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Female Dena Laverna Berends Click to view Dena Laverna Berends in the family tree

Dena Laverna was born on May 1st, 1892 in Holland, Iowa.  Dena Laverna's father was Fred Berends and her mother was Jessie Kruger.  Her maternal grandparents were Christian (Chris) Eilers Kruger and Neone Klaasson Soorholz. She had two brothers and five sisters, named Jacob Henry, Chris Cleveland, Mary Ann, Nona Caroline, Lottie Maud, Tillie Lenore and Allie Grace.  She was the second youngest of the eight children.


Dena Laverna's family with Elmer Hakeman

‌Dena Laverna and Elmer were married in a religious ceremony on March 22nd, 1916.  They had two sons named Kenneth and Merle.

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