Dykshorn, Martin, 1896-1969

DYKSHORN, VANDEBERG

Posted By: Mary Lou Verburg (email)
Date: 6/24/2014 at 19:20:08

Born: January 19, 1896 Sioux Center, Iowa
Died: September 7, 1969 Sioux Center, Iowa

Service: Vander Ploeg Chapel and First Reformed Church on Sept. 11, 1969

Clergyman: Rev. Jack Boerigter

Casket Bearers: Wayne Dykshorn, Martin Sneller, Eldon Dykshorn, Edwin Sneller, William Brantsen, John Bransten

Burial: Sioux Center Community Cemetery Sept. 11, 1969

Mr. Martin Dykshorn passed away Sunday night at his home in Sioux Center. He had reached the age of 73 years. On Feb. 21, 1923, in Sioux Center, he was united in marriage to Jennie Vande Berg who now survives. To this union two children were born: Joyce, Mrs. John Sjaarda of Ireton, IA and Lois, Mrs. Gordon Van Roekel of Maurice, IA. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchildren and the following brothers and sisters; Mrs. John Sneller of Sioux Center, Mrs. William Brantsen of Sioux Center, William of Hawarden, Mrs. Henry Franken of Pella, Marion of Sheldon, Edward of Sioux Center, Mrs. Clay Cox of Omaha and Mrs. Dave Roelofs of Sioux Center. He was preceded in death by two brothers, John and Simon.

Mr. Dykshorn was a World War I Veteran and was also a member of the First Reformed Church his entire life serving as an elder and deacon. His passing is mourned by a host of friends and relatives.

Source: Obit. of Vander Ploeg Funeral Home