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John L. Rens

Birth	:	22 Aug 1925 Hull, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	17 Jan 2007 Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Hope Cemetery, Hull, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.1939011, -96.1483002
Description	:	John L. Rens, age 81 of Rock Rapids, IA died Wednesday, January 17, 2007 at the Sioux Valley Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral service will be 10:30 AM, Saturday, Jan. 20th at the Christian Reformed Church in Rock Rapids, with Rev. Cliff Hoekstra officiating. Burial will follow at the Hope Community Cemetery of Hull, IA. Visitation will be Friday, Jan. 19th from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with the family present from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Roste Funeral Home of Rock Rapids. John L. Rens was born on August 22,... Read More	John L. Rens, age 81 of Rock Rapids, IA died Wednesday, January 17, 2007 at the Sioux Valley Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral service will be 10:30 AM, Saturday, Jan. 20th at the Christian Reformed Church in Rock Rapids, with Rev. Cliff Hoekstra officiating. Burial will follow at the Hope Community Cemetery of Hull, IA. Visitation will be Friday, Jan. 19th from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with the family present from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Roste Funeral Home of Rock Rapids. John L. Rens was born on August 22, 1925 on the family farm south of Hull, in Sioux County, Iowa, the son of Lammert and Mary (Willemsen) Rens. He attended country school in Welcome Township #4. He remained with his parents after school and helped with the family farm. John was united in marriage to Nellie Kraayenbrink on December 13, 1945, by Rev. Oliver Breen. After John's father retired from farming, John and Nellie took over the duties of the farm and were blessed with the birth of six children. They became the fourth generation of the Rens family to attend the First Christian Reformed Church in Hull, where all of their children were baptized. During his farming years, John and his boys enjoyed raising a purebred pig stock and showing them at area fairs. John and Nellie retired from farming in 1969. They moved to Rochester, MN where they became Assistant Managers at Prows Motel and Apartment complex. John helped Nellie with the management of the motel, while working at a local greenhouse. They attended the Church of the Savior where John served in the Consistory. In 1975, they moved to Windsor, CO for a year and a half. In 1976, they bought Jay's Motel in Rock Rapids, IA. John also worked part-time for Rock Rapids Municipal Housing and later as janitor at the Rock Rapids Post Office. In his retirement years, John spent time doing woodworking. He was a member of the Christian Reformed Church in Rock Rapids. John was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who will be remembered for his devotion to his faith, family, his unselfish nature, and his good sense of humor. This past Wednesday, January 17, 2007, John died at the Sioux Valley Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD at the age of 81. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters; three brothers; and his grandson-in-law, Sean Brock who was killed in Iraq in 2005. -Obituary from Jurrens Funeral Home

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Where is John L. Rens's memorial?
John L. Rens's memorial is located at: Hope Cemetery, Hull, Sioux County, USA.
When did John L. Rens death?
John L. Rens death on 17 Jan 2007 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the John L. Rens's memorial?
Latitude: 43.1939011
Longitude: -96.1483002

Family Members:

Parent

Lammert R. Rens

(1885 - 1962)

Berendina Marie “Mary” Willemsen Rens

(1889 - 1957)

Spouse

Nellie Kraayenbrink Rens

(1923 - 2012)

Siblings

William L. “Bill” Rens

(1915 - 1974)

Angeline Rens Zoet

(1916 - 1990)

Gerrit L. Rens

(1920 - 2001)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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

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

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

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

5. Garfield Township Cemetery
Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2689018, -96.1572037

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

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

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

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

10. Saint John Cemetery
Boyden, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2294006, -96.0152969

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

12. Hillside Cemetery
Doon, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2728004, -96.2574997

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

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

15. Greenwood Cemetery
Matlock, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2308006, -95.9405975

16. Hope Reformed Church Cemetery
George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3296127, -96.0392609

17. Evergreen Cemetery
George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3394012, -96.0164032

18. First Presbyterian Church Cemetery
George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3160591, -95.9707260

19. Newkirk Cemetery
Newkirk, Sioux County, USA
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