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Alphonse,
along with his
young bride Georgina Julienne SATNAT, came to Iowa to farm.
They eventually settled in Hartwick, Iowa. By the time Georgina was 40
years old, she had given Alphonse 11 children. She died in 1931 from
complications after childbirth. Alphonse died in May 1965. Both my
grandparents are buried at Calvary Cemetery in Victor, Iowa. |

This
is a portrait taken in 1949 of the entire VANGAMPLEARE family.
STANDING:
Vernon, Elbert (Albert), Evelena (Evie), Donald (Gene), Helena (Helen),
Delbert, and John.
SITTING:
Irene, Yvonne (Vonie), Alphonse (Pa), Lorraine (Larry), and
Magdelena (Madelyn). |
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