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Geraldine “Gerritdina” Niezink Oostra

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Birth	:	4 Jul 1919 Hellendoorn, Hellendoorn Municipality, Overijssel, Netherlands
Death	:	26 Oct 2007 Sioux Center, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Hope Cemetery, Hull, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.1939011, -96.1483002
Description	:	Gerritdena (Geraldine) Oostra, 88 of Sioux Center died Friday, October 26, at the Royale Meadows Care Center in Sioux Center. Funeral service was Monday at 2:30 at the Bethel Christian Reformed church of Sioux Center with the Rev. John Hilbelink and the Rev. Duane Tinklenberg officiating. Interment was in Hope Cemetery of Hull. Mrs. Oostra was born in Hellendoorn, Overijssel, the Netherlands on July 4, 1919. She immigrated to the United States with her parents Gerrit Willem and Fredrika Roelofs Niezink on Dec 21, 1920, aboard the SS Ryndam from the Port of Rotterdam. Upon their arrival, the Niezink family... Read More	Gerritdena (Geraldine) Oostra, 88 of Sioux Center died Friday, October 26, at the Royale Meadows Care Center in Sioux Center. Funeral service was Monday at 2:30 at the Bethel Christian Reformed church of Sioux Center with the Rev. John Hilbelink and the Rev. Duane Tinklenberg officiating. Interment was in Hope Cemetery of Hull. Mrs. Oostra was born in Hellendoorn, Overijssel, the Netherlands on July 4, 1919. She immigrated to the United States with her parents Gerrit Willem and Fredrika Roelofs Niezink on Dec 21, 1920, aboard the SS Ryndam from the Port of Rotterdam. Upon their arrival, the Niezink family settled in Northwest IA. She was raised in the Matlock, Hull and Sioux Center areas. On August 27, 1940 she married Richard Oostra at her parents home east of Sioux Center. They made their home in Sioux Center. She worked as a clerk at Sam's Variety in downtown Sioux Center for 17 years. She was a member of Bethel Christian Reformed Church in Sioux Center where she participated in women's ministries over the years. She was well known for the wonderful crocheted items she created. Dollies and blankets for her children and grandchildren were her specialty. Survivors include her beloved husband of 67 years, Richard Oostra of Sioux Center; her daughter and son-in-law, Lois and the Rev. John R. Hilbelink of Portland, Maine; two sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Twila Oostra of Sioux Falls and Dr. Randy and Barb Oostra of Holland, Ohio; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; her brother and sister-in-law, Bernard and Marge Niezink of Hudsonville, Michigan; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Johanna and Henry Vis; an infant son; and an infant great-grandchild. Sioux Center News 2007-10-31.

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Geraldine “Gerritdina” Niezink Oostra's memorial is located at: Hope Cemetery, Hull, Sioux County, USA.
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Geraldine “Gerritdina” Niezink Oostra death on 26 Oct 2007 in Sioux Center, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.1939011
Longitude: -96.1483002

Family Members:

Parent

Gerrit Willem Niezink

(1890 - 1979)

Frederika Roelofs Niezink

(1893 - 1961)

Spouse

Richard “Reinder” Oostra

(1916 - 2010)

Siblings

Children

Larry Wayne Oostra

(1944 - 1945)

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Coordinate: 43.1939011, -96.1483002

2. Lincoln Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2000008, -96.1669006

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7. Sheridan Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2047005, -96.0208969

8. Middleburg Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1102982, -96.0772018

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Coordinate: 43.1864014, -96.2878036

10. Saint John Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2294006, -96.0152969

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Coordinate: 43.1866989, -96.2953033

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Coordinate: 43.2728004, -96.2574997

13. Memory Gardens Sioux Center Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0680000, -96.1720000

14. Peace Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0989494, -96.2924118

15. Greenwood Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2308006, -95.9405975

16. Hope Reformed Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3296127, -96.0392609

17. Evergreen Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3394012, -96.0164032

18. First Presbyterian Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3160591, -95.9707260

19. Newkirk Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0661011, -95.9781036

20. Lebanon Christian Church Cemetery
Sioux Center, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0996700, -96.3578300

21. Christ Lutheran Church Cemetery
Alvord, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3415000, -96.3120000

22. Saint Marys Cemetery
Alvord, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3414001, -96.3131027

23. West Lawn Cemetery
Orange City, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0110970, -96.0653000

24. Highland Cemetery
Highland Park, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0546989, -96.3510971