"Alice and Lyle I am so sorry for your loss. May your wonderful memories hp you get through this hard time. You are in my prayers. ????"
In loving memory of
Anita E. Schepers
March 2, 1920 - December 26, 2020
Anita E. Schepers, 100, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Saturday morning, December 26, 2020 at Maquoketa Care Center.
A private family service will be held on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Burial will be at the Elwood, Iowa Cemetery. There is no public visitation.
Anita Ernestine Busch was born March 2, 1920 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to William and Marie Louise (Sieben) Busch. The family moved to the Sieben family farm northwest of Lost Nation in the early 1930's. She graduated from Lost Nation High School in 1937 and Maquoketa Junior College in 1939. She was a rural school teacher. On August 22, 1954 she married Harold H. Schepers and they farmed in the Elwood area until they retired and moved to Maquoketa in 1987.
Anita was a member of the Elwood United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women, and the Maquoketa Garden Club. She taught Sunday school and held various offices in the church. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, and feeding the birds and squirrels.
Anita is survived by her children, Alice (Dennis) Mans of Maquoketa, IA, and Lyle (Nancy) Schepers of Lost Nation, IA; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold, her parents, a sister Pauline, and her twin brother Arnold.
Condolences and memorials may be sent to Carson Celebration of Life Center, 318 West Pleasant Street, Maquoketa, Iowa 52060 c/o the Anita E. Schepers Family.
The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family. Please feel free to call or stop at the funeral home with notes of support or leave words of comfort on the funeral home website at www.CarsonAndSon.com.
Tributes
"My Deepest Sympathy to her Family. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. "
"Our sincere sympathy on the loss of your mother."
"Alice and Lyle please accept my sincere sympathy in the loss of your mother."
"To all of the Schepers family I am sorry for the mortal loss of Alice...your families are in my thoughts and prayers today."
"Alice and family, My sympathies to you and your family. Anita loved her flowers and furry friends. Maquoketa garden club she would share her garden tips. She will be missed. Ours prayers to you."
"Alice, Dennis, Lyle and Nancy, You have my sympathies on your Mom's death. I am sure that she was glad to be back with your dad. She was very caring. "
"Alice and Lyle, I'm so sorry to hear the loss of your Mother. She was a nice lady. My Thoughts and Prayers are with you both."
"Dear Lyle and Alice, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Your parents raised wonderful children and I am sure you made them very proud! May your memories provide comfort in the days and months ahead. God Bless,"
"What a comfortable rest she is having, freed of all earthly concerns! I always felt part of her family because of Arnold and Eleanor. They were all such good people. Blessings to All"
"Alice, Lyle and family, Sharing in your sorrow at the loss of your mom and keeping you in our heart and prayers during this time. Carolyn and Wihden Aise "
"Alice and Lyle sorry to learn of your mother. May you find comfort in memories."
"Lyle and Alice, so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. I hope your memories of her will strengthen you and help you to continue on, knowing you?ll see her one day again."
"Alice and Lyle- please know that i am thinking of you in this very hard time. She did live a long life and i am sure you have lots of fun and happy memories with her. God is getting a good angel to help him up there for sure."