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Cornelis Van Roekel

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Birth	:	22 Feb 1840 Bennekom, Ede Municipality, Gelderland, Netherlands
Death	:	20 Apr 1935 Sioux Center, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Memory Gardens Sioux Center Cemetery, Sioux Center, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.0680000, -96.1720000
Description	:	OLDEST MAN PASSES AWAY C. Van Roekel of Sioux Center Reached Age of 95 Cornelis Van Roekel had reached the venerable age of 95 years and two months, by some years the oldest person in Sioux Center, when he succumbed on Friday due to his advanced age, passing on peacefully at his home here. Born in the Netherlands, he was married in that country to Gertie Veldhuizen, and in 1892, 43 years ago the family came to this country, settling at Sioux Center. They farmed four miles west of Sioux Center for twenty-two years. Mrs. Van Roekel died 17 years ago, and two... Read More	OLDEST MAN PASSES AWAY C. Van Roekel of Sioux Center Reached Age of 95 Cornelis Van Roekel had reached the venerable age of 95 years and two months, by some years the oldest person in Sioux Center, when he succumbed on Friday due to his advanced age, passing on peacefully at his home here. Born in the Netherlands, he was married in that country to Gertie Veldhuizen, and in 1892, 43 years ago the family came to this country, settling at Sioux Center. They farmed four miles west of Sioux Center for twenty-two years. Mrs. Van Roekel died 17 years ago, and two years later Mr. Van Roekel and his daughter moved to Sioux Center. He is survived by four children, Mrs. Lane Van Tol of Doon, Henry Van Roekel, Maurice, Cornelia at home, Mrs. Henry Kroon, Sioux Center, also by 32 grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren. Two sons and one daughter passed on some years ago, preceding the death of their mother. Always interested in the activities of his large family of grandchildren and great grandchildren, Mr. VanRoekel remained mentally keen up to the time of his passing, and died literally "full of years." He was a member of the First Reformed church, where funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, following brief services at the home, Rev. Brunsting officiated at the services. Alton Democrat 1935-04-26.

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Cornelis Van Roekel death on 20 Apr 1935 in Sioux Center, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.0680000
Longitude: -96.1720000

Family Members:

Spouse

Gerritje Veldhuizen Van Roekel

(1847 - 1918)

Children

Henry “Hendrik” Van Roekel

(1878 - 1969)

Gerrit Van Roekel

(1879 - 1903)

Cornelia Van Roekel

(1881 - 1974)

Bertha “Brentje” Van Roekel

(1883 - 1897)

Hattie “Rijkje” Van Roekel Kroon

(1885 - 1979)

Jan Willem Van Roekel

(1888 - 1897)

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Coordinate: 43.0680000, -96.1720000

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Coordinate: 43.1280000, -96.2295000

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Coordinate: 42.9585991, -96.2550201

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Coordinate: 43.2000008, -96.1669006

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Coordinate: 42.9832993, -96.0318985

14. Saint Marys Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9902992, -96.0160980

15. Lebanon Christian Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0996700, -96.3578300

16. Newkirk Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0661011, -95.9781036

17. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9681015, -96.3143997

18. Saint Mary's Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1864014, -96.2878036

19. Valley View Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1866989, -96.2953033

20. Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2282000, -96.0985000

21. Saint Joseph Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8953018, -96.2005997

22. Sheridan Township Cemetery
Boyden, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2047005, -96.0208969

23. Hospers Cemetery
Hospers, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0732994, -95.9197006

24. Union Hill German Baptist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9169006, -96.3324966