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Jan Gerrits “John” Herrema

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Jan Gerrits “John” Herrema

Birth
Pietersbierum, Franekeradeel Municipality, Friesland, Netherlands
Death
15 May 1921 (aged 35)
East Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, USA
Burial
Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, USA Add to Map
Plot
Block 4 - Lot 124 - Space 8
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Married Hazel Sabin on Jun 19, 1912 in Cheboygan Michigan

The marriage of Miss Hazel L. Sabin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Sabin of Cheboygan, to John G. Herrema of this city took place at the home of the bride's parents, 317 Dresser St., Cheboygan, June 19. The ceremony was performed by Rev. D.L. Owens, pastor of the Baptist Church. The rooms were attractively decorated and the bridal party stood under a floral arch from which was suspended a wedding bell made of snowballs. Carl Johns played Mendelssohn's wedding march as the bridal party entered the parlor. The bride wore a light tan traveling suit. She carried a bouquet of brides roses. Miss Merie Sabin, her sister, was the bridesmaid. She was gowned in tan messaline and carried a bouquet of roses and carnations. The groom was attended by his brother, Simon C. Herrema of Grand Rapids. After the ceremony a wedding supper was served to relatives and the intimate friends of the bride and groom. Miss Nellie Herrema of Grand Rapids was a guest. The bride is a graduate of the county normal class of 1908 and has taught in the county schools four years. Mr. and Mrs. Herrema will reside in this city and will be at home to their friends at 316 Grattan Ave. after July 1.
Published in the Grand Rapids Press 7 Jun 1912 Page 7

Children:
Gerald D 1913-1998
Merle 1915

They lived in Detroit where John worked in the auto industry as a tool maker.

from Michigan, Death Certificates
Name: John Gerritt Herrema
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 15 May 1921
Event Place: East Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 35
Marital Status: Married
Birth Date: 16 Mar 1886
Birthplace: Netherlands
Birth Year (Estimated): 1886
Father's Name: Gerritt Herrema
Mother's Name: Bertha Travaille
COD: Tuberculosis
Married Hazel Sabin on Jun 19, 1912 in Cheboygan Michigan

The marriage of Miss Hazel L. Sabin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Sabin of Cheboygan, to John G. Herrema of this city took place at the home of the bride's parents, 317 Dresser St., Cheboygan, June 19. The ceremony was performed by Rev. D.L. Owens, pastor of the Baptist Church. The rooms were attractively decorated and the bridal party stood under a floral arch from which was suspended a wedding bell made of snowballs. Carl Johns played Mendelssohn's wedding march as the bridal party entered the parlor. The bride wore a light tan traveling suit. She carried a bouquet of brides roses. Miss Merie Sabin, her sister, was the bridesmaid. She was gowned in tan messaline and carried a bouquet of roses and carnations. The groom was attended by his brother, Simon C. Herrema of Grand Rapids. After the ceremony a wedding supper was served to relatives and the intimate friends of the bride and groom. Miss Nellie Herrema of Grand Rapids was a guest. The bride is a graduate of the county normal class of 1908 and has taught in the county schools four years. Mr. and Mrs. Herrema will reside in this city and will be at home to their friends at 316 Grattan Ave. after July 1.
Published in the Grand Rapids Press 7 Jun 1912 Page 7

Children:
Gerald D 1913-1998
Merle 1915

They lived in Detroit where John worked in the auto industry as a tool maker.

from Michigan, Death Certificates
Name: John Gerritt Herrema
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 15 May 1921
Event Place: East Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 35
Marital Status: Married
Birth Date: 16 Mar 1886
Birthplace: Netherlands
Birth Year (Estimated): 1886
Father's Name: Gerritt Herrema
Mother's Name: Bertha Travaille
COD: Tuberculosis

Gravesite Details

Service date: 05/18/1921



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