Reinsma, Gertrude "Gertie" (Mrs. Dick) 1882-1944

REINSMA, KORVER

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

Source: Alton Democrat (4-27-1944)

Born: March 25, 1882
Died: April 18, 1944

Mrs. Dick Reinsma passed away suddenly Tuesday evening at about 10:20 p.m. at her home in Orange City. She suffered from a stroke several months ago.

Mrs. Reinsma, nee Gertie Korver, was born March 25, 1882, near Orange City.

On January 17, 1901, she was united in marriage with Dick Reinsma.

Those who survive are her husband and 9 children: Miss Sophia Reinsma, Martina, Mrs. John Kreykes; and Jeanetta, Mrs. Andrew Doctor of Orange City; Wilemina, Mrs. I. Woudstra of Sheldon: Reverend William Reinsma of Sioux Center; Jerry Reinsma; Frances. Mrs. Stanley Duven; and Jennie, Mrs. Ralph Bouma of Orange City; and John Reinsma of Brooklyn, New York.

There are 12 grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. John H. Mouw of Edgerton, Minnesota, and Mrs. E.G. Mouw of Orange City, and two brothers, Gerrit Korver of Holland, Minnesota, and Martin Korver of Orange City. Preceding her in death were two brothers and one sister and two grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Saturday, April 22nd, at 1:30 p. m. at the home and at 2:00 at the First Christian Reformed Church of Orange City with Reverend R. Bronkema, Reverend O. Breen of Sioux Center and Reverend John Ter Louw of Steen, Minnesota, officiating.