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Cornelia K. “Katie” Lucas Bekman

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Birth	:	14 Jun 1877 Pella, Marion County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	9 Feb 1940 Fort Dodge, Webster County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Nassau Township Cemetery, Alton, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.9832993, -96.0318985
Description	:	Cornelia married John Klein Bekman on March 27, 1900 in Alton, Iowa. John and Cornelia are the parents of: Elmer Klein b. August 18, 1900 d. January 29, 1976 Dora N. Klein b. October 19, 1902 d. February 1, 1984 Lewis Klein b. December 17, 1905 d. September 6, 1906 Gertrude Louisa Klein b. 1908 d. Richard Klein b. April 9, 1909 d. October 15, 1978 Robert John Klein b. October 24, 1912 d. November 4, 1912 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Obituary, Alton Democrat, February 16, 1940: Cornelia (Lucas) Klein Bekman Died February 9, 1940 Mrs. J. K. Bekman of Alton Passes On. Died Friday at Ft. Dodge Hospital Born At Pella In 1877—Lived Here Since... Read More	Cornelia married John Klein Bekman on March 27, 1900 in Alton, Iowa. John and Cornelia are the parents of: Elmer Klein b. August 18, 1900 d. January 29, 1976 Dora N. Klein b. October 19, 1902 d. February 1, 1984 Lewis Klein b. December 17, 1905 d. September 6, 1906 Gertrude Louisa Klein b. 1908 d. Richard Klein b. April 9, 1909 d. October 15, 1978 Robert John Klein b. October 24, 1912 d. November 4, 1912 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Obituary, Alton Democrat, February 16, 1940: Cornelia (Lucas) Klein Bekman Died February 9, 1940 Mrs. J. K. Bekman of Alton Passes On. Died Friday at Ft. Dodge Hospital Born At Pella In 1877—Lived Here Since 1881 The death of Mrs. J. K. Bekman early Friday morning shocked and grieved the Alton community, which was her home since early childhood. She had been in good health until a week before her death when she became indisposed and for several days had been in the care of her daughter, Mrs. R. L. Corbin of LuVerne, a trained nurse. On Tuesday night she was taken by ambulance to a Fort Dodge hospital where specialists found that her condition was beyond medical aid. She passed on peacefully at 12:15 A.M., Friday. Peritonitis was the immediate cause of her death. Mrs. Bekman, the former Kate Lucas, was the oldest child of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Lucas, pioneer Alton residents, who came here from Pella in 1881. Her whole lifetime was one of unselfish devotion to her family and their interests were always first. A woman of boundless energy, she was a tireless worker and always found tasks for her hands to do. Her kindness extended beyond her family and her life will be an inspiring example to hundreds of friends. An ideal home life which she appreciated and enjoyed to the fullest, was a measure of reward for her untiring service to others. The annual motor trips made for some years with her devoted husband and younger son Richard, were happy experiences which enriched her life. The family did all in their power to prolong her life on this earth. Mrs. John K. Bekman, nee Cornelia Lucas, was born June 14, 1877, in Pella, Iowa, the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Lucas. The family later moved to Alton, Iowa. In her early years she expressed her desire to serve her Lord by uniting with the Dutch Reformed church. At a later date she changed her membership to the Presbyterian church, since she favored the English language. Upon full maturity and at her own request this membership was severed, when both she and her husband in their search for truth became conscious and convinced that God’s Word held out greater hopes for humanity than were expressed in the doctrines and creeds of men. At this time she made a full consecration to serve her Lord and Master, whom she had more deeply learned to love and serve. Following His example, this she symbolized by immersion in a watery grave. These vows she endeavored to carry out till death, desiring to be one with her Lord in His Kingdom, that she might have the privilege to serve Him there in the blessing of all families of earth, as she had served her own family here. This hope she cherished and shared with many others of similar precious faith, whose fellowship she deeply loved. "Men make His love too narrow Through false limits of their own. And they magnify His vengeance With a zeal He will not own." Mrs. Bekman died Feb. 9, 1940. She is survived by her husband, John K. Bekman; two sons, Elmer of Ottumwa, Iowa, and Richard of Alton; and by two daughters, Mrs. R. L. Corbin (Dora) of Lu Verne, Iowa, and Mrs. Wm. Fields (Gertrude) of North Aurora, Ill.; three sisters: Nell Lucas of Alton, Cynthia Lucas of Sioux City; Alice Lucas of Omaha, and five brothers: Peter and Herbert Lucas of Alton, Arie of Sheldon, Henry of Topeka, Kansas, and John of Milwaukee; and by one grandchild, Nellie Louise, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer K. Bekman, and a host of friends. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Presbyterian church, where the altar was banked with flowers. The pastor, Dr. S. A. Munneke, read Scriptural selections preceding [illegible] and Scriptural citations by S.[?] H. Norby, young Minneapolis business man and long-time friend of the Bekman family. Mrs. Elmer Bekman of Ottumwa sang two appropriate songs, favorite hymns of her mother-in-law. She was accompanied by Mrs. Ralph Van Zyl who also played the organ [illegible]. Pallbearers were young friends and neighbors, including Dave [Crockett?], Wesley Kelzer[?], Arnold [illegible], Dick Mulder, Joe and Ray {Stocenk?]. Interment was in Nassau Township cemetery. Among the many relatives and friends who filled the church were Dr. and Mrs. R.L. Corbin of LuVerne; State Senator and Mrs. Elmer K. Bekman of Ottumwa; Mrs. Fields of Aurora, Ill.; John Lucas, Milwaukee, Wis.; Miss Alice Lucas of Omaha and Miss Cynthia Lucas of Sioux City; Mr. and Mrs. Arie Lucas, Sheldon; Mr. and Mrs. Leo Bekman, Ida Grove; Mrs. Alfred Rustad, a former neighbor now living at Heron Lake, Minn.; Mr. and Mrs. Dick Visser, Doon; Mr. and Mrs. Ed Roos, Ashton; Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Brinkman, Mrs. Jake Wobbema, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bomgaars, Mrs. Wassink and son, all of Sheldon; Mrs. Van Bruggen, Mr. and Mrs. John Koerselman, Matlock; Mr. and Mrs. John Dokter, Middleberg; Mr. and Mrs. John Smit, John Reinders, Mrs. Hunnick, all of Hull; Dr. and Mrs. W. S. Williams, LuVerne; Miss Joan Currans, Ft. Dodge, and many friends from neighboring towns. Obituary provided by N S Ferguson #46789330 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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Cornelia K. “Katie” Lucas Bekman death on 9 Feb 1940 in Fort Dodge, Webster County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.9832993
Longitude: -96.0318985

Family Members:

Parent

Jan “John” Lucas

(1852 - 1939)

Dirkje Bomgaars Lucas

(1852 - 1920)

Spouse

John Klein Bekman

(1878 - 1953)

Siblings

(1878 - 1953)

(1881 - 1966)

(1882 - 1971)

(1885 - 1978)

(1887 - 1978)

(1897 - 1920)

Children

Elmer Klein Bekman

(1900 - 1976)

Dora N Bekman Corbin

(1902 - 1984)

Lewis Klein Bekman

(1905 - 1906)

Robert John Klein Bekman

(1912 - 1912)

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