Rensink, Gerdene (Mrs. Henry W.) 1877-1939

RENSINK, VOORTMAN

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

Source: Hawarden Independent (11-23-1939)

Born: June 4, 1877
Died: November 9, 1939

DIES AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS

Mrs. Henry Rensink of Sioux Center Passed Away November 9th.

Mrs. Henry William Rensink, 62, of Sioux Center, passed away Thursday evening, November 9th, at the Hull hospital following but one day's illness.

Funeral services were held at the First Reformed Church in Sioux Center Monday afternoon of last week with Reverend L. A. Brunsting in charge. Interment was at Sioux Center.

Gerdene Voortman was born in Deventer, Netherlands, June 5, 1877, but she came to America with her parents when she was 11 years old.

She was united in marriage with Henry William Rensink at Sioux Center December 20,1906. Most of her life was spent in the Sioux Center vicinity.

She is survived by her husband and five children, Mrs. William Vreeman, Hawarden; Mrs. Ben Sandshulte, Rock Valley and Gerrit, Marinus and William Rensink, Sioux Center.

She also leaves two sisters, two brothers and 10 grandchildren.