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Elizabeth Willman (1931-2011)

WILLMAN, STOLTZ, SCHIESSEL

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 1/29/2011 at 19:32:40

Maquoketa Sentinel-Press, January 29, 2011

ELIZABETH “BETTY” WILLMAN, 79, of Maquoketa, Iowa, died on Monday evening, January 24, 2011, at the Crestridge Nursing Home in Maquoketa. A celebration of her life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 28, 2011, from the United Church of Christ in Maquoketa, with Rev. Dianne Grace officiating. Visitation will be held 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 28, 2011, from the United Church of Christ in Maquoketa. Burial will be in the Wyoming Cemetery, Wyoming, Iowa.

Elizabeth “Betty” Stoltz was born on January 27, 1931 in Dubuque, Iowa to Arnold and Mathilda (Schiessel) Stoltz. She was raised in Dubuque and graduated from Dubuque High School. She attended the University of Dubuque, earning a degree in teaching. She married D. Gaylord Willman on February 14, 1959 in Maquoketa, Iowa. He preceded her in death on December 8, 1993.

Betty first taught music in Eldon, Iowa, and then first grade in Maquoketa until marrying her husband. In later years she did substitute teaching and tutoring. Betty was a member of the United Church of Christ in Maquoketa and was well-known in the area for her outstanding harp performances. She had provided much enjoyment to many community members through her music.

Betty is survived by two sons, Bryan Willman of Kirkland, Washington and Brent Willman of Dubuque, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. The Carson & Son Funeral And Cremation Services in Maquoketa is in charge of the arrangements.


 

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