----Source: COLBY PHONOGRAPH (Colby, Wis.) 07/26/1917

Vanderhyden, John (1837? - 20 Jul 1917)

John Vanderhyden was born in Zeeland, Holland, about eighty years ago. He died at his home in the town of Hull, Marathon Co., Wis., July 20, 1917 at 6:30 a.m. He came to this country with his parents when he was 11 years of age, the family settling at Little Chute, Wis. On June 21, 1874, he was united in marriage with Miss Susan Schuh at Appleton. They made their home in Outagamie Co. until 1880, when they came tot he town of Frankfort, Marathon, Co., living there until 16 years ago when they moved onto the farm in the town of Hull, which has been their home ever since. He leaves a wife and one daughter, Miss Mayme, who has always resided with her parents.

The funeral was held from St. Mary's Church in this city (Colby, Wis.) last Monday at 10 a.m., Rev. Henry Lachnit officiating. Interment took place at Colby St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery.

Those from out of town to attend the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kersten of Wittenberg, Mr. and Mrs. Mat Schuh of Tigerton, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Schuh, John and Tonie Schuh and Mrs. Anton Schuh of Hortonville, and Gilbert Vanderhyden and daughter, Barbara, of Thorp.