Van Reulder, Mrs. Walter Abt. 1881-1914

VANREULDER, KRAAI

Posted By: Marjorie Brunsting-Volunteer (email)
Date: 6/13/2021 at 20:33:36

Source: Alton Democrat issue of 10 Oct 1914, Orange City column.

After months of suffering with tuberculosis, Mrs. Walter Van Reulder died on Wednesday at about noon. Deceased had for months past been cared for at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Kraai. She was born at this place thirty-three years ago, and leaves her husband and two children--a daughter of nine years and a son of four, and her parents and two brothers. The funeral will be held this Friday from the First Reformed church. Rev. Englesman conducting the services.

Issue of 17 Oct 1914, local overflow and Orange City column.

On Wednesday of last week Mrs. Walter Van Reulder died at her home in Orange City, a victim of consumption. Deceased was thirty-one years of age. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Kraai, and was born at Newkirk. About ten years ago she was united in marriage with Walter Van Reulder. Two children were born to this union and both survive, they are Eugenie aged nine and Gerald aged four. The funeral services were held at Orange City on Saturday last. Revs. Engelsman of Orange City and Parks of Sheldon conducted the services. Deceased is survived by the two children who make their home with Mr. and Mrs. C. Pals of Orange City; the husband Walter Van Reulder of Alton; the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Kraai of Orange city and two brothers, Martin and Jacob Kraai of Orange City.

Mr. and Mrs. T. Salie and Mr. and Mrs. J. Mouw came from Adrian, Minn., last week to attend the funeral of Mrs. Walter Van Reulder.