Margaret Vandenburgh, 1889-1937

VANDENBURG

Posted By: Emmet County IAGenWeb Coordinator (email)
Date: 4/18/2009 at 15:59:52

Aged Lady Dies in Armstrong

Mrs. Margaret Van Den Burgh, 92, Passes Away.
Funeral Services Today in Presbyterian Church

ARMSTRONG -- After an illness of about two weeks, Mrs. Margaret Van Den Burgh, 92, oldest woman in the Armstrong community, died at her home, Sunday [January 31, 1937]. She was taken ill with influenza a couple of weeks ago and because of her advancing years was unable to regain her health.

Last rites were held this afternoon at the Presbyterian church with the Rev. R. R. Irwin officiating. Burial was in the Armstrong cemetery.

Mrs. Van Den Burgh and her husband arrived here in 1889 from Janesville, Wis., and have lived here continuously. the G. A. R. post in Estherville is named after her husband.

She is survived by five children, William of Sioux City, Stanley, George and Bessie of Armstrong and Earl of Milford; several grandchildren and a host of friends.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Estherville Vindicator and Republican, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, February 2, 1937.