Re: Cornelius Idema
IDEMA
Posted By: Wilma J. Vande Berg - volunteer (email) In Response To: Cornelius Idema (Sharon idema)
Date: 2/15/2015 at 08:20:56
Alton Democrat of Apr. 11 1914
Cornie Idema who lives near Newkirk is very seriously ill with pneumonia and on Thursday his life was despaired of. Reports this Friday noon are little more encouraging and slight hope is held out.April 18, 1914 Alton Democrat
At his home near Newkirk, on Saturday April 11th, Cornie Idema passed away after a short illness of pneumonia. Deceased was born in the Netherlands on Aprll 16th 1878 and was therefore only 36 years of age when cruel death claimed him. Deceased came to this country at the age of three years and nine years ago he landed in Sioux county. On March 9th 1905 he was united in marriage to Miss Ella Hoeven, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Evert Hoeven of Alton.This union was blessed with three children, all of whom survive, and with a young widow, mourn the untimely death of a loving husband and father. Deceased is also survived by a sister Mrs. M. Klunder of.Chlcago and his mother also of Chicago. The funeral services were held on Tuesday of this week from the Reformed Church of Newkirk, Rev. Douwstra, pastor of the church, officiating. Interment was made In the Newkirk cemetery. Mrs. Idema, Mr. and Mrs. M. Klunder and Henry VanderWarf, all of Chicago, were present at the funeral. This death is extremely sad and the bereaved widow and children have the sincere sympathy of the entire community.
July 17, 1969 Alton Democrat
Charles B. and Mrs. Hoeven attended the fueral of Mrs. Cornelius Idema of Mason City at the Vander Ploeg Funeral Home in Sheldon. Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Idema died Sunday at the age of 91 and was one of the twin daughters of the pioneer Evert Hoevens, Alton residents many years ago. Mr. Idema died in 1914. Survivors are a daughter. Mrs. Elmer Starr of .Mason City, two sons Dr. Arthur Idema of Sioux Falls and Dr. Evert Idema of Parkston, S. D. and one brother. Isaac Hoeven of Sioux Center. Also 11 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.From Cemetery index of Sioux County Iowa
IDEMA Cornelius b. 9 Apr 1878 d. 11 Apr 1914 Newkirk Cem Newkirk IA
IDEMA Ella b. 20 Sep 1878 d. 13 Jul 1969 ss Cornelius Newkirk Cem Newkirk IAMany of the Hoeven relatives’ obituaries can be found on our site, click on obit icon on left side of the opening window.
On Ancestry.com there is a family tree of the Cornelis Idema family, also pictures of them. Born 9 Apr 1878 (Neth or Roseland IL?) died 11 Apr 1914 Newkirk IA. Parents Arthur Idema and Sietske Schaafsma. His obit states he was born in Holland and came at age three. If you would like me to find their ancestors in Holland I can readily do that for you. quey@premieronline.net
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