Vanden Broek, Frans 1868-1954

VANDENBROEK, VANDERBROEK, VANBEEK

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

Source: Sioux County Capital (1-21-1954)

Born: February 14, 1868
Died: January 15, 1954

Netherlands Native Leaves Nine Children

Funeral services for Frans Vanden Broek, 85-year old Netherlands native, were held from the First Reformed Church in Orange City Monday, January 18. Interment was made in the Sherman Township Cemetery, with Van Etten's in charge of arrangements. Norman, Robert, Raymond and Edward Vander Broek, Albert Van Roekel and Melvin Smit were pallbearers.

Mr. Vander Broek had been a resident of Maurice for many years, but came here recently during his illness to live with his daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Gerrit Mulder. Death occurred at the Grossmann hospital last Friday, January 15.

He was born February 14, 1868, in Holland, and reached the age of 85 years, 11 months.

Preceded in death by his wife, Maria (VanBeek) Vanden Broek and four children.

Mr. Vanden Broek is survived by nine other children: Gerrit of Maurice, Tony, Frank, Bertha (Mrs. Gerrit Mulder), Frances (Mrs. Jon Mulder), William and Martin of Orange City; Peter of Denver, Colorado, Henrietta, (Mrs. Gerrit Riphagen) of Maurice.