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Survivors include 3 daughters: Shirley (Al) Heitzman and Debra (Jeffrey) Gustafson, both of Dubuque and Barb (Jerry) Sweiger of Bella Vista, Arkansas, 9 grandchildren: David, Jim and Joe (Shelly) Heitzman, Mary (Tim) Shellberger, Ann (Tim) Gillespie, Pat (Elaine) Sweiger, Mike (Jolaine) Sweiger, Elisabeth (Jeff) Wagner and Katie (Charlie) Hager, 7 greatgranchildren and a sister, Betty Base of Duluth, MN. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert in 1990, 2 sisters, 5 brothers, 2 grandsons: Robert and Timothy Sweiger and a greatgrandson, Charles Shellenberger. Condolences accepted and information at www.kramerfuneral.com. Memorials preferred to St. Francis Xavier Basilica and Dubuque Visiting Nurses Association. Ethel was born on March 7, 1917 in Moss Bank, Saskatchewan, Canada, the daughter of Herman and Grace (Purvis) Keapproth. She moved with her family to Bancroft, Iowa when she was five years old. Ethel married Robert O'Connor on May 11, 1935 in Lake City, Iowa. They resided in Fort Dodge and Rudd, Iowa for many years before retiring and moving to Dyersville in 1976. Ethel and her husband owned and managed Rudd Sausage Products Inc. prior to their retirement. She was a member of the Mercy Hospital Auxiliary and Catholic Daughters of America. Ethel enjoyed quilting, sewing and gardening.
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