Koele, John 1895-1959

KOELE, VERSTEEG, VANDALFSEN

Posted By: Paul Van Dyke--Volunteer
Date: 6/13/2021 at 20:33:34

Source: Sioux County Index (11-26-1959)

Born: January 9, 1895
Died: November 22, 1959

Pvt 163 Depot Brigade--World War I--American Legion

Services for John Koele to Be Held at Hull Saturday

Relatives and friends in Hull received a message early Monday morning informing them that Mr. John Koele of Bellflower, California, had passed away very unexpectedly Sunday evening at 7:30 o'clock.

Services for Mr. Koele will be held in the Bethel Reformed Church in Bellflower, California, on Wednesday at 12:30 and the body will then be placed on the train to be brought to Hull, arriving here on Friday. Funeral services will be held in Hull on Saturday from the American Reformed Church at 1:30 p.m., with interment in Hope Cemetery.

A complete obituary is being prepared for publication later.

Source: Sioux Center News (12-3-1959)

Born: January 9, 1895
Died: November 22, 1959

Obituary
Funeral services were held for John Koele of Bellflower, California, November 25 in the Bethel Reformed Church, after which the body was placed on a train for Hull. Funeral services were held at the American Reformed Church of Hull Saturday, November 28. Reverend H. Ringenoldus officiated.

Pallbearers were six nephews: Arie, Marion, Dewey, Edward, Henry D., and Clarence Koele.

Surviving are the widow, Margaret (formerly Ver Steeg), four daughters, nine grandchildren and three sisters.

Note: His parents were Henry and Jennie (VanDalfsen) Koele.