Westra, Michael "Mike" 1909-1971

WESTRA, GROEN

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

Source: Sioux Center News (9-2-1971)

Born: January 13, 1909
Died: August 27, 1971

Funeral services were held at Van Etten Funeral Home in Orange City at 10 A.M. August 30 for Michael "Mike" Westra, 62, of Orange City, who died August 27 after suffering a heart attack at his home.

Services were conducted by the Reverend Donald Lenderink and burial was made in West Lawn Cemetery at Orange City.

Michael, son of Mike and Mary (Groen) Westra, was born at Orange City January 13, 1909. He resided in that community all his life.

For many years he was in partnership with his brother, John, in the operation of a salvage yard. He retired in 1968. Mr. Westra was a World War veteran.

Survivors besides his brother, John, of Orange City, include a sister, Mrs. Lester (Nell) Dykstra also of Orange City.