Jager, Bessie (Mrs. Peter) 1875-1932

JAGER, BRUINS

Posted By: Marjorie Brunsting-Volunteer (email)
Date: 1/16/2015 at 13:33:14

Source: Sioux Center News of February 4, 1932

After an illness of several months, Mrs. Peter Jager passed away at her home Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, January 29th, 1932, at the age of 96 years and 9 days.
Miss Bessie Bruins was born at Alta, Wisconsin, January 21, 1875. She was united in marriage to peter Jager December 28th, 1904, at Sioux Center. They farmed in this vicinity for many years.

She leaves to mourn her departure her husband and five children; Mrs. Al. Wellinga, of Orange City; Alice, Herbert, Wilma and Niel; two sisters and three brothers, Mrs. Al. Vander Berg of Sioux Center, Mrs. Wm. Mouw of Sioux Center, Mr. Eldriet Bruins of Orange City, Mr. Bruins of Sioux Center, and Mr. Jno. Holland; also a host of friends.

Funeral services were held at the First Reformed Church at Orange City, Rev. Strakes officiating.