBower. Mary is survived by her husband of 51 years, Russ DeBower of Allison; two children, Brian (Linda) DeBower of Aplington and Betsy (Mark Miller) DeBower of Burlington, Iowa; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a sister, Anne (Steve) Peterson, a brother-in-law, Kenneth (Margaret) DeBower, a sister-in-law, Mary DeBower; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 31, at St. John Lutheran Church in Clarksville. Burial will be held 2:00 p.m., on Tuesday, March 30 at the Lynwood Cemetery in Clarksville.

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Where is Mary Margaret Harms DeBower's memorial?
Mary Margaret Harms DeBower's memorial is located at: Lynwood Cemetery, Clarksville, Butler County, USA.
When did Mary Margaret Harms DeBower death?
Mary Margaret Harms DeBower death on 25 Mar 2021 in Clarksville, Butler County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Mary Margaret Harms DeBower's memorial?
Latitude: 42.7832985
Longitude: -92.6810989

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Parent

Albert Edward Harms

(1918 - 1992)

Doris June Mortvedt Harms

(1921 - 2005)

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Clarksville, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7832985, -92.6810989

2. Old Town Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7742004, -92.6622009

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7. Allison Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7400017, -92.7891998

8. Riverside Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7126600, -92.5874500

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10. Jungling Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7879100, -92.8191900

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Coordinate: 42.7000008, -92.7722015

12. Coster Cemetery
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13. South Vilmar Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8168000, -92.8298800

14. Brethren Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8695500, -92.7909100

15. Willow Lawn Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8432999, -92.5391998

16. Spring Lake Cemetery
Waverly, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7742004, -92.5147018

17. Hardeman Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8706017, -92.8013992

18. North Vilmar Cemetery
Vilmar, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8329700, -92.8392900

19. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9067001, -92.6342010

20. Saint Marys Cemetery
Greene, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8827300, -92.7990200

21. Rose Hill Cemetery
Greene, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8843994, -92.7988968

22. New Albion Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.6427994, -92.7416992

23. Andrews Cemetery
Waverly, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7771988, -92.4772034

24. Jackson Cemetery
Plainfield, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8908005, -92.5302963