VanGorkom, Cornelius 1888-1956

VANGORKOM

Posted By: Wilma J. Vande Berg- volunteer (email)
Date: 6/20/2012 at 21:59:20

Sioux Center News of apr 12, 1956 p.10
CORNELIUS VAN GORKOM, 88
Funeral services for Cornelius Van Gorkom of Maurice, who passed away Monday, April 9, were held Wednesday, April 11, at 1:00 at the Lester Van Gorkom home and at 1:30 at the Maurice First Reformed church with Rev. David Laman officiating. Burial was in the Maurice cemetery with Vander Ploeg Funeral Service in charge of arrangements. Pall bearers were Clifford Heusinkveld, John Weyers, Ben Boone, William Korver, George De Groot, and Ben Van Roekel.

Mr. Corneluis Van Gorkom passed away Monday morning at nursing home at Hawarden at the age of 88 years. Mrs. Gesiena Van Gorkom preceded him in death on February 1, 1943. Mr. Van Gorkom is survived by five children, John Van Gorkom of Des Moines; Marinus Van Gorkum of Struble; Sena, Mrs. Albert Nagel of Sioux City; Cora, Mrs. Clarence Singer of Le Mars; Ada, Mrs. Clarence Sinkey of Sioux City; and Lester Van Gorkom of Maurice. One son, Ed, preceded him in death in 1932 as well as one daughter who died early in life. He is further survived by 17 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Mr. Van Gorkom’s brothers and sisters have all preceded him in death.