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Francis De Graaff

Birth	:	14 May 1910 Rock Valley, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	23 Nov 1976 Rock Valley, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Hope Cemetery, Hull, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.1939011, -96.1483002
Description	:	Francis De Graaff Funeral services were held Friday morning, Nov. 26, for Francis De Graaff who passed away Tuesday, Nov. 23, at the Rock Valley hospital due to cancer. The services were held at 10:30 a.m. at the American Reformed Church in Hull. The Rev. Paul Vander Woude was in charge of the services. Mrs. Roger Westra sang "How Great Thou Art." Mrs. Gerrit J. Vander Schaaf provided the organ music. The congregation sang "O That Will Be Glory for Me." Pallbearers were Chuck Graham, Clarence De Boer, Harm Oltman, Les Van Muyden, Dewey Koele and Gerrit De Leeuw. Kraal Funeral... Read More	Francis De Graaff Funeral services were held Friday morning, Nov. 26, for Francis De Graaff who passed away Tuesday, Nov. 23, at the Rock Valley hospital due to cancer. The services were held at 10:30 a.m. at the American Reformed Church in Hull. The Rev. Paul Vander Woude was in charge of the services. Mrs. Roger Westra sang "How Great Thou Art." Mrs. Gerrit J. Vander Schaaf provided the organ music. The congregation sang "O That Will Be Glory for Me." Pallbearers were Chuck Graham, Clarence De Boer, Harm Oltman, Les Van Muyden, Dewey Koele and Gerrit De Leeuw. Kraal Funeral Home of Hull was in charge of arrangements. Burial was at Hope Cemetery. Francis was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to everyone who knew him. Francis De Graaff, the oldest son of the late Frank De Graaff and Anna Van Sloten of Rock Valley, was born on May 14, 1910, at Rock Valley. On April 4, 1934, he was united in marriage to Maggie Van Batavla of Hull. Two daughters, Theodora and Carole and one son, Norman blessed this union. Francis lived his entire life in Sioux County. He was employed by the Farmers Co-op Creamery in Hull and at AMPI in Sioux Center for 39 years. He was a member of the American. Reformed Church. Francis brought joy and happfness to many of the children of our community for years at Christmas time and is known throughout the area as "Santa Glaus." Survivors include the widow, Maggie; two daughters, Mrs. Bert (Theodora) Kracht, of Beaver Creek, Minnesota, and Mrs. Paul (Carole) Kleyer of Carmel; a son; Norman, of Hull; seven grandsons, four granddaughters and one great-granddaughter; his mother, Mrs. Frank De Graaff of Rock Valley; four brothers and four sisters. He was preceeded in death by his father, two sisters and one brother. Lives of all have been made richer by having known him and loved him. Sioux County Index 1976-12-02.

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Where is Francis De Graaff's memorial?
Francis De Graaff's memorial is located at: Hope Cemetery, Hull, Sioux County, USA.
When did Francis De Graaff death?
Francis De Graaff death on 23 Nov 1976 in Rock Valley, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Francis De Graaff's memorial?
Latitude: 43.1939011
Longitude: -96.1483002

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Maggie Van Batavia De Graaff

(1910 - 1996)

Siblings

Elmer De Graaff

(1928 - 1929)

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Coordinate: 43.1939011, -96.1483002

2. Lincoln Township Cemetery
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15. Greenwood Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2308006, -95.9405975

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18. First Presbyterian Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3160591, -95.9707260

19. Newkirk Cemetery
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20. Lebanon Christian Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3414001, -96.3131027

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Coordinate: 43.0110970, -96.0653000

24. Highland Cemetery
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