Thomassen, Isabel (Mrs. John) 1852-1939

THOMASSEN, PELMULDER

Posted By: Paul Van Dyke-volunteer
Date: 6/13/2021 at 20:33:35

Source: Alton Democrat (7-28-1939)

Born: October 25, 1852
Died: July 22, 1939

Mrs. Isabel Thomassen passed away at the home of Mrs. Cora Vander Sluls at the age of 80 years and nine months.

She was born in the Netherlands in 1852 and came to Sioux County with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Johannes Pelmulder. They were among the first group of Pella settlers to move into this county.

In 1870 she was married to Mr. John Thomassen of Pella and six children were born to them. Three of the children survive their mother, namely: Gertrude, Mrs. N.A. Severson of Altadena, California, John Thomassen of McKee Port, Pennsylvania and Joe Thomassen of Los Angeles, 18 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren are all living. She has one brother, Charles Pelmulder of Nebraska.

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon first from the Van Etten Funeral Parlors and then the First Reformed Church with Reverend Hubert Muilenburg in charge. Interment took place at the local cemetery.