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Freda Mae Bursell Stephens

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Birth	:	27 Dec 1918 Elk Point, Union County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	24 Apr 2018 Sheldon, O'Brien County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Bluff View Cemetery, Vermillion, Clay County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.7714000, -96.9056000
Description	:	Freda Mae Stephens, 99, of Sheldon, Iowa, a long-time resident of Vermillion, South Dakota passed away on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at Sanford Sheldon Care Center in Sheldon. Freda Bursell was born on December 27, 1918 in Elk Point, South Dakota, the daughter of Willard and Vina (Chamberlain) Bursell. She was baptized and confirmed at home on the farm in Meckling by Rev. Bly from Bergen Lutheran Church from rural Vermillion. She was a long-time member of Trinity Lutheran Church before she moved away to live closer to her son, Edmond and his family in Sheldon, Iowa in... Read More	Freda Mae Stephens, 99, of Sheldon, Iowa, a long-time resident of Vermillion, South Dakota passed away on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at Sanford Sheldon Care Center in Sheldon. Freda Bursell was born on December 27, 1918 in Elk Point, South Dakota, the daughter of Willard and Vina (Chamberlain) Bursell. She was baptized and confirmed at home on the farm in Meckling by Rev. Bly from Bergen Lutheran Church from rural Vermillion. She was a long-time member of Trinity Lutheran Church before she moved away to live closer to her son, Edmond and his family in Sheldon, Iowa in 2014. She graduated from Busy Ben #9 Country school. She married Harry Albert Stephens on January 5, 1935 in Yankton, South Dakota. They made their home in Vermillion, South Dakota and were blessed with two sons, Edmond and Harvey. In later years, they had two foster sons, Richard and Harold Bursell. She was a licensed day care provider inside of her home in Vermillion for 42 years. She loved taking care of small children just like they were her own. She enjoyed music, cooking, embroidery, and family gatherings to have chicken, the trimmings, and watermelon, and roses and petunia flowers. Freda is survived by her son, Edmond of Sheldon, IA; her two foster sons, Richard of Colorado Springs, Co, and Harold of Mill Creek, WA; her grandchildren, Wade, Chad, Justin, Lara, Trent, Troy, and Sara Lee Stephens; her great grandchildren, Travis, Nikole, Heather, (Wade), Chad-Michael, Lauren, Dallas, (Chad), Chase, and Chantel (Justin); and 13 great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Alice Kutelik of Vermillion. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Harry, her son, Harvey Alan, four brothers, Arnold, Freeman, Wilbur, and William; and four sisters, Betty, Beatrice, Violet, and Alma. [Courtesy: Kober Funeral Home]

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Where is Freda Mae Bursell Stephens's memorial?
Freda Mae Bursell Stephens's memorial is located at: Bluff View Cemetery, Vermillion, Clay County, USA.
When did Freda Mae Bursell Stephens death?
Freda Mae Bursell Stephens death on 24 Apr 2018 in Sheldon, O'Brien County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Freda Mae Bursell Stephens's memorial?
Latitude: 42.7714000
Longitude: -96.9056000

Family Members:

Parent

Willard Louis Bursell

(1889 - 1981)

Vina Chamberlain Bursell

(1892 - 1973)

Spouse

Harry Albert Stephens

(1909 - 1981)

Siblings

Violet Charlotte Bursell Lindquist

(1914 - 1992)

Freeman R Bursell

(1917 - 1974)

Beatrice Bertha Bursell

(1921 - 1927)

William Lewis Bursell

(1923 - 1993)

Alma F. Bursell Hoag

(1928 - 2017)

Betty Jane Bursell

(1930 - 1933)

Wilbur Louis “Trapper” Bursell

(1933 - 2004)

Arnold Dean Bursell

(1935 - 1956)

Children

Harvey Alan Stephens

(1941 - 1996)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Bluff View Cemetery
Vermillion, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7714000, -96.9056000

2. Saint Agnes Calvary Cemetery
Vermillion, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7715900, -96.9072100

3. Saint Agnes Cemetery
Vermillion, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7872009, -96.8499985

4. Dowlin Cemetery
Burbank, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7789001, -96.8107986

5. Gibb's Cemetery
Newcastle, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6985100, -96.8518400

6. Saint Peter Greenfield Cemetery
Vermillion, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8608017, -96.8644028

7. Clay Creek Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8516998, -96.9788971

8. Ionia Cemetery
Newcastle, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6893997, -96.8300018

9. Maskell Cemetery
Maskell, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6878014, -96.9916992

10. Halverson Cemetery
Maskell, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6908600, -97.0013500

11. Ahlsborg Lutheran Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8228000, -96.7612000

12. Saint Mary Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8520584, -96.7877502

13. Newcastle Cemetery
Newcastle, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6550500, -96.8708700

14. Saint Peters Calvary Cemetery
Newcastle, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6533800, -96.8744700

15. Spirit Mound Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8885994, -96.9424973

16. Clay Point Cemetery
Prairie Center Township, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8987700, -96.9065600

17. Lime Grove Cemetery
Maskell, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6632400, -96.9990500

18. Lime Creek Cemetery
Maskell, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6569600, -97.0004700

19. Obert Cemetery
Obert, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6702995, -97.0289001

20. Evergreen Cemetery
Meckling, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7896996, -97.0903015

21. Brule Creek Cemetery
Spink Township, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8346510, -96.7324350

22. Taylor Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8372002, -97.0785980

23. Union County Poor Farm Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7649210, -96.7077580

24. Saint Paul Cemetery
Elk Point, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7641983, -96.7061005