Van Steenwyk, Clara (Mrs. Arnold) 1886-1935

VANSTEENWYK, DYKSTRA, HOFMA

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

Source: Alron Democrat (8-16-1935)

Born: November 18, 1886
Died: August 10, 1935

SURVIVED BY 4 CHILDREN
Death calls Mrs. Arnold Van Steenwyk of Orange City

Mrs. Arnold Van Steenwyk (nee Clara Dykstra), died August 10 at the age of 48 years and 9 months.

Mrs. Van Steenwyk had been undergoing hospital treatment for diabetes and other complications but two weeks ago was dismissed from the hospital and returned to her home where she was under care of her sister, Miss Gertie Dykstra.

Clara "Klaske" Dykstra was born in Arum, Friesland, and came with her parents, Eeltje and Pietertje (Hofma) Dykstra, to Orange City in 1902.

She was married to Arnold Van Steenwyk at Orange City in February 1911.

The deceased is survived by her husband; by four children, William, Nelvina, Ella Mae, Alvin; by her sister, Gertrude, and one brother, Cornelius Dykstra, of Monroe, South Dakota.

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at one o’clock at the home and at two o’clock at the Christian Reformed Church at Hospers. Interment took place in the Orange City Cemetery.