Wiersma, Harriet (15-year old) 1901-1916

WIERSMA, VEDDERS

Posted By: Paul Van Dyke-volunteer
Date: 6/13/2021 at 20:33:36

Source: Hawarden Independent (8-17-1916)

Born: 1901
Died: 1916

SAD DEATH FROM TYPHOID

Harriet Wiersma, the 15-year old daughter of Sheriff William and Fannie (Vedders) Wiersma of Orange City, died Monday afternoon from typhoid fever which had been aggravated by an attack of pneumonia.

The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon.

Sheriff Wiersma and wife have have the sincere sympathy of all in their bereavement.
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Alton Democrat issue of 19 August 1916, page 6, Orange City column:

Miss Harriet Wiersma, daughter of Sheriff Wiersma, died Monday afternoon at about 1:30 as a result of typhoid fever and pneumonia at the age of fifteen years. She was sick just three weeks. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 at the house and at 2 o'clock in the Christian Reformed church. The community sympathizes sincerely in this sad loss with the bereaved parents and other relatives.
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