Floraine Shirley Kuennen Obituary (1931

Floraine S. Kuennen, 90, of Oelwein, Iowa, died peacefully on Saturday evening, August 6, 2022, at Maple Crest Manor with her family by her side. Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 A.M. Thursday, August 11, 2022, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Oelwein, with Rev. Ray Atwood officiating. Visitation: 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. on Thursday at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Oelwein. Parish Scripture Service: 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Interment: Woodlawn Cemetery, Oelwein, Iowa. Cards may be mailed to P.O. Box 74, Maynard, Iowa 50655. Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, social distancing and masks are suggested at the visitation and service. Floraine Shirley Adams was born on October 22, 1931, in Traer, Iowa, the daughter of Oran & Edith (Dewey) Adams. Her father was a railroad worker and the family moved to various towns such as Iowa Falls, Solon and Maynard. Floraine was a young girl when she moved to Maynard, later graduating from West Central High School in Maynard. She met the love of her life, Urban James Kuennen, and they were united in marriage on May 1, 1951, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oelwein. They settled on a farm southeast of Maynard where they raised hogs, dairy cattle and a few geese. Her many titles included wife, mother, veterinarian, tractor and combine driver, teacher, nurse, faith leader and sometimes referee! She loved gardening, traveling, card clubs, playing Bingo with Missy, taking care of new baby pigs and calves, spending time with the grandkids and great grandkids and singing country music while doing housework. Floraine was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Rosary Society, Farm Bureau and the Fayette County Pork Producers. Floraine is survived by her Husband of 71 years: Urban Kuennen of Fayette; 2 Sons: Mike (LuAnn) Kuennen of Palo & Mark (Lavell) Kuennen of Fayette; Daughter: Joanne (Greg) Ebert of Maynard; 13 Grandchildren; 17 Great Grandchildren & many Nieces & Nephews. Floraine was preceded in death by her parents; 3 daughters: Barbara Lynn at birth, Melissa Ann & Kathleen Michelle; 3 sisters: Helen Gaard, Donna Mae Knutson & Juanita Nielson and 3 brothers: George, Donald and her twin brother, Duane.