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Arlene Morehead Van Voorst

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Birth	:	26 Dec 1927 Adaville, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	24 Dec 2009 Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Resthaven Cemetery, Le Mars, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.8375015, -96.1686020
Description	:	Arlene VanVoorst, 81, of Le Mars, died Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009, at St. Luke's Regional Medical Center in Sioux City. Arlene Rae VanVoorst was born Dec. 26, 1927, in Adaville, the daughter of Vernon and Winefred (Hoffman) Morehead. She attended Adaville School. On May 29, 1945 Arlene and Gerrit John VanVoorst were united in marriage at St. John's Lutheran Church in Le Mars. The couple made their home in Minnesota for a brief time before returning to Le Mars. Arlene, John and their children moved to Seney, where they lived for many years. John died suddenly Jan. 5, 1979. Arlene... Read More	Arlene VanVoorst, 81, of Le Mars, died Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009, at St. Luke's Regional Medical Center in Sioux City. Arlene Rae VanVoorst was born Dec. 26, 1927, in Adaville, the daughter of Vernon and Winefred (Hoffman) Morehead. She attended Adaville School. On May 29, 1945 Arlene and Gerrit John VanVoorst were united in marriage at St. John's Lutheran Church in Le Mars. The couple made their home in Minnesota for a brief time before returning to Le Mars. Arlene, John and their children moved to Seney, where they lived for many years. John died suddenly Jan. 5, 1979. Arlene worked as a caretaker and assisted many people in their homes. She also did babysitting for many families in the area. Arlene enjoyed cooking and baking, playing bingo, rummage sales and working crossword puzzles. One of her proudest moments was winning an award in the Betty Crocker cooking contest. If asked, Arlene always has the answer to complete a crossword puzzle. She enjoyed visiting with family and friends and would always find a way to have the last word. She will be lovingly remembered by her children and their spouses: Dale VanVoorst, Cheryl Quintero, Ken and Marilyn VanVoorst, all of Le Mars, Ron and Judy VanVoorst of Dakota City, Neb., and Allen "Dick" and Caroline VanVoorst of Rodney; 10 grandchildren: James and Brandi VanVoorst, Jeremiah VanVoorst, Lindsey and Alonso VanVoorst Hernandez, Christina VanVoorst, Corrine and Aaron Heaton, Callie and Tony Port, Becky and Alan Weeder, Teresa and Bob Blake, Joshua and Mindy VanVoorst, and Ann VanVoorst, and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Gerrit John VanVoorst; a great-grandson Jonathan VanVoorst; and a brother Dwight. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Mauer - Johnson Funeral Home of Le Mars. Pastor Joshua Hansen will officiate. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens, rural Le Mars. Visitation will begin at noon Thursday at the funeral home and will continue until the funeral service. Le Mars Daily Sentinel 2009-12-29.

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Arlene Morehead Van Voorst's memorial is located at: Resthaven Cemetery, Le Mars, Plymouth County, USA.
When did Arlene Morehead Van Voorst death?
Arlene Morehead Van Voorst death on 24 Dec 2009 in Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.8375015
Longitude: -96.1686020

Family Members:

Parent

Vernon Arthur Morehead

(1901 - 1986)

Winifred Hoffman Morehead

(1907 - 2001)

Spouse

Gerrit John “John” Van Voorst

(1921 - 1979)

Siblings

Dwight Verlyn Morehead

(1930 - 1967)

Arvel Lee Morehead

(1934 - 2018)

Children

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Resthaven Cemetery
Le Mars, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8375015, -96.1686020

2. Seney Cemetery
Seney, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8586655, -96.1265106

3. Calvary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7939000, -96.1527100

4. Memorial Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7875000, -96.1504920

5. Saint Joseph Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8953018, -96.2005997

6. Saint Catherines Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8224200, -96.0563900

7. Saint Peter Cemetery
Brunsville, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8081017, -96.2767029

8. Christ Lutheran Church Cemetery
Le Mars, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8514600, -96.2902600

9. Plymouth Presbyterian Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8208760, -96.3318410

10. Saint Marys Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9594002, -96.1769028

11. Hillside Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7291985, -96.2544022

12. Saint Johns Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8939018, -96.3225021

13. Sherman Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9667015, -96.1444016

14. Assumption Catholic Cemetery
Merrill, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7214480, -96.2583450

15. Saint John Lutheran Cemetery
Ireton, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9585991, -96.2550201

16. Saint Marys Cemetery
Remsen, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8078003, -95.9781036

17. Remsen Cemetery
Remsen, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8058014, -95.9775009

18. Union Hill German Baptist Cemetery
Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9169006, -96.3324966

19. Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery
Adaville, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7484000, -96.3315000

20. Saint Johns Lutheran Church Cemetery
Ruble, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8372000, -96.3799000

21. Stanton Cemetery
Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6786003, -96.1900024

22. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Ireton, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9681015, -96.3143997

23. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Johnson Township, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7416992, -96.3707962

24. Nassau Township Cemetery
Alton, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9832993, -96.0318985