Bernice Helena (Ver Ploeg) Hedge, 96, of rural Fremont, passed away Monday, Sept. 22, 2014, at Ottumwa Regional Health Center in Ottumwa.
She was born July 26, 1918, on a farm near Leighton, Iowa, the daughter of Conrad and Mae Klaaren Ver Ploeg. She graduated from Pella High School with the class of 1935 and later attended Central College in Pella where she received her teaching degree. Bernice taught in country schools around Mahaska County for five years. She then attended A.I.B., where she received her associate's degree and later worked at the Tennessee Valley Authority for several years. From 1943-46, Bernice served as a supply clerk with the U.S. Marine Corp in California. On June 18, 1947, Bernice was united in marriage with Rex Blair Hedge at her parent's home near Leighton. They had been married 65 years when Rex passed away Aug. 20, 2012. Bernice was an active member of the Fremont United Methodist Church and was involved with U.M.W., teaching Sunday school, and singing in the choir for 48 years. She was also a member of P.E.O. Chapter X, King's Daughters, Cedar Creek Club, Bridge Club, Just-A-Mere Club, and a long-time 4-H leader. Bernice loved life on the farm and traveling with Rex. She also enjoyed playing bridge, golfing, reading, bowling, puzzles and the Chicago Cubs.
Bernice's family includes her son, Bruce Hedge of Big Lake, Minnesota; a daughter, Becky Sterling of Fremont; four granddaughters, Nichole Sterling of New York, Jennifer Sterling (and Peter Krebs) of Atlanta, Georgia, Kara (and Chris) Gately of Palmer, Alaska, and Mackenzie Hedge of Moorhead, Minnesota; and two great-grandchildren, Ezra Gately and Wilhelmina Krebs.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; and two sisters, Lucile De Bruin and Joyce Voelker.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Fremont United Methodist Church; Reverend Leila Disburg officiating. Burial will be in the Cedar Township Memorial Cemetery south of Fremont.
Visitation will begin at 3 p.m. Friday at the Fremont Funeral Chapel with the family present at the funeral chapel from 5-7 p.m. to greet friends and relatives.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to the Central College Journey Scholarship Fund, Red Thread Charities (China orphanage aid) or a charity of the donor's choice.
She was born July 26, 1918, on a farm near Leighton, Iowa, the daughter of Conrad and Mae Klaaren Ver Ploeg. She graduated from Pella High School with the class of 1935 and later attended Central College in Pella where she received her teaching degree. Bernice taught in country schools around Mahaska County for five years. She then attended A.I.B., where she received her associate's degree and later worked at the Tennessee Valley Authority for several years. From 1943-46, Bernice served as a supply clerk with the U.S. Marine Corp in California. On June 18, 1947, Bernice was united in marriage with Rex Blair Hedge at her parent's home near Leighton. They had been married 65 years when Rex passed away Aug. 20, 2012. Bernice was an active member of the Fremont United Methodist Church and was involved with U.M.W., teaching Sunday school, and singing in the choir for 48 years. She was also a member of P.E.O. Chapter X, King's Daughters, Cedar Creek Club, Bridge Club, Just-A-Mere Club, and a long-time 4-H leader. Bernice loved life on the farm and traveling with Rex. She also enjoyed playing bridge, golfing, reading, bowling, puzzles and the Chicago Cubs.
Bernice's family includes her son, Bruce Hedge of Big Lake, Minnesota; a daughter, Becky Sterling of Fremont; four granddaughters, Nichole Sterling of New York, Jennifer Sterling (and Peter Krebs) of Atlanta, Georgia, Kara (and Chris) Gately of Palmer, Alaska, and Mackenzie Hedge of Moorhead, Minnesota; and two great-grandchildren, Ezra Gately and Wilhelmina Krebs.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; and two sisters, Lucile De Bruin and Joyce Voelker.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Fremont United Methodist Church; Reverend Leila Disburg officiating. Burial will be in the Cedar Township Memorial Cemetery south of Fremont.
Visitation will begin at 3 p.m. Friday at the Fremont Funeral Chapel with the family present at the funeral chapel from 5-7 p.m. to greet friends and relatives.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to the Central College Journey Scholarship Fund, Red Thread Charities (China orphanage aid) or a charity of the donor's choice.
Bernice Helena (Ver Ploeg) Hedge, 96, of rural Fremont, passed away Monday, Sept. 22, 2014, at Ottumwa Regional Health Center in Ottumwa.
She was born July 26, 1918, on a farm near Leighton, Iowa, the daughter of Conrad and Mae Klaaren Ver Ploeg. She graduated from Pella High School with the class of 1935 and later attended Central College in Pella where she received her teaching degree. Bernice taught in country schools around Mahaska County for five years. She then attended A.I.B., where she received her associate's degree and later worked at the Tennessee Valley Authority for several years. From 1943-46, Bernice served as a supply clerk with the U.S. Marine Corp in California. On June 18, 1947, Bernice was united in marriage with Rex Blair Hedge at her parent's home near Leighton. They had been married 65 years when Rex passed away Aug. 20, 2012. Bernice was an active member of the Fremont United Methodist Church and was involved with U.M.W., teaching Sunday school, and singing in the choir for 48 years. She was also a member of P.E.O. Chapter X, King's Daughters, Cedar Creek Club, Bridge Club, Just-A-Mere Club, and a long-time 4-H leader. Bernice loved life on the farm and traveling with Rex. She also enjoyed playing bridge, golfing, reading, bowling, puzzles and the Chicago Cubs.
Bernice's family includes her son, Bruce Hedge of Big Lake, Minnesota; a daughter, Becky Sterling of Fremont; four granddaughters, Nichole Sterling of New York, Jennifer Sterling (and Peter Krebs) of Atlanta, Georgia, Kara (and Chris) Gately of Palmer, Alaska, and Mackenzie Hedge of Moorhead, Minnesota; and two great-grandchildren, Ezra Gately and Wilhelmina Krebs.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; and two sisters, Lucile De Bruin and Joyce Voelker.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Fremont United Methodist Church; Reverend Leila Disburg officiating. Burial will be in the Cedar Township Memorial Cemetery south of Fremont.
Visitation will begin at 3 p.m. Friday at the Fremont Funeral Chapel with the family present at the funeral chapel from 5-7 p.m. to greet friends and relatives.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to the Central College Journey Scholarship Fund, Red Thread Charities (China orphanage aid) or a charity of the donor's choice.
She was born July 26, 1918, on a farm near Leighton, Iowa, the daughter of Conrad and Mae Klaaren Ver Ploeg. She graduated from Pella High School with the class of 1935 and later attended Central College in Pella where she received her teaching degree. Bernice taught in country schools around Mahaska County for five years. She then attended A.I.B., where she received her associate's degree and later worked at the Tennessee Valley Authority for several years. From 1943-46, Bernice served as a supply clerk with the U.S. Marine Corp in California. On June 18, 1947, Bernice was united in marriage with Rex Blair Hedge at her parent's home near Leighton. They had been married 65 years when Rex passed away Aug. 20, 2012. Bernice was an active member of the Fremont United Methodist Church and was involved with U.M.W., teaching Sunday school, and singing in the choir for 48 years. She was also a member of P.E.O. Chapter X, King's Daughters, Cedar Creek Club, Bridge Club, Just-A-Mere Club, and a long-time 4-H leader. Bernice loved life on the farm and traveling with Rex. She also enjoyed playing bridge, golfing, reading, bowling, puzzles and the Chicago Cubs.
Bernice's family includes her son, Bruce Hedge of Big Lake, Minnesota; a daughter, Becky Sterling of Fremont; four granddaughters, Nichole Sterling of New York, Jennifer Sterling (and Peter Krebs) of Atlanta, Georgia, Kara (and Chris) Gately of Palmer, Alaska, and Mackenzie Hedge of Moorhead, Minnesota; and two great-grandchildren, Ezra Gately and Wilhelmina Krebs.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; and two sisters, Lucile De Bruin and Joyce Voelker.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Fremont United Methodist Church; Reverend Leila Disburg officiating. Burial will be in the Cedar Township Memorial Cemetery south of Fremont.
Visitation will begin at 3 p.m. Friday at the Fremont Funeral Chapel with the family present at the funeral chapel from 5-7 p.m. to greet friends and relatives.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to the Central College Journey Scholarship Fund, Red Thread Charities (China orphanage aid) or a charity of the donor's choice.
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