Hulstein, William 1858-1947

HULSTEIN, DEVRIES

Posted By: Mary Lou Verburg Volunteer (email)
Date: 2/26/2015 at 16:58:18

Born: October 10, 1858 Benkom, Netherlands
Died: May 18, 1947, Sioux Center, Iowa

Mr. William Hulstein Sr. passed away at his home on Sunday evening May 18, 1947 at the age of 88 years. He had been ailing several months due to the condition of his heart.

Born at Benkom, Netherlands, on October 10, 1858, Mr. Hulstein came to America at the age of 12 years. The family first settled at Pella and made their home there for eight years. Then they came to Sioux County where he spent the rest of his life in the immediate vicinity of Sioux Center. He was united in marriage to Sjoortje De Vries who preceded him in death on May 22, 1923. Two sisters and one brother also preceded him in death.

He is now survived by 5 sons, Cornelius, Johannes, Richard, Seine, and Gerrit, and two daughters Johanna and Reka (Mrs. Joe Horstman) all of Sioux Center. There are also 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren and a brother Steven Hulstein Sr. who survive.

Funeral services were held on Wed. afternoon May 21, at 1:30 at the First Reformed Church. Rev. L. A. Brunsting officiated.

Burial took place in the family lot at the local cemetery and his five sons and son-in-law were the pallbearers.

Source: Sioux Center News 5/22/1947