Van Horssen, Gerrit 1858-1935

VANHORSSEN, SOMSEN

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

Source: Alton Democrat(7-17-1935)

Born: December 6, 1858
Died: May 13, 1935

PIONEER WAS BORN AT PELLA---DEATH CALLS GERRIT VAN HORSSEN AT ORANGE CITY

Funeral services for Gerrit Van Horssen who passed away suddenly at his home Monday morning were held Wednesday afternoon at 1 o’clock at the home and 1:30 at the First Reformed Church with Reverend H. Colenbrander officiating.

Mr. Van Horssen passed away following a heart ailment from which he had suffered for eighteen months. He was 76 years old at the time of his death.

He was born at Pella, Iowa, December 6, 1858 and came to Sioux County in 1871. In 1883 he married Miss Hattie Somsen, who with seven children survived. In 1912 Mr. and Mrs. Van Horssen moved from the farm to make their home at Orange City.

Children who survive are William, Mrs. Anna (Mrs. H. Brink), Mrs. Gerrit Kuiken of Maurice, Mrs. Lizzie , (Mrs. H.K. De Jong), P.H. Van Horssen, Arthur Van Horssen and Nell ( Mrs. Henry T. De Haan).

Interment took place at the Maurice Cemetery.