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Vital Statistics
The Family Page
as Listed in the Windmill Herald,
#1134, January 25, 2010
Birthdays
Dewey Bajema, Lynden, WA, Dec. 29, 85th; Harry Beezhold, Evergreen Park, IL, Jan. 17, 90th; Bertha Bratt (Bovenkamp, Geleynse), Lynden, WA, Jan. 3, 90th; Andrew J. Droge, Hudsonville, MI, Jan. 1, 85th; Della Jelgerhuis, Orange City, IA, Dec. 28, 80th; Jennie Laning (Deckinga), Westmount, IL, Dec. 28, 90th; Bess Tolsma, Grand Rapids, MI, Feb. 4, 105th; Henry Uiterdyk, Manhattan, MT, Feb. 6, 95th;
Anniversaries
FAASSE (Haadsma), Robert & Katherine, Grand Rapids, MI, Dec. 31, 60th; GREYDANUS (DeWaard), Samuel & Elsie, Saugatuck, MI, Dec. 28, 60th; KATJE (VanderLey), James & Lila, Hudsonville, MI, Dec. 11, 50th; KOOMANS (Jongenotter), Melis & Lydia, Grimsby, ON, Jan. 16, 50th; LEENSTRA (Heida), Fred & Yitty, Smithville, ON, Dec. 27, 55th; MENNINGS (Reuvers), Marion & Marjorie, Hospers, IA, Dec. 25, 65th; MULDER, J. Richard & Effie, Marianna, FL, Dec. 11, 65th; VANDERKODDE (VanLaar), Jim & Bert, Grand Rapids, MI, Jan. 1, 70th; VANDERWERF, (VanEssen), Bill & Jo, Sioux Center, IA, Dec. 29, 50th; VANDYK (VanderZee), John & Charlotte, Gresham, OR, Nov. 15, 60th; VISSER (Cok), Elmer & Pearl, Harrison, MT, Feb. 1, 55th; VOS (Rolffs), Marion & Dorothy, Oskaloosa, IA, Jan. 21, 50th; WEESIES (Dykstra), Wallace & Eleanor, Whitehall, MI, Nov. 15, 60th;
Obituaries
Nancy Andree (Haberman), wife of Wayne, Grand Rapids, MI, Dec. 9, 72; Shirley Avink, widow of Harvey, Jamestown, MI, Dec. 10, 78; Anne Bandringa, widow of Peter, Vancouver, BC, Dec. 20, 96; James A. Besteman, widower of Winnie (Spoelman), Hudsonville, MI, Dec. 16, 90; Harold Beyer, husband of Grace (Fopma), Grinnell, IA, Dec. 12, 89; Dirk C. Bloemendaal, Holland, MI, Dec. 8, 79; Ernest Engle Blom, widower of Mary Jane (Vroom), Pella, IA, Dec. 19, 93; Elmer J. Bogard, husband of Martharose “Marty” (Groendyk), Wyoming, MI, Dec. 8, 85; Dr. Martin J. Bolt, husband of Nancy (Boylon), Grand Rapids, MI, Dec. 25, 65; Evelyn Boomsma, widow of Richard, Kentwood, MI, Jan. 1, 84; Lisa Brunink (Elenbaas), wife of Robert, Grand Rapids, MI, Dec 7, 42; Stanley Bruxvoort, husband of Reuvena (Dieleman), Oskaloosa, IA, Dec. 23, 78; Sherie Compagner, Grand Rapids, MI, Dec. 30, 43; Worth Richard “Dick” Deets, husband of Ellene (Guse), Orange City, IA, Dec. 7, 73; Cornelius DeGeus, widower of Hattie (TerMaat), Sheboygan, WI, Dec. 23, 96; Adrian DeHaan, Grand Rapids, MI, Jan. 1, 85; Bertha DeJong, wife of Cornelius, Ripon, CA, Oct. 25, 81; Cora “Jacoba” DeJong, wife of Sidney “Sicco”, Grand Rapids, MI, Dec. 22, 85; Willard “Bob” John DenBeste, widower of Dorathy Jean (Oldenkamp), Sheldon, IA, Dec. 19, 92; Elizabeth DenHerder (DeJong), widow of Kenneth, Sioux Center, IA, Dec. 14, 81; Helen G. DeRuiter, widow of Peter Sr., Wyoming, MI, Dec. 23, 79; James “Bigs” Dood, husband of Lauralee (Lutker), Jenison, MI, Dec. 25, 63; Kathryn Doornink (Freyder), wife of James Dennis, Orange City, IA, Dec. 26, 78; Donna Draker (VanderZanden), widow of Donald, Hamilton, ON, Nov. 25, 65; Ellen Driesenga, Zeeland, MI, Dec. 15, 61; Ronald Mary Dykman, Hamilton, ON, Dec. 5, 46; Louis R. Dykstra, widower of Mariel Ann and Gerry, Grand Rapids, MI, Dec. 30, 85; Neeltje (Nellie) Elgersma, widow of Sam, b. Ferwoude, FR, / d. Lynden, WA, Dec. 18, 85; Raymond Arthur Ensing, husband of Doreen, Grand Rapids, MI, Dec. 21, 81; Florence A. Geelhoed (Ornee), Grand Rapids, MI, Nov. 25, 88; Irene Goodyke, widow of Henry, Holland, MI, Dec. 15, 96; MaryAnn Gort, widow of Roger Jack, Jenison, MI, Dec. 19, 77; John H. Groen, husband of Carla (Frost), Sumas, WA, Dec. 18, 66; Lloyd Grotenhuis, husband of Rosa Jean (VanKley), Sheldon, IA, Dec. 23, 69; Magdalena “Madeline” Dina Haak (Havert), widow of Rev. W.J., Sanborn, IA, Dec. 11, 83; Theresa Hartgerink, widow of Donald, Holland, MI, Dec. 8, 94; Albert (Bert) Hartholt, widower of Grace, Grimsby, ON, Dec. 2, 84; Marion Ray Heemstra, husband of Mary E. (VanHouweling), Marion County, IA, Dec. 11, 89; Joyce Avonne Herrema (Peuler), wife of Robert Dale, Grand Rapids, MI, Dec. 18, 69; Alice Ruth Hertel (Talen), widow of Jerry, Holland, MI, Dec. 8, 86; G. Elizabeth “Betty” Hoebeke, Grand Rapids, MI, Dec. 19, 87; Lawrence John Hoekman, widower of Mary, Grand Rapids, MI, Dec. 16, 91; Florence Dorothy Hoftyzer (Schultz), wife of Harold M., Hartley, IA, Nov. 22, 76; Gertrude G. “Trudy” Honcoop, Lynden, WA, Dec. 16, 53; Frank Hoogerwerf, husband of Cora (Zylstra, Pipe), previously widower of Wilhelmina (Willie), Kentwood, MI, Nov. 19, 90; Klaas (Clarence) Hospes, b. Sneek, FR, / d. Maple Ridge, BC, Dec. 18, 79; Henry L. Jansma, Grand Rapids, MI, Dec. 26, 82; Peter Dean Jeltema, husband of Gladys Mae (DeVries), Orange City, IA, Dec. 11, 65; Johannes (Joe) Jongbloets, husband of Clasina (DeBont), b. Tilburg, NB, / d. Vancouver, BC, Dec. 30, 80; Delia A. Kaat, wife of Peter, Sheboygan, WA, Dec. 24, 95; Arnold Glen Kelderman, husband of Carol (VanMeeteren), Canton, SD, Dec. 13, 54; Bertha Kole, wife of Lyle, Wyoming, MI, Dec. 16, 79; James Kooienga, husband of Kathleen, St. Louis, MI, Dec. 13, 66; Marvin Korver, husband of Lillian (Slegers), Lakewood, CA, Nov. 2, 89; Mary Kouwen (Kostelijk), widow of Leendert, Hamilton, ON, Dec. 22, 93; Johannes Petrus Kraakman, husband of Teena, b. Akersloot, NH, / d. Mission, BC, Dec. 14, 87; William Kramer, husband of Nellie (Plantinga), Smithville, ON, Dec. 10; Aberdean Leenheer (Kooienga), wife of Gene, Hudsonville, MI, Dec. 31, 83; Eleanor Leo (Koster), widow of Harold, South Holland, MI, Nov. 1, 84; Hermina “Minnie” Mans (Hulleman), Burlington, ON, Nov. 18, 69; Leonard “Len” Meyer, husband of Arline, Grand Rapids, MI, Dec. 8, 98; Cornelia “Auntie” Henrietta Middle, Rock rapids, IA, Dec. 9, 72; Jean Miedema (VanderLaan), widow of Jeffe (Goffe), Hagersville, ON, Nov. 19; Greta Mount (Korver), widow of Roy Edgar, Pella, IA, Dec. 3, 95; Calvin H. Nagel, husband of Elaine (VandeRiet), Grand Rapids, MI, Dec. 24, 86; Helen C. Nevelzel (Goulooze), widow of William, Jenison, MI, Dec. 7, 101; Arij Nicolaas Noordam, husband of Tine (Cnossen), Surrey, BC, Dec. 16, 85; Aaltje Overbeek (DeKwaadsteniet), widow of Jan, Tillsonburg, ON, Oct. 20, 88; B. William Pastoor, husband of Evelyn (Olthof), owner of Pastoor Bros. Wholesale Meats, Grand Rapids, MI, Dec. 23, 74; Winora Dorothy Pieper (Boerhave), widow of Donald, Sioux Center, IA, Dec. 8, 81; Klaas Pikkert, widower of Josje, Hamilton, ON, Nov. 13, 78; Eileen Pluger, Hudsonville, MI, Dec. 6, 90; Marjorie Janette Post (Helmholdt), widow of John W., Grand Rapids, MI, Jan. 1, 87; Mildred Post (Tanis), widow of Richard, Holland, MI, Dec. 24, 87; Arthur J. Postmus, husband of Maxine (VanRee), Grand Rapids, MI, Dec. 19, 93; Susan Reimer-Boersma (Dalgleish), Stoney Creek, ON, Dec. 17, 55; Arthur F. Rietema, husband of Henrietta (Christians), Kanawha, IA, Nov. 11; Kenneth Edwin Roos, widower of Berdina Edith (Miedema), Sheldon, IA, Dec. 9, 83; Edward (Jetze) Rusticus, husband of Rose, previously widower of Jane, Peterborough, ON, Dec. 7, 77; Lorna Schakel (Miller), widow of Max, Pella, IA, Dec. 3, 89; Wilma Scholten, Grand Rapids, MI, Dec. 10, 96; Anna Schripsema (Schripsema), widow of Henry Jr., Grand Rapids, MI, Dec. 6, 95; Geraldine “Gerry” Schuitema (Barnaby), widow of Al Sr., Fremont, MI, Dec. 26, 87; Arvin L. Schuyleman, husband of Joann (Palmer), Frederick, MD, Dec. 22, 54; William H. Sloothaak, husband of Linda (Abel), Hudsonville, MI, Dec. 17, 88; Marinus “Mike” W. Stolk, husband of Peggy, Grand Rapids, MI, Dec. 21, 89; Gerald (Jerry) Syswerda, husband of Louise, Grand Rapids, MI, Dec. 30, 81; Russell TeGrotenhuis, husband of Dorothy Margaret (Boone), Orange City, IA, Dec. 24, 92; Melvin TenHaken, widower of Marion (Hendrikse), Oostburg, WI, Dec. 28, 95; Lawrence Terborg, husband of Evelyn, DeMotte, IN, Nov. 17, 78; Kadean & Chaz Toering, sons of Michelle, Orange City, IA, Dec. 18, 5 years & 17 months; Bertha Triezenberg (Gesink), widow of Clarence “Doc”, Holland, MI, Dec. 17, 99; Keith Allen VandenAkker, husband of Janice, Hastings, MI, Dec. 10, 46; Ike VandenBerg, husband of Ann (Huizinga), Burlington, ON, Dec. 15, 73; William “Bill” VanderBrink, husband of Eldora (VanBatavia), Sioux Center, IA, Dec. 8, 70; Gert VanderHoek (VandenHoek), widow of Jude, Lynden, WA, Dec. 27, 81; Barbara VanderJagt (Sonnega), widow of Don, Jenison, MI, Dec. 17, 73; Jannetje “Janny” VanderLaan (DeVries), widow of Tije, Grimsby, ON, Dec. 30, 94; Ruth VanderPloeg (Zondervan), widow of William, Byron Center, MI, Dec. 8, 95; Elizabeth (Beth) VanderScheer, wife of Henry, Beamsville, ON, Dec. 19, 58; Betty L. VanderStoep, wife of Adrian, previously widow of Edwin “Gene” Barnard, Grand Rapids, MI, Dec. 18, 86; Alison VanderVeen (Helder), wife of Jeff, Ancaster, ON, Nov. 15, 42; Stanley VanderVegte, husband of Bonnie, Woodbury, MN, Dec. 12, 64; Eleanor Louise VanderWoerd (MacLean), wife of Ben, West Vancouver, BC, Dec. 16, 73; Froukje VanderWyk, wife of Wiebe, b. Siegerswoude, FR, / d. Agassiz, BC, Dec. 24, 68; Donald VanDyke, husband of Norma Jean (Wibert), Hudsonville, MI, Dec. 22, 69; Peter VanDyke, husband of Antoinette, Kentwood, MI, Dec. 22, 87; Agnes VanEngen (Groendyke), widow of Albert, Sanborn, IA, Dec. 12, 87; Edward VanDyk, widower of Patricia, Shelby, MI, Dec. 14, 88; Howard VanEss, widower of Sue Ann (Lammers), Oostburg, WI, Dec. 23, 89; Robert L. “Bob” VanKampen, husband of Linda (Toppen), Hudsonville, MI, Dec. 11, 68; Martin VanLierop, husband of Betty (Young), Burlington, ON, Dec. 9; John VanLoo, widower of Cecilia (Huisingh), Lynden, WA, Dec. 22, 88; Wilbur C. “Bill” VanPopering, husband of Norma, Byron Center, MI, Dec. 19, 78; William Arthur VanWerven, husband of Josie (VanderKooi), Lynden, WA, Dec. 16, 86; Wilma D. VanWesep (Walstra), widow of Herman, Grand Rapids, MI, Dec. 6, 90; Clarence VanWyhe, husband of Arlene (DeNoble), Rock Rapids, IA, Dec. 18, 76; Wilhelmina (De) VanZoest (Arend), wife of George, b. Wonosoba, NEI, / d. North Vancouver, BC, Jan. 2, 87; Ellsworth I. VerGowe, husband of Edith, Sheboygan Falls, WI, Dec. 25, 84; Frank Vermeer, husband of Esther Evelyn (Kleyne), Boyden, IA, Dec. 10, 86; Henry J. Visser, husband of Theressa, Marne, MI, Dec. 10, 86; Bruce Ellwyn Vissers, husband of Dianne, Grand Rapids, MI, Dec. 21, 66; Harold C. Voskuil, husband of Dorothy, Oostburg, WI, Jan. 2, 92; Jeanette Vreeman (VanDusseldorp), widow of John, Clarksville, MI, Dec. 8, 91; Vivian Vruggink, wife of Elmer, Jenison, MI, Dec. 19, 82; Carol May Wassink (TenPas), Terre Haute, WI, Dec. 22, 75; Caroline Westrate (Veldhoff), widow of Christian, Zeeland, MI, Dec. 9, 90; Beverly Jean Westveld (Dekker), wife of Burton, Grandville, MI, Dec. 8, 73; Marion Wichhart, widower of Catherine (Wanders), Pella, IA, Dec. 12, 94; Wilbur Wiersma, husband of Mary Louise (VanderMoere), Orange City, IA, Dec. 21, 80; Johanna Wikkerink (Albers), widow of Henk, Beamsville, ON, Dec. 27, 82; Joyce L. Yonkers (Jaarda), widow of Duke H., Kalamazoo, MI, Dec. 21, 83; Wimke “Winnie” Zwaan (Luik), widow of Willem, previously widow of Sint-Hans VanderWerff, b. Echtenerberg, FR, / d. Corunna, ON, Oct. 20, 77; Herman Paul Zylstra, Davenport, IA, Dec. 4, 65;