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Berneice M. DeGroot Eichman

Birth	:	18 Aug 1915 Lyon County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	11 Oct 2016 Owatonna, Steele County, Minnesota, USA
Burial	:	Evergreen Cemetery, George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.3394012, -96.0164032
Description	:	Berneice Eichman was born on August 18, 1915, in Lyon County, Iowa, to Christian and Reka DeGroot. The youngest of seven children, she grew up on a farm and attended school in the area. As a young woman she held various jobs, and in 1936 she made headlines in the county newspaper by winning a new car for selling the most subscriptions to the newspaper. In 1940, Berneice married William (Bill) Eichman at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. They settled in Sibley, Iowa, where they raised their two children. In 1961, the family moved to Owatonna, Minnesota. Berneice was... Read More	Berneice Eichman was born on August 18, 1915, in Lyon County, Iowa, to Christian and Reka DeGroot. The youngest of seven children, she grew up on a farm and attended school in the area. As a young woman she held various jobs, and in 1936 she made headlines in the county newspaper by winning a new car for selling the most subscriptions to the newspaper. In 1940, Berneice married William (Bill) Eichman at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. They settled in Sibley, Iowa, where they raised their two children. In 1961, the family moved to Owatonna, Minnesota. Berneice was a member of the Associated Church. She worked at Lucy's Style Shop until it closed, and then at Tot N Teen. She greatly enjoyed helping her customers as they made their wardrobe and accessory choices. Berneice loved to make decorations for the holidays and had a particular talent for creating Christmas and autumn centerpieces. She also enjoyed entertaining friends and would try out new recipes and share the results with her friends. Berneice was preceded in death by her husband Bill (in 1971); her son Bill Jr (in 2012); her great grandson Benjamin Horning (in 2009); her parents and five brothers and one sister. She is survived by her daughter Renae (Gary) Bates of Scottsdale, Arizona; her grandson Jason (Holly) Moran-Bates of Cary, NC, and their children Carter, Aidan, Mackenzie, and Ellia; her granddaughter Abbey (Dan) Horning of Ridgecrest, CA, and their children Will and Nate; also two nieces and three nephews. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the staffs of Koda Living Community and Owatonna Care Center where Berneice was a resident for many years. Their patient, loving care shown to Berneice was a blessing to her and greatly appreciated by the family. Visitation will be at Michaelson Funeral Home on Thursday, October 20, 2016 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 20, 2016 at 11:00 AM at Michaelson Funeral Home, Owatonna with Reverend Coqui Conkey officiating. Berneice will be laid to rest next to her husband in Evergreen Cemetery near George, Iowa. The family suggests any donations be made to the Koda Living Community. Photo and obituary was published by Michaelson Funeral Home .

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Where is Berneice M. DeGroot Eichman's memorial?
Berneice M. DeGroot Eichman's memorial is located at: Evergreen Cemetery, George, Lyon County, USA.
When did Berneice M. DeGroot Eichman death?
Berneice M. DeGroot Eichman death on 11 Oct 2016 in Owatonna, Steele County, Minnesota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Berneice M. DeGroot Eichman's memorial?
Latitude: 43.3394012
Longitude: -96.0164032

Family Members:

Parent

Christian C. “Chris” Degroot Sr.

(1868 - 1955)

Henderika Ulfert “Reka” Willemssen DeGroot

(1874 - 1951)

Spouse

William Eichman

(1903 - 1971)

Siblings

(1895 - 1950)

(1897 - 1961)

(1902 - 1971)

(unknow - unknow)

(1909 - 1991)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Evergreen Cemetery
George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3394012, -96.0164032

2. Hope Reformed Church Cemetery
George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3296127, -96.0392609

3. First Presbyterian Church Cemetery
George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3160591, -95.9707260

4. First Baptist Church Cemetery
George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3755000, -95.9780000

5. Zoar Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3593864, -95.8996582

6. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3306007, -95.8902969

7. Zion Cemetery
Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4324989, -95.9969025

8. Grant Township Cemetery
Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3903008, -95.8989029

9. Saint John Cemetery
Boyden, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2294006, -96.0152969

10. Quaker Cemetery
George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2872900, -95.8706700

11. Greenwood Cemetery
Matlock, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2308006, -95.9405975

12. Bethel Reformed Cemetery
Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4621086, -95.9978027

13. Garfield Township Cemetery
Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2689018, -96.1572037

14. Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery
Hull, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2282000, -96.0985000

15. Riverview Cemetery
Rock Rapids, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4127998, -96.1643982

16. Sheridan Township Cemetery
Boyden, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2047005, -96.0208969

17. Holy Name Cemetery
Rock Rapids, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4183006, -96.1864014

18. Pleasant View Cemetery
Little Rock, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4445686, -95.8757553

19. Apostolic Christian Faith Cemetery
Rock Rapids, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4207918, -96.1854804

20. Saint Marys Cemetery
Ashton, Osceola County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3156013, -95.8032990

21. Gilman Cemetery
Ashton, Osceola County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3139000, -95.8032990

22. Hope Church Cemetery
Sibley, Osceola County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4193000, -95.8200000

23. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Hull, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1916080, -96.1273510

24. Hope Cemetery
Hull, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1939011, -96.1483002