HOVENBURG, John Andrew (1832 - 1906)

HOVENBURG, ACKERT, FARR

Posted By: County Coordinator (email)
Date: 1/21/2025 at 07:45:59

March 2, 1906

Mr. Hovenburg Dead--The community was shocked to hear of the death of Mr. J. A. Hovenburg which occurred on Tuesday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Alice Farr near Aurelia. He and his wife had been there for some time for a visit, and he had fallen ill there. His two sons, Clinton and Burton, came from Des Moines on Tuesday morning and were present at his bedside when he passed away. John Andrew Hovenburg was born in Ulster County, New York, August 12, 1832, and died Tuesday, February 27, 1906, age 73 years, 6 months and 15 days. In October 1862, he removed from New York to Lee County, Illinois, where on January 24, 1876, he was united in marriage to Mary A. Ackert. In May, 1876 he removed to Buena Vista County, Iowa, where he resided until the time of his death. On November 3, 1890, he united with the Church of Christ and was a faithful and consistent member during the remainder of his life. He leaves a wife and three children, Mrs. Alice H. Farr, of Aurelia, and Clinton Edward and Burton Charles, both of Des Moines. The deceased was for many years a farmer in Maple Valley township and moved to town about five years ago. He was a good man, one who was loved for his kindness and his quiet and unassuming ways. He was a member of the Church of Christ and his former pastor, Rev. LeGrand Pace conducted the funeral services which were held here yesterday afternoon. The service was attended by a large number of intimate friends of the family.