Punt, Kaatje (Mrs. Martin) 1865-1937

PUNT, VANDOMMELE

Posted By: Paul Van Dyke-volunteer
Date: 6/13/2021 at 20:33:36

Source: Sioux County Capital (10-28-1937)

Born: March 1, 1865
Died: October 21, 1937

Mrs. Martin Punt pioneer resident of Sioux County and of Sioux Center died at the age of 72 last Thursday, October 21, following a lingering illness.

Kaatje Van Dommele married Martin Punt at Orange City on April 24, 1885 and after living their for 35 years on a farm located three miles from Sioux Center, they moved to Sioux Center, where they have resided since.

The deceased is survived by her widower and four children: Mrs. Peter Ellerbroek and Mrs. Anthony Holstein of Sheldon, Miss Cora Punt and Cornelius Punt of Sioux Center.

Mrs. Martin Vander Meer, a daughter preceded her mother in death last May.

Mrs. Punt's death is also mourned by Mrs. Gertrude Addink, a sister, living in Orange City, and by four grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Monday, October 25, from the home and from the First Reformed Church of Sioux Center. The Reverend L.A. Brunsting officiated and burial was in the Sioux Center Cemetery.