Home > United States of America > Iowa > Sioux County > Sioux Center > Memory Gardens Sioux Center Cemetery > Henry Vonk

Henry Vonk

View larger map

Birth	:	27 May 1923 Sioux Center, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	22 Dec 2001 Sioux Center, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Memory Gardens Sioux Center Cemetery, Sioux Center, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.0680000, -96.1720000
Description	:	Henry Vonk, 78, of Mountain Lake, Minnesota, died Saturday, December 22, at the Sioux Center Community Hospital, Sioux Center. Funeral services were at 12 noon Monday at the Mennonite Brethren Church, Mountain Lake, with the Rev: Ben Doughty and the Rev. Bernie Haan officiating. Burial was in Memory Gardens Cemetery, Sioux Center. Vonk, the son of Ben and Jennie (Katze) Vonk, was born May 27, 1923, in Sioux Center. He received his education at a country school. He farmed with his parents until entering military service in 1943, where he served 33 months as an overseas truck and bus driver. Upon... Read More	Henry Vonk, 78, of Mountain Lake, Minnesota, died Saturday, December 22, at the Sioux Center Community Hospital, Sioux Center. Funeral services were at 12 noon Monday at the Mennonite Brethren Church, Mountain Lake, with the Rev: Ben Doughty and the Rev. Bernie Haan officiating. Burial was in Memory Gardens Cemetery, Sioux Center. Vonk, the son of Ben and Jennie (Katze) Vonk, was born May 27, 1923, in Sioux Center. He received his education at a country school. He farmed with his parents until entering military service in 1943, where he served 33 months as an overseas truck and bus driver. Upon his discharge in 1946, he returned to farm in Sioux Center. He married Gertrude Hulstein July 26, 1946, in Sioux Center. They made their home there until 1952, when they moved to Montevideo, Minnesota; and in 1964 they moved to Heron Lake, Minnesota, to continue farming. He retired from farming in 1988 but remained on the farm to help his son. They moved to Mountain Lake in 1998 and he continued to help on the farm until his health forced him to quit one year ago. He was a member of the Mountain Lake and Heron Lake American Legion, a member of a bowling team, did volunteer work at the Good Samaritan Village in Mountain Lake and for the Legion. He enjoyed hunting with his friends and farming was his joy. Survivors include his wife of Mountain Lake; two daughters, Geneva Grooters and husband Wayne of Rock Rapids and Conda Hammje and husband John of Osakis, Minnesota; a son, Myron Vonk and wife Cathy of Heron Lake; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; five sisters, Jeanette Feekes and husband John of Sun City, Arizona; Gert Vander Berg and husband Elmer of Sioux Center, Goldie De Jager of Sioux Center, Katherine Vande Kieft and husband Harold of Orange City and Dorothy Van Bochove and husband Andy of Sun City; three brothers, Pete Vonk and wife Donna of Sioux Center, George Vonk and wife Chris of Sioux Center and Gene Vonk and wife Judy of Ireton; a sister-in-law, Wyn Vonk of Chandler, Arizona; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Barend Gene Vonk; two brothers, Gerrit and Benjamin Vonk; sisters-in-law, Jennie Vonk and Henrietta Vonk; and a brotherin-law, Duane De Jager. Sioux Center News 2002-01-02.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Henry Vonk's memorial?
Henry Vonk's memorial is located at: Memory Gardens Sioux Center Cemetery, Sioux Center, Sioux County, USA.
When did Henry Vonk death?
Henry Vonk death on 22 Dec 2001 in Sioux Center, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Henry Vonk's memorial?
Latitude: 43.0680000
Longitude: -96.1720000

Family Members:

Parent

Ben Vonk

(1895 - 1996)

Jennie Katze Vonk

(1903 - 1969)

Spouse

Gertrude Janet “Gert” Hulstein Vonk

(1925 - 2013)

Siblings

George B Vonk

(1924 - 2020)

Benjamin “Ben” Vonk Jr.

(1926 - 2001)

Gerrit Vonk

(1929 - 1999)

Peter Vonk

(1933 - 2006)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Memory Gardens Sioux Center Cemetery
Sioux Center, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0680000, -96.1720000

2. Carmel Reformed Church Cemetery
Carmel, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1280000, -96.2295000

3. Middleburg Cemetery
Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1102982, -96.0772018

4. Peace Lutheran Cemetery
Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0989494, -96.2924118

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

6. Sherman Township Cemetery
Maurice, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9667015, -96.1444016

7. Saint Marys Cemetery
Maurice, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9594002, -96.1769028

8. Saint John Lutheran Cemetery
Ireton, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9585991, -96.2550201

9. Hope Cemetery
Hull, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1939011, -96.1483002

10. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Hull, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1916080, -96.1273510

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

12. Lincoln Township Cemetery
Lincoln Township, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2000008, -96.1669006

13. Nassau Township Cemetery
Alton, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9832993, -96.0318985

14. Saint Marys Cemetery
Alton, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9902992, -96.0160980

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

16. Newkirk Cemetery
Newkirk, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0661011, -95.9781036

17. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Ireton, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9681015, -96.3143997

18. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Rock Valley, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1864014, -96.2878036

19. Valley View Cemetery
Rock Valley, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1866989, -96.2953033

20. Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery
Hull, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2282000, -96.0985000

21. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Struble, Plymouth County, USA
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
Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9169006, -96.3324966