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Bonita LaVerne “Bonnie” McCaulley Burggraaf

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Birth	:	23 Aug 1918 Lake City, Calhoun County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	19 Dec 2015 New Sharon, Mahaska County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Union Mills Cemetery, Union Mills, Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4482994, -92.5643997
Description	:	Bonnie Burggraaf age 97 of New Sharon, Iowa passed away peacefully Saturday morning at her home in New Sharon. Burial in the Union Mills Cemetery at Union Mills, Iowa. Bonita LaVerne McCaulley was the daughter of Rev Ralph Eugene and Hilda Armenta Sorenson McCaulley. She attended school at Lake City and Perry, Iowa before moving to New Sharon, Iowa, where her parents assumed the pastorate of the Assembly of God Church. She graduated from the New Sharon High School in 1936. Upon receiving Normal training she obtained a teaching certificate and taught at country schools in the Union Mills &... Read More	Bonnie Burggraaf age 97 of New Sharon, Iowa passed away peacefully Saturday morning at her home in New Sharon. Burial in the Union Mills Cemetery at Union Mills, Iowa. Bonita LaVerne McCaulley was the daughter of Rev Ralph Eugene and Hilda Armenta Sorenson McCaulley. She attended school at Lake City and Perry, Iowa before moving to New Sharon, Iowa, where her parents assumed the pastorate of the Assembly of God Church. She graduated from the New Sharon High School in 1936. Upon receiving Normal training she obtained a teaching certificate and taught at country schools in the Union Mills & Lower Grove area She was married to Robert Melvin Burggraaf on February 25, 1940. To this union five children were born: Robert, Rozann, Terrel, Kevin and Bonita. In the early years of marriage she worked for various businesses in the local area: Holobrand’s Drug Store, Sexton’s Grocery Store, McGriff’s Dry Goods, Reeds Greenhouse plus doing childcare and housekeeping for various families. With the family’s occupation in farming, the Burggraaf’s moved to Cedar, Eddyville, and Fremont before moving back to New Sharon in the early 1950s. As the children grew, Bonnie’s desire was to better herself in the academia world. She worked at William Penn University from 1968 to 1991 which allowed her the opportunity to continue to learn and use her many talents of education, decorating, catering, hosting, cleaning and counseling. Age did not hinder her delight in learning new words, programs, techniques, foods and sharing with those nearby. Bob and Bonnie were a great team helping others through various missions endeavors and projects in Iowa and throughout the United States. She was a lifelong member of the Assembly of God Church, where she served in many capacities and offices.

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Bonita LaVerne “Bonnie” McCaulley Burggraaf's memorial is located at: Union Mills Cemetery, Union Mills, Mahaska County, USA.
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Bonita LaVerne “Bonnie” McCaulley Burggraaf death on 19 Dec 2015 in New Sharon, Mahaska County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.4482994
Longitude: -92.5643997

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Union Mills Cemetery
Union Mills, Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4482994, -92.5643997

2. Mormon Point Cemetery
Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4344406, -92.5080566

3. Tilford Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4878006, -92.5322037

4. Gorsuch-Dalby Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4981480, -92.5606930

5. Sheley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5127500, -92.5719300

6. Woods Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3941994, -92.6128006

7. New Sharon Friends Cemetery
New Sharon, Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4625015, -92.6502991

8. Highland Cemetery
New Sharon, Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4768982, -92.6492004

9. Roberts Cemetery
Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3793983, -92.5235977

10. Boswell-Harper Pioneer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5116997, -92.4933014

11. Tinsley Cemetery
Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3941994, -92.4783020

12. Ruby Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3633320, -92.5527550

13. Barnes City Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5036390, -92.4746930

14. Beason Pioneer Cemetery
Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5374985, -92.5783005

15. Forest Home Cemetery
Forest Home, Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5378100, -92.6144700

16. Jackson Cemetery
New Sharon, Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4441230, -92.6989610

17. Mill Grove Cemetery
Searsboro, Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5271988, -92.6564026

18. Indianapolis Cemetery
Rose Hill, Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4053001, -92.4364014

19. Wymore Cemetery
Rose Hill, Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3499985, -92.5069427

20. Weatherwax Cemetery
New Sharon, Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4516380, -92.7116580

21. Bedwell Cemetery
Monroe Township, Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3667400, -92.4637400

22. Stewart Cemetery
Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5046997, -92.6996994

23. Bone-McCoy Cemetery
Montezuma, Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5668082, -92.5746947

24. Lisor-Beulah Cemetery
Barnes City, Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5388985, -92.4599991