Mouw, Hattie (Mrs. Herman A.) 1876-1936

MOUW, WIELENGA

Posted By: Paul Van Dyke-volunteer
Date: 6/13/2021 at 20:33:37

Source: Alton Democrat (2-28-1936)

Born: October 3, 1876
Died: February 20, 1936

FUNERAL MRS. MOUW MONDAY
Came to United States As Girl With Her Parents

Mrs. Herman A. Mouw (nee Hattie Wielenga) who had been ill with heart trouble and complications for some time died Friday , February 20, at 7:30 at a local hospital, at the age of 60 years.

She was born in Pella and came with her parents when a little girl when they settled in this community.

In 1895 she was married to Herman A. Mouw and they settled on a farm north of Orange City. Mr. Mouw preceded her in death in 1924.

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at one o'clock at the home of her children, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mouw, at Orange City and at 1:30 at the First Reformed Church. Reverend H. Colenbrander officiating.

Surviving are her children: Miss Gertrude Mouw; Alberta, Mrs. G. De Vries; Harry; Arta, Mrs H. Vander Waa; Peter; Albert; Hermina, Mrs. Dowma; and Leona; and six grandchildren.

She is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. S. De Groot of Holland Home, Sheldon and Mrs. Henry Eggink of Alton and by two brothers, Lewis and Reindert Wielenga, both of Orange City.