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Household of Grace Wessels

She is married to Heiko Meyering.

They got married on February 17, 1937 at 1st Ref. Chr. parsonage, Buffalo Ctr., Winnebago Co., IA, she was 22 years old.

Heiko Meyering oo Grace Wessels

Marriage source: Author: Boyken, J. Clarine J., Title: The Whistle Blows at Noon Cent Hist of Titonka IA, (Publication location: Brainerd MN, Publisher: Titonka Cent Comm, Publication date: MCMXCVII), pg. 431, Repository: Titonka, IA pub.lib. <>

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Notes about Grace Wessels

Grace Wessels

Source: Author: Boyken, J. Clarine J., Title: The Whistle Blows at Noon Cent Hist of Titonka IA 1898-1998, (Publication location: Brainerd, MN, Publisher: Titonka Cent Comm, Publication date: MCMXCVII), pg. 431, Repository: Titonka, IApub. lib.

Buffalo Center (Ia.) Trib., vol 108 #1, 25 Mar 1999, pg 16 col 1

"... Great-grandparents are Grace Meyering of Buffalo Center, ..."

Probable:

SSDI: "GRACE MEYERING b. 19 Mar 1914 d. 30 Mar 2000 (Verified) last SS address of record: 55431 (Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN) Issued: Iowa"

Buffalo Ctr (Ia.) Trib., Vol 111 # 49, 20 Feb 2003, pg 5 col 4

"... Pearl (Peterka) Wessels was born on November 28, 1915 to Evert and Bena (Burna) Wessels on a farm near Buffalo Center. ... Pearl is survived by three nieces and four nephews: ... Jeriene and Gary Sleper, ... She was preceded indeath by ... one sister, Grace Meyering."

Buffalo Center (Iowa) Tribune Vol 111 # 49 20 Feb 2003, pg 5 col 4

"Pearl Wessels, 87

Funeral services for Pearl Wessels, 87, were held Monday, February 17 at 10:30 a.m. ... Pearl (Peterka) Wessels was born on November 28, 1915 to Evert and Bena (Burna) Wessels on a farm near Buffalo Center. She was baptized on March 5, 1916 in the First Reformed Church in Buffalo Center, Following the death of her mother in1919 ... ... Pearl is survived by three nieces and four nephews: James and Karen Meyering, Jeriene and Gary Sleper ..."

Buffalo Center (Iowa) Tribune, vol 111 # 13, 13 Jun 2002, pg 10 col 3

"Winnebago Co. Courthouse News ... Land Transfers ... Heiko and Grace Meyering Trust to John A. and Sheryl D. Blomster, lots 6, 7 and 8, and a portion of lot 5, block 21, Buffalo Center."

Obituaries, Buffalo Center (Iowa) Tribune, Vol. 109 # 3, 6 Apr 2000, Pg. 5 Col. 1

"Grace Meyering, 86

Funeral services for Grace Meyering, 86, of Buffalo Center, vwsre held Monday, April 3, at 10:30 a.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Buffalo Center with ftev. Gerald Byste officiating, interment was in Olena Mound Cemetery with WinterFuneral Home in charge of arrangements.

Organist was Cheryl Baumann and soloist was Jeff Hawthorne. The congregation participated in the singing of hymns. Casketbearers were Joel Price, Justin Meyering, Michael Meyering, Paul Meyering, Jim Korsa and Eric Doty. Honorarycasketbearers were Ellie Rippentrop, Sandy Armstrong, Glenda Kramer and Sue Armstrong.

Grace Meyering, daughter of Everett and Bena (Burma) Wessels, was bom March 19, 1914, near Buffalo Center. Her grandparents, John and Gretje Wessels, immigrated to the United States from Bellingwolde, Holland. Upon the death of hermother, Grace was raised by her grandparents. Her brother, John, and sister, Pearl, were each raised by other relatives.

On February 17, 1937, Grace married Heiko Meyering at the Reformed Church Parsonage in Buffalo Center. To this union seven children were bom. Grace spent her years on the farm and when she and Heiko retired in 1972, they moved to BuffaloCenter. She was fortunate to be able to lead a very active life. She enjoyed bowling, sewing, fishing, and traveling. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary, Literary Club, Grace Circle and the Bethlehem Lutheran Church.

Grace passed away Thursday, March 30. 2000. at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, in Mason City.

She is survived by her seven children: James and Karen Meyering of Woden, Jeriene and Gary Sleper of Titonka, Russell and Thelma Meyering of Woden, Leroy and Ruth Meyering of Bloommgton, Minnesota; Henry and Janet Meyering of Garner,Marsha and Dan Saybolt of Miami, Florida; Elaine and Dale Price of Lakota; eighteen grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren; one sister. Pearl Wessels of Mason City, and a half-sister, Mae Sheldon of Pequot Lakes, Minnesota.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Heiko; her brother, John; two half-brothers, Everett. Jr., and Suite; a half-sister, Lena Wessels; a step-sister, Paulina Waldo, and two grandchildren, Sandra Sleper and BrandonPrice."

Grace's parents: Evert & Bena (Burma) Wessels. <>

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Birthday March 19, 1914

  • The temperature on March 19, 1914 was between 1.0 °C and 7.9 °C and averaged 4.4 °C. There was 2.0 mm of rain. There was 3.1 hours of sunshine (26%). The average windspeed was 4 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the south. Source: KNMI
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Day of marriage February 17, 1937

  • The temperature on February 17, 1937 was between 0.2 °C and 5.6 °C and averaged 3.0 °C. There was 5.3 mm of rain during 6.8 hours. The average windspeed was 4 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the southwest. Source: KNMI
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Day of death March 30, 2000

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    • The Netherlands had about 15.9 million citizens.
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Day of burial April 3, 2000

  • The temperature on April 3, 2000 was between 6.8 °C and 16.8 °C and averaged 11.9 °C. There was -0.1 mm of rain. There was 6.0 hours of sunshine (46%). The heavily clouded was. The average windspeed was 3 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the south east. Source: KNMI
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