Leusink, Henry 1874-1956

LEUSINK, VIS

Posted By: Janet Bosler - Volunteer (email)
Date: 9/2/2013 at 07:36:12

Sioux Center News August 30, 1956

Funeral services for Henry Leusink of Sioux Center, who passed away Wednesday, August 22 were held Monday August 27, with services at the home at 1:00 and 1:30 at the First Reformed Church with Rev. H. Brower officiating. Burial was in the Sioux Center Community Cemetery with Vander Ploeg's Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Pallbearers were Steve Vos, Gerrit J. Leusink, ABe Beukelman, William Leusink, Peter Leusink and Gerrit H. Leusink.

Mr. Henry Leusink passed away late Wednesday night, at his home. He had reached 82 years and 10 months. Mr. Leusink was born in the Netherlands and came to America when only 8 years old and on February 21, 1907 he was united in marriage to Kate Vis who preceded him in death on February 14, 1953. To this union the following children were born, Henrietta, Mrs. John E. Driesen of Hudson; Peter of Orange City; Hattie of Hull, Gerrit J. of Sioux Center; William of Holland, Minn.; Gertie, Mrs. Abe Beukelman of Sioux Center; Katherine, Mrs. Steve Vos of Sioux Center.

One daughter Grace preceded him in death in 1940 and one son John in 1926. He is further survived by one brother and two sisters, H.D. Leusink, and Hattie, Mrs. Tony Bomgaars both of Hull and Johanna, Mrs. Henry Te Groetenhuis of Hospers. Four brothers and one sister preceded him. He is also survived by 33 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.