TeGrotenhuis, Berendina Mrs. Evert J. 1839-1912

TEGROTENHUIS, RENSINK, TEBOKKEL

Posted By: Wilma J. Vande Berg - volunteer (email)
Date: 2/26/2012 at 06:38:36

From the Alton Democrat of Jan 6, 1912
(A family picture appeared)
Mrs. Evert J. Te Grotenhuis died at her home near Newkirk Iowa on Tuesday January 2nd of ailments brought on by old age. Mr. (Mrs.?) Te Grotenhuis was born at Aalten, province Gelderland, Netherlands on June 27, 1839. In 1866 she came with her husband to America and they located in Sioux County in 1872, and deceased was therefore one of Sioux County's pioneers. To Mr. and Mrs. Grotenhuis ten children were born, six of whom survive. Mr. Te Grotenhuis died about ten years ago. The funeral services will be held this Saturday afternoon and will be condutced by Rev. Douwstra. Ed Te Grotenhuis, a son who resides at Crawford CO, is expected to attend the funeral. The surviving children are Mrs. G. Kleinwolterink of Sheldon, G. J. Te Grotenhuis of Orange City, D. W. Te Grotenhuis, John Te. Grotenhuis and Mrs. John DeVries of Hospers and Ed Te Grotenhuis of Crawford CO. Deceassed is also survived by two brothers and one sister: Henry Rensink of Sheldon, G. J. Rensink of Hospers and Mrs. G. W. Wesselink of Sioux Center.
(on www.genlias.nl found the marriage of Evert Jan te Grotenhuis born Aalten Geld. Neth 1832 married Aalten 11 Sep 1862 to Berendina Aleida Rensink b. 1839 Aalten, daughter of Gerrit Jan Rensink and Jenneken te Bokkel. His parents were Jan Hendrik te Grotenhuis and Aleida Reimes)