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Mrs Bertha E. Benninga Meenen

Birth	:	27 May 1886 Riley County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	7 Aug 1941 Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Riverdale Cemetery, Clay County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.5106010, -97.2930984
Description	:	Death came suddenly and unexpectedly to Bertha Emma Beninnga Meenen at the Clay Center Hospital after an illness of only one day. Her death brought deepest sorrow to those very near and dear to her because of her quiet uncomplaining nature and never ending helpfulness. Bertha was the youngest daughter of Jan Weerts and Heradena "Dena" Heikes Benninga, who came to this country from Germany in 1871. Born near Leonardville, Kansas, May 27, 1886 she completed her life her August 7, 1941 at the age of 55 years, 2 months and 11 days. She received her education in... Read More	Death came suddenly and unexpectedly to Bertha Emma Beninnga Meenen at the Clay Center Hospital after an illness of only one day. Her death brought deepest sorrow to those very near and dear to her because of her quiet uncomplaining nature and never ending helpfulness. Bertha was the youngest daughter of Jan Weerts and Heradena "Dena" Heikes Benninga, who came to this country from Germany in 1871. Born near Leonardville, Kansas, May 27, 1886 she completed her life her August 7, 1941 at the age of 55 years, 2 months and 11 days. She received her education in the Leonardville community and while there she became a member of the Presbyterian church. Bertha Beninnga and John Meenen were united in marriage February 26, 1908. To this union were born three children. The oldest, a daughter, Mrs. Henrietta Morey and two sons, Friedrich and Henry. Hers was an industrious nature and she enjoyed working quietly and patiently. She found genuine joy and pleasure working in her home and for her family as they were her chief source of pleasure. Besides her husband and children she is survived by three sister; Miss Anna Benninga and Mrs. L.E. Meenen of Clifton, and Mrs. Sophia Koerber of Aurora; one brother Edward L Benninga of Riley; two grandsons, Kenneth Wade Morey and Lail Bruce Meenen ; and a number of other relatives and friends. The funeral was conducted Saturday after noon from the Turner Funeral Chapel by Rev. W. M. Rogers and burial was in the Riverdale Cemetery south of Clifton. Taken from Clifton News Aug. 13, 1941.

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Mrs Bertha E. Benninga Meenen's memorial is located at: Riverdale Cemetery, Clay County, USA.
When did Mrs Bertha E. Benninga Meenen death?
Mrs Bertha E. Benninga Meenen death on 7 Aug 1941 in Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA
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Latitude: 39.5106010
Longitude: -97.2930984

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

John H. Meenen

(1876 - 1942)

Siblings

Mrs Louise Alberta Benninga Meenen

(1876 - 1950)

Sophia H. Benninga Koerber

(1882 - 1967)

Children

Friedrich Meenen

(1914 - 2011)

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Coordinate: 39.5106010, -97.2930984

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8. Morganville City Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.4733009, -97.1819000

9. Cedar Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.5494003, -97.4056015

10. Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.4911700, -97.1455100

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13. Mount Calvary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.5917015, -97.4143982

14. Mount Hope Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.5969009, -97.4116974

15. Garfield Center Mission Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.5243100, -97.1277500

16. Swedish Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Clay Center, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4735985, -97.1268997

17. Wilson Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3800011, -97.1896973

18. Idana Cemetery
Idana, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3574500, -97.2693300

19. Princeville Cemetery
Aurora, Cloud County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4672012, -97.5010986

20. Green Mound Cemetery
Rice, Cloud County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5248450, -97.5081630

21. Greenwood Cemetery
Clay Center, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4011002, -97.1275024

22. Walnut Grove Cemetery
Cloud County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5699997, -97.4993973

23. Saint Peter and Saint Pauls Catholic Cemetery
Clay Center, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4005450, -97.1236680

24. Idylwilde Cemetery
Clay Center, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5097900, -97.0713000