Home > United States of America > Iowa > Sioux County > Sioux Center > Memory Gardens Sioux Center Cemetery > Nicholas “Nick” Balkema

Nicholas “Nick” Balkema

View larger map

Birth	:	7 Apr 1865 Gibbsville, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, USA
Death	:	29 Jan 1954 Sioux Center, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Memory Gardens Sioux Center Cemetery, Sioux Center, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.0680000, -96.1720000
Description	:	Nick Balkema Obituary Sioux Center: Funeral services were held at the Central Reformed Church of Sioux Center on Monday afternoon, Feb. 1, for Nick Balkema who passed away at the age of 88 years following a short illness. Services were under the arrangement of the Vander Ploeg funeral home and Rev. Marion Klaaren officiated. Burial was at the local cemetery with sons as pall bearers. Mr. Balkema was born at Gibbsville, Wisconsin on April 7, 1865. On December 9, 1886, he was married to Clara Van Rooyen of Newkirk, who now survives with the following children. Kate, Mrs. Fred Den Beste of... Read More	Nick Balkema Obituary Sioux Center: Funeral services were held at the Central Reformed Church of Sioux Center on Monday afternoon, Feb. 1, for Nick Balkema who passed away at the age of 88 years following a short illness. Services were under the arrangement of the Vander Ploeg funeral home and Rev. Marion Klaaren officiated. Burial was at the local cemetery with sons as pall bearers. Mr. Balkema was born at Gibbsville, Wisconsin on April 7, 1865. On December 9, 1886, he was married to Clara Van Rooyen of Newkirk, who now survives with the following children. Kate, Mrs. Fred Den Beste of Sioux Center, Dr. Walter Balkema of Sheldon, Florence, Mrs. P. B. Mouw of Sioux Center, Raymond of Burlington, Ia., Clayton of Sioux Center and Lucille, Mrs. Eardly Scheutz of Lincoln, Neb. One daughter, Jeanette, Mrs. Wm. G. Van Roekel and two grandchildren, Alice Den Beste and Dorothy Ellen Balkema, preceded him in death. He is also survived by two brothers, Albert and James, both of Orange City and a sister Mrs. J. Van Rooyen of Paramount, Calif. Also 17 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Mr. Balkema was a charter member and a charter elder of the Central Church and taught Sundayschool for many years. He was a Sioux Center business man for 54 years retiring in 1941. He took an active part in civic and community affairs, served on the town council for many years and served on the school board for 35 years. He was elected to the Iowa Senate for three consecutive terms. Many relatives and friends came from a distance to attend the services. Sioux County Index 1954-02-11.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Nicholas “Nick” Balkema's memorial?
Nicholas “Nick” Balkema's memorial is located at: Memory Gardens Sioux Center Cemetery, Sioux Center, Sioux County, USA.
When did Nicholas “Nick” Balkema death?
Nicholas “Nick” Balkema death on 29 Jan 1954 in Sioux Center, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Nicholas “Nick” Balkema's memorial?
Latitude: 43.0680000
Longitude: -96.1720000

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Clara Van Rooyen Balkema

(1867 - 1954)

Siblings

Children

Katherine “Kate” Balkema Den Beste

(1887 - 1965)

Jeanette Balkema Van Roekel

(1892 - 1934)

Florence Balkema Mouw

(1896 - 1995)

Raymond Peter Balkema

(1900 - 1979)

Clayton Balkema

(1906 - 1982)

Clara Lucille Balkema Schuetz

(1908 - 2007)

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