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Louisa Altena

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Birth	:	17 Jan 1911 Sioux County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	3 Jan 1928 Sioux Center, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Memory Gardens Sioux Center Cemetery, Sioux Center, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.0680000, -96.1720000
Description	:	TRAGEDY VICTIMS BURIED SAT. LARGE FUNERAL FOR DICK AND LOUISA ALTENA, KILLED IN TRAIN ACCIDENT 5000 people were said to have been present at the funeral of Dick and Louisa Altena, youthful accident victims, who lost their lives last Wednesday when their car was struck by a Great Northern train. Services were held Saturday at the First Reformed church, as the only church with sufficient seating capacity for so large a crowd. The family are members of the Second Christ. Ref. church, whose pastor Rev. Ypma was in charge of the services, assisted by Rev. Monsma of Orange City and Rev. Lubbers. Dick... Read More	TRAGEDY VICTIMS BURIED SAT. LARGE FUNERAL FOR DICK AND LOUISA ALTENA, KILLED IN TRAIN ACCIDENT 5000 people were said to have been present at the funeral of Dick and Louisa Altena, youthful accident victims, who lost their lives last Wednesday when their car was struck by a Great Northern train. Services were held Saturday at the First Reformed church, as the only church with sufficient seating capacity for so large a crowd. The family are members of the Second Christ. Ref. church, whose pastor Rev. Ypma was in charge of the services, assisted by Rev. Monsma of Orange City and Rev. Lubbers. Dick and Louisa Altena were returning home from singing school at their church Tuesday evening when their car was struck by the Great Northern passenger, southbound, and both young people were instantly killed. Dick, 21 years, was the youngest son and Louisa, 17 years, was the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Altena. They are survived by their parents, four brothers and four sisters, namely, Gerrit Altena of Sibley; Mrs. Gt. In't Velt of Maurice; Henry Altena of Ireton; Mrs. Albert In't Velt, Mrs. Arthur Klein, both of Sioux Center; Sam and Jacob Altena, both of Maurice, and Miss Fannie living at home. Dick and Louisa were also living at home, but the young lady had spent the day at the home of one of her brothers. Both were splendid young people and the family have the deepest sympathy of the whole community. Alton Democrat 1928-01-13.

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Louisa Altena's memorial is located at: Memory Gardens Sioux Center Cemetery, Sioux Center, Sioux County, USA.
When did Louisa Altena death?
Louisa Altena death on 3 Jan 1928 in Sioux Center, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.0680000
Longitude: -96.1720000

Family Members:

Parent

Sam “Sint” Altena

(1864 - 1948)

Julia Roghair Altena

(1869 - 1945)

Siblings

Gerrit Altena

(1888 - 1945)

Henry Paul Altena

(1889 - 1889)

Bertha Altena Intveld

(1890 - 1965)

(1898 - 1976)

(1901 - 1988)

(1903 - 1967)

(1906 - 1928)

Fannie Altena De Boom

(1909 - 1995)

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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