Hefel, Geraldine M. 'Gerry' (Riniker) 1936-2009

FELDER, RINIKER, HEFEL, LUDOVISSY, COYLE, RUDEN, HAIGH, FREIBURGER

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Date: 1/24/2010 at 19:52:08

Geraldine M. Hefel, 73, of 217 Main St., North Buena Vista, passed away at 6:10 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 25, 2009, peacefully at home surrounded by her family.

Visitation was Tuesday at Behr Funeral Home, Dubuque, and one hour before services at the church hall. Funeral services were Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Church in North Buena Vista.
Burial was in the church cemetery.

Geraldine was born on Aug. 27, 1936, in North Buena Vista to Aloysius and Evelyn (Felder) Riniker. Gerry was a graduate of the Immaculate Conception School in North Buena Vista. She married Thomas L. Hefel on Sept. 29, 1956, at the Immaculate Conception Church in North Buena Vista. He preceded her in death on Feb. 27, 2007.

Gerry was formerly employed as a bartender at the Eagles Club and the Country Club in Guttenberg. She was an active member of the Immaculate Conception Parish and Rosary Society and a member of the Guttenberg Eagles Club. Gerry enjoyed cooking and baking, playing the slot machines and gambling. Gerry was called “the sweetest lady in Buenie.” Her beautiful smile will be missed around Buenie. Gerry’s greatest joy was to be with her family and granddaughter, Alyssa Jo.

Survivors include four children, Keith T. Hefel, North Buena Vista, Barbara A. Hefel (Steve Ruden), Dubuque, Clyde L. (Lisa) Hefel, and their daughter, Alyssa Jo, North Buena Vista, Alvin A. Hefel (Cathe Haigh) North Buena Vista; five siblings, Jeanette Ludovissy, North Buena Vista, LaVonne (Bob) Coyle, Epworth, Joanne Hefel, North Buena Vista, Madonna (Clarence) Ludovissy, North Buena Vista, Walter Frank Riniker, Dickeyville, Wis.; one sister-in-law, Joan Riniker, Dubuque; nieces and nephews.

Gerry was preceded in death by, one son, Arnold K. Hefel; one sister and her husband, Ivanelle (Celestine) Ludovissy; one brother, Aloysius “Junior” Riniker; one sister-in-law, Judy Riniker; two brothers-in-law, Micky Hefel and Merle Freiburger.

Guttenberg, Iowa newspaper, GUTTENBERG PRESS, December 2009 (photo is from this obituary)

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Added by Barbara Gehlsen Nugent
barbaraandjerry@verizon.net
on 1/18/2014:

Behr Funeral Home obituary

Name: Geraldine M. Hefel, age 73
Address: 217 Main St., N. Buena Vista, IA
Time, day and date of death: 6:10 p.m., Friday, December 25, 2009
Place and cause of death: Died peacefully at home surrounded by her family

Services: Funeral services will be at Immaculate Conception Church in N. Buena Vista on Wednesday at 1030 a..m
Burial: Burial will be in the Church Cemetery

Visitation: Friends may call from 3:00 to 7:00 on Tuesday at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main St., Dubuque, IA and after 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday at the Church Hall.
Rosary/Wake Service: The Parish Wake Service will be said at Behr's on Tuesday at 2:30 p.m.

Date/Place of Birth: Geraldine was born on August 27, 1936 in North Buena Vista, Iowa-

Daughter of Aloysius and Evelyn (Felder) Riniker.

Brief Personal Information:
Gerry was a graduate of the Immaculate Conception School in North Buena Vista, Iowa.

She married Thomas L. Hefel on September 29, 1956 at the Immaculate Conception Church in North Buena Vista. He preceded her in death on February 27, 2007.

Gerry was formerly employed as a bartender at the Eagles Club and the Country Club in Guttenberg. She was an active member of the Immaculate Conception Parish and Rosary Society and a member of the Guttenberg Eagles Club. Gerry enjoyed cooking and baking, playing the slot machines and gambling. Gerry was called "the sweetest lady in Buenie". Her beautiful smile will be missed around Buenie.

Gerry's greatest joy was to be with her family and granddaughter, Alyssa Jo.

Survivors: 4 Children: Keith T. Hefel, North Buena Vista, Ia.
Barbara A. Hefel (Steve Ruden), Dubuque, Iowa
Clyde L. (Lisa) Hefel, and their daughter, Alyssa Jo, North Buena Vista, Ia.
Alvin A. Hefel (Cathe Haigh) North Buena Vista, Ia.

5 Siblings:
Jeanette Ludovissy, North Buena Vista, Iowa
LaVonne (Bob) Coyle, Epworth, Iowa
Joanne Hefel, North Buena Vista, Iowa
Madonna (Clarence) Ludovissy, North Buena Vista, Iowa
Walter Frank Riniker, Dickeyville, Wisconsin

1 Sister-in-law: Joan Riniker, Dubuque, Iowa

Nieces and nephews

Preceded in death: 1 Son: Arnold K. Hefel; 1 Sister and her husband: Ivanelle (Celestine) Ludovissy; 1 Brother: Aloysius "Junior" Riniker; 1 Sister-in-law: Judy Riniker; 2 Brothers-in-law: Micky Hefel and Merle Freiburger.

Memorials: Memorials may be given to Heartland Hospice or the Immaculate Conception Church

Thank you: The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Heartland Hospice for the loving care and concern for Gerry and the family.

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