Son of Albert and Johanna (Vandercruij) Vandenberg. Married (1) Mary Johanna Eiting on January 16, 1882 at St. Francis Catholic Church, Center Township, Butler County, Nebr. Married (2) Petronella Bruecker on January 20, 1891 at Holland, Wisconsin.
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Butler County Press (David City, Nebr.), August 26, 1915, p. 1, col. 6
DEATH OF WM. VANDENBERG
He Had Lived in David City for Twenty-Four Years.
A resident of David City for twenty-four years, William Vandenberg died at 4 o'clock Monday morning, Aug. 23, at his home in the northeast part of town at the age of 70 years. HIs final illness lasted but a week, and resulted from a complication of diseases from which he had been in poor health for some time.
Mr. Vandenberg was a native of Holland, born in North Brabant in that country, May 7, 1845. His parents were Albert and Johanna Vandenberg, and he was the seventh and youngest son of a family of nine children. The king of Holland had issued a proclamation that all seventh sons would be educated in the highest branches of learning by him, and asked his parents to sign the necessary papers in order that their son might be honored. This they refused to do, as they were planning to come to America and did not want to leave the child behind.
When three years of age Mr. Vandenburg came with his parents to America and the family settled at Hollandstown, Wis. Mr. Vandenburg lived there 43 years. He was twice married. His first wife was Miss Johanna Mary Eiting, who died a few years after their marriage. On Jan. 29, 1891, he was united in marriage to Miss Petronella Bruecher and in March of that year they came to David City, residing here ever since. Thirteen years ago Mr. Vandenburg was appointed a guard at the Nebraska state penitentiary at Lincoln, serving in that capacity for five years.
Surviving Mr. Vandenberg are his widow and five daughters, Misses Gertrude, Mary, Aloysia, Elizabeth and Theresa. One daughter, Anna, the oldest of the family, died in infancy. He also leaves two brothers, Martin, living at Menominee, Mich., and Nicholas, whose home is in Hollandstown, Wis.
Since childhood Mr. Vandenberg had been a good and faithful member of the Catholic church. He was a man of kindly disposition and made friends wherever he went. He was a member of the Tiben Council Knights of Columbus and of Esther Court Tribe of Ben Hur.
Funeral services were held at 9 o'clock this (Thursday) morning in St. Mary's church. Rev. Father Boll was assisted by Rev. William Bruecker, of Schleiningerville, Wis., brother of Mrs. Vandenberg. The pallbearers were members of the Knights of Columbus. Interment was in St. Mary's cemetery.
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People's Banner (David City, Nebr.), August 26, 1915, p. 2, col. 4
OBITUARY
William Vandenberg, son of Albert and Johannah Vandenberg, was born May 8, 1845, in North Braband, Holland, and died at his home in David City, Nebraska, August 23, 1915, at 4 o'clock a.m. The cause of his death was from complications. He was sick only one week.
The deceased, when three years of age, came from Holland to American with his parents and settled in Hollandtown, Wisconsin. There he grew to manhood and was married to Miss Johannah Mary Eiting, who died several years afterwards. On January 20, 1891, he was again united in marriage, this time to Miss Petronella Bruecker.
Following their marriage they came immediately to Nebraska, locating in David City and have always made this their home. Six children came to this union. One, Anna Gertrude, died in infancy. The remaining children are Gertrude, Mary, Aloysia, Elizabeth and Theresa. Besides his wife and daughters, Mr. Vandenberg leaves two brothers, Martin Vandenberg of Mancilona, Michigan and Nicholas Vandenberg of Hollandtown, Wisconsin.
The funeral services were held this morning at 9 o'clock from the St. Mary's Catholic church in this city. Rev. Boll said mass, assisted by Father Hoffman of Bellwood and Father William Bruecker from Schleisingerville, Wisconsin. The deceased was a member of the Ben Hur and Knights of Columbus lodges.
Father William Bruecker of Schleisingerville, Wisconsin, brother of Mrs. Vandenberg was the only out-of-town relative able to be in attendance at the funeral service.
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Butler County Press (David City, Nebr.), August 26, 1915, p. 1, col. 6
DEATH OF WM. VANDENBERG
He Had Lived in David City for Twenty-Four Years.
A resident of David City for twenty-four years, William Vandenberg died at 4 o'clock Monday morning, Aug. 23, at his home in the northeast part of town at the age of 70 years. HIs final illness lasted but a week, and resulted from a complication of diseases from which he had been in poor health for some time.
Mr. Vandenberg was a native of Holland, born in North Brabant in that country, May 7, 1845. His parents were Albert and Johanna Vandenberg, and he was the seventh and youngest son of a family of nine children. The king of Holland had issued a proclamation that all seventh sons would be educated in the highest branches of learning by him, and asked his parents to sign the necessary papers in order that their son might be honored. This they refused to do, as they were planning to come to America and did not want to leave the child behind.
When three years of age Mr. Vandenburg came with his parents to America and the family settled at Hollandstown, Wis. Mr. Vandenburg lived there 43 years. He was twice married. His first wife was Miss Johanna Mary Eiting, who died a few years after their marriage. On Jan. 29, 1891, he was united in marriage to Miss Petronella Bruecher and in March of that year they came to David City, residing here ever since. Thirteen years ago Mr. Vandenburg was appointed a guard at the Nebraska state penitentiary at Lincoln, serving in that capacity for five years.
Surviving Mr. Vandenberg are his widow and five daughters, Misses Gertrude, Mary, Aloysia, Elizabeth and Theresa. One daughter, Anna, the oldest of the family, died in infancy. He also leaves two brothers, Martin, living at Menominee, Mich., and Nicholas, whose home is in Hollandstown, Wis.
Since childhood Mr. Vandenberg had been a good and faithful member of the Catholic church. He was a man of kindly disposition and made friends wherever he went. He was a member of the Tiben Council Knights of Columbus and of Esther Court Tribe of Ben Hur.
Funeral services were held at 9 o'clock this (Thursday) morning in St. Mary's church. Rev. Father Boll was assisted by Rev. William Bruecker, of Schleiningerville, Wis., brother of Mrs. Vandenberg. The pallbearers were members of the Knights of Columbus. Interment was in St. Mary's cemetery.
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People's Banner (David City, Nebr.), August 26, 1915, p. 2, col. 4
OBITUARY
William Vandenberg, son of Albert and Johannah Vandenberg, was born May 8, 1845, in North Braband, Holland, and died at his home in David City, Nebraska, August 23, 1915, at 4 o'clock a.m. The cause of his death was from complications. He was sick only one week.
The deceased, when three years of age, came from Holland to American with his parents and settled in Hollandtown, Wisconsin. There he grew to manhood and was married to Miss Johannah Mary Eiting, who died several years afterwards. On January 20, 1891, he was again united in marriage, this time to Miss Petronella Bruecker.
Following their marriage they came immediately to Nebraska, locating in David City and have always made this their home. Six children came to this union. One, Anna Gertrude, died in infancy. The remaining children are Gertrude, Mary, Aloysia, Elizabeth and Theresa. Besides his wife and daughters, Mr. Vandenberg leaves two brothers, Martin Vandenberg of Mancilona, Michigan and Nicholas Vandenberg of Hollandtown, Wisconsin.
The funeral services were held this morning at 9 o'clock from the St. Mary's Catholic church in this city. Rev. Boll said mass, assisted by Father Hoffman of Bellwood and Father William Bruecker from Schleisingerville, Wisconsin. The deceased was a member of the Ben Hur and Knights of Columbus lodges.
Father William Bruecker of Schleisingerville, Wisconsin, brother of Mrs. Vandenberg was the only out-of-town relative able to be in attendance at the funeral service.
Son of Albert and Johanna (Vandercruij) Vandenberg. Married (1) Mary Johanna Eiting on January 16, 1882 at St. Francis Catholic Church, Center Township, Butler County, Nebr. Married (2) Petronella Bruecker on January 20, 1891 at Holland, Wisconsin.
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Butler County Press (David City, Nebr.), August 26, 1915, p. 1, col. 6
DEATH OF WM. VANDENBERG
He Had Lived in David City for Twenty-Four Years.
A resident of David City for twenty-four years, William Vandenberg died at 4 o'clock Monday morning, Aug. 23, at his home in the northeast part of town at the age of 70 years. HIs final illness lasted but a week, and resulted from a complication of diseases from which he had been in poor health for some time.
Mr. Vandenberg was a native of Holland, born in North Brabant in that country, May 7, 1845. His parents were Albert and Johanna Vandenberg, and he was the seventh and youngest son of a family of nine children. The king of Holland had issued a proclamation that all seventh sons would be educated in the highest branches of learning by him, and asked his parents to sign the necessary papers in order that their son might be honored. This they refused to do, as they were planning to come to America and did not want to leave the child behind.
When three years of age Mr. Vandenburg came with his parents to America and the family settled at Hollandstown, Wis. Mr. Vandenburg lived there 43 years. He was twice married. His first wife was Miss Johanna Mary Eiting, who died a few years after their marriage. On Jan. 29, 1891, he was united in marriage to Miss Petronella Bruecher and in March of that year they came to David City, residing here ever since. Thirteen years ago Mr. Vandenburg was appointed a guard at the Nebraska state penitentiary at Lincoln, serving in that capacity for five years.
Surviving Mr. Vandenberg are his widow and five daughters, Misses Gertrude, Mary, Aloysia, Elizabeth and Theresa. One daughter, Anna, the oldest of the family, died in infancy. He also leaves two brothers, Martin, living at Menominee, Mich., and Nicholas, whose home is in Hollandstown, Wis.
Since childhood Mr. Vandenberg had been a good and faithful member of the Catholic church. He was a man of kindly disposition and made friends wherever he went. He was a member of the Tiben Council Knights of Columbus and of Esther Court Tribe of Ben Hur.
Funeral services were held at 9 o'clock this (Thursday) morning in St. Mary's church. Rev. Father Boll was assisted by Rev. William Bruecker, of Schleiningerville, Wis., brother of Mrs. Vandenberg. The pallbearers were members of the Knights of Columbus. Interment was in St. Mary's cemetery.
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People's Banner (David City, Nebr.), August 26, 1915, p. 2, col. 4
OBITUARY
William Vandenberg, son of Albert and Johannah Vandenberg, was born May 8, 1845, in North Braband, Holland, and died at his home in David City, Nebraska, August 23, 1915, at 4 o'clock a.m. The cause of his death was from complications. He was sick only one week.
The deceased, when three years of age, came from Holland to American with his parents and settled in Hollandtown, Wisconsin. There he grew to manhood and was married to Miss Johannah Mary Eiting, who died several years afterwards. On January 20, 1891, he was again united in marriage, this time to Miss Petronella Bruecker.
Following their marriage they came immediately to Nebraska, locating in David City and have always made this their home. Six children came to this union. One, Anna Gertrude, died in infancy. The remaining children are Gertrude, Mary, Aloysia, Elizabeth and Theresa. Besides his wife and daughters, Mr. Vandenberg leaves two brothers, Martin Vandenberg of Mancilona, Michigan and Nicholas Vandenberg of Hollandtown, Wisconsin.
The funeral services were held this morning at 9 o'clock from the St. Mary's Catholic church in this city. Rev. Boll said mass, assisted by Father Hoffman of Bellwood and Father William Bruecker from Schleisingerville, Wisconsin. The deceased was a member of the Ben Hur and Knights of Columbus lodges.
Father William Bruecker of Schleisingerville, Wisconsin, brother of Mrs. Vandenberg was the only out-of-town relative able to be in attendance at the funeral service.
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Butler County Press (David City, Nebr.), August 26, 1915, p. 1, col. 6
DEATH OF WM. VANDENBERG
He Had Lived in David City for Twenty-Four Years.
A resident of David City for twenty-four years, William Vandenberg died at 4 o'clock Monday morning, Aug. 23, at his home in the northeast part of town at the age of 70 years. HIs final illness lasted but a week, and resulted from a complication of diseases from which he had been in poor health for some time.
Mr. Vandenberg was a native of Holland, born in North Brabant in that country, May 7, 1845. His parents were Albert and Johanna Vandenberg, and he was the seventh and youngest son of a family of nine children. The king of Holland had issued a proclamation that all seventh sons would be educated in the highest branches of learning by him, and asked his parents to sign the necessary papers in order that their son might be honored. This they refused to do, as they were planning to come to America and did not want to leave the child behind.
When three years of age Mr. Vandenburg came with his parents to America and the family settled at Hollandstown, Wis. Mr. Vandenburg lived there 43 years. He was twice married. His first wife was Miss Johanna Mary Eiting, who died a few years after their marriage. On Jan. 29, 1891, he was united in marriage to Miss Petronella Bruecher and in March of that year they came to David City, residing here ever since. Thirteen years ago Mr. Vandenburg was appointed a guard at the Nebraska state penitentiary at Lincoln, serving in that capacity for five years.
Surviving Mr. Vandenberg are his widow and five daughters, Misses Gertrude, Mary, Aloysia, Elizabeth and Theresa. One daughter, Anna, the oldest of the family, died in infancy. He also leaves two brothers, Martin, living at Menominee, Mich., and Nicholas, whose home is in Hollandstown, Wis.
Since childhood Mr. Vandenberg had been a good and faithful member of the Catholic church. He was a man of kindly disposition and made friends wherever he went. He was a member of the Tiben Council Knights of Columbus and of Esther Court Tribe of Ben Hur.
Funeral services were held at 9 o'clock this (Thursday) morning in St. Mary's church. Rev. Father Boll was assisted by Rev. William Bruecker, of Schleiningerville, Wis., brother of Mrs. Vandenberg. The pallbearers were members of the Knights of Columbus. Interment was in St. Mary's cemetery.
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People's Banner (David City, Nebr.), August 26, 1915, p. 2, col. 4
OBITUARY
William Vandenberg, son of Albert and Johannah Vandenberg, was born May 8, 1845, in North Braband, Holland, and died at his home in David City, Nebraska, August 23, 1915, at 4 o'clock a.m. The cause of his death was from complications. He was sick only one week.
The deceased, when three years of age, came from Holland to American with his parents and settled in Hollandtown, Wisconsin. There he grew to manhood and was married to Miss Johannah Mary Eiting, who died several years afterwards. On January 20, 1891, he was again united in marriage, this time to Miss Petronella Bruecker.
Following their marriage they came immediately to Nebraska, locating in David City and have always made this their home. Six children came to this union. One, Anna Gertrude, died in infancy. The remaining children are Gertrude, Mary, Aloysia, Elizabeth and Theresa. Besides his wife and daughters, Mr. Vandenberg leaves two brothers, Martin Vandenberg of Mancilona, Michigan and Nicholas Vandenberg of Hollandtown, Wisconsin.
The funeral services were held this morning at 9 o'clock from the St. Mary's Catholic church in this city. Rev. Boll said mass, assisted by Father Hoffman of Bellwood and Father William Bruecker from Schleisingerville, Wisconsin. The deceased was a member of the Ben Hur and Knights of Columbus lodges.
Father William Bruecker of Schleisingerville, Wisconsin, brother of Mrs. Vandenberg was the only out-of-town relative able to be in attendance at the funeral service.
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