Hoefakker, Henry 1887-1953

HOEFAKKER, VANDENTOP

Posted By: Wilma J. Vande Berg - Volunteer (email)
Date: 3/25/2012 at 07:20:05

Sioux County Index Hull Oct 8, 1953
Henry Hoefakker Rock Valley: Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 1:00 and 1:30 at the First Reformed Church for Henry Hoefakker who died Tuesday morning Sept 26 at the age of 66 years, 3 months and 25 days.

Mr. Hoefakker was born at Elst in the Netherlands on Jun 4th, 1887 and came to this country at the age of five years. He has resided in Sioux County most of his life.

He married Miss Wilhelmina Vanden Top on Feb. 14, 1913 and to this union two children were born. He is survived by his widow, one son Henry R. and Elsie, Mrs Henry Niemeyer of Inwood, six grandchildren and on brother Gerrit at home.

Nephews served as pallbearers to bear him to his last resting place in Valley View Cemetery. Rev. A. A. Dykstra officiated at the services