VandenBerg, John F., 1853-1934

VANDENBERG, VANTOL, KETEL

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From the Sioux County Index (Hull), May 18, 1934:

Obituary of J. F. Vanden Berg, Died Last Fri. Noon

Mr. J. F. Vanden Berg passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Nick Koele, in Hull, Iowa, at noon, Friday, May 11, 1934.

He was born in Appeldoorn, Netherlands, February 15, 1853, and received his education there, coming to America with his parents when eighteen years of age, together with two brothers, Henri, now living in Milwaukee, and John, deceased.

In 1875 he was united in marriage with Anna Van Tol. This union was blessed with eight children, all of whom are living except one boy, who died in infancy. Those living are: Mrs. Louise Newburgh of Los Angeles, California; Mrs. J. O. Dierich of Parkers Prairie, Minnesota; Mrs. Nic Koele of Hull, Iowa; Mrs. C. H. Kinne of Minneapolis, Minnesota; Will L. of Chicago, Illinois; Harry F. of Freeport, Illinois; and John E. of Minneapolis, Minnesota. He is also survived by eighteen grandchildren and five great grand children.

Mr. Vanden Berg was well known and respected throughout this part of the county, having lived in Sioux County approximately twenty five years. The family moved to Chicago in 1905, later moving to St. Paul, Minnesota and from there to Worthington, Minnesota where they resided until the death of Mrs. Vanden Berg in August, 1927. Since then, until his death, Mr. Vanden Berg lived in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Nic Koele.

He has given to his children the heritage of true Christian faith and high ideals. He was laid to rest beside his wife in the Orange City Cemetery, Monday, May 14.

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A nearly identical obit was published in the Alton Democrat, May 18, 1934, Hull news.

His death certificate gives his name as John F. Van den Berg, born Feb. 15, 1853 in Holland; parents John Van den Berg and Louise Ketel; widowed, wife Antje Van den Berg; occupation, teacher; died at “12:00 m.” May 11, 1934; cause, infection bladder, onset May 1; contributory cause, enlarged prostate; buried at Orange City.

He does not appear in the Sioux County Cemetery Index, although his wife does.