Kamphoff Vera M. Kamphoff, age 86, of Eden Prairie, MN, and former long-time resident of Sheldon, Iowa died peacefully after a long illness March 12, 2003. Vera was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Kamphoff and her parents, Herman & Kathryn Erkes. Loving mother and grandparent, Vera is survived by her daughter, Sondra Teusink, Hudsonville, MI; son, Robert Kamphoff and daughter- in-law Jill, Eden Prairie, MN; sister, Leora Koele, Sheldon, IA; grandchildren, Bradley, Brian and Brett Teusink, Katherine Kamphoff; 7 great-grandchildren, other beloved relatives and many special friends. Visitation 2:00-8:00 pm Friday at Vander Ploeg Funeral Home, Sheldon, IA, service, Saturday 11:00 am First Reformed Church, Sheldon, IA.