1. John William⁵ Vanderheiden (Lambertus⁴ Van der Heyde, Jozef³, Johannes Arnoldi², Arnoldus¹) was born 11 September 1861 in De Pere, Brown County, Wisconsin, the son of Lambert and Maria Magdalena (Vinkenvleugel) Vanderheiden.  He died 26 May 1937 in Carroll, Carroll County, Iowa. He was buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery at Carroll, Iowa.  He married Theresa Helen Ricke 07 January 1892 in Breda, Carroll County, Iowa, daughter of Richard Ricke and Mary Fleege. She was born 15 April 1865 in Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, and died 30 July 1923.  She was buried at Mount. Olivet Cemetery at Carroll, Iowa.

Children of John William and Theresa Helen (Ricke) Vanderheiden are:

i. Philomenia Mary⁶ Vanderheiden, born 06 June 1892 in Auburn, Sac County, Iowa; died 27 March 1989 in St. Anthony's Hospital, Carroll, Carroll County, Iowa.

ii. Maude Theresa Vanderheiden, born 17 February 1895 in Auburn, Sac County, Iowa; died 17 July 1948 in Upland, San Bernardino County, California.

iii. Regenia Cecila Vanderheiden, born 25 October 1896 in Breda, Carroll County, Iowa; died 04 October 1983 in Colbert's Nursing Home, 2022 NW Division Street, Gresham, Oregon 97030.

iv. Earle Augustus Vanderheiden, born 13 March 1901 in Breda, Carroll County, Iowa; died 07 January 1964 in Carroll, Carroll County, Iowa.

2. Philomenia Mary⁶ Vanderheiden (John William⁵, Lambertus⁴ Van der Heyde, Jozef³, Johannes Arnoldi², Arnoldus¹) was born 06 June 1892 in Auburn, Sac County, Iowa, and died 27 March 1989 in St. Anthony's Hospital, Carroll, Carroll County, Iowa. She was buried 29 March 1989 at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Carroll, Carroll County, Iowa.  She married (1) Robert Silas Steel 18 November 1914 in St. Mary's Church, Auburn, Sac County, Iowa. Reverend A. E. Zimmerman presided. Robert Silas Steel was born 01 May 1885 in Piper City, Ford County, Illinois, and died 20 December 1943 in Carroll, Carroll County, Iowa.  He was buried 23 December 1943, Mount Olivet Cemetery, Carroll, Iowa, and shares a gravestone with Minnie.  She married (2) William John Smittle 23 May 1945. William John Smittle was born 14 May 1874, and died 22 July 1955.  According to Minnie's obituary, William John Smittle died in Portland, Oregon.  William John Smittle was from St. Paul, Minnesota.

Philomenia Mary was known as "Minnie".  She had no children.

Obituary for Minnie Steel Smittle:

MINNIE STEEL SMITTLE

     Mass of the Christian burial for Minnie Steel Smittle, 96, of Carroll, will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 29, at Holy Spirit Church in Carroll.
     Mrs. Smittle died Monday, March 27, at St. Anthony Regional Hospital in Carroll.
Celebrants at the Mass will be the Revs. Mervin Hood and Richard Ball. Lector will be Arnold Beckman, Gift bearers will be Jean Lowe, Judy Loneman and Betty Beckman. Casket bearers will be Tom, Joe, Pat, Bob and Chuck Loneman and Darrell Booth.
     Burial will be at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Carroll.
Visitation will begin at 2:30 p.m. today at Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll. Rosary will be recited at the funderal home today at 5 p.m. by the Legion of Mary and at 8 p.m. by Holy Spirit Parish.
     Born June 6, 1892, in Sac County, she was a daughter of John and Theresa (Ricke) Vanderheiden. She grew up in Carroll County and was educated in county schools.
On Nov. 18, 1914 she was married to Robert Steel. Following their marriage the couple farmed in various communities until 1925, when they moved to Carroll. In 1927, they built the former Lincoln Tourist Camp in Carroll. Mr. Steel died in December 1943.
On May 23, 1945 she was married to William J. Smittle. In 1940, they moved to Portland, Ore., where Mr. Smittle died in July 1955.
     She had lived in Carroll since 1956. She had been a resident of the Carroll health Center nursing home for the past several years.
She was a member of Holy Spirit Parish in Carroll, the Parish Ladies Guild and the Legion of Mary.
     Mrs. Smittle is survived by her sister-in-law, Emma Vanderheiden Broich of Mount Carmel and several nieces and nephews.
     She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, Robert Steel and William Smittle, a brother, Earl Vanderheiden; and her sisters, Jean Danner and Maud Howe.

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Funeral Announcement for Minnie Steel Smittle:

MINNIE STEEL SMITTLE

Carroll, Iowa -- Age 96
Friends may call at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll after 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Rosary: 3 p.m. Tuesday by the Legion of Mary
Rosary: 8 p.m. Tuesday by Holy Spirit Parish
Mass of Christian Burial: 10 a.m.
Wednesday, March 29, 1989 Holy Spirit Church, Carroll, Iowa
Celebrant: Father Mervin Hood Father Richard Bell
Interment: Mount Olivet Cemetery
Carroll, Iowa

SHARP FUNERAL HOME
Carroll, Iowa
Serving Carroll for 46 years

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Memorial for Minnie Steel Smittle:

In Loving Memory Of
MINNIE STEEL SMITTLE

BORN
June 6, 1892, Sac County, Iowa

ENTERED INTO REST
March 27, 1989, Carroll, Iowa

Memorarie

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known, that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession, was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To thee I come before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me Amen

Sharp Funeral Home Service
Carroll, Iowa

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Gravestone located in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Carroll, Iowa transcription:

STEEL

MINNIE SMITTLE (?)      ROBERT SILAS
(birth and death years for each unreadable in photo)

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3. Maude Theresa⁶ Vanderheiden (John William⁵, Lambertus⁴ Van der Heyde, Jozef³, Johannes Arnoldi², Arnoldus¹) was born 17 February 1895 in Auburn, Sac County, Iowa, and died 17 July 1948 in Upland, San Bernardino County, California. Burial: 20 July 1948, Ontario, San Bernardino County, California.  She married Russell Clark Howe 12 October 1915 in St. Mary's Church, Auburn, Sac County, Iowa. Reverend A. E. Zimmerman presided.  Russell Clark Howe was born 02 January 1888, son of Thaddeus Howe and Mary Williams.  He died 15 June 1962 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, California.  Burial: 19 June 1962, Ontario, San Bernardino County, California.

Funeral Card for Maude Vanderheiden Howe:

In Memory of
Maude Theresa Howe
Born
February 17, 1895
Iowa
Date of Death
July 27, 1948
Upland, California

Clergyman Officiating
Rev. Thurman Millholian

Services From
Pentecostal Church of God
of America
Ontario, California
July 20 1948, 2 P.M.

Final Resting Place
Bellevue Mausoleum

Funeral Conducted by
Stone Funeral Home
Upland, California

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Obituary for Maude Vanderheiden Howe:

OBITUARY

MRS. MAUDE T. HOWE

     Mrs. Maude Therese Howe, 53, wife of Russell C. Howe, 232 East G street, Upland, died this morning at her home following a heart attack. She had been in ill health for some time.
     A native of Iowa, Mrs. Howe had resided in Upland 16 years. She is survived by the husband, two daughters, Mrs. George Seidel and Mrs. George Blaton, both of Upland; two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Smittle and Mrs. Gene Danner, both living in Oregon; one brother, Earl Vanderheiden, of Iowa.
     Funeral arrangements in charge of Stone mortuary are incomplete.

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Children of Russell Clark and Maude Theresa (Vanderheiden) Howe are:

i. Illa Avis⁷ Howe, born 03 April 1916 in Rinard, Rockwell County, Iowa; died 29 March 1995.

ii. Ivah Alice Howe, born 27 September 1917 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa.  Ivah Alice was a twin.  Her brother died at birth.

iii. Boy Howe, born 27 September 1917 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa; died 27 September 1917 at birth.  Boy Howe was the twin of his sister Ivah Alice.

4. Regenia Cecila⁶ Vanderheiden (John William⁵, Lambertus⁴ Van der Heyde, Jozef³, Johannes Arnoldi², Arnoldus¹) was born 25 October 1896 in Breda, Carroll County, Iowa, and died 04 October 1983 in Colbert's Nursing Home, 2022 NW Division Street, Gresham, Oregon 97030. Burial: 10 October 1983, Gethsemani Cemetary, 11666 SE Stevens Road, Portland, Oregon. Grave 8, Lot 3311, Sec 3.  She married John Benjaman Danner Jr. 12 November 1916 in Auburn, Sac County, Iowa, son of John Sr. and Gertrude Hoff. He was born 01 March 1893 in Willey, Carroll County, Iowa, son of John Sr. and Gertrude Hoff.  He died 23 May 1987 in Carroll Manor Nursing Center, Carroll, Carroll County, Iowa.  Burial: 29 May 1987, Mount Olivet Cemetary, Lot 7, Sec 17, Carroll, Iowa, by Twitt Funeral Home.

Regina Cecila Vanderheiden was known as "Jean".

Funeral Announcement for Regina Cecila (Vanderheiden) Danner:

IN MEMORY OF
JEAN V. DANNER
Born October 25, 1896
Breda, Iowa
Died October 4, 1983
Gresham, Oregon

SERVICES
Monday October 10, 1983 at 10:00 A.M.
PEAKE MEMORIAL CHAPEL
Milwaukie, Oregon
Fr. Patrick Kiernan, Officiating

Musical Selections By Merrill Womach
"God Will Take Care Of You"
"The Lord's Prayer"

PRIVATE INTERMENT
Gethsemani Cemetery
Portland, Oregon

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Prayer card for John Benjaman Danner Jr:

In Loving Memory of
JOHN B. DANNER
BORN
March 1, 1893. Wiley, Iowa
DIED
May 23, 1987. Carroll, Iowa

     O Gentlest Heart of Jesus ever present in the Blessed Sacrament, ever consumed with burning love for the poor captive souls in Purgatory, have mercy on the soul of Thy departed servant. Be not severe in Thy judgment but let some drops of Thy Precious Blood fall upon the devouring flames, and do Thou, O merciful Savior send Thy angels to conduct Thy departed servant to a place of refreshment, light and peace. Amen.
     May the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God, rest in peace.  Amen.
Our Father, etc.                                      Hail Mary, etc.

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Children of John Benjaman and Regenia Cecila (Vanderheiden) Danner Jr. are:

i. Lorain Theresa⁷ Danner, born 14 May 1917 in Auburn, Sac County, Iowa; died 22 September 1982 in Poway, Sandi County, California.

ii. Viola Gertrude Danner, born 20 May 1918 in Auburn, Sac County, Iowa.

iii. Lucille Philomenia Danner, born 24 August 1919 in Auburn, Sac County, Iowa; died 17 January 1997 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.  Lucille Philomenia Danner never married. She had a daughter in 1942 who was adopted by her sister Lorain Theresa (Danner) Schulte.  Source: Melvin Philip Danner.  Burial: 21 January 1997, Gethsemani Cemetary, 11666 SE Stevens Road, Portland, Oregon. Lot 328, Sec 3, Grave 1

13 iv. Melvin Philip Danner, born 12 May 1921 in Lanesboro or Glidden, Jasper Township, Carroll County, Iowa. Delivered by Dr. M.J. McVay.

14 v. Evelyn Frances Danner, born 19 October 1922 in Carroll, Carroll County, Iowa; died 12 February 1999 in Aloha, Oregon.

5. Earle Augustus⁶ Vanderheiden (John William⁵, Lambertus⁴ Van der Heyde, Jozef³, Johannes Arnoldi², Arnoldus¹) was born 13 March 1901 in Breda, Carroll County, Iowa, and died 07 January 1964 in Carroll, Carroll County, Iowa. Burial: January 1964, on Saturday at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery, Mount Carmel, Iowa.  He married Emma Mary Osterholt 08 January 1930. She was born 21 May 1910, daughter of George Osterholt and Mary Steincamp.  She died 14 May 1995 in Carroll, Carroll County, Iowa.  Burial: 17 May 1995, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery, Mount Carmel, Iowa.

Prayer card for Earle Vanderheiden:

"Jesus my Lord, my God, my All,
Have mercy on him"
In Loving Memory of
Earl Vanderheiden
March 13, 1901, Mt. Carmel, Ia.
January 7, 1964, Carroll, Ia.

We have loved him in life let us not forget him in death, until we have conducted him through our prayers, into that eternal home we all seek where we trust Jesus and His Blessed Mother have woven for him a crown of everlasting glory. Amen.

O Sweetest Heart of Jesus, I implore that I may love Thee more and more. (Ind. 500 days.)
O Immence ______ Passion! (?)  O Profound wounds. O Profusion of Blood. O Sweetness above all Sweetness. O Most Bitter Death. grant him eternal rest. Amen. (400 yrs Ind.)
May his soul and the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen
Our Father, etc. Hail Mary, etc.

Sharp Funeral Home Service

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Obituary for Earl Vanderheiden (1964):

EARL VANDERHEIDEN

     MT. CARMEL -- Earl Vanderheiden, 62, former Mt. Carmel resident, died Tuesday, Jan 7, in St. Anthony Nursing Home, Carroll, where he had resided since last September.
Requiem mass will be read at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church by the Rev. O. W. Koester. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.
     Friends may call at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll after 7 pm Thursday. The rosary will be recited Thursday at 8 and 8:30 p.m. and on Friday, at 3, 8 and 8:30 p.m.
     Mr. Vanderheiden was born March 13, 1901 at Mt. Carmel, a son of John and Thresea Ricke Vanderheiden. On Jan. 8, 1930, he was married to Emma Osterholt in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church with the late Rev. John Berger officiating. Following their marriage the couple lived in Mt. Carmel. He was employed by Carroll County Maintenance until 1957. During the years 1955 to 1961 they operated the Vanderheiden Custodial Home at Mt. Carmel. In September, 1963, they retired and have made their home at St. Anthony Nursing Home. Mr. Vanderheiden was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church.
     Surviving are his wife; five children, Earl Jr. and Jean, Minneapolis, Minn.; Mrs. Merlin (Judy) Loneman, Mt. Carmel; Mrs. Arnold (Betty) Beckman, Carroll; and Mrs. George (Shirley) Gregory, Eugene, Ore; 12 grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Smitte (sic), Carroll, and Mrs. Jean Danner, Portland, Ore.
     Mr. Vanderheiden was preceded in death by one son, LeRoy, and one sister, Mrs. Maude Howe.

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Funeral Mass Announcement for Emma Mary Osterholt:

In Loving Memory of
EMMA VANDERHEIDEN BROICH
BORN
May 21, 1910, Mount Carmel, Iowa
BORN TO ETERNAL LIFE
May 14, 1995, Carroll, Iowa
MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
1 P.M., Wednesday, May 17, 1995
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
Mount Carmel, Iowa
CELEBRANT
Father Robert Brown
LECTOR - Arnie Beckman
GIFT BEARERS
Janet Nobiling Lori Lowe
MASS SERVERS
Scott Siepker Andy Tigges
CASKET BEARERS
Mike Loneman Bob Loneman
Denny Loneman Don Loneman
Joe Loneman Pat Loneman
INTERMENT
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery
Mount Carmel, Iowa
Sharp Funeral Home Service, Carroll, Iowa

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Children of Earle Augustus and Emma Mary (Osterholt) Vanderheiden are:

i. Earl George

ii. LeRoy Robert Vanderheiden, born 17 July 1932 in Carroll, Carroll County, Iowa; died 06 February 1947.

iii. Jean Marie

iv. Juliana Bernadina

v. Elizabeth Frances

vi. Shirley Regina

7. Illa Avis⁷ Howe (Maude Theresa⁶ Vanderheiden, John William⁵, Lambertus⁴ Van der Heyde, Jozef³, Johannes Arnoldi², Arnoldus¹) was born 03 April 1916 in Rinard, Rockwell County, Iowa, the daughter of Russell Clark and Maude Theresa (Vanderheiden) Howe.  She died 29 March 1995. She married George Carl Fred Seidel 30 October 1942 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, son of Gustave Seidel and Ricki Velcher. He was born 28 October 1908 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, and died 30 July 1982 in Dade City, Pasco County, Florida.  Burial: 03 August 1982, Dade City, Pasco County, Florida.

George Carl Fred and Illa Avis (Howe) Seidel had ____ child.

8. Ivah Alice⁷ Howe (Maude Theresa⁶ Vanderheiden, John William⁵, Lambertus⁴ Van der Heyde, Jozef³, Johannes Arnoldi², Arnoldus¹) was born 27 September 1917 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, the daughter of Russell Clark and Maude Theresa (Vanderheiden) Howe.  Ivah Alice Howe was a twin. Her twin brother died at birth.  She married George Kerries Blanton 11 July 1938 in Yuma, Yuma County, Arizona, son of John Blanton and Nora Perser. He was born 24 November 1917 in Afton, Texas, and died 29 August 1989.

George Kerries and Ivah Alice (Howe) Blanton had two children.

10. Lorain Theresa⁷ Danner (Regenia Cecila⁶ Vanderheiden, John William⁵, Lambertus⁴ Van der Heyde, Jozef³, Johannes Arnoldi², Arnoldus¹) was born 14 May 1917 in Auburn, Sac County, Iowa, the daughter of John Benjaman and Regenia Cecila (Vanderheiden) Danner Jr.  She died 22 September 1982 in Poway, Sandi County, California. Burial: 25 September 1982, 2:00 pm at Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside California 92058, Grave 709 Sec 6.  She married (1) Edward J____ Donovan. He was born 21 February 1912. She married (2) Theodore John Schulte 22 September 1936 in Souix City, Woodbury County, Iowa. Reverend Julius Berger presided., He was born 27 November 1913, in Emery, Hanson County, South Dakota, the son of John and Clementine (Stallman) Schulte. 

Lorain Danner and Theodore Schulte had one child.

11. Viola Gertrude⁷ Danner (Regenia Cecila⁶ Vanderheiden, John William⁵, Lambertus⁴ Van der Heyde, Jozef³, Johannes Arnoldi², Arnoldus¹) was born 20 May 1918 in Auburn, Sac County, Iowa, the daughter of John Benjaman and Regenia Cecila (Vanderheiden) Danner Jr.  She married Fred Max Linton 02 January 1949 in Pasco, Washington.  He was born 27 November 1921 in Mitchell, South Dakota, the son of James and Clara (Nagle) Linton.

Fred Max and Viola Gertrude (Danner) Linton had no children.

13. Melvin Philip⁷ Danner (Regenia Cecila⁶ Vanderheiden, John William⁵, Lambertus⁴ Van der Heyde, Jozef³, Johannes Arnoldi², Arnoldus¹) was born 12 May 1921 in Lanesboro or Glidden, Jasper Township, Carroll County, Iowa, the son of John Benjaman and Regenia Cecila (Vanderheiden) Danner Jr.  Delivered by Dr. M. J. McVay. Melvin Philip Danner was christened 29 May 1921 at Sacred Heart Church at Manning, Iowa. Reverend J. G. Berger presided.  He married Dorothy Lucille Atwood 28 May 1949 in Spokane, Washington. Justice of Peace Gordon S. Lower presided.   She was born 14 August 1922 in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, the daughter of Joseph and Lottie (Devereaux) Atwood.

Dorothy Lucille Atwood married:
1. Robert Vernon Turner
2. Lewis W. Schroder
3. Frank Morton Bristol
4. Melvin Philip Danner

She had one stepson.

Melvin Philip and Dorothy Lucille (Atwood) Danner had _____ children.

14. Evelyn Frances⁷ Danner (Regenia Cecila⁶ Vanderheiden, John William⁵, Lambertus⁴ Van der Heyde, Jozef³, Johannes Arnoldi², Arnoldus¹) was born 19 October 1922 in Carroll, Carroll County, Iowa, the daughter of John Benjaman and Regenia Cecila (Vanderheiden) Danner Jr.  She died 12 February 1999 in Aloha, Oregon. Burial: 17 February 1999, Gethsemani Cemetery, 11666 SE Stevens Road, Portland, Oregon. She was buried next to her second husband, Pete Togart in Lot 1133, Sec 3.  She married (1) John L______ Kelley 30 January 1946 in Portland, Oregon, son of Tom and Jean ( _______ ) Kelley.  She married (2) Pierre Togart 18 October 1958 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.   Pierre "Pete" Togart was born 03 February 1913 in Copenhagen, Denmark, the son of Jens and Carmilla (Larsen) Togart.  Pete Togart died 09 July 1985. Pierre Togart was known as "Pete".  She married (3) Paul H____ Lange 20 September 1986 in St. John's Catholic Church at Milwaukie, Oregon.

John L. and Evelyn (Danner) Kelley had no children.

15. Earl George⁷ Vanderheiden (Earle Augustus⁶, John William⁵, Lambertus⁴ Van der Heyde, Jozef³, Johannes Arnoldi², Arnoldus¹) was born 04 December 1930 in Carroll, Carroll County, Iowa, the son of Earl Augustus and Emma Mary (Osterholt) Vanderheiden.  He married Renee JoAnne Howard 13 September 1958 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. She was born 29 November 1934 in Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota, the daughter of daughter of Joseph and Malfried (Johnson) Howard.

Earl George and Renee JoAnne (Howard) Vanderheiden had _____ children.

17. Jean Marie⁷ Vanderheiden (Earle Augustus⁶, John William⁵, Lambertus⁴ Van der Heyde, Jozef³, Johannes Arnoldi², Arnoldus¹) was born 29 December 1933 in Mt. Carmel, Carroll County, Iowa, the daughter of Earl Augustus and Emma Mary (Osterholt) Vanderheiden.  She married (1) _______ _________.  She married (2) Roy Thomas Lowe 22 June 1968 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. He was born 12 February 1921 in Lake City, Wabasha County, Minnesota.

________  _________ and Jean Marie Vanderheiden had one child.

Roy Thomas and Jean Marie (Vanderheiden) Lowe had one child.

18. Juliana Bernadina⁷ Vanderheiden (Earle Augustus⁶, John William⁵, Lambertus⁴ Van der Heyde, Jozef³, Johannes Arnoldi², Arnoldus¹) was born 15 August 1935 in Mt. Carmel, Carroll County, Iowa, the daughter of Earl Augustus and Emma Mary (Osterholt) Vanderheiden.  She married Merlin Joseph Loneman 15 June 1954 in Mt. Carmel, Carroll County, Iowa.  He was born 25 April 1927 in Carroll, Carroll County, Iowa, son of Joseph and Frances (Griffin) Loneman.

Merlin Joseph and Juliana Bernadina (Vanderheiden) Loneman had thirteen children.

19. Elizabeth Frances⁷ Vanderheiden (Earle Augustus⁶, John William⁵, Lambertus⁴ Van der Heyde, Jozef³, Johannes Arnoldi², Arnoldus¹) was born 23 January 1940 in Mt. Carmel, Carroll County, Iowa, the daughter of Earl Augustus and Emma Mary (Osterholt) Vanderheiden.  She married Arnold Matthew Beckman 18 October 1958 in Mt. Carmel, Carroll County, Iowa. He was born 03 July 1935 in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, the son of Otto and Lucy (Loew) Beckman.

Elizabeth is also known as "Betty".

Arnold Matthew and Elizabeth Frances (Vanderheiden) Beckman had two children.

20. Shirley Regina⁷ Vanderheiden (Earle Augustus⁶, John William⁵, Lambertus⁴ Van der Heyde, Jozef³, Johannes Arnoldi², Arnoldus¹) was born 02 June 1943 in Mt. Carmel, Carroll County, Iowa, the daughter of Earl Augustus and Emma Mary (Osterholt) Vanderheiden.  She married George Bernard Gregory 03 June 1961 in Mt. Carmel, Carroll County, Iowa. He was born 26 September 1937, the son of George and Evelyn (McCullough) Gregory.

George Bernard and Shirley Regina (Vanderheiden) Gregory had three children.