Iowa Old Press
Maurice Times, January 1, 1916
The W.C.T.U will hold its regular monthly meeting at the home of Mrs.
J.E. Mieras, Friday, January 9.
Maurice Times, January 8, 1916
Mr. and Mrs. Johannes Oldenkamp of Rock Valley were visitors here
Tuesday.
Maurice Times, January 15, 1916
Dena and John Oldenkamp of Rock Valley were guests of relatives here a
few days.
Maurice Times, January 29, 1916
Herman Oldenkamp of Rock Valley was an over Sunday guest of relatives
here.
MRS. DENA MIERAS- Mrs. Dena Mieras died at her home in Maurice,
Thursday, January 27. She had been an invalid for sometime having suffered a
stroke of paralysis several years ago after which she was unable to walk
although her mind was unaffected by the stroke. The immediate cause of her
death was pneumonia. Dena Van Groene was born in The Netherlands Feb. 21,
1835, and was united in marriage to Adrain [sic] Mieras, Oct. 22, 1857, and
to this union 10 children were born, 8 of whom are still living. Mr. and
Mrs. Mieras came to the United States in May 1890 and came direct to Sioux
County where they have live [sic] ever since. Her husband preceded her to
the great beyond nearly 17 years ago. The serviving [sic] children who morn
[sic] her death are Loris, who is still in The Netherlands, Wm. of North
Yakima, Wash., James of Harrisburg S.D., Marion of Remsen, Mrs. J. Oldenkamp
of Rock Valley, and John, Johannes and Mrs. L. Mieras of Maurice. There are
also 20 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. The funeral services will
be held at the residence Saturday afternoon.