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Bertha Vande Weerd

Dochter van Gijsbert (Bert) van de Weerd en Nennetje (Nancy, Anna) De Kruif, geboren 17-4-1901 USA MN Edgerton, overleden 9-3-1993 USA IA Sanborn en begraven Roseland Cemetery

Trouwt 27-4-1921 John DeGraaf, zoon van Dick De Graaf en Grace (Gaskje) Jansma, geboren 17-4-1901 USA MN Pipestone, overleden 3-10-1961 USA IA Sanborn en begraven Roseland Cemetery

Kinderen:

1. NN DeGraaf, levenloos geboren zoon 2-6-1922 en begraven USA IA Sanborn Roseland Cemetery
2. NN DeGraaf, levenloos geboren zoon 2-6-1922 en begraven USA IA Sanborn Roseland Cemetery
3. Orville Lee DeGraaf, geboren 5-10-1924 USA IA Sheldon, overleden 16-10-2011 USA IA Sibley en begraven Melvin Baker Township Cemetery
   Trouwt 1-1947 Lois Ann Benz, dochter van Roy Henry Benz en Louisa Hermine Knock, geboren 25-2-1928 USA IA Melvin, overleden 19-2-1996 USA MN Olmsted en begraven bij man
4. Lloyd DeGraaf, geboren 1926, overleden 1996 en begraven USA IA Sanborn Roseland Cemetery
5. Joyce Eileen DeGraaf, geboren 24-1-1930 USA IA O'Brien County, overleden 21-11-1998 USA IA Spencer en begraven USA IA Baker Township Cemetery
   Trouwt 31-12-1950 USA IA Sanborn Donald L (Don) Nelson, geboren 10-6-1929 USA SD Woonsocket, overleden 9-9-2001 USA IA Sheldon en begraven bij vrouw
6. Floyd DeGraaf
   Trouwt Judith NN

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Obituary of Bertha

Bertha VanderWeerd, the daughter of Bert and Nancy (DeGraaf) VanderWeerd, was born at Maurice, Iowa on January 22, 1900. She lived her youth and received her education in the Hospers, Iowa, area. On April 27, 1921, she was united in marriage to John DeGraaf, and to this union, six children were born. Following their marriage, they farmed in Sheldon, Milfor and Sanborn areas. John died on October 3, 1961. Bertha entered Prairie View Home at Sanborn on December 11, 1980, and she died there on March 9, 1993.

Bertha is survived by her children: Orville and Lois DeGraaf of Melvin, Lloyd DeGraaf of Sanborn, Joyce and Don Nelson of Melvin, and Floyd and Judy DeGraaf of Ottumwa; six grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren; also a half sister, Mrs. Ralph Romberg of Paramount, California.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, infant twin children and 12 brothers and sisters.

Bertha was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Sanborn.

Funeral services were held March 12, 1993, at First Presbyterian Church at Sanborn with Rev. Paul Soderquist officiating. Casket bearers were Terry DeGraaf, Larry DeGraaf, Brad DeGraaf, Mitch Wynia, Ricky Tremmel and Ryan DeGraaf. Honorary bearers were Rodney Buren, Jack Protextor and Harold VandeWeerd. Congregation singing was "How Great Thou Art" and "When the Roll is Called up Younder," with Christa VanMeeteren as organist. Burial was in Roseland Cemetry, Sanborn, Iowa, with Sanborn Funeral Home in charge.

Sanborn (Iowa) Pioneer, Mar 18, 1993, p11

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Obituary of Orville

Orville Lee DeGraaf 1924-2011

Orville Lee DeGraaf, the son of John and Bertha (Van Der Weerd) DeGraaf, was born on October 5, 1924, near Sheldon, Iowa. He spent his childhood years in the Hospers and Sanborn, Iowa areas. At age 17, he attended Sheldon College. A short time later he reported to Shepard Field, Texas for basic training in the Army Air Corps. During his time in the military, he was a member of the 15th Bomber Group, 99th Unit, stationed in Fogia, Italy. He was a bomber pilot, flying a B-17 aircraft, and was involved in 11 bombing missions. After the war, he kept up his pilot's license and flew for many years.

In January of 1947, Orville was united in marriage to Lois Ann Benz. They started farming near Melvin, Iowa. They were blessed with four children, Pam, Larry, Twilla and Terry. After 49 years of marriage, Lois passed away in February of 1996.

Orville married Joyce (Drackley) Schreiber in November of 1997. They made their home near Melvin, and later moved to the Prairie View Campus in Sanborn. Orville passed away at the Osceola Community Hospital in Sibley, Iowa, on Sunday, October 16, 2011, at the age of 87. He was a member of the Osceola County Conservation Board for 36 years, the Melvin American Legion Post #470, and the American Lutheran Church. He was instrumental in designing the Melvin Park which was later named the DeGraaf Park. Willow Creek Park on Hwy 9 was especially dear to his heart. He was the Osceola County Weed Commissioner for 13 years. He had also worked for Osceola Rural Water and the John Deere Implement of Sheldon. Orville took great pride in his family, and they were his priority in life. Farming was his passion. He started hunting at an early age, and it became a life-long hobby. He enjoyed gardening, feeding the birds, and time spent having coffee and fellowship with his friends.

Survivors include his wife, Joyce; his children and their families, Pam (Dave) Clauson, Larry (Jeannie) DeGraaf, Twilla (Henry) Bents, and Terry (Sandy) DeGraaf; 16 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; a brother, Floyd (Judy) DeGraaf; two step-children, Roger Schreiber and Connie (Jon) Hysell.

Orville is now reunited with his parents; first wife, Lois; a brother, Lloyd DeGraaf; a sister, Joyce, and her husband, Don Nelson; an infant brother and sister; and son-in-law, Ron Tremmel.

Burial Baker Township Cemetery Melvin, Iowa Military Rites Conducted by Melvin American Legion Post #470

Source of Obit: Sanborn Funeral Home, Sanborn, IA

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Obituary of Donald

Donald L. Nelson, the son of Justin and Kathryn (Bough) Nelson was born at Woonsocket, S.D. on June 10, 1929. His mother died when he was one year old. During his youth he resided in Woonsocket, S.D., Mankato, Minn., and Fairmont, Minn. He began his education in Mankato and later graduated from the Fairmont High School. Don was employed with the Buick garage In Worthlngton, Minn. He served his country In the United States Army during the Korean Conflict as a helicopter mechanic.

He was united in marriage to Joyce DeGraaf on December 31, 1950 at Sanborn, Iowa. They resided for a period of time in Worthlngton. Minn., but most of their married lifetime was spent at Melvin, Iowa. Don had been employed by Miller Implement, Stelnmetz Implement, and for the Dvorak Ford dealership, all at Melvin. He and Dick Imhoff later began their own business where he was self employed for over 20 years prior to his retirement Don died at Oak Park Care Center at Sheldon, Iowa on September 9, 2001 at the age of 72 years, two months and 29 days.

He Is survived by his half brothers: Bill of Minneapolis, Minn., Doug of Seattle, Wash.. David of Texas. Keith of Chestnut Hill, Mass., Richard of Fairmont, Minn.: a half sister, Prlcllla Jorgensen of Fairmont, Minn.; two brothers-in-law, Orville DeGraaf of Melvin, Ia. and Floyd DeGraaf of Ottumwa, Ia., nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and one half brother, Clark.

He was a member of the American Lutheran Church at Melvin, the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Disabled American Veterans. Special Interests of Don Included Ashing and hunting.

Funeral services were held September 14 at the American Lutheran Church In Melvin with Pastor Jane Johnston ofllciating. Casket bearers were Gene Fulk, Ron Wynja. Wesley Lindstrom. Brad DeGraaf, Mike Wynja, and Terry DeGraaf. Congregational hymns were "What a Friend We Have In Jesus." "Abide With Me," and "How Great Thou Art" Joyce DeGraaf was organist. Military graveside rites were conducted by the Melvin American Legion with burial in Baker Township Cemetery, Melvin.

The Sanbom Funeral Home was In charge of arrangements.

The Sanborn Pioneer, Page 9, 2001-09-13