Beyer, Jane (Mrs. Gerrit) 1849-1915

BEYER, VANDESTEEG

Posted By: Wilma J. Vande Berg - volunteer (email)
Date: 12/10/2016 at 19:09:31

Alton Democrat Mary 8, 1915

Mrs. G. Beyer died at her home at Orange City on April 29th of apoplexy at the age of 66 years. Deceased was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gerrit Vande Steeg and was born in the Netherlands on July 15, 1849. In 1857 she came to the United States and on May 14. 1870 she became a Sioux county resident . Two years later, in June , she was untied in marriage to Gerrit Beyer.

This union was blessed with ten children, seven of whom, with the father, mourn the loss of a loving wife and mother. The funeral services were held on Monday of this week from the Beyer home and the Reformed church. The services were In charge of Rev. Engelsman. Interment was made in the Orange City cemetery,

The following are the surviving children: Mrs. Ed Franken of Tabor, Alberta, Canada; Dr. Hart Beyer of Pittsville, WI; Mrs. B. H. Masselink of Grand Rapids MI.; Mrs. G. Vogelaar of Litchville, ND .; Miss Bertha of Orange City, Mrs. W. Van Steenbergen of Sioux Center, and Gerrit Beyer Jr. of Orange City.

Note: The Sioux County Cemetery Index lists Jane V. Beyer born 15 Jun 1850 died 29 Apr 1915 buried West Lawn Cemetery Orange City IA.