"My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I will always remember how kind Marie was to my mother. Rest in peace kind lady. "
In loving memory of
Marie A. Kunau
May 12, 1923 - June 19, 2019
Marie A. Kunau, 96, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday morning, June 19, 2019, at Crestridge Nursing Home in Maquoketa, Iowa.
A celebration of Marie's life will be held at 11 A.M., Monday, July 1, 2019 at First Lutheran Church in Maquoketa. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10 A.M. until service time at First Lutheran church in Maquoketa. Burial will be at the Oakland Cemetery, Clinton, Iowa. The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family.
Marie Amelia Eyer was born on May 12, 1923 in Crawford County, Iowa, to Samuel and Minnie (Bruhn) Eyer. She attended a country school and high school and later took classes at Clinton Community College. She married Gustav "Gus" Kunau in 1942 in Preston, Iowa. He preceded her in death on November 11, 1997.
Marie was a homemaker and farmed with her husband. She had large vegetable and flower gardens, and taught Sunday school at St. John's Lutheran Church in Preston for many years.
Marie was a member of First Lutheran Church in Maquoketa, and the Maquoketa Golf and Country Club. She enjoyed golfing, being outdoors, tending to her flowers, and playing bridge.
Those left to honor her memory include a son, Norman Kunau; 2 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a son Ray Kunau, and brothers Gerald, LaVern and Alvin Eyer.
Online Condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.
Tributes
"Oh Dear Marie! We played golf together so many times in Maquoketa-she was so strong and always asked me if "I was getting tired"-May you rest in peace and meet all your family and friends! So enjoyed our time together!"
"My thoughts are with you Marie's family. She was a special person and I remember the visits we used have at the Fareway store. She was such an inspiration of gardening to me. Connie "
"My thoughts are with Marie's family. I loved golfing with Marie for many years. We played in the 3 rivers tourneys since the beginning. I have missed seeing her at the club. She taught me so much about golf, and life. R.I.P. Marie... Kate "
"Hi Marie! I will miss seeing and talking to you on your BRIDGE Visits to our home, and more recently, at Clover Ridge! You were such a spunky Soul! Mom Loved you! Sweet Life ahead for you! Chuck"