Grace DeRycke age 87 of Victor, Iowa died at the Belle Plaine Specialty Care in Belle Plaine, Iowa. Burial in the Calvary Cemetery at Victor.
Grace Ann Gearhart was the daughter of Ralph Henry Sr and Mae Hermeelinda O’Connell Gearhart. She was raised in Cascade and attended school there. Following school, she moved to Cedar Rapids where she was employed as a hotel elevator operator for a short while and then later as a telephone operator for “Ma Bell.” While in Cedar Rapids she played on the Quaker Oats basketball and softball teams with a few of her sisters as teammates.
She was married to John DeRycke on February 27, 1965 at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. To this union two children were born; Sharon and Mike. They lived on a farm near Victor and for many years she helped on the farm and raised her family.
She was an active member of St. Bridget Catholic Church and the Altar and Rosary Society through the church. She was also a member of the Victor American Legion Auxiliary.
Grace was very loving and devoted to her family; her family and faith were very important to her. She loved all children and enjoyed giving out candy treats as a kind gesture. She never knew a stranger!
As an avid and long-time fan of the New York Yankees attending the 1957 World Series was a highlight! She enjoyed traveling throughout the United States, including Alaska and abroad to Europe twice.
Grace was a very good cook and enjoyed collecting cookbooks. She held a passion for Polka music; cheering for the Iowa State Cyclones; and she loved going to the casino.
Grace Ann Gearhart was the daughter of Ralph Henry Sr and Mae Hermeelinda O’Connell Gearhart. She was raised in Cascade and attended school there. Following school, she moved to Cedar Rapids where she was employed as a hotel elevator operator for a short while and then later as a telephone operator for “Ma Bell.” While in Cedar Rapids she played on the Quaker Oats basketball and softball teams with a few of her sisters as teammates.
She was married to John DeRycke on February 27, 1965 at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. To this union two children were born; Sharon and Mike. They lived on a farm near Victor and for many years she helped on the farm and raised her family.
She was an active member of St. Bridget Catholic Church and the Altar and Rosary Society through the church. She was also a member of the Victor American Legion Auxiliary.
Grace was very loving and devoted to her family; her family and faith were very important to her. She loved all children and enjoyed giving out candy treats as a kind gesture. She never knew a stranger!
As an avid and long-time fan of the New York Yankees attending the 1957 World Series was a highlight! She enjoyed traveling throughout the United States, including Alaska and abroad to Europe twice.
Grace was a very good cook and enjoyed collecting cookbooks. She held a passion for Polka music; cheering for the Iowa State Cyclones; and she loved going to the casino.
Grace DeRycke age 87 of Victor, Iowa died at the Belle Plaine Specialty Care in Belle Plaine, Iowa. Burial in the Calvary Cemetery at Victor.
Grace Ann Gearhart was the daughter of Ralph Henry Sr and Mae Hermeelinda O’Connell Gearhart. She was raised in Cascade and attended school there. Following school, she moved to Cedar Rapids where she was employed as a hotel elevator operator for a short while and then later as a telephone operator for “Ma Bell.” While in Cedar Rapids she played on the Quaker Oats basketball and softball teams with a few of her sisters as teammates.
She was married to John DeRycke on February 27, 1965 at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. To this union two children were born; Sharon and Mike. They lived on a farm near Victor and for many years she helped on the farm and raised her family.
She was an active member of St. Bridget Catholic Church and the Altar and Rosary Society through the church. She was also a member of the Victor American Legion Auxiliary.
Grace was very loving and devoted to her family; her family and faith were very important to her. She loved all children and enjoyed giving out candy treats as a kind gesture. She never knew a stranger!
As an avid and long-time fan of the New York Yankees attending the 1957 World Series was a highlight! She enjoyed traveling throughout the United States, including Alaska and abroad to Europe twice.
Grace was a very good cook and enjoyed collecting cookbooks. She held a passion for Polka music; cheering for the Iowa State Cyclones; and she loved going to the casino.
Grace Ann Gearhart was the daughter of Ralph Henry Sr and Mae Hermeelinda O’Connell Gearhart. She was raised in Cascade and attended school there. Following school, she moved to Cedar Rapids where she was employed as a hotel elevator operator for a short while and then later as a telephone operator for “Ma Bell.” While in Cedar Rapids she played on the Quaker Oats basketball and softball teams with a few of her sisters as teammates.
She was married to John DeRycke on February 27, 1965 at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. To this union two children were born; Sharon and Mike. They lived on a farm near Victor and for many years she helped on the farm and raised her family.
She was an active member of St. Bridget Catholic Church and the Altar and Rosary Society through the church. She was also a member of the Victor American Legion Auxiliary.
Grace was very loving and devoted to her family; her family and faith were very important to her. She loved all children and enjoyed giving out candy treats as a kind gesture. She never knew a stranger!
As an avid and long-time fan of the New York Yankees attending the 1957 World Series was a highlight! She enjoyed traveling throughout the United States, including Alaska and abroad to Europe twice.
Grace was a very good cook and enjoyed collecting cookbooks. She held a passion for Polka music; cheering for the Iowa State Cyclones; and she loved going to the casino.
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