Houwers, Catherine "Kate" (Mrs. John W.) 1850-1928

HOUWER, DEZOUTE, EERNISSE

Posted By: Paul Van Dyke--Volunteer
Date: 6/29/2017 at 17:48:02

Source: Alton Democrat (6-29-1928)

Born: January 23,1850
Died: June 21,1928

FORMER ALTON RESIDENT GONE--MRS. J.W. HOUWERS DIED FRIDAY AT HER HOME IN HULL

CATHERINE MARIA "KATE" EERNISSE HOUWERS

Mrs. John William Houwers, a resident of Alton some twenty years ago, passed away Friday at her home in Hull after a long illness. She was 77 years of age. Catherine is the daughter of Abraham & Johanna (DeZoute) Eernisse and she married John William Houwers on November 19, 1874, They had seven children.

She is survived by her husband and four daughters, Mina, Mrs. Ben Meylink of Hull; Mary, Mrs. Peter Moeller of Doon; Katie, Mrs. Martin Moeller of Sioux Center and Dina, who is married and lives in California, but was at her mother’s bedside in her last illness. Funeral services were held Monday at the American Reformed Church in Hull. Reverend Stoppels officiating.

The family lived in Alton for some years and were much respected and liked. Mr. Houwers was a painter and decorator, occupying the present Mrs. W. Mulder house. Friends from here who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. C. Vander Mear and son Floyd, Mr. and Mrs. H.W. Klein, Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Dowma, Mrs. D. Rons, Mrs. Fred Kooreman, Mrs. S. Eason, Mrs. C. Vanden Burg, Mrs. G. Keizer and Miss Hilda Eason.