Holster, Mrs. Adrian (Cynthia) 1845-1926

HOLSTER, KOOPMAN

Posted By: Linda Ziemann, volunteer (email)
Date: 8/10/2011 at 13:46:32

LeMars Globe-Post
September 27, 1926

AGED PIONEER IS CALLED BY DEATH
MRS. A. HOLSTER PASSES AWAY FRIDAY MORNING
FUNERAL TO BE HELD WEDNESDAY

Mrs. Cynthia Holster, wife of A. Holster of this city, passed away at her
home on Central ave. N.W. Friday morning at the advanced age of 81 years, 5
months and 28 days. Deceased has been suffering with a lingering illness
that lasted about a year.

Cynthia Koopman was born in the Netherlands on March 26, 1845, where she
received her schooling and grew to womanhood. She was united in marriage to
Adrian Holster in the Netherlands and in 1884 she and her husband moved to a
farm near Orange City. They have been living in this country for 37 years
and for the last 26 years have been making their home in this city.

Deceased was a pioneer resident of this county and leaves a host of friends,
besides her children and husband, to mourn her loss. The children who
survive with the devoted husband are: Mrs. J. Hilton, Los Angeles; Peter
Holster, near Carnes; Nick Holster, LeMars; John Holster, Sioux county; and
Mrs. S. M. Kale, of this city. She is also survived by 23 grandchildren and
several great grandchildren. Three children preceded her in death, one in
infancy and Mrs. Anton Vander Wilt died at Boyden, Ia., four years ago and
Mrs. H. _________, who died two years ago in ______.

The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the home with
Rev. J. A. Hills officiating. Burial will be made in the City cemetery.

Mrs. Holster was a devoted wife and mother and enjoyed the acquaintances of
many friends, who join with the relatives in mourning her loss.