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Hawarden Independent, February 9, 1950 & Sioux Center News, February 9, 1950

Information from the Sioux Center Obit.
The community was deeply saddened last Saturday when work came of the sudden death of Mr. Anton Dekkers a well-known resident of Eagle Twp. He died in his sleep about midnight Friday and was found the following morning by his son Joe with whom he made his home.

He was born in The Netherlands, Jan. 25, 1881, so just passed his 69th birthday.

He married Wilmina De Graaf in 1906, who preceded him in death in 1924. He came to the United States in 1920. Survivors are five sons and one daughter, Adrian, John, Henry, Peter, Mrs. Henry Bonnema and Joe, 16 grandchildren and two brothers and three sisters in The Netherlands. He made a trip to Holland three years ago.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon at the Lebanon Christian Ref. Church with Rev. J. Cupido of the Hawarden Christian Ref. Church officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Pallbearers were: Mr. John Haverhals, Peter Bonnema, Henry Ykema, Gerrit Vander Lugt, Bart Zwier and Tony Van Berkel.

Additional Information from the Hawarden Independent:

Mr. Dekkers apparently was enjoying his usual good health on Friday, but he had mentioned a slight pain in his chest.

Four of their six children were born in Holland.

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Antonie is getrouwd met Wilhelmina de Graaff op 30 aug 1906 (civil) in Drongelen. Wilhelmina (dochter van Jan Willem de Graaff en Adriana de Wind) is geboren op 26 okt 1878 in Drongelen, Hagoort; is gestorven in 1924; is begraven in Lebanon Christian Church Cemetery, Sioux Center. [Gezinsblad] [Familiekaart]

Adriaan is getrouwd met Marie van der Lugt op 4 jun 1933 (civil). Marie (dochter van Willem van der Lugt en Grietje van Santen) is geboren op 28 nov 1911 in Schipluiden; is gestorven op 6 aug 1961 in Le Mars, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA; is begraven in Grace Hill Cemetery, Hawarden, Sioux County, Iowa, VS. [Gezinsblad] [Familiekaart]

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John W. Dekkers, 68, died Wednesday, June 28, at Yankton, South Dakota, of a heart attack while boating on Lewis and Clark Lake.

Services were held July 1 at the Lebanon Christian Reformed Church of rural Sioux Center. The Rev. John Kroon officiated and burial was in the Lebanon Cemetery under the direction of the Memorial Funeral Home of Sioux Center.

Mr. Dekkers was born July 22, 1909, in The Netherlands, and came to the United States at age 10. He attended school at rural Hawarden.

He married Rose Kooima February 21, 1934, at Rock Valley. They farmed in Eagle Township near Hawarden until retiring several years ago.

Survivors include the widow; three sons, Anthony and Warren, both of Hawarden, and Marvin of Tempe, Arizona; a daughter, Mrs. John B. (Maxine) Te Slaa of Hull; three brothers, Henry of Sioux Center, and Pete and Joe, both of Hawarden; a sister. Mrs. Henry (Elizabeth). Bonnema of Ireton, and 14 grandchildren.

Rock Valley Bee 1978-07-12.

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John is getrouwd met Rose Kooima op 21 feb 1934 (civil) in Rock Valley. Rose (dochter van Jacob Kooima en Fannie Hoekstra) is geboren op 2 apr 1911 in Rock Valley, Sioux County, Iowa, USA; is gestorven op 27 feb 1996 in Hawarden, Sioux County, Iowa, USA. [Gezinsblad] [Familiekaart]

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Henry Dekkers, 91, of Sioux Center, died July 16, 2003 at the Sioux Center Community Nursing Facility. Funeral services were July 19 at the Bethel Christian Reformed Church of Sioux Center with the Rev. Stephen Rhoda officiating. Burial was in Memory Gardens Cemetery of Sioux Center. Memorial Funeral Home of Sioux Center was in charge of arrangements.

Henry Dekkers was born on March 10, 1912 in Dordrecht, The Netherlands, the son of Antone & Wilmina (DeGraaf) Dekkers. He immigrated to the United States with his family in 1920, settling at rural Hawarden. On January 11, 1939 he was united in marriage to Anna Marie Haverhals. Henry and Anna farmed near Ireton for 36 years until retiring to Sioux Center in 1975. For many years he was a member of the Lebanon Christian Reformed Church, and later transferred his membership to Bethel Christian Reformed Church in Sioux Center.

Survivors include daughter Wilhelmina VandeKerk of Bellingham, Wash.; sons, Peter Dekkers and Howard Dekkers of Ireton; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren brother Joe Dekkers of Hawarden; sister Elizabeth Bonnema of Sioux Center; and sister-in-law Grace Dekkers of Hawarden; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna on August 14, 2001, an infant son and three brothers: Adrian, John and Peter Dekkers.

Dekkers, Henry
March 10, 1912
July 16, 2003
Male 91 Pub. Date
Sioux City Journal, Stanley L Oswald list

Gedenkplek-ID 143561950

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Henry is getrouwd met Anna Marie Haverhals op 11 jan 1939 (civil). Anna (dochter van Pieter Johannes Haverhals en Gertie Kooi) is geboren op 23 nov 1914 in Lebanon, Sioux County, Iowa, USA; is gestorven op 14 aug 2001 in Sioux Center, Sioux County, Iowa, USA; is begraven in Memory Gardens Sioux Center Cemetery, USA. [Gezinsblad] [Familiekaart]

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Peter Dekkers, 77, of Hawarden died unexpectedly Friday, May 22, 1992, after being stricken at home.

Services were Tuesday at the Christian Reformed Church in Hawarden. Rev. Marvin Vander Vliet officiated. Burial was in Lebanon (Iowa) Cemetery, under direction of Porter-Dow Funeral Home in Hawarden.

Mr. Dekkers was born July 18, 1914, in the Netherlands, son of Antonie and Wilmina (De Graff) Dekkers. He came to the United States in 1920. He married Grace Haverhals Feb. 27, 1941, in Hawarden. They farmed in Eagle Township until retiring to Hawarden in 1976.

He was a member of the Hawarden Christian Reformed church and taught Sunday school for over 40 years. He was a member of the Gideons and was involved in jail ministry. He was a member of the Hawarden Kiwanis club.

Survivors include his wife; five sons and their wives, all of Hawarden, Peter J. and Dianna, Wayne and Edie, Lloyd and Bonnie, Harold and Pam, and Bonnie, Harold and Pam and Verlyn and Karel; two daughters, Willy Dekkers and Mrs. Andy (Toni) Jansma, both of. Rock Valley; two ; brothers, Henry of Sioux Center and Joe of Hawarden; a sister, Mrs. Henry (Elizabeth) Bonnema of Sioux Center; and 22 grandchildren.

Akron Register Tribune
Thursday, May 28, 1992
Akron, Iowa
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Pieter is getrouwd met Grace W. Haverhals op 27 feb 1941 (civil) in Hawarden, Sioux County, Iowa, USA. Grace (dochter van Pieter Johannes Haverhals en Gertie Kooi) is geboren op 20 nov 1916 in Sioux Center, Iowa, USA; is gestorven op 12 jul 2010 in Hawarden, Sioux County, Iowa, USA; is begraven in Lebanon Christian Church Cemetery, Sioux Center. [Gezinsblad] [Familiekaart]

Elisabeth is getrouwd met Henry D. Bonnema in 1942 (civil). Henry (zoon van Dirk Bonnema en Tillie Westra) is geboren op 26 jan 1918 in Ireton, Sioux County, Iowa, USA; is gestorven op 20 apr 2006 in Sioux Center, Sioux County, Iowa, USA; is begraven in Lebanon Christian Church Cemetery, Sioux Center. [Gezinsblad] [Familiekaart]

Johan is getrouwd met Maria van der Esch in 1946 (civil). Maria (dochter van Leendert Cornelis van der Esch en Maria Haverhals) is geboren op 12 aug 1925 in Sioux County, Iowa, USA; is gestorven op 30 mei 2006 in Hawarden, Sioux County, Iowa, USA; is begraven in Lebanon Christian Church Cemetery, Sioux Center. [Gezinsblad] [Familiekaart]

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Anthony John Dekkers
January 25, 1935 ~ August 29, 2022

Anthony John Dekkers, age 87, of Hawarden, Iowa went home to be with his heavenly Father on August 29, 2022.

His earthly body will be laid to rest at Grace Hill Cemetery on the afternoon of Sunday, September 4, following a 2:00 p.m. Celebration of Life at Hawarden Christian Reformed Church. Visitation with the family present will be immediately after the burial at the church. The Porter Funeral Home of Hawarden is assisting the family.

Anthony was born January 25, 1935 to John and Rose (Kooima) Dekkers. He attended country school through the eighth grade, then stayed home to help his Dad on the farm, later achieving his GED. He joined the Navy in 1956 where he trained as an airplane mechanic. During that time, he married Arlene De Jong from rural Ireton on September 25, 1957. He was honorably released from the Navy to inactive duty in 1958.

Anthony and Arlene were blessed with four children; Gaylene, whom the Lord called home at age 20; Janelle, who lives with her husband Kyle Kramer in San Clemente, CA; Arnold, whom the Lord called home at age 5; and Myron who lives with his wife Holly (Kooiker) and their four children, Edyn, Madeira, Troy, and Joel, north of Hawarden, IA. Arlene preceded her husband to heaven in January, 2004. Anthony and Arlene were wonderful witnesses of God's grace, peace, and joy. Their souls rested in the promise from Jesus that "His yoke is easy and His burden is light", and now that is fully realized.

Anthony enjoyed a lifelong career as a farmer - growing crops, raising cattle, and intuitively repairing and/or creatively modifying just about anything a farmer could need. He was especially happy when he could work alongside his Dad, his brother Warren, and for a time, with Myron as well. In his free time, Anthony could be found on his Harley, with Arlene often sitting behind him. His annual trek to Sturgis, SD with his buddy Ken Vander Plas was always a highlight. He also made many friends talking on his ham radio. Anthony especially treasured the time he spent with his four grandchildren, and they loved their Papa deeply.

Anthony lived on his acreage and farmed through 2012. From December, 2019 through April, 2022, he split his time living with Janelle and Kyle, and Myron and Holly. He spent the last four months of his life in Kosgrove and Crown Pointe care facilities, then moved one last time from the Sioux Center Health Hospital to eternally live with Jesus, his precious and personal Lord and Savior.

He gave much witness to his faith. A long-time member of the Hawarden Christian Reformed Church, Anthony served and worshiped with his church family. He had a great passion for worshipping with music and singing. For Anthony, to live was Christ and to die is gain. Maranatha, Amen!

Dear ones preceding Anthony into heaven were his parents; two sisters, Marlene Dekkers and Maxine Te Slaa; two children; and In-laws from both family branches.

Left to cherish his memory are two of his children; four grandchildren; and brothers Warren (and Ruth), Marvin (and Jane), nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and neighbors.

Memorials may be directed to a charity of your choice, the Hawarden CRC; The Christian Worship Hour in Aberdeen, SD; Hope Haven of Rock Valley, or the Wounded Warrior Project. The Dekkers family deeply appreciates all the love and support that you have already shown.

[Source: Porter Funeral Home in Hawarden, Iowa]

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Anthony is getrouwd met Arlene de Jong op 25 sep 1957 (civil). Arlene (dochter van Theodore de Jong en Geraldine Hofmeyer) is geboren op 24 mei 1937 in Ireton, Sioux County, Iowa, USA; is gestorven op 22 jan 2004 in Hawarden, Sioux County, Iowa, USA; is begraven in Grace Hill Cemetery, Hawarden, Sioux County, Iowa, VS. [Gezinsblad] [Familiekaart]

Maxine is getrouwd met John Bernard te Slaa op 3 jan 1961 (civil) in Hawarden, Sioux County, Iowa, USA. John (zoon van John te Slaa en Jeanette Westra) is geboren op 6 feb 1940 in Hull, Sioux County, Iowa, USA; is gestorven op 4 jan 2017 in Sioux Center, Sioux County, Iowa, USA; is begraven in Hope Cemetery, Hull, Sioux County, Iowa, VS. [Gezinsblad] [Familiekaart]