Schiebout, Christian T. 1886-1956

SCHIEBOUT, DEGROOT

Posted By: Paul Van Dyke-Volunteer
Date: 12/8/2014 at 22:21:21

Source: Sioux Center News (8-30-1956)

Born: 1886
Died: August 24, 1956

Funeral services for Christian Theodore Schiebout of Sioux Center, who passed away Friday, August 24, were held Monday, August 27 with services at the Vander Ploeg’s Funeral Home at 9:30 and 10:00 at the First Christian Reformed Church with Reverend C. Van Schouwen officiating. Burial was in the Sioux Center Community Cemetery with Vander Ploeg’s Funeral Home of Sioux Center in charge of arrangements.

Pallbearers were Ferdinand, Joe, Herman, Gerrit, Chris, and Conn Schiebout.

Mr. Chris Schiebout passed away early Friday morning at the Sioux Center Community Hospital. He had reached the age of 70 years, 1 month and 1 day. Mr. Schiebout was born in the Netherlands and came to this country when 17 years old. On February 17, 1909 he was united in marriage to Lena De Groot who now survives as well as the following children, Ferdinand of Morganton, North Carolina; Anna, Mrs. Chris Gesink of Wayland, Michigan; Henry of Edgerton, Minnesota; Joe of Superior, Wisconsin; Herman of Grand Rapids, Michigan; Gerrit of Pella; Abe of Orange City; Ben of Hospers; Chris and Conn, both of Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Dinah, Mrs. Lorance Ter Horst of Ireton. One brother and one sister survive, Herman Schiebout and Dena, Mrs. Bert Glynsie. One brother Herman preceded him in death. He is also survived by 28 grandchildren,

Mr. Schiebout’s passing is mourned by a host of relatives and friends.