Vander Berg, Sintiena (Mrs. Epke) 1864-1944

VANDERBERG, VANDALFSEN

Posted By: Mary Lou Verburg Volunteer (email)
Date: 2/27/2014 at 12:29:15

Born: April 23, 1864 The Netherlands
Died: March 17, 1944 Sioux Center, Iowa

Mrs. Epke Vander Berg passed away at her home early Friday morning March 17, 1944 at the age of 79 years and 11 months. She had been ill for some time due to heart trouble.

She is survived by her nine children namely: Miss Tena Vander Berg who made her home with her mother, Mrs. Fred Aue of Sioux Center, John E. Vander Berg of Sioux Center, Mrs. John Gritters of Hull, Dowie and Dick Vander Berg both of Sioux Center, Dr. Edward Vander Berg of Holland, Michigan, Mrs. Dan Dykstra of Woodsstock, MN., and Mrs. Peter Baartman of Sioux Center.

Also one sister, Mrs. Peter Vander Platts of Bejou,??? Minn and a brother Andrew Van Dalfsen of Sioux Center.

Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon March 20 at 1:30 at the home and 2:00 o'clock at the First Christian Reformed Church with Rev. Arnoys officiating. Burial was made at the local cemetery and acting as pall bearers were John Kroon, Gerrit Horstman, Adolph Eshuis, Wm. Boone, Art Van Kley, and A. Ten Harmsel.

Mrs. Vander Berg was born in the Netherlands on April 23, 1864 and spent the last 40 years living in this community. She was preceded in death by her husband who passed away on July 11, 1933.

Source: Sioux Center News March 23, 1944