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Maynard “Mike” Van Wyk

Birth	:	24 Dec 1921 Inwood, Lyon County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	7 Sep 1949 Sioux County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Nassau Township Cemetery, Alton, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.9832993, -96.0318985
Description	:	Corn Crib Topples Kills M. Van Wyk Young O. C. Veteran A tragic farm accident last Wednesday afternoon took the life of Maynard, known as Mike Van Wyk and seriously injured Steve Slapendaal of Sioux Center. The men were putting up a new type corn crib on the Simon Harmelink farm northeast of Orange City when a gust of wind toppled the big structure and pinned the two men underneath it. The rest of the crew who were working on the other side of the crib quickly jacked it up and extricated the injured men who were... Read More	Corn Crib Topples Kills M. Van Wyk Young O. C. Veteran A tragic farm accident last Wednesday afternoon took the life of Maynard, known as Mike Van Wyk and seriously injured Steve Slapendaal of Sioux Center. The men were putting up a new type corn crib on the Simon Harmelink farm northeast of Orange City when a gust of wind toppled the big structure and pinned the two men underneath it. The rest of the crew who were working on the other side of the crib quickly jacked it up and extricated the injured men who were rushed to a hospital. Van Wyk died soon after reaching the hospital. Slapendaal, who-received a broken leg, skull fracture, chest and back injuries, is reported making good improvement. The crib was being assembled by Art Korver, Vernon Muilenburg, Martin De Jager, Andrew Vander Maaten and the two accident victims. It was 31 feet high, 40 feet long and 27 feet wide. Maynard Van Wyk was born at Inwood, lowa, December 24, 1921, and when 6 years old moved with his parents to Sheldon. After attending the Christian school in Sheldon, he engaged in farming with his father. He left this occupation in order to serve his country in the second World War, and he served 3 years. After returning from the service he was employed by firms in Orange City and then took up carpentry, which gave promise of becoming his life work. He was married on May 29, 1947 to Geneva Korver, who with an infant son, 6 months, survives him. He was a member of the First Christian Reformed Church of Orange City, but after his marriage became a member of the First Reformed Church of Orange City. He died on Wednesday, September 7, leaving besides his own beloved family, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Van Wyk, and 6 brothers, Gerrit of Alton and Peter, Harry, Elmer, John and Donald still at home, who mourn his departure, but rejoice in the hope of reunion in the Heavenly Home. Funeral services were held on Saturday afternoon in the First Reformed Church of Orange City with Rev. H. Colenbrander and Rev. Bajema officiating. Interment was made in the Nassau Township Cemetery, near Alton. Source: Alton Democrat, September 15, 1949 Contributor: hostagal (49125082)

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Maynard “Mike” Van Wyk's memorial is located at: Nassau Township Cemetery, Alton, Sioux County, USA.
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Maynard “Mike” Van Wyk death on 7 Sep 1949 in Sioux County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.9832993
Longitude: -96.0318985

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