Verna Mae Brands came into this world on May 12, 1956, to Marvin and Alma (Bolt) Rozeboom in Pipestone, MN. She and her siblings enjoyed life on the farm northeast of Leota. Her first place of education was at Leota Christian School. After graduating from eighth grade, she continued her learning path at Southwest Christian High School. After high school, she attended Dordt College where she earned the secretarial two-year degree. After attending Dordt, it wasn’t long before she...

Alice Helena (De Groot) Jasper was born  April 30, 1921 to Harm John and Aaltje “Alice”(Koedam) at her parent’s farm home at Edgerton, MN.  She attended country school District #43, grades 1-8.  She helped area neighbors with child care and housework.  Alice married Vernon (Bud) Jasper on September 15, 1941 in her parent’s home near Edgerton.  They lived in Texas and southern California for a short time, then moved to a farm north of...

ROGER VERLAN POOL was born on November 26, 1937 to Peter and Allie (Baker) Pool in Leota, Minnesota. He grew up in Edgerton, Minnesota and moved to Pella, Iowa to attend college.  Roger married Joan DeBoer on November 15, 1957.   Following their marriage, they moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota. During that time, Roger began working for Onan Generator Corp as an electrical engineer. He continued to work for Onan for the next 20 years. In those 20 years, the couple welcomed three...

David Murel Hensley was born on March 10, 1944 to Murel and Genevieve Hensley in North Bend, Nebraska. He grew up in Nebraska where his father was a stationmaster for Union Pacific Railroad. David graduated from Loup City High School in 1962. He attended Peru State College in Peru, Nebraska where he met his wife, Nancy Vanderbeek.  David was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ, working with the Navigators while in college. As he neared graduation, he felt God’s call to enter...

Steven James Huisken was born in Slayton, MN, on October 12, 1953, to Frederick and Minnie (Hoek) Huisken.  The family moved from Lake Wilson to Edgerton when Steve was an infant. Steve was baptized and later made profession of faith at 1st Christian Reformed Church in Edgerton.   As a child, Steve spent his hours exploring the Chanarambie Creek and Rock River.  Unfortunately, one of the highlights of his wanderings was when he decided to use an electric fence wire as a...

Raymond "Rip" Beckering was born on August 5, 1927, to Ernest and Gertrude (Van Essen) Beckering in the village of Edgerton, Minnesota. He was baptized and made his profession of faith at the First Christian Reformed Church. He was raised in Edgerton and attended school there through the eighth grade. He then went to work thrashing and as a mechanic alongside of his father and uncle. On October 31, 1945, he was drafted into the United States Army and served in the European Theatre...

Lambert "Bert" Klumper‚ was born on October 4, 1929 to Dick and Gertie (Jongetjes) Klumper in rural Murray County, Minnesota. Bert was the third of nine children. He attended school through the eighth grade at  Edgerton Christian School, but left school to help provide for the family after the death of their father. Bert worked multiple jobs over the years. On January 9, 1951, he was united in marriage with Henrietta Eernisse in Leota, Minnesota.  In their...

Virgil John Tinklenberg, 85, was born in Rock County, MN to Sam (Simon J.) and Hattie (DeJong) Tinklenberg June 20, 1933.  He graduated from Edgerton High School, and joined the US Army before marrying Beverly Faye Ten Cate March 2, 1954.   The couple settled in Sioux Falls, SD where Virgil graduated from the Sioux Falls College with a bachelor’s degree in social work.  He began his career in urban renewal, later becoming the Director of the Sioux Falls Housing...

Arthur “Broek” Broekhuis was born to Art and Mary (Brink) Broekhuis on June 20, 1926, in Edgerton, Minnesota. He attended Edgerton Christian Elementary School and attended Southwest Christian High School for two years.  He worked at Jolink Bakery and Brink Hatchery as a young boy.  Later he worked for the Chuck Hanenburg Feed Grinding business.  In August 1944 he was inducted into the army during World War II.  After basic training, he served in the...

Lena (Kuipers) Van Essen Vanden Bosch was born to Peter and Hattie Kuipers in Pipestone County on February 1, 1924.  She attended the country school and graduated from the 8th grade at Edgerton Christian School. Lena married Raymond Van Essen on December 3, 1944.  Together they farmed east of Edgerton for 41 years, moving to their home in Edgerton to enjoy retirement in 1986.  Lena served her Lord, family, church, and community well.  She was a member of Christian...