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Personal data Susan Bruhns 

  • She was born on July 27, 1910 in Grant Twp., Winnebago Co., IA.
  • (note1) .Source 1
    Sources: William & Arvilla Smidt, Ruth Leibrand, & A.U.D.M.
  • She died on February 3, 2003 in Bancroft, Kossuth Co., IA (Heritage Home), she was 92 years old.
  • She is buried on February 7, 2003 in Buffalo Twp., Winnebago Co., IA (Olena Mound Cem.).
  • This information was last updated on September 15, 2023.

Household of Susan Bruhns

She is married to Andreas Murra.

They got married on November 20, 1930 at Susan's prents' home, fortasse, Buffalo Ctr., Winnebago Co., IA, she was 20 years old.

Andrew Murra oo Susan Bruhns

Marriage source: Author: Leibrand, Ruth, et. al, Title: «u»Celebrate a Century Buffalo Center IA 1892-1992 Centennial«/u», (Publication location unknown, Publisher: Buffalo Ctr Book Committee, Publication date: MCMXCII), pg. 361, Repository: Dallas, TX pub. lib. for fact of marriage.
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Child(ren):

  1. Arvilla Pearl Murra  1935-2022 
  2. (Not public)


Notes about Susan Bruhns

Susan Bruhns

Sources: Author: Smidt, William; Title: Talk to David A. Navorska, (Publication site: Lakota, IA, Publisher: WS, Publication date: xxvi July MCMXCII)

Author: Leibrand, Ruth; et al.; Title: «u»Celebrate a Century Buffalo Center IA 1892-1992 Centennial«/u», (Publication site: Buffalo Ctr., IA, Publisher: Buffalo Ctr Book Comm., Publication date: MCMXCII), pg. 361, Repository: Dallas, TX pub. lib.

ca. 1990 - "Susan resides in Bancroft, Iowa."

The Algona [IA] Upper Des Moines, vol 139 # 7, 13 Feb 2003, pg A6 col 5 & 6

"Susan Murra July 27, 1910 - February 3, 2003 Bancroft - Susan Murra was born July 27, 1910, at Buffalo Center, the daughter of Fenno and Pearl (Drake) Bruhns.

She was united in mariage to Andrew Murra on Nov. 20, 1930, at her parent's home. This union was blessed with four children, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Susan was an active member of her church community, teaching Sunday school and Bible school for many years. She was also active in mission band. She moved to Bancroft in 1971.

Susan died Monday, Feb. 3, 2003 at the Heritage Home in Bancroft at the age of 92.

Funeral service for Susan was at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Feb. 7, at Community Chapel, Lakota, with the Rev. Ron Wheeler officiating. Casket bearers were Ken Brandt, Ben Murra, Mark Johnson, Jack Renander and Mike Murra. Honorary bearers were Cory Sheldahl and Jay Murra. Interment was in Olena Mound Cemetery, Buffalo Center. Winter Funeral Homes and Cremation was in charge of arrangements.

She is survived by her four children: Arvilla (and Bill) Smidt of Blue Springs, Mo.; Arlis Poulsen of Bancroft; David (and Margaret) Murra of Bricelyn, Minn.; and Allen (and Beverly) Murra of Vermillion, S.D.; 10 grandchildren and 23great-grandchildren.

Susan was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew; one brother; one sister; her son-in-law, Jack Poulsen; one grandson, William Jay Smidt; and one great-grandson, Maxwell Johnson."

Author: Smidt, Arvilla Murra; Title: Talk to David A. Navorska, (Publication site: Belle Vista AR, Publisher: AMS, Publication date: xxvi Feb MMV)

"My mother's maiden name is Susan Bruhns."
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Ancestors (and descendant) of Susan Bruhns

Susan Bruhns
1910-2003

1930

Andreas Murra
1905-1978

Arvilla Pearl Murra
1935-2022
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Historical events

Birthday July 27, 1910

  • The temperature on July 27, 1910 was between 12.4 °C and 19.8 °C and averaged 15.5 °C. There was 6.0 hours of sunshine (38%). The average windspeed was 3 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the west-southwest. Source: KNMI
  • Koningin Wilhelmina (Huis van Oranje-Nassau) was from 1890 till 1948 sovereign of the Netherlands (also known as Koninkrijk der Nederlanden)
  • In The Netherlands , there was from February 12, 1908 to August 29, 1913 the cabinet Heemskerk, with Mr. Th. Heemskerk (AR) as prime minister.
  • In the year 1910: Source: Wikipedia
    • The Netherlands had about 5.9 million citizens.
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Day of marriage November 20, 1930

  • The temperature on November 20, 1930 was between 4.2 °C and 11.9 °C and averaged 7.4 °C. There was 8.3 mm of rain during 6.8 hours. The average windspeed was 4 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the south. Source: KNMI
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  • In The Netherlands , there was from August 10, 1929 to May 26, 1933 the cabinet Ruys de Beerenbrouck III, with Jonkheer mr. Ch.J.M. Ruys de Beerenbrouck (RKSP) as prime minister.
  • In the year 1930: Source: Wikipedia
    • The Netherlands had about 7.8 million citizens.
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Day of death February 3, 2003

  • The temperature on February 3, 2003 was between 1.2 °C and 5.9 °C and averaged 3.4 °C. There was 3.5 mm of rain during 2.6 hours. There was 4.2 hours of sunshine (46%). The partly clouded was. The average windspeed was 3 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the west-southwest. Source: KNMI
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  • In the year 2003: Source: Wikipedia
    • The Netherlands had about 16.2 million citizens.
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Day of burial February 7, 2003

  • The temperature on February 7, 2003 was between 2.1 °C and 6.7 °C and averaged 4.5 °C. There was -0.1 mm of rain. The almost completely overcast was. The average windspeed was 2 Bft (weak wind) and was prevailing from the south-southwest. Source: KNMI
  • Koningin Beatrix (Huis van Oranje-Nassau) was from April 30, 1980 till April 30, 2013 sovereign of the Netherlands (also known as Koninkrijk der Nederlanden)
  • In The Netherlands , there was from Monday, July 22, 2002 to Tuesday, May 27, 2003 the cabinet Balkenende I, with Mr.dr. J.P. Balkenende (CDA) as prime minister.
  • In The Netherlands , there was from Tuesday, May 27, 2003 to Friday, July 7, 2006 the cabinet Balkenende II, with Mr.dr. J.P. Balkenende (CDA) as prime minister.
  • In the year 2003: Source: Wikipedia
    • The Netherlands had about 16.2 million citizens.
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