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Alice Newquist Brockshus

Birth	:	2 Oct 1923 Hartley, O'Brien County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	29 Nov 2015 Hartley, O'Brien County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Harrison Cemetery, May City, Osceola County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.3130989, -95.4477997
Description	:	Alice (Newquist) Brockshus, the daughter of Alfred and Mary (Mienking) Newquist, was born on October 2, 1923 at the Hand Hospital in Hartley, IA. She received her early education from a rural country school and went on to graduate from Excelsior High School near Lake Park, IA. Alice served as a Cadet Nurse during WW II, receiving her R.N. degree from the Lutheran School of Nursing in Sioux City, IA. Her post-graduate education was at the Margaret Hauge Maternity Hospital in Jersey City, NJ. After graduate work, she was employed at the Sibley Community Hospital in Sibley,... Read More	Alice (Newquist) Brockshus, the daughter of Alfred and Mary (Mienking) Newquist, was born on October 2, 1923 at the Hand Hospital in Hartley, IA. She received her early education from a rural country school and went on to graduate from Excelsior High School near Lake Park, IA. Alice served as a Cadet Nurse during WW II, receiving her R.N. degree from the Lutheran School of Nursing in Sioux City, IA. Her post-graduate education was at the Margaret Hauge Maternity Hospital in Jersey City, NJ. After graduate work, she was employed at the Sibley Community Hospital in Sibley, IA. She furthered her nursing skills at N.W. College in Sheldon, IA after her boys were all in school. On February 18, 1951, Alice was united in marriage to Marvin Brockshus at St. John’s Lutheran Church in May City, IA. To this union three sons were born: Robert, Allen and Larry. The couple was engaged in farming west of May City for 34 years. Alice and Marvin enjoyed traveling together, and visiting their son, Larry, at his different Air Force assignments. Upon retirement, the couple moved into the town of May City where Alice spent her time reading or baking, and was always ready to lend a hand if someone should need her help. She was a life-long member of St. John's Lutheran Church in May City, teaching Sunday School, holding different offices of the L.W.M.L., and serving on many committees. She also thoroughly enjoyed attending the Bible Classes held there. Following Marvin's death on November 6, 2009, Alice continued living in May City until moving to Community Memorial Assisted Living in Hartley. On December 31, 2014, Alice became a resident of Prairie View Nursing Home in Sanborn, IA where she passed away on November 29, 2015 at the age of 92. Alice was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Marvin; son, Robert; and two sisters: Inez and Doris. She is survived by two sons: Allen Brockshus, his wife, Penny and step-grandson, Austin Folsom of Milford, IA, and Larry Brockshus and his wife, Nancy of Dakota Dunes, SD; grandchildren: Beth Foster, her husband, Darrick and their son, Miles of Bellevue, NE, and Adam Brockshus and his wife, Kristin and their children: Lauren and Nathan of Alexandria, VA; brother-in-law, Herbert Brockshus, and his wife, Marlene of Ocheyedan, IA; sister-in-law, Erna Kooistra of Sheldon, IA; several nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

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Where is Alice Newquist Brockshus's memorial?
Alice Newquist Brockshus's memorial is located at: Harrison Cemetery, May City, Osceola County, USA.
When did Alice Newquist Brockshus death?
Alice Newquist Brockshus death on 29 Nov 2015 in Hartley, O'Brien County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Alice Newquist Brockshus's memorial?
Latitude: 43.3130989
Longitude: -95.4477997

Family Members:

Parent

Karl Alfred Newquist

(1882 - 1971)

Mary Newquist

(1895 - 1983)

Spouse

Marvin Otto Brockshus

(1920 - 2009)

Children

Robert Marvin Brockshus

(1952 - 1971)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Harrison Cemetery
May City, Osceola County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3130989, -95.4477997

2. Mennonite Cemetery
Osceola County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3278008, -95.4531021

3. Baker Township Cemetery
Melvin, Osceola County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3142200, -95.5635700

4. Westport Cemetery
Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3130989, -95.3289032

5. Union Cemetery
Harris, Osceola County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4317017, -95.4344025

6. Ocheyedan Township Cemetery
Ocheyedan, Osceola County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4124680, -95.5436172

7. Excelsior Township Cemetery
Milford, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3565000, -95.2907000

8. First Reformed Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2399500, -95.2889000

9. Fairview Cemetery
Ocheyedan, Osceola County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4482994, -95.4860992

10. Pleasant View Cemetery
Hartley, O'Brien County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1719017, -95.4756012

11. Horton Township Cemetery
Ocheyedan, Osceola County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4431730, -95.5436860

12. Goewey Township Cemetery
Sibley, Osceola County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3357900, -95.6638800

13. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Osceola County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4599648, -95.5461197

14. Silver Lake Cemetery
Lake Park, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4441986, -95.3078003

15. Little Sioux Lutheran Cemetery
Milford, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2702065, -95.2109528

16. Lone Tree Cemetery
Everly, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1411018, -95.3347015

17. Randolph Cemetery
Center Township, O'Brien County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1282500, -95.5257500

18. Calvary Cemetery
Milford, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3213997, -95.1688995

19. Steuck Cemetery
Center Township, O'Brien County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1208500, -95.5440000

20. Evergreen Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2052994, -95.2086029

21. Saint Cecilia Cemetery
Sanborn, O'Brien County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1711006, -95.6524963

22. Center Township Cemetery
O'Brien County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1150000, -95.5355000

23. Erskine Burial Site
Round Lake, Nobles County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5199240, -95.4838420

24. Roseland Cemetery
Sanborn, O'Brien County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1852989, -95.6813965