Person:Gerrett VerHeek (1)
Gerard Abel Verheek
b.19 Dec 1845 Sappemeer, Groningen, Netherlands
d.23 Oct 1926 Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, United States
Parents and Siblings
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m. 19 Nov 1842
  1. Itskelina Verheek1843 - 1861
  2. Gerard Abel Verheek1845 - 1926
  3. Maike Verheek1849 - 1898
  4. Bonne Verheek1852 - 1924
  5. Kasper Abel Verheek1860 - 1931
Spouse and Children
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m. 25 Nov 1882
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Facts and Events
Name Gerard Abel Verheek
Immigrant Name George VerHeek
Gender Male
Birth[1] 19 Dec 1845 Sappemeer, Groningen, Netherlands
Emigration[4] 1873 Zuidbroek, Groningen, Netherlands
Marriage 25 Nov 1882 Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, United Statesto Johanna Seven
Death[1][2] 23 Oct 1926 Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, United States
Burial[2][5] 27 Oct 1926 Washington Park Memorial Gardens, Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, United States

Obituaries

G.A. VERHEEK, FORMERLY LOCAL CONTRACTOR, DEAD 

   George A. Verheek, 80, formerly prominent local contractor and a resident of Grand Rapids for 55 years, died Saturday at his home, 845 Turner-av. NW.  Mr. Verheek had assisted in the erection of many public buildings, among which were the county building, city hall and St. Mary's church.
   He is survived by his widow, two sons, Abel G. Verheek and John G. Verheek; a daughter, Mrs. William Verhey; a brother, Casper Verheek all of whom live in Grand Rapids.
   Funeral services will be held at the residence at 2:30 Wednesday afternoon.  Interment will be in Washington Park Cemetery.
 Source: Grand Rapids Press, Monday, October 25, 1926, Pg. 17.

VERHEEK -- George A. Verheek, aged 80, passed away Saturday evening at the family home, 845 Turner-av., N.W. after a brief illness. Surviving besides the widow are two sons, Abel G. and John G. Verheek; one sister Mrs. William Verhey; one brother, Casper Verheek, and five grandchildren. Private funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 at the residence. Burial Washington Park Cemetery. 

 Source: Grand Rapids Press, Monday, October 25, 1926, Pg. 21.
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Grand Rapids Press, Monday, October 25, 1926, Pg. 17.
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Grand Rapids Press, Monday, October 25, 1926, Pg. 17.
Grand Rapids Press, Monday, October 25, 1926, Pg. 21.
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Grand Rapids Press, Monday, October 25, 1926, Pg. 21.
References
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Compiler: County Clerk, Grand Rapids Michigan. Kent County Michigan Deaths.

    Book 13, Pg 11, #1543, includes age, 80y10m4d, birth place, and father's name.
    Cause of death was toxemia & artero sclerosis.

  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Obituaries, in Grand Rapids Press.

    Monday, October 25, 1926, Pg. 17, and Pg. 21,

  3.   Find A Grave.

    With tombstone picture.

  4. ↑ Dutch Emigrants to the United States, 1835-1880, by Robert Swierenga..

    Pg 315.

  5. ↑ George Abel Verheek, in Find A Grave.
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