Gertude Jetta “Gertie” (Assink) Freerksen (1884-1965)

ALKE, ASSINK, FREERKSEN, TRAPP

Posted By: Eileen Reed (email)
Date: 2/10/2024 at 13:06:54

March 3, 1884 --- December 12, 1965

KANAWHA — Mrs. Gertie Freerksen, 81, died at her home here Sunday evening. Funeral, services are pending at the Carter Funeral Home.

She was married to Fred Freerksen in Kanawha April 2, 1903. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Leslie (Tena) Trapp, Rochester, Minn.; Miss Theoline Freerksen, Kanawha; two sons, Henry, West Concord, Minn.; Ion [Ione], Kanawha; a brother, Ed Affink [Assink], Kanawha; a sister, Mrs. Anna Alke, Bancroft; 12 grandchildren and nine great- grandchildren.

Globe-Gazette --- Mason City, Iowa
December 13, 1965

KANAWHA — Funeral services for Mrs. Gertie Freerksen, 81, who died Sunday evening, will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Kanawha Christian Church. The Rev. Frank Einfeld will officiate. Burial will be in Kanawha Cemetery with Carter Funeral Home in charge.

Globe-Gazette --- Mason City, Iowa
December 14, 1965

Transcriber’s Note: The first name for Gertude Jetta “Gertie” Assink Freerksen came from the 1941 obituary of Fred A. Freerksen and her middle name was found in Iowa, Select Marriages, 1809-1992 Name: Jetta Assink Gender: Female Birth Date: 1884 Marriage Date: 02 Apr 1903 Marriage Place: Kanawha Marriage Age: 19 Spouse: Fred A. Freerksen. Gravestone Inscription: Gertie Freerksen