Langstraat, Jennie "Jantje" (Mrs. John) 1870-1953

LANGSTRAAT, ELDERS, VANENGEN, STAPERT

Posted By: Paul Van Dyke-volunteer
Date: 6/13/2021 at 20:33:38

Source: Sioux County Index (10-1-1953)

Born: January 5, 1870
Died: September 26, 1953

Mrs. John Langstraat

Mrs. John Langstraat was born January 5, 1870 to Mr. and Mrs. Hendrikus Elders at Drente, Netherlands.

She was married to Mr. Fred Van Engen on May 27, 1889. To this union were born five children. Alice, Mrs. Frank Fiekema, who passed away April 19, 1929, Henry Van Engen of Hull, Iowa, Jennie, Mrs. Paul Wassenaar of Bellflower, California, who passed away on November 22, 1950; Herman, who passed away on November 14, 1906 at the age of 6 years; Herman Van Engen of Redlands, California.

In 1925 she was married to Mr. Gerrit Stapert who preceded her in death 9 years later.

She then married Mr. John Langstraat in 1935 who preceded her in death on July 14, 1953.

She leaves to mourn her children Mr. and Mrs. Henry Van Engen and Mr. and Mrs. Herman Van Engen. Also twenty one grandchildren; thirty eight great- grandchildren.

She was laid to rest at Orange City, Iowa.

She had attained the age of 83 years and 9 months.