Van Roekel, Christian 1885-1917

VANROEKEL, MOUW

Posted By: Paul Van Dyke --Volunteer
Date: 6/13/2021 at 20:33:32

Source: Alton Democrat (8-18-1917)

Born: March 23, 1885
Died: August 9, 1917

It was a shocking intelligence when the sad news spread that Chrisian Van Roekel, residing a few miles west, had died. Only a few days before he was seen on the streets. He was suffering from appendicitis and when they were to perform an operation, it was too late. The appendix was found to be broken. He was only 32 years old and was one of our very prosperous farmers.

He leaves a sorrowing wife, Hermina J. (Mouw) Van Roekel and two children.

How he was respected and how great was the sympathy could be seen Monday at the funeral in the spacious First Reformed Church, which was not able to accommodate the crowd.