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Personal data Irene Marjorie Romp 

  • Alternative name: Irene Romp Barkema
  • She was born on June 15, 1918 in Ames, Story Co., IA.
  • She died on January 10, 2008 in Good Samaritan Ctr., Forest City, Winnebago Co., IA, she was 89 years old.
  • She is buried on January 14, 2008 in Concord Cem., Concord Twp., Hancock Co., IA.
  • A child of Rollie Ray Romp and Thea R Thompson
  • This information was last updated on June 28, 2014.

Household of Irene Marjorie Romp

She is married to Harvey Luverne Barkema.

They got married on December 8, 1945 at U. Meth. Chr., Garner, Hancock Co., IA, she was 27 years old.

Harvey Luverne Barkema oo Irene Marjorie Romp

Marriage source: Author: Peters, Roger, Title: "Roger and Marilyn Coeling Peters, Ancestors and Related Families," (Publication location unknown, Publisher: http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=rptrs&id=I41514,Publication date: xxiv May MMXIV), Repository: The Cloud

"... Irene Marjorie Romp 1 2 Sex: F Birth: 15 JUN 1918 in Ames, Story County, Iowa Burial: Concord Township Cemetery 14 JAN 2008 Garner, Hancock County, Iowa ... Marriage 1 Harvey Luverne Barkema b: 27 MAR 1918 in Goodell, Hancock County, Iowa Married: United Methodist Church 08 DEC 1945 in Garner, Hancock County, Iowa 3 ... Sources:

1. Title: Find A Grave Publication: Name: Internet Address - 4/2000: www.findagrave.com; Note: Source Medium: Electronic Text: Irene Marjorie Romp Barkema: Birth: Jun. 15, 1918; Ames, Story County, Iowa, USA; Death: Jan. 10, 2008,Forest City, Winnebago County, Iowa, USA; Family links, Parents: Rollie Ray Romp (1888 - 1965); Thea R Thompson Romp (1887 - 1975); Spouses: Harvey L. Barkema (1918 - 2014)*; Children: Ronnie Roy Barkema (1946 - 1946)* Siblings: Marlin JRomp (1914 - 1965)*, Lee Roy Romp (1923 - 1989)*, Thomas Ray Romp (1928 - 2006)*; *Calculated relationship Burial: Concord Cemetery, Garner, Hancock County, Iowa, USA Created by: Dora, Record added: Aug 20, 2013, Find A Grave Memorial#115786509

2. Author: Garner, Iowa Title: Cataldo Funeral Chapel Note: Source Medium: Internet Page: 1/14/2008: Irene M. (Romp) Barkema obituary

3. Author: Garner, Iowa Title: Cataldo Funeral Chapel Note: Source Medium: Internet Page: Apr. 11, 2014: Harvey Barkema obituary" <>

Child(ren):

  1. Ronnie Roy Barkema  1946-1946


Notes about Irene Marjorie Romp

Irene Marjorie Romp

Source: Author: Peters, Roger, Title: "Roger and Marilyn Coeling Peters, Ancestors and Related Families," (Publication location unknown, Publisher: http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=rptrs&id=I41514, Publicationdate: xxiv May MMXIV), Repository: The Cloud

"... Irene Marjorie Romp 1 2 Sex: F Birth: 15 JUN 1918 in Ames, Story County, Iowa Burial: Concord Township Cemetery 14 JAN 2008 Garner, Hancock County, Iowa

GRAD: 1936 Garner, Hancock County, Iowa

Residence: 1936 Garner, Hancock County, Iowa Religion: Calvary Baptist Church JAN 2008 Forest City, Winnebago County, Iowa

Death: Good Samaritan Center 10 JAN 2008 in Forest City, Winnebago County, Iowa

Residence: 1949 Klemme, Hancock County, Iowa

Note: Irene?s obituary was provided by the Cataldo Funeral Chapel of Garner, Iowa.

FOREST CITY - Irene M. Barkema, 89, of Forest City died Thursday (January 10, 2008) at the Good Samaritan Center in Forest City.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 A.M., Monday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. 4th St., in Garner with Rev. Bruce Barber, Irene?s son-in-law, officiating. Burial will be at Concord Township Cemetery in Garner.

Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 P.M., Sunday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner.

Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa.

Irene Marjorie Barkema, the daughter of Rollie and Thea (Thompson) Romp, was born June 15, 1918 at Ames. She spent her early life in Jewell and then moved to Garner where she graduated from Garner High School in 1936. Irene married HarveyBarkema on December 8, 1945 at the United Methodist Church in Garner after Harvey returned from service in WW II. They were engaged for four years while Harvey served his country in the US Army in the Pacific Theater. Harvey and Irenemade their first home in Klemme where Harvey was employed by the Klemme Creamery for seven years. In 1953, Harvey and Irene moved to a farm east of Klemme where they began farming. In 1957, they moved to a farm west of Forest City wherethey farmed until 1981. After they left the farm, Irene enjoyed traveling with Harvey delivering motor homes for Winnebago Industries.

Irene was a mother to six children, Ronnie Roy born in 1946, who lived only one day, Lon Harvey born in 1948, Ned Hauko, born in 1954, Tom Ray, born in 1959, and Lisa Ann and Lori Ann, born in 1961. Irene loved her family and worked hardto care for them. She was a born teacher. She spent many hours playing school and reading with her children. Irene and Harvey believed in education and were proud of the accomplishments of their children and grandchildren. Irene foundgreat pleasure in playing the piano and singing hymns. She had a beautiful singing voice and a charming laugh. Irene also enjoyed many different craft activities, especially crocheting.

Irene attended Calvary Baptist Church in Forest City where she made many good friends.

Irene is survived by her husband Harvey, of Forest City; five children, Lon (Jacque) Barkema of Mason City, Ned (Deb) Barkema of Franklin, OH, Tom Barkema of Forest City, Lisa (Bruce) Barber of Bedford, TX and Lori Barkema of CedarRapids; eight grandchildren; six great grandchildren; a brother Bill (Lila) Romp; and a sister-in law, Barb Romp.

She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant son, Ronnie Roy; a sister, Fern Pruyn; and three brothers, Marlin, Lee Roy and Tom Romp.

Father: Rollie Ray Romp b: 1888 Mother: Thea R Thompson b: 1887

Marriage 1 Harvey Luverne Barkema b: 27 MAR 1918 in Goodell, Hancock County, Iowa Married: United Methodist Church 08 DEC 1945 in Garner, Hancock County, Iowa 3

Children

1. Living Barkema 2. Living Barkema 3. Living Barkema 4. Ronnie Roy Barkema b: 07 OCT 1946 in Iowa 5. Living Barkema 6. Living Barkema

Sources:

1. Title: Find A Grave Publication: Name: Internet Address - 4/2000: www.findagrave.com; Note: Source Medium: Electronic Text: Irene Marjorie Romp Barkema: Birth: Jun. 15, 1918; Ames, Story County, Iowa, USA; Death: Jan. 10, 2008,Forest City, Winnebago County, Iowa, USA; Family links, Parents: Rollie Ray Romp (1888 - 1965); Thea R Thompson Romp (1887 - 1975); Spouses: Harvey L. Barkema (1918 - 2014)*; Children: Ronnie Roy Barkema (1946 - 1946)* Siblings: Marlin JRomp (1914 - 1965)*, Lee Roy Romp (1923 - 1989)*, Thomas Ray Romp (1928 - 2006)*; *Calculated relationship Burial: Concord Cemetery, Garner, Hancock County, Iowa, USA Created by: Dora, Record added: Aug 20, 2013, Find A Grave Memorial#115786509

2. Author: Garner, Iowa Title: Cataldo Funeral Chapel Note: Source Medium: Internet Page: 1/14/2008: Irene M. (Romp) Barkema obituary

3. Author: Garner, Iowa Title: Cataldo Funeral Chapel Note: Source Medium: Internet Page: Apr. 11, 2014: Harvey Barkema obituary" <>

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1918-2014

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1946-1946

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Birthday June 15, 1918

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Day of marriage December 8, 1945

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Day of death January 10, 2008

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Day of burial January 14, 2008

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