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Mary Van De Berg, age 72, of Sioux Center, IA, died Monday, May 22, 2017 at her home near Sioux Center, IA.

Memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM Friday, May 26, 2017 at Carmel Reformed Church of Rock Valley, IA with Rev. Mike Pitsenberger and Rev. Bob Holtrop officiating.

Prayer service for family and friends will be held 9:00 AM Friday at the Memorial Funeral Home of Sioux Center. Interment will follow the prayer service at Memory Gardens Cemetery of Sioux Center.

Visitation will be held Thursday May 25th from 4:00 to 7:00 PM with family present from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Memorial Funeral Home in Sioux Center.

Memorials may be made to the Carmel Reformed Church 2801 360th St., Rock Valley, IA 51247.

Mary (Vander Esch) Van De Berg was born on February 1, 1945 to Leonard & Gertrude (Van Wyke) Vander Esch at Hawarden, IA. She was raised on a farm near Hawarden and later in town. She was educated at various schools near Hawarden and graduated from West Sioux High School in 1963.

Mary and Ralph Van De Berg were married on June 19, 1964 at Sioux Center, IA. The couple then moved to the farm where Ralph was born and raised. They enjoyed sharing the gift of hospitality of many people. Ralph passed away on August 6, 2016. Mary continued to live on the farm until her death. Mary had a very loving heart for many people. She was a member of area churches and enjoyed several Bible studies. Her current membership was at Carmel Reformed Church. She was well known in the community as she worked twenty-six years at the Fareway Grocery in the Meat department in Sioux Center.

Survivors include a son, Scott (Jolynn) Van De Berg of Alton, IA; daughter Leah Van De Berg of Sioux Falls, SD; four grandchildren, Sarah (Chris) Van Beek of Alton, IA, Audra (Kevin) Christian of Sioux Center, IA; Weston (Kelsey) Van De Berg of Orange City, IA, Tyson Van De Berg, Alton, IA; two great grandchildren, one brother, Lee (Marilyn) Vander Esch of Port Huron, MI, three sisters, Geri (Bob) DeBoom of Allen, TX, Linda (Stan) Dykstra of Bozeman, MT, Betty (Jim) Dunnam of Alcester, SD, three sisters-in-law, Verna (Arend) Sandbulte of Duluth, MN, Hendrene (John J.) Zoet of Hull, IA, Ardith (Verdean) Wynja, two brothers-in-law, Lloyd J. Van Roekel and Wilmer (Wynetta) Van De Berg, both of Sioux Center, IA: one sister-in-law Joan Van De Berg of Luverne, MN.

She was also preceded in death by her parents Leonard and Gertrude Vander Esch, Ralph’s parents Henry and Della Van De Berg, two sisters-in-law Elma Van Roekel, Eldora (Harold) Van Zandbergen, one brother-in-law Harold Van De Berg.

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Mary is getrouwd met Ralph van de Berg op 19 jun 1964 (civil) in Sioux Center, Sioux County, Iowa, USA. Ralph is geboren op 28 nov 1942 in Sioux Center, Sioux County, Iowa, USA; is gestorven op 6 aug 2016 in Sioux Center, Sioux County, Iowa, USA; is begraven in Memory Gardens Sioux Center Cemetery. [Gezinsblad] [Familiekaart]

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Leonard C. Vander Esch, son of L.C. and Maria (Haverhals) Vander Esch, was born October 19, 1917 at Ireton, Iowa. He grew up on the family farm near Hawarden and received his education at a rural school in Eagle Township, District 3. On February 5, 1939 he married his beloved wife, Gertrude (Van Wyk) Kosters. Along with farming, he was a well-known auctioneer for over 50 years in the Siouxland area. In 1954 the couple moved to Hawarden where he owned and operated Van Chevrolet and later the Hawarden Sale Barn. Leonard also worked at the Sibley, Sheldon and Sioux Center Sale Barns. He was a member of the Lebanon Christian Reformed Church for many years prior to becoming a member of Hawarden Community Reformed Church. Leonard loved to dedicate his time auctioning and fund raising at church and charitable functions. Among the things he enjoyed were fishing, cooking and feeding people, eating at
a variety of restaurants, spending time with his children and grandchildren. Leonard was admired and loved by his family. He never met a stranger, and he was a friend to many people. Leonard died Wednesday, November 24, 1999 at the Hawarden Community Hospital at the age of 82 years.
Survivors include his wife, Gertrude; two sisters, Ann Van Driessen of Sioux Center, Iowa and Marie Dekkers and husband Joe of Hawarden; brother, Severt Vander Esch and wife Christine of Hawarden; a son, Lee Vander Esch and wife Marilyn of Port Huron, Michigan; four daughters and their spouses, Geri and Bob DeBoom of Longmont, Colorado, Mary and Ralph Van De Berg of Sioux Center, Linda and Stan Dykstra of Belgrade, Montana, Betty and Jim Dunnam of
Alcester, South Dakota; Honorary Pallbearers: Grandchildren: Sharon Vander Esch, Scott Van De Berg, April Dykstra Bosley, Heather Wielenga Haneklaus, Leah Van De Berg, Susie Dykstra, Brent Wielenga; 14 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Henry and wife Elizabeth and Sebrecht; infant sister, Hendrena; and brother-in-law, Ernest Van Driessen.

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Leonard is getrouwd met Gertrude van Wyk Kosters op 5 feb 1939 (civil) in Ireton. Gertrude (dochter van Jacob van Wyk Kosters en Grace) is geboren op 9 jul 1917 in Sioux Center, Sioux County, Iowa, USA; is gestorven op 18 jul 2010 in Hawarden, Sioux County, Iowa, USA; is begraven in Grace Hill Cemetery, Hawarden. [Gezinsblad] [Familiekaart]

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Gertrude Vander Esch, 93, of Hawarden, Iowa, died Sunday, July 18, 2010, at her residence in Hawarden.

Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Hawarden Community Church, with the Rev. Doug Baker officiating. Family committal service will begin at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Porter Funeral Home in Hawarden, with burial in Grace Hill Cemetery. Visitation will begin at noon Friday, with the family present from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday at Porter Funeral Home.

Gertrude Van Wyk Kosters was born on July 9, 1917, to Jacob and Grace Van Wyk. Gertrude's birth parents passed away when she was very young. At the age of 3, she was adopted by Gerrit and Dena Kosters. She grew up on a farm at Ireton, Iowa.

On Feb. 5, 1939, Gertrude and Leonard Vander Esch were married at Ireton, Iowa, and the couple began farming near Maurice, Iowa. Later they moved to a farm near Hawarden, and in 1955 they moved to town. The two were married for 60 years when Leonard passed away in 1999.

Gertrude enjoyed sewing, quilting and cooking. She loved giving her talents to family and friends. Also a big part of those memories was a busy farm life, hired men and the sale barn in Hawarden. Later, she helped in homes of families in Hawarden that need assistance because of illness. Blessed with a long life, she gained numerous acquaintances and caring friends.

Gertrude suffered many hardships and disappointments in life, but did not complain and always looked for the good in every person and everything. She impacted many lives with her gifts of caring service.

Survivors include one son, Lee (Marilyn) Vander Esch, of Port Huron, MI; four daughters: Geri (Robert) DeBoom, of Allen, TX, Mary (Ralph) Van De Berg, of Sioux Center, IA, Linda (Stan) Dykstra, of Belgrade, and Betty (Jim) Dunnam, of Alcester, SD; 25 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.

Gertrude was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leonard Vander Esch; brother, Dick Van Wyk; and sisters, Hendrene Schutt and Martha Van Roekel.

Published in Bozeman Daily Chronicle on July 22, 2010

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Funeral services for Leendert C. Vander Esch, 79, who died Tuesday, February 6, 1951, at his home in Hawarden, Iowa, following a long illness, were held Saturday at the Lebanon Christian Reformed church, Rev. B. Vandenbrink assisted by Rev. Richard Venema of Sioux Center.

Pall bearers were 6 nephews:
Adrian Haverhals
S. P. Haverhals
Siebert A. Haverhals
Mitchell Van Berkel
Siebert Van Berkel
Peter Haverhals

Burial was in the Lebanon cemetery under the direction of the Barnard Funeral home.

Mr. Vander Esch was born in The Netherlands on April 1, 1877. He came to America in 1914, settling in in Garfield township. The following year he sent for Maria Haverhals, who came from The Netherlands to become his bride on March 1, 1915.

They farmed for many years in the Hawarden and Ireton vicinities. Mr. and Mrs. Vander Esch retired in 1945 and moved to Hawarden to make their home.

He was a member of the Lebanon church from the time became to America until he moved to Hawarden. He then affiliated with the Christian Reformed church here.

He is survived by the widow; three sons, Leonard , Henry and Severt all of Hawarden, Iowa; two daughters, Mrs. Ernest Van Driessen and Mrs. Joe Delskers of Hawarden; 19 grandchildren. A son and a daughter preceded him in death.

The Hawarden Independent, Harwarden IA, March 1, 1951.

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Leendert is getrouwd met Maria Haverhals op 1 mrt 1915 (civil). Maria (dochter van Sebrecht Cornelis Haverhals en Anna Maria van der Hoeven) is geboren op 7 nov 1886 in Sprang; is gestorven op 19 jun 1958 in Hawarden, Sioux County, Iowa, USA; is begraven in Lebanon Christian Church Cemetery. [Gezinsblad] [Familiekaart]

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• Verblijfplaats: van 11 feb 1918; Adres:
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Gedenkplek-ID: 47106432 (bron: findagrave.com

Jacob is getrouwd met Grace. Grace en is gestorven. [Gezinsblad] [Familiekaart]

Leendert is getrouwd met Hendrina Dekkers op 5 nov 1868 (civil) in Loon op Zand. Hendrina (dochter van Adriaan Dekkers en Maria Rijken) is geboren op 3 mei 1846 in Loon op Zand; is gestorven op 23 nov 1923 in Loon op Zand. [Gezinsblad] [Familiekaart]

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• Beroep: landbouwer
• Verblijfplaats: van 1900 tot 1924; Adres:
  Nieuwstraat 6
  Sprang
• Verblijfplaats: van 2 mei 1905; Adres:
  Rotterdam
• Verblijfplaats: van 11 feb 1918; Adres:
  USA

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Gedenkplek-ID: 47110177 (bron: findagrave.com)

Sebrecht is getrouwd met Anna Maria van der Hoeven op 4 okt 1883 (civil) in Sprang. Anna (dochter van Adriaan van der Hoeven en Pieternella Johanna Timmermans) is geboren op 27 mei 1866 in Sprang; is gestorven op 15 jun 1922 in Hawarden, Sioux County, Iowa, USA; is begraven in Lebanon Christian Church Cemetery. [Gezinsblad] [Familiekaart]

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• Verblijfplaats: van 11 feb 1918; Adres:
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Gedenkplek-ID: 47110276 (bron: findagrave.com)