Kroon, Henry 1878-1942

KROON

Posted By: Wilma J. Vande Berg - volunteer (email)
Date: 2/6/2014 at 11:03:31

Sioux Center News of May 14, 1942

Henry Kroon, 64 Dies following Long Illness
Henry Kroon, 64, died at his home at 9:30 p.m. Sunday night He had been confined to his bed for the past ten weeks. A year and a half ago Mr. Kroon submitted, to an operation on his stomach to remove a cancerous growth. Although he was in great pain much of the time he maintained a cheerful spirit at all times, being greatly devoted to his home and family. About a year ago the Henry Kroon family oved from the farm near Sioux Center to town, having lived in this vicinity for the past 34 years.

Funeral sevices were held on Wednesday, May 13, 1942, at 1:30 at the home and 2 o’clock at the Frist Reformed church of which Mr. Koon wa an active member. Pall bearers included 4 sons, Wm. Neal, Gerrit, Rich and 1 son in laws, Peter Punt and Henry Vander Berg.

Survivors include his widow 4 sons, Cornelius of Rock Rapids, Gerrit of Rock Rapids, Dick of Middleburg, John Wm; at home, 8 daughters Gert Mrs. Peter Punt of Stickney SD, Tillie Mrs. Henry Vande Berg of Sioux Center, Cornelia at , Margaret Mrs. Manus Voortman of Rock Valley, Bernice, Arlone Brace, Clarine, Marilyn Mae all at home. Also surviving are 3 brothers John of Sioux Center, Dick of Bruno, MN, Bert of Perkins, 5 sisters, Mrs. John Oilver of Hull, Mrs. Gt. J. Scholten of Steen Mn, Mrs. Maas Korthals of Steen, MN, Mrs. Gt. Kraayhof of Beaver Creek MN and Mrs. John Van Ommen of Alvord. Ia.