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Rose Delores Esser Wihlm

Birth	:	29 Sep 1924 Cartersville, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	20 May 2011 Greene, Butler County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery, Roseville, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.0090000, -92.8134000
Description	:	Funeral Mass for Rose Delores Wihlm, 86, of Greene, will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, May 23, 2011, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Roseville, Rural Marble Rock, Iowa with Rev. Msgr. Walter Brunkan officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mary Cemetery, Roseville. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Sunday, May 22, 2011, at the St. Mary Catholic School in Roseville. There will be a Rosary Service and Scriptural Wake at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue at the school one hour before services on Monday. Rose Delores Esser was born in Cartersville, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, the daughter of William D. and Lena... Read More	Funeral Mass for Rose Delores Wihlm, 86, of Greene, will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, May 23, 2011, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Roseville, Rural Marble Rock, Iowa with Rev. Msgr. Walter Brunkan officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mary Cemetery, Roseville. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Sunday, May 22, 2011, at the St. Mary Catholic School in Roseville. There will be a Rosary Service and Scriptural Wake at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue at the school one hour before services on Monday. Rose Delores Esser was born in Cartersville, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, the daughter of William D. and Lena (Backer) Esser and died Friday, May 20, 2011, at the Liebe Care Center in Greene. Rose grew up on a farm near Rockford, Iowa and graduated from the country school near their farm. Rose worked as a hired hand on the Hitzhusen Farm at Marble Rock. Rose was united in marriage to Alphonse Eugene Wihlm on October 12, 1943, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Carterville, IA. This union was blessed with eleven children. Rose and Alphonse started farming in March 1947 east of Dougherty and farmed over the years in Dougherty, Rockford, Marble Rock, Greene, and the Roseville area. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Greene and Roseville and a member of her lady's circle serving as president and vice president at St. Mary Catholic Church in Greene. Rose enjoyed working along side her husband, Alphonse on the farm. She loved to spend time with her family and grandchildren, fishing in Canada, playing cards, and watching soaps on TV. Attending all her grandchildren's sporting events was especially important to her. Rose is survived by her eleven children, Bill (Shelby) Wihlm of Greene, Dan Wihlm of Madeila, MN, Larry (Jane) Wihlm of Greene, Dick (Micki) Wihlm of Marble Rock, Kathy Brunsma of Harrogate, TN, Dave (Linda) Wihlm of Greene, Connie (Bruce) Helgeson of Lake Mills, Barb (Bob) Raisty of Greene, Rosie (Bryon) Trees of Greene, Judy (Dave) True of Mason City, Mike Wihlm (special friend Debra Shindelar)of Rockford; 32 grandchildren; 55 great grandchildren (one more on the way), 6 step-great grandchildren; three sisters: Leone (Rowland) Coonradt of Eden Prarie, MN, Arlene (Clarence) Kirchoff of Rockwell, Betty (Wayne) Larson of Dougherty; one sister-in-law, Mary Paulus of Mason City; two brothers-in-law, Bob (Barb) Wihlm of Cedar Rapids and Joseph Wihlm of Sheffield. She is preceded in death by her husband, Alphonse; her parents; three sisters: Marcella Esser, Alice Stricker, and Dorothy Ross; one brother: Leo Esser; three half brothers: Lester Esser, Dutch Esser, and Harry Esser; one brother-in-law: Joseph Paulus; one sister-in-law, Rita Paulus; one step brother-in-law Francis Backer; one daughter- in-law, Karen Wihlm; and 2 step grandchildren, Shannon and Little David True. Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Rose Wihlm Memorial Fund P.O. Box 10, Greene, Iowa 50636-0010

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Rose Delores Esser Wihlm's memorial?
Rose Delores Esser Wihlm's memorial is located at: Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery, Roseville, Floyd County, USA.
When did Rose Delores Esser Wihlm death?
Rose Delores Esser Wihlm death on 20 May 2011 in Greene, Butler County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Rose Delores Esser Wihlm's memorial?
Latitude: 43.0090000
Longitude: -92.8134000

Family Members:

Parent

William Delford Esser

(1876 - 1952)

Lena Mary Backer Esser

(1901 - 1950)

Spouse

Alphonse Eugene Wihlm

(1923 - 2007)

Siblings

Arlene Frances Esser Kirchhoff

(1926 - 2019)

Leo A “Bud” Esser

(1928 - 1993)

Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Esser Larson

(1933 - 2017)

Marcella M Esser

(1934 - 1935)

Lester C Esser

(1912 - 1956)

Raymond W Esser

(1914 - 1933)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
Roseville, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0090000, -92.8134000

2. Flood Creek Cemetery
Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0391998, -92.8538971

3. West Saint Charles United Methodist Cemetery
Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0580597, -92.7897186

4. Hillside Cemetery
Marble Rock, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9583015, -92.8666992

5. Westside Cemetery
Marble Rock, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9556007, -92.8739014

6. Pleasant Grove Cemetery
Powersville, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9441986, -92.7446976

7. Ulsterville Cemetery
Ulster Township, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0936012, -92.8842010

8. Riverside Cemetery
Rockford, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0578003, -92.9464035

9. Riverside Cemetery
Charles City, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0766983, -92.6881027

10. Calvary Cemetery
Charles City, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0574989, -92.6594009

11. Sunnyside Memory Gardens
Charles City, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0280991, -92.6457977

12. Oakwood Cemetery
Floyd, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1178017, -92.7307968

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

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

15. Liggett Cemetery
Charles City, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9583100, -92.6529700

16. Halls Grove Cemetery
Greene, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8840100, -92.8782300

17. Shannon Cemetery
Charles City, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9366500, -92.6532000

18. Hardeman Cemetery
Greene, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8706017, -92.8013992

19. Brethren Cemetery
Greene, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8695500, -92.7909100

20. Rudd Evergreen Cemetery
Rudd, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1417007, -92.9214020

21. Riverton Cemetery
Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9981003, -92.5994034

22. Nettleton Cemetery
Greene, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8438988, -92.7881012

23. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9067001, -92.6342010

24. Rock Grove Township Cemetery
Nora Springs, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1227989, -92.9880981