Vlieger, John, 1889-1961

VLIEGER, VANDEWEERD

Posted By: Lydia Lucas - Volunteer (email)
Date: 1/5/2012 at 07:49:17

Rites Wednesday for John Vlieger

Funeral services for John Vlieger, 71, who died Sunday at the Orange City hospital were held Wednesday at the farm residence and Presbyterian church in Hospers. Rev. Gerrit Doctor of Sioux Falls officiated.

Mr. Vlieger was born Sept. 11, 1889 on a farm near Alton and was a life-long resident of the Alton-Hospers vicinity. He married Minnie Vande Weerd March 25, 1915 at Hospers. He was an elder in the Presbyterian church for many years.

Surviving are Mrs. Vlieger and four daughters, Mrs. Grace Hulstein, Hospers; Mrs. Theresa Hulstein, Ashton; Mrs. Harriet Hulstein, Sheldon; Jeane at home; a son, Nelson of Hartley, four sisters, two brothers and 11 grandchildren.

Source: Alton Democrat, July 20, 1961.

The obituary was also published in the Sioux County Capital, July 20, 1961.