VanDeest, Jane (Mrs. J.H.) 1876-1956

VANDEEST, JUFFER

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Date: 7/26/2013 at 18:13:36

Sioux Center News June 28, 1956

Mrs. J.H. Van Deest, nee Jane Juffer, passed away early Thursday morning, after a short illness, at the age of 80 years, 9 months and 21 days. She was born in the Netherlands and came to America with her parents at the age of five years. They settled in Pella, Iowa, but moved to Sioux Center, Iowa after a few months, where she continued to live until the time of her passing.

Mrs. Van Deest was united in marriage to Joseph H. Van Deest on March 2, 1893. To this union two children were born, namely; Ray Van Deest and Maggie, Mrs. Ernest Mulder, both of Sioux Center. Besides the two children she is further survived by six grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. She was the last of the Juffer family. Mr. Van Deest preceded her in death on July 2, 1929.

Mrs. Van Deest was a faithful member of the Central Reformed Church and the senior Ladies Aid. For the past eight months she made her home with her children, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Mulder.

Funeral services were held Monday, June 25, at 1:00pm at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Mulder and at 1:30pm at the Central Reformed Church. Rev. M.E. Klaaren officiated. Burial was in the Sioux Center Community cemetery.