Dorothy Ann Niess Obituary
We are sad to announce that on November 28, 2024, at the age of 93, Dorothy Ann Niess (Osage, Iowa) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Sam Bonoff and Florence Bonoff (Blonigan); her husband Matt; her son Tom Niess; her daughter-in-law Jane Niess; her sisters, Luella Bonoff and Mary Kluesner; her parents-in-law, Joe and Celia Niess; and her siblings-in-law, Edmund, Frank, Gus, Joe Niess, Helen Bena, Mary Anderson, Sr., Cathrine Niess, Celia Guy, Margaret Tray and Rita Schrandt.
She is survived by: her children, Julie Vulk (Greg), Jody Niess Ellickson (Dale), Cindy Schissel (Randy), Christy Truxaw (Dick), Laurie Gisleson (Bill), Tim Niess, Scott Niess (Julie) and Brian Niess (Cari); her daughter-in-law Pat Niess; and her siblings-in-law, Joan Koenigs (Deo) and Al Kluesner. She is also survived by 27 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild.
A rosary was held on Friday, December 6th 2024 at 3:45 PM at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church - Osage (1203 State St, Osage, IA 50461). Visitation was held on Friday, December 6th 2024 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the same location. A funeral service was held on Saturday, December 7th 2024 at 10:30 AM at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church (1203 State St, Osage, IA 50461). A burial was held on Saturday, December 7th 2024 at the Sacred Heart Cemetery - Osage (1203 State St, Osage, IA 50461).
Dorothy was involved in the Sacred Heart Guild, St. Theresa's Circle, 4-H leader, and started the Osage Alzheimer's Support Group.
