Ver Hoef, Johanna H." (Mrs. John) 1881-1965

VANHOEF, VANDERSTOEP, DEROOS

Posted By: Paul Van Dyke --Volunteer
Date: 6/13/2021 at 20:33:34

Source: Alton Democrat (10-7-1965)

Born: October 25, 1881
Died: September 24, 1965

Rites Held at Alton Reformed Church For Mrs. John Ver Hoef, Early Resident

Funeral services were held September 27 in the Reformed Church at Alton for Mrs. Johanna Ver Hoef, who died September 24 at the Orange City Municipal Hospital at the age of 83 years and 11 months. Burial was in the Orange City Cemetery.

Mrs. Ver Hoef, the former Johanna De Roos, was born at Orange City October 22, 1881. She was married to Cornelius Ver Hoef September 21, 1905 at Boyden.

Her parents, Opke and Tryntje (VanderStoep) De Roos, were from a pioneer Sioux County family. Mrs. Ver Hoef lived the greater part of her life in this county. Her husband died in 1945.

Survivors include five children: Catherine, Mrs. Lawrence Miller, Paullina; Orville, Sheldon; Walter, Long Beach, California; Tillie, Mrs. Kenneth Scholten, Bellflower, California; Matthew, Santa Ana, California; 11 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; seven sisters and brothers: Mrs. R. P. Dethmers (Agnes) Grand Rapids, Michigan; Mrs. Richard Vande Vegte (Mary) Rock Valley; John De Roos, Rock Rapids; Andrew De Roos, San Leandro, California; Mrs. Bert Vander Schaaf (Josie), Sheboygan, Wisconsin; Mrs. Henry Huibregtse (Mina), Hull; Mrs. Dick Vogel (Harriet), Bemidji, Minnesota.

Before going to the hospital Mrs. Ver Hoef lived for five years with her daughter, Mrs. Lawrence Miller, at Paullina.

Before Mr. Ver Hoef's death the family lived for some years in Alton, where they had many friends and were members of the local Reformed Church.

A great many relatives and friends were here for the funeral, some from out of the state and others from neighboring towns and cities.