hmtl5 Anna M. Steffener: Wunnenberg family
Anna M. Steffener

Anna M. Steffener

Female 1887 - 1937  (50 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Anna M. SteffenerAnna M. Steffener was born on 08 Mar 1887 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 31 May 1937 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Loper Cemetery, Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19541989/anna-m_-wunnenberg

    Anna married Otto Henry Wunnenberg on 14 Jun 1905 in Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa. Otto (son of Henry Wunnenberg and Lydia A. Gieselman) was born on 05 Feb 1884 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 13 Oct 1970 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Loper Cemetery, Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Bertha Marie Wunnenberg  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 01 Oct 1906 in Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 21 Feb 1992 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 25 Feb 1992 in Trinity Cemetery, Mount Union, Henry County, Iowa.
    2. 3. Lillian Elizabeth Wunnenberg  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 02 Aug 1908 in Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 28 Jun 2004 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; was buried on 02 Jul 2004 in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.
    3. 4. Hilda Johanna Wunnenberg  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 02 Jun 1910 in Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 29 Oct 1993 in Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 01 Nov 1993 in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.
    4. 5. Raymond Frederick Wunnenberg  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Mar 1912 in Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 12 May 1948 in Mirandola, Italy; was buried in Loper Cemetery, Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa.
    5. 6. Russell Henry Wunnenberg  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Mar 1914 in Kingston, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 04 May 1990 in Iowa; was buried in Loper Cemetery, Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa.
    6. 7. Howard R. Wunnenberg  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Mar 1916 in Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 29 Nov 1920 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Loper Cemetery, Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa.
    7. 8. Lucille Frances Wunnenberg  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Apr 1918 in Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 24 Dec 2019 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; was buried in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.
    8. 9. Aletha Arlene Wunnenberg  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Apr 1920 in Kossuth, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 03 Jan 1980 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Loper Cemetery, Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa.
    9. 10. Harry Arthur Wunnenberg  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Nov 1921 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 24 Oct 1999 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Loper Cemetery, Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa.
    10. 11. Leo Otto Wunnenberg  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Jun 1923 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 24 Oct 1991 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Loper Cemetery, Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa.
    11. 12. Dorothy Louise Wunnenberg  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Mar 1925 in Yellow Springs Township, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 07 Aug 2007 in Edmonds, Snohomish County, Washington; was cremated in location of ashes unknown.
    12. 13. Wayne Eugene Wunnenberg  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 02 Aug 1927 in Iowa; died on 22 Apr 1952; was buried in Loper Cemetery, Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa.
    13. 14. Shirley Ann Wunnenberg  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Sep 1929 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 27 Aug 2017 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.
    14. 15. Arthur Eli Wunnenberg  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Aug 1931 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 11 Apr 2013 in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; was buried in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Bertha Marie WunnenbergBertha Marie Wunnenberg Descendancy chart to this point (1.Anna1) was born on 01 Oct 1906 in Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 21 Feb 1992 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 25 Feb 1992 in Trinity Cemetery, Mount Union, Henry County, Iowa.

    Notes:

    Obituary, Hawk Eye, Burlington, Iowa, 23 February 1992, page 7.

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/85209226/bertha-m-schenk

    Bertha married Raymond Walter Schenk on 25 Apr 1925 in Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa. Raymond (son of William Frederick Schenk and Mary Elizabeth Gilyeart) was born on 12 Sep 1903 in Winfield, Henry County, Iowa; died on 06 Feb 1950 in Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota; was buried on 10 Feb 1950 in Trinity Cemetery, Mount Union, Henry County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Lillian Elizabeth WunnenbergLillian Elizabeth Wunnenberg Descendancy chart to this point (1.Anna1) was born on 02 Aug 1908 in Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 28 Jun 2004 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; was buried on 02 Jul 2004 in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.

    Notes:

    Lillian Reiter
    Morning Sun, Iowa – Lillian Elizabeth Reiter, 95, formerly of Mediapolis, died Monday, June 28, 2004, at the Morning Sun Care Center, Morning Sun.
    Graveside services are 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 2, at Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis. The Rev. Mike Blake will officiate. Musical selections will be provided by vocalist Nancy McGill.
    Honorary casket bearers are her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
    Visitation is after noon Thursday, July 1, with family present from 6-8 p.m., at the Hagele and Honts Funeral Home, Mediapolis. A memorial fund has been established to benefit the Mediapolis Community Ambulance Service.
    Mrs. Reiter was born Aug. 2, 1908, in Sperry, the daughter of Otto H. and Anna Steffener Wunnenberg. She married Guy F. Reiter March 1, 1926, in Burlington. He preceded her in death Nov. 7, 1975.
    She was a homemaker and enjoyed her gardening and flowers. She was an avid reader and enjoyed her clown collection. She loved her family and friends.
    Survivors include a son, Richard Reiter and wife Sue of Yarmouth; two daughters, Carol Wolbers of Monmouth, Ill., and Marilyn Shepard and husband Ron of Fruitland; six grandchildren, Wanda Reiter of Cedar Rapids, David Wolbers of Monmouth, Darren Wolbers of Ames, Tanny Wolbers of New York, N.Y., Daryl Shepard of Boston, Mass., and Shawna Dean and husband David of Fruitland; two great-grandchildren, Scott and Katie Dean; three sisters, Dorothy Chamberlain and husband Hank of Lynnwood, Wash., Lucille Bonar of Yarmouth, and Shirley Taylor and husband Keith of Burlington; and a brother, Arthur Wunnenberg and wife Joan of Mediapolis.
    She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son Donald; six brother; and three sisters.
    Muscatine Journal, Muscatine, Iowa. Wednesday, 30 June 2004, page 5.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/133820580/lillian-elizabeth-reiter

    Lillian married Guy Frederick Reiter on 01 Mar 1926 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. Guy (son of Conrad Reiter and Emma Byer) was born on 05 Jan 1907 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 07 Nov 1975 in Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 16. Donald L. Reiter  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 05 Jan 1931 in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; died on 08 Sep 1994 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.

  3. 4.  Hilda Johanna WunnenbergHilda Johanna Wunnenberg Descendancy chart to this point (1.Anna1) was born on 02 Jun 1910 in Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 29 Oct 1993 in Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 01 Nov 1993 in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.

    Notes:

    Hilda Nyberg
    Hilda J. Nyberg, 83, of Burlington Medical Center’s Klein unit, died Friday, Oct. 29, 1993, at the Klein unit.
    Born June 2, 1910, at Sperry, she was the daughter of Otto and Anna Steffner Wunnenberg. She married Ray Nyberg in 1928.
    She was a 1928 graduate of the Mediapolis High School, receiving her normal training certificate.
    Mrs. Nyberg taught country school in earlier years and was a nurses’ aid at Burlington Hospital for several years. She was also a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
    Survivors include two daughters, Doris Waddell of Mount Vernon, and Joyce Peterson of Charleston, S.C.; a son, Harold Nyberg of Burlington; two brothers, Harry Wunnenberg of Burlington, and Arthur Wunnenberg of Mediapolis; four sisters, Lillian Reiter of Mediapolis, Lucille Bonar of Yarmouth, Dorothy Chamberlain of Linwood, Wash., and Shirley Taylor of Burlington; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren
    She was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers and two sisters.
    The family will receive friends from 3 to 4 tonight at the Hagele and Honts Funeral Home in Mediapolis.
    The funeral for Mrs. Nyberg will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Hagele and Honts Funeral Home with the Rev. Gary Biggs officiating. Burial will be in the Kossuth Cemetery.
    A memorial has been established.
    Hawk Eye, Burlington, Iowa, 31 October 1993, page 9.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/41259676/hilda-j_-nyberg

    Hilda married Ray Oral Nyberg on 9 Dec 1928 in Warren County, Illinois. Ray (son of John August Nyberg and Clara Belle Waddle) was born on 02 Dec 1908 in Oakville, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 09 Dec 1961; was buried in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 17. Harold Leroy Nyberg  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Mar 1929 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 15 Mar 2007 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried on 14 Apr 2007 in Aspen Grove Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
    2. 18. Doris Elaine Nyberg  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Apr 1931 in Oakville, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 31 Jul 2017 in Marion, Linn County, Iowa; was buried in Oak Shade Cemetery, Marion, Linn County, Iowa.
    3. 19. Joyce Arleen Nyberg  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 May 1939 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 17 Feb 2002 in Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina; was buried in Six Oaks Cemetery, Hilton Head Island, Beaufort County, South Carolina.

  4. 5.  Raymond Frederick WunnenbergRaymond Frederick Wunnenberg Descendancy chart to this point (1.Anna1) was born on 12 Mar 1912 in Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 12 May 1948 in Mirandola, Italy; was buried in Loper Cemetery, Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa.

    Other Events:

    • _MILT: World War II. Iowa, 133 Inf. 34 Div, Staff Sgt.

    Notes:

    Sgt. Wunnenberg dies in Italy, parent learn
    Columbus Junction – S/Sgt. Raymond F. Wunnenberg, son of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Wunnenberg, of Mediapolis, died in Italy May 12, 1945, a war department message to the parents revealed Wednesday. The parents received a letter from him which had been written May 9, just three days before his reported death. He did not refer to any injury or illness.
    Sgt. Wunnenberg made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith of Columbus City, but formerly of Washington, for a number of years. They had a letter from him May 5 in which he expressed the hope that he would be home soon.
    Sgt. Wunnenberg was home on a 30-day furlough in January this year and visited the Smiths. He was in the 34th Red Bull division with James K. Dvorak and other men from this area and brought a message to their parents.
    He was a holder of the Bronze Star for heroic achievement in combat, the combat infantry badge, the Purple Heart for wounds received in action and the good conduct medal.
    He enlisted in May, 1941. He has three brothers, Pfc. Leon and Pvt. Russell in service in Germany and Pfc. Henry in France and one sister, Pvt. Dorothy Wunnenberg in the Wacs at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga.
    Muscatine Journal and News-Tribune, Muscatine, Iowa. Thursday, 31 May 1945, page 3


    Sgt. Wunnenberg services held at Mediapolis
    Columbus Junction – Funeral services for Staff Sgt. Raymond E. Wunnenberg, son of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Wunnenberg of Mediapolis, were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at the First Baptist church in Mediapolis. Officiating were the Rev. Mr. Woodard and the Rev. Mr. Hickcock.
    Burial was in the Loper cemetery, near Sperry, Ia., under the direction of the Fry Funeral Home of Mediapolis. Miliary rites at the grave were in charge of the Mediapolis American Legion post.
    Pianist was Mrs. Ben Holm and Mrs. Edgar Walker and Mrs. Albion Honson were singers. Serving as pallbearers were Roy and Ray Fronfelter, Harold Hutchcroft and Robert, Arthur and Sterling Staffner.
    Staff Sgt. Wunnenberg was killed May 12, 1945, in a fall from a balcony while serving with the Army in Italy. His body was returned to the United States on the USAT Lawrence Victory, arriving in Mediapolis Friday.
    Staff Sgt. Wunnenberg had mad his home for several years with Mr. and Mrs. R. Schmidt of Columbus City, now of Letts. He is survived by his parents, three brothers and a sister.
    Muscatine Journal, Muscatine, Iowa. Monday, 22 November 1948, page 6.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19542051/raymond-f_-wunnenberg


  5. 6.  Russell Henry WunnenbergRussell Henry Wunnenberg Descendancy chart to this point (1.Anna1) was born on 17 Mar 1914 in Kingston, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 04 May 1990 in Iowa; was buried in Loper Cemetery, Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: machine operator at General Electric
    • Census: 1940, Franklin Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
    • Census: 1950, Flint River Township, Des Moines County, Iowa

    Notes:

    Russell H. Wunnengerg, 76, 2217 Isabella Ave., died Friday, May 4, 1990, on property on rural Plank Road.

    Born March 17, 1914, in Kingston, he was the son of Otto H. and Anna M. Steffener Wunnenberg. He married Myrtle Wiegard Feb 6, 1942, in Kahoka, Mo.

    He was a retired machine operator at General Electric Co., Burlington. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was of the Baptist faith.

    Surviving are his wife; one daughter, Mrs. Leona Samples, Jackson Hole, Myo.; three brothers, Arthur Wunnenberg and Leo Wunnenberg, both of Mediapolis, and Harry Wunnenberg, Burlington; six sisters, Bertha Schenk, West Burlington, Lillian Rieter, Mediapolis, Hilda Nyberg, Temple, Texas, Lucille Bonar, Yarmouth, Dorothy Chamberlain, Lynnwood, Wash, and Shirley Taylor, Burlington, and several nieces and nephews.

    Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 tonight at Prugh's Chapel.

    The service for Mr. Wunnenberg will be at 2 P.. Tuesday at Prugh's Chapel, The body will be cremated. Burial will be at a later date in Loper Cemetery, Sperry.

    Burlington Hawk-Eye, 0 May 1990, page 7.

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/96803307/russel-henry-wunnenberg

    Russell married Myrtle Leona Wiegard on 06 Feb 1942 in Kahoka, Clark County, Missouri. Myrtle was born on 10 Jul 1922 in Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 02 Aug 2004 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Loper Cemetery, Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 7.  Howard R. WunnenbergHoward R. Wunnenberg Descendancy chart to this point (1.Anna1) was born on 19 Mar 1916 in Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 29 Nov 1920 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Loper Cemetery, Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19542039/howard-r_-wunnenberg


  7. 8.  Lucille Frances Wunnenberg Descendancy chart to this point (1.Anna1) was born on 25 Apr 1918 in Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 24 Dec 2019 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; was buried in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.

    Notes:

    Lucille F. Bonar, 101 of Morning Sun, Iowa, formerly of Yarmouth, Iowa went to be with the Lord on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2019 at the Morning Sun Care Center.
    Lucille Wunnenberg was born on April 25, 1918 in Sperry, Iowa, the seventh child of Otto and Anna (Steffner) Wunnenberg. On March 1, 1936, Lucille was united in marriage to Glen C. Bonar in Burlington, Iowa. He preceded her in death on June 12, 1999. Lucille was a homemaker, working 25 years as a cook at the Yarmouth School and a journalist for several local newspapers. A long-time member of the Yarmouth First Baptist Church, serving in the children’s nursery and a correspondent for the church. Her love for writing was included in several published poems. She enjoyed reading, watching the Chicago Cubs and Iowa Hawkeyes games, along with music of Elvis and Johnny Cash. Time with family and friends on the farm were special events.

    She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; son, Duane Bonar; great-grandson, Ian Delzell; seven brothers and six sisters.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/205721301/lucille-f-bonar

    Lucille married Glen Charles Bonar on 1 Mar 1936 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. Glen was born on 30 Apr 1914 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 12 Jun 1999; was buried in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 20. Duane Charles Bonar  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 May 1938 in Yarmouth, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 10 Apr 2003 in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa.

  8. 9.  Aletha Arlene WunnenbergAletha Arlene Wunnenberg Descendancy chart to this point (1.Anna1) was born on 26 Apr 1920 in Kossuth, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 03 Jan 1980 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Loper Cemetery, Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa.

    Notes:

    Obituary, Burlington Hawk-Eye, 0 January 1980, page 18. According to her obituary Aletha married Raymond Dusenberg on 17 Janaury 1942 in Kahoka, Missouri. However, they appear as husband and wife in the 1940 census in Burlington, Iowa.

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19729954/aletha-a_-dusenbery

    Aletha married Raymond St. Clair Dusenbery on 17 Jan 1942 in Kahoka, Clark County, Missouri. Raymond was born on 11 Apr 1894 in Westerville, Delaware County, Ohio; died on 06 Jan 1976 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Loper Cemetery, Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  9. 10.  Harry Arthur WunnenbergHarry Arthur Wunnenberg Descendancy chart to this point (1.Anna1) was born on 18 Nov 1921 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 24 Oct 1999 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Loper Cemetery, Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1950, Yellow Springs Township, Des Moines County, Iowa

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/206358708/harry-arthur-wunnenberg

    Harry married Ellen Elizabeth Fensterbush in 1947. Ellen was born on 7 Jul 1923 in Illinois; died in Sep 1962 in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; was buried in Loper Cemetery, Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  10. 11.  Leo Otto WunnenbergLeo Otto Wunnenberg Descendancy chart to this point (1.Anna1) was born on 22 Jun 1923 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 24 Oct 1991 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Loper Cemetery, Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa.

    Notes:

    Birth, death and burial information from obituary, the Columbus Gazette, 31 Oct 1991 and announcement of funeral service Hawkeye Gazette 27 October 1991 (photocopies from Celia Crawford) Also clipping from Hawkeye Gazette from Lee Thompson.
    Obituary, Hawk Eye, Burlington, Iowa, 25 October 1991, page 12.

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/206358841/leo-otto-wunnenberg


  11. 12.  Dorothy Louise WunnenbergDorothy Louise Wunnenberg Descendancy chart to this point (1.Anna1) was born on 17 Mar 1925 in Yellow Springs Township, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 07 Aug 2007 in Edmonds, Snohomish County, Washington; was cremated in location of ashes unknown.

    Other Events:

    • _MILT: World War II.

    Notes:

    Dorothy L. Chamberlain

    Dorothy was born March 17, 1925, in Yellow Springs Twp., IA to Otto and Anna Wunnenberg. She passed away in her home on August 7, 2007, in Edmonds, WA.

    She served in the U.S. army, as a Sergeant, during WWII. She was a surgical technician. She met her husband, Henry, while serving at Ft. George Wright, WA. They married in Hollywood, CA on November 14, 1947. They have seven children.
    Her passion was her family. She loved the ocean beaches, caring for animals, strays and all and her dog, Nettie Rose.
    She and her children traveled the world to be with her Air Force husband SMSgt. Henry T. Chamberlain USAF (Ret)

    _MILT:
    US Army. Sergeant.

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/206359103/dorothy-l-chamberlain


  12. 13.  Wayne Eugene WunnenbergWayne Eugene Wunnenberg Descendancy chart to this point (1.Anna1) was born on 02 Aug 1927 in Iowa; died on 22 Apr 1952; was buried in Loper Cemetery, Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa.

    Other Events:

    • _MILT: World War II. Iowa, 332 Eng GS Reg. PFC.

    Notes:

    Obituary, Burlington Hawk-Eye Gazette, 22 April 1952, page 2.

    _MILT:
    US Army. Iowa. 332nd Engineering Battalion. GS Regiment. Private First Class.

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19542080/wayne-e_-wunnenberg


  13. 14.  Shirley Ann WunnenbergShirley Ann Wunnenberg Descendancy chart to this point (1.Anna1) was born on 10 Sep 1929 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 27 Aug 2017 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.

    Notes:

    Mrs. Shirley Ann Taylor, 87, of Burlington died at 2:40 p.m. Sunday, August 27, 2017, at her home.
    Born September 10, 1929 in Mediapolis, she was the daughter of Otto and Anna (Steffener) Wunnenberg.
    On March 27, 1948 she married Richard Keith Taylor in Burlington. He preceded her in death on January 29, 2007.
    Mrs. Taylor was a graduate of Mediapolis High School and Burlington Beauty Academy. She started her career at Mademoiselles in Hotel Burlington. She later worked as a receptionist in the dentist office of Dr. Rudy Buescher and then for the urologist Dr. George Jenkins.
    Mrs. Taylor was a member of West Ave. Baptist Church and volunteered at Burlington Medical Center and Great River Medical Center. She was an active member of her church and served as a tutor for children. She enjoyed people.
    Survivors include one son, Ronald (Debra) Taylor of Shippensburg, Pennsylvania; three grandchildren; four great grandchildren; one sister, Lucille Bonar of Morning Sun and nieces and nephews.
    She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one sister and one brother.
    The graveside memorial funeral service and internment for Mrs. Taylor will be 2 p.m. Friday, September 1st in Kossuth Cemetery, rural Mediapolis.
    A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
    A memorial has been established for Great River Medical Center Volunteers.
    Cremation has been entrusted to Lunning Chapel.

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/182836303/shirley-ann-taylor

    Shirley married Richard Keith Taylor on 27 Mar 1948 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. Richard was born on 3 Aug 1927 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa; died on 29 Jan 2007; was buried in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  14. 15.  Arthur Eli WunnenbergArthur Eli Wunnenberg Descendancy chart to this point (1.Anna1) was born on 5 Aug 1931 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 11 Apr 2013 in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; was buried in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.

    Notes:

    Mr. Arthur E. "Art" Wunnenberg, 81, of Mediapolis died Thursday, April 11, 2013, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, following complications from surgery.
    Born August 5, 1931 in Mediapolis, he was the son of Otto and Anna (Steffener) Wunnenberg. On November 17, 1951 he married Joan M. Fullenkamp in Burlington.
    He served in the United States Army from 1952 to 1954. Art worked as a carpenter, and then spent 33 years with Champion Spark Plug. He served as Sexton of Kossuth Cemetery until his passing. He took great pride in serving and keeping the cemetery beautiful.
    Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Joan; a daughter, Deanne (Dave) Keefer; a son, Douglas Wunnenberg; two daughters-in-law, Renee Wunnenberg and Elaine Wunnenberg; nine grandchildren, Mecca, Carrie, Therese, Shayla, Lauren, Rachel, Tyler, Breanne, and Taelin; ten great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lucille and Shirley; and several nieces and nephews.
    He was preceded in death by two sons, David and Darrin Wunnenberg.
    He was a true handyman, a kind and funny spirit, and he could fix almost anything. He will be missed.
    Friends may call from noon until 4 p.m. Sunday, April 14th, at Lunning Chapel where the family will receive friends from 2 until 4 p.m.
    The funeral service for Mr. Wunnenberg will be 11 a.m. Monday, April 15th, at Mediapolis United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jeff Kodis officiating. Interment will be in Kossuth Cemetery. The Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard will conduct Military Rites.
    A memorial has been established for Kossuth Cemetery Association.

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/108388128/arthur-e_-wunnenberg



Generation: 3

  1. 16.  Donald L. ReiterDonald L. Reiter Descendancy chart to this point (3.Lillian2, 1.Anna1) was born on 05 Jan 1931 in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; died on 08 Sep 1994 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.

    Notes:

    Donald L. Reiter
    Donald L. Reiter, 63, of Burlington, died Thursday, Sept. 8, 1994, at Burlington Medical Center.
    Born Jan. 5, 1931, at Iowa City, he was the son of Guy and Lillian Wunnenberg Reiter.
    Mr. Reiter was a production worker at Midwest Biscuit Co. He served in the US Marines from 1950 until 1958.
    Survivors include his mother of Mediapolis; a brother, Richard of Yarmouth; two sisters, Marilyn Shepart of Muscatine and Carol Wobers of Monmouth, Ill.; and his long-time friend, Bill Jacobs of Burlington.
    He was preceded in death by his father.
    Friends may call after noon Sunday with the family receiving friends from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Hagele and Honts Funeral Home in Mediapolis.
    The funeral for Mr. Reiter will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Hagele and Honts Funeral Home with the Rev. Dick Reynolds officiating. Burial will be in Kossuth Cemetery.
    A memorial has been established for the American Cancer Society.
    The Hawkeye, Burlington, Iowa. Friday, 9 September 1994


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/133820138/donald-l_-reiter


  2. 17.  Harold Leroy NybergHarold Leroy Nyberg Descendancy chart to this point (4.Hilda2, 1.Anna1) was born on 25 Mar 1929 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 15 Mar 2007 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried on 14 Apr 2007 in Aspen Grove Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.

    Notes:

    The Burlington Hawkeye, Wednesday, March 21, 2007

    Harold L Nyberg, 78, passed away on March 15, 2007 at Lancaster Manor in Lincoln, NE.

    Harold was born on March 25, 1929 to Ray "Buster" and Hilda (Wunnenberg) Nyberg in Burlington, Iowa. He grew up on the family farm near Oakville, IA and married Shirley E Lewis on December 30, 1951. Harold and Shirley had two children.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18542752/harold-leroy-nyberg

    Block 336, lot 048, grave 03.

    Harold married Shirley Eileen Lewis on 30 Dec 1951. Shirley was born on 03 Apr 1927 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 02 May 2015 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 18.  Doris Elaine Nyberg Descendancy chart to this point (4.Hilda2, 1.Anna1) was born on 9 Apr 1931 in Oakville, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 31 Jul 2017 in Marion, Linn County, Iowa; was buried in Oak Shade Cemetery, Marion, Linn County, Iowa.

    Notes:

    Doris Elaine Waddell
    Anamosa
    Doris Elaine Waddell, 86, entered Heaven’s gates peacefully Monday, July 31, 2017, with her family by her side. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Doris was born in Oakville, Iowa, on April 9, 1931. She married Don Waddell on Jan. 7, 1949.
    Doris is survived by her daughter Linda (Jim) Hickey of Mount Vernon; son, Rick (Brenda) Waddell of Cedar Rapids; seven grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by her husband, Don, in 1990; son, Steve, in 2016; brother, Harold; sister, Joyce: and granddaughter, Alicia.
    Private graveside service will be held at a later date at Oakshade Cemetery in Marion.
    In lieu of flowers, Doris requested that memorials be directed to Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha.
    The Gazette, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Wednesday, 2 August 2017.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/181600122/doris-elaine-waddell

    Section 11, Lot 2, Space 8

    Doris married Donald Waddell on 7 Jan 1949. Donald was born on 10 Nov 1928 in Oakville, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 26 Sep 1990 in Knoxville, Marion County, Iowa; was buried in Oak Shade Cemetery, Marion, Linn County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 19.  Joyce Arleen Nyberg Descendancy chart to this point (4.Hilda2, 1.Anna1) was born on 29 May 1939 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 17 Feb 2002 in Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina; was buried in Six Oaks Cemetery, Hilton Head Island, Beaufort County, South Carolina.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/160618200/joyce-arlene-peterson


  5. 20.  Duane Charles Bonar Descendancy chart to this point (8.Lucille2, 1.Anna1) was born on 28 May 1938 in Yarmouth, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 10 Apr 2003 in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/168595057/duane-charles-bonar

    Elmwood Gardens Addition-M, Block 3, Lot 11

    Duane married Merry Lea Nichols on 14 Jul 1962 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa. Merry was born on 30 Dec 1941 in Savanna, Carroll County, Illinois; died on 30 Sep 2021 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]