VanHolland, Geurt, 1865-1928

VANHOLLAND, VANMAMMEN, VANMANNEN

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Date: 6/13/2021 at 20:33:34

From the Rock Valley Bee, August 10, 1928:

G. Van Holland Called Suddenly

G. Van Holland died suddenly at his home in Rock Valley Wednesday afternoon [August 8]. Although Mr. Van Holland had not been well for several months but had been confined to his home for only about two weeks. He was almost sixty-three years old. He leaves his wife and a family of grown up children. He had been a resident of Rock Valley for many years. A further account will be given next week.

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From the Rock Valley Bee, August 17, 1928:

Last Rites Held For G. Van Holland

Funeral services for G. Van Holland whose death was briefly mentioned in last week’s Bee, were held at the Christian Reformed church Friday afternoon and the remains taken to Valley View Cemetery. The services were largely attended by sympathizing friends and were conducted by Rev. J. H. Geerlings, of New Holland, S.D., a former pastor here.

Mr. Van Holland was born at Bennekom, Netherlands, September 17, 1865, and passed away at his home in Rock Valley August 8, 1928, following an illness of several weeks, but was up and around his home until shortly before his death. He came to this country thirty-five years ago, and for the past twenty years had lived in Rock Valley and vicinity. He lived on a farm for several years, moving into town eight years ago. He was a man who was highly respected by all who knew him and was a leader in the church affairs of the church to which he belonged.

He leaves his wife and four children. The children are John Van Holland, Mrs. John Meernink, Mrs. Bert De Weerdt, and Tom Van Holland, all living in this vicinity. He also leaves twelve grand children. The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of many friends.

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The Sioux County Cemetery Index has Van Holland, Geurt, b. 17 Sep 1865, d. 8 Aug 1928, ss Gerritje, Valley View Cem Rock Valley IA.

His death certificate gives his name as Gerd Van Holland; retired farmer; parents Dirk Van Holland and Hendrikje Van Mammen; died at 4:30 p.m. August 8, 1928; cause, aortic & mitral stenosis, duration 30 years.

FindaGrave.com has his wife as Gerritje Van Mannen Van Holland, 1866-1954, married 1892.