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Theodora “Teddy” Root Earnest

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Birth	:	14 Oct 1918 Elk Point, Union County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	11 Feb 2009 Akron, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Woodland Cemetery, Reed City, Osceola County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.8706017, -85.5207977
Description	:	Mass of Christian Burial was held Feb. 16 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Akron for Theodora "Teddy" Earnest, 90, of Akron, who passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009 at the Akron Care Center. Father Roger Linnan officiated. Interment was at St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery in Akron. Theodora Root was born on Oct. 14, 1918 near Elk Point, S.D., the daughter of Ross and Anna Mae (Montage) Root. She attended Sayles Grade School District #26 near her home and later graduated from Akron High School in 1936. On Aug. 2, 1938 Teddy and... Read More	Mass of Christian Burial was held Feb. 16 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Akron for Theodora "Teddy" Earnest, 90, of Akron, who passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009 at the Akron Care Center. Father Roger Linnan officiated. Interment was at St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery in Akron. Theodora Root was born on Oct. 14, 1918 near Elk Point, S.D., the daughter of Ross and Anna Mae (Montage) Root. She attended Sayles Grade School District #26 near her home and later graduated from Akron High School in 1936. On Aug. 2, 1938 Teddy and John Henry Earnest were united in marriage at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Akron. The couple made their home in Akron. Teddy and Jay owned and operated Akron Feed Mills until Jay passed away on June 20, 1973. Teddy sold the elevator and remained in Akron. She later moved to the Akron Care Center in December of 2000. She was an active member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary for over 60 years. Teddy loved to play cards, especially bridge. She enjoyed life and had fun where ever she went. Teddy will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Nancy Johnson and her friend Skip Vernon of Le Mars; a son Michael Earnest and his wife Vicki of Okoboji; four grandchildren Jay Johnson and his wife Barb of Fridley, Minn., Joel Johnson and his wife Nikki of Le Mars, Lisa Mannes and her husband David of Sioux Falls, S.D., John Earnest and his wife Eileen of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; 10 great-grandchildren Kyle, Justin and Sara Johnson; Jacob, Madelyn and Jack Johnson; Spencer and Ryan Mannes, Abigail and Zachary Earnest; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Jay; a brother Robert Root and his wife Phyllis; and a sister Vivian Nason and her husband Lester; and a great-grandson Joshua Johnson.

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Where is Theodora “Teddy” Root Earnest's memorial?
Theodora “Teddy” Root Earnest's memorial is located at: Woodland Cemetery, Reed City, Osceola County, USA.
When did Theodora “Teddy” Root Earnest death?
Theodora “Teddy” Root Earnest death on 11 Feb 2009 in Akron, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.8706017
Longitude: -85.5207977

Family Members:

Parent

Robert Ross “Ross” Root

(1888 - 1969)

Anna Mae “Mae” Montagne Root

(1888 - 1967)

Spouse

Pvt John Henry Earnest

(1918 - 1973)

Siblings

Vivian Eleanor Root Nason

(1910 - 2002)

Robert Vincent Root

(1914 - 2005)

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