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Mavis Lemke Papa

Birth	:	27 Feb 1928 Cedar Bluffs, Saunders County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	8 Nov 2021 David City, Butler County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Edholm Valley Cemetery, Edholm, Butler County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.3965000, -97.0406000
Description	:	Mavis Papa, 93, of Octavia, died Monday, November 8, 2021, at the Butler County Healthcare Center in David City. Funeral Service Monday, November 15, 2021 10:30 A.M. Redeemer Lutheran Church, David City Rev. David Palomaki, Officiating Visitation Sunday 2-4 P.M. Kracl Funeral Chapel, David City Visitation Monday one hour prior to services at the church Committal in the Edholm Cemetery Lunch in the church hall following the committal Mavis was born February 27, 1928, in Cedar Bluffs, Nebraska, one of seven girls born to Frank and Gertrude (Rath) Lemke. They were known... Read More	Mavis Papa, 93, of Octavia, died Monday, November 8, 2021, at the Butler County Healthcare Center in David City. Funeral Service Monday, November 15, 2021 10:30 A.M. Redeemer Lutheran Church, David City Rev. David Palomaki, Officiating Visitation Sunday 2-4 P.M. Kracl Funeral Chapel, David City Visitation Monday one hour prior to services at the church Committal in the Edholm Cemetery Lunch in the church hall following the committal Mavis was born February 27, 1928, in Cedar Bluffs, Nebraska, one of seven girls born to Frank and Gertrude (Rath) Lemke. They were known as "the hard working Lemke girls" who could farm and run a dairy operation as well. She attended rural schools and graduated from Cedar Bluffs High School in 1946. On May 20, 1951, she married John "Bud" Papa at the Lutheran Church in Cedar Bluffs. They lived on the family farm and eventually moved to Octavia in 1981. Upon retirement, they started an antique business and enjoyed attending shows, auctions and flea markets. They loved meeting many great people. Her greatest joy was her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mavis would drop everything she was doing when they stopped by. She loved crocheting and won many awards at the Butler County Fair. Mavis had served many years as Sunday School Superintendent at Trinity Lutheran Church in Schuyler and was a janitor for District #17 and Garfield schools. She was currently a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in David City. Mavis is survived by two daughters; Jean Smith, David City and Joan (Randy) Wemhoff, Octavia. grandchildren; Willis Smith, Bellwood, Cassie (Branden) Rech, Ashland, Sam (Lindsay) Smith, Lee (Cassie) Burnett, and Tanner Wemhoff all of Octavia. Great grandchildren; Halle, Kenna and Lennyn Rech, Gabe and Callan Burnett and one sister, Twila (John) Suhr of Hooper. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband John, son-in-law Joe D. Smith and five sisters and brothers-in-law; Vivian (Francis) Lubker, Lillian (Vernon) Lubker, Althea (Elwin) Beaman, Katherine (Ralph) Woodhelm and Frances Kay Lemke.

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Where is Mavis Lemke Papa's memorial?
Mavis Lemke Papa's memorial is located at: Edholm Valley Cemetery, Edholm, Butler County, USA.
When did Mavis Lemke Papa death?
Mavis Lemke Papa death on 8 Nov 2021 in David City, Butler County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Mavis Lemke Papa's memorial?
Latitude: 41.3965000
Longitude: -97.0406000

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

John Morris “Bud” Papa

(1926 - 2020)

Siblings

Katherine G. Lemke Widhelm

(1930 - 1993)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Edholm Valley Cemetery
Edholm, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3965000, -97.0406000

2. Schuyler Cemetery
Schuyler, Colfax County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4431000, -97.0738983

3. Dawson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4146996, -96.9546967

4. Nimburg Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3694000, -96.9467010

5. Holy Cross Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4775009, -97.0678024

6. Saint Marys Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3932991, -96.9272003

7. Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery
Abie, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3450012, -96.9488983

8. Linwood Hill Cemetery
Linwood, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3936005, -96.9253006

9. Bohemian National Cemetery
Abie, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3367004, -96.9460983

10. Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary Cemetery
Appleton, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2922000, -97.0396000

11. Catholic Cemetery of Presentation Church and Saint
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Coordinate: 41.3369000, -97.1683000

12. Saint Benedict Mission Cemetery
Colfax County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5109400, -97.0500900

13. Grandview Cemetery
Colfax County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5182991, -97.0017014

14. Bohemian Cemetery
Bruno, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2933006, -96.9431000

15. Saint Anthony Cemetery
Bruno, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2743988, -96.9869003

16. Richland Cemetery
Richland, Colfax County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4599991, -97.2138977

17. Fricke Cemetery
Bruno, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2564011, -96.9664001

18. Zollman Cemetery
Schuyler, Colfax County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5431000, -97.1177000

19. Saint Marys Cemetery
David City, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2430992, -97.1177979

20. Vavak Family Plot
Prague, Saunders County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3062200, -96.8570600

21. Czech National Cemetery
Morse Bluff, Saunders County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4275017, -96.8238983

22. Bellwood Cemetery
Bellwood, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3450012, -97.2549973

23. Purple Cane Cemetery
North Bend, Dodge County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5244598, -96.8915787

24. Prague Presbyterian Cemetery
Prague, Saunders County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2970000, -96.8515000