Graves, Emma Mary (Klosterman) 1905-1987

GRAVES, KLOSTERMAN, BOHNENKAMP

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Date: 5/4/2021 at 20:17:49

Source-Osceola County Gazette-Tribune, Thursday, February 5, 1987, Sibley, Iowa, Page 7

Funeral services for Emma Graves were held January 31 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Ashton. Fr. Joseph Kerwin officiated. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery at Ashton with Walton Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

Emma Graves was born on April 24, 1905 to Barney and Rosa (Bohnenkamp) Klosterman in Ashton. She grew up in Ashton, and was married there to Harold Graves in 1954.

They lived in California for several years, then moved to Alexandria, Minn. before returning to Ashton. She operated King's Clothing Store in Ashton for many years.

She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help and the American Legion Auxiliary.

She is survived by her brother, George Klosterman of Pipestone, Minn. and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, six brothers and four sisters.