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Ramona Alice Lynn Sherfield

Birth	:	25 Mar 1925 Eldora, Hardin County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	14 Oct 2020 Dunlap, Harrison County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	East Lawn Memorial Garden, Eldora, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.3605300, -93.0727600
Description	:	Ramona Alice (Lynn) Sherfield was born the only child of Herb and Cora Lillian (Eggleston) Lynn in Eldora, Iowa, on March 27, 1925. In September 1935, she became a member of the Eldora Methodist Church. Ramona graduated from Eldora High School with the Class of 1943. After high school, she was employed by Harrissons, and Youngermans, and Dickson Hardware, all businesses in Eldora. Ramona married Ray Sherfield, of Ackley, Iowa, on August 31, 1948, at the Methodist Church in Eldora. The following year they moved to their farm 13 miles from Eldora, where they lived for 27... Read More	Ramona Alice (Lynn) Sherfield was born the only child of Herb and Cora Lillian (Eggleston) Lynn in Eldora, Iowa, on March 27, 1925. In September 1935, she became a member of the Eldora Methodist Church. Ramona graduated from Eldora High School with the Class of 1943. After high school, she was employed by Harrissons, and Youngermans, and Dickson Hardware, all businesses in Eldora. Ramona married Ray Sherfield, of Ackley, Iowa, on August 31, 1948, at the Methodist Church in Eldora. The following year they moved to their farm 13 miles from Eldora, where they lived for 27 years. She led the life of a farm wife helping out as needed, particularly enjoying raising baby chicks and lambs. Ramona and Ray enjoyed traveling together, especially their many trips to Branson, Missouri. Other destinations included Canada, Florida, Georgia, Washington D.C., and visiting Army friends in Tennessee. Ramona and Ray moved to Eldora when Ray retired from farming in 1976. Ramona later worked at Eldora Manor and Valley View Nursing Homes. She also volunteered at Dorothy’s Senior Center. Ramona was formerly a member of Rachel’s Group and Senior Hearthstone Club; both in Eldora. After Ray’s death in 1996, Ramona sold their home and moved into the Carriage House Apartments in Eldora. After the August 2009 hailstorm in Eldora, Ramona moved to an apartment in Dunlap to be closer to her daughter and son-in-law. Ramona enjoyed making new friends and living in her apartment until September 2018, when she moved to the Dunlap Care Center. Ramona died on October 14, 2020, at the Dunlap Specialty Care Center in Dunlap, Iowa, at the age of 95 years, six months and 17 days. Ramona was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Ray Sherfield. She is survived by her two daughters, Deb and her husband Jim Greenwood of Dunlap and Linda and her husband Dave Wiklund of Eden Prairie, Minnesota; grandchildren, Sarah Greenwood and her husband Hoss Ward of Berkeley, California, Rachel and her husband Matt Glover of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Joshua Greenwood of Portland, Oregon, Daniel Wiklund of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Jacob Greenwood and his wife Jenny of Ames, Iowa; great-grandchildren, Cora, Will, and Sam of Minneapolis, Minnesota; and many other relatives and friends. Contributor: Marthann Kohl-Fuhs

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Where is Ramona Alice Lynn Sherfield's memorial?
Ramona Alice Lynn Sherfield's memorial is located at: East Lawn Memorial Garden, Eldora, Hardin County, USA.
When did Ramona Alice Lynn Sherfield death?
Ramona Alice Lynn Sherfield death on 14 Oct 2020 in Dunlap, Harrison County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Ramona Alice Lynn Sherfield's memorial?
Latitude: 42.3605300
Longitude: -93.0727600

Family Members:

Parent

Herbert Dester Lynn

(1888 - 1971)

Cora Lillian Eggleston Lynn

(1890 - 1964)

Spouse

Raymond Sherfield

(1924 - 1996)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. East Lawn Memorial Garden
Eldora, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3605300, -93.0727600

2. Ellsworth Cemetery
Eldora, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3651199, -93.0857129

3. Eldora City Cemetery
Eldora, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3613014, -93.0876999

4. Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
Eldora, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3626000, -93.0905500

5. Buckner Cemetery
Eldora, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3685989, -93.0453033

6. Eldora Training School Cemetery
Eldora, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3558000, -93.1291000

7. Steamboat Rock Cemetery
Steamboat Rock, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4055000, -93.0618000

8. Xenia Cemetery
Gifford, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3119011, -93.0781021

9. Hardin County Home Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3978004, -93.1524963

10. Francisco Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2888985, -93.0456009

11. Jackson Township Cemetery
Owasa, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4219017, -93.1572037

12. Melrose Cemetery
Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3255997, -92.9558029

13. Sheppard Cemetery
Gifford, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2672005, -93.0843964

14. Sheller Cemetery
Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3678017, -92.9439011

15. Pleasant Chapel Community Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3156013, -93.1883011

16. New Providence Cemetery
New Providence, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2877998, -93.1671982

17. Rough Woods Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3582993, -93.2091980

18. First Christian Reformed Cemetery
Wellsburg, Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4338989, -92.9633026

19. Hadley Cemetery
New Providence, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2672005, -93.1544037

20. Kidwiler Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4571991, -93.1492004

21. Hauser Cemetery
Whitten, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2528000, -93.0302963

22. Oakwood Cemetery
Owasa, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4500008, -93.1731033

23. Hazel Green Cemetery
Ackley, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4780998, -93.0905991

24. Point Pleasant Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3422012, -93.2311020