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Loretta May (Schultz) Spores 1921-2006

BURROUGHS, SCHULTZ, SPORES

Posted By: Volunteer
Date: 9/11/2006 at 19:37:35

Loretta Spores

Loretta M. Spores, 84, of New Albin, Iowa, died Monday, July 24, 2006, at Northgate Care Center in Waukon. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 27, at Martin Funeral Home in Waukon, with Rev. Lynn Groe officiating. Burial was in Oakland Cemetery, Waukon. Martin Funeral Home in Waukon was in charge of arrangements.

Loretta May Spores was born November 28, 1921, in rural Dorchester, Iowa, the daughter of Henry and Mary (Burroughs) Schultz. She was baptized at home by Pastor G.H. Kohler. Loretta worked on her parents' farm as a young girl and lady.

December 10, 1949, she married Alfred A. Spores in Eitzen, Minn. They farmed in rural Dorchester for many years where Loretta helped with all aspects of the farming operation. After Alfred's death in 1983 Loretta moved to New Albin. She was a past member of Dorchester Methodist Church. Loretta enjoyed taking care of her lawn, sewing, and embroidering several different items which she shared with family and friends. She also enjoyed helping her neighbors.

Survivors include a sister, Esther Schultz of Waukon; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Alfred; a sister, Anna Spores; and two brothers, Wilford and Raymond Schultz.

Casketbearers were Jake Imhoff, Gaylord Spores, Steve Meiners, Merlin Nelson, Barry Stahl, and Ray Whalen.

Waukon Standard, August 2, 2006


 

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